Definition of «bounce off»
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"Bounce off" refers to abandoning or losing interest in a game because a problem makes it difficult to keep playing. It is informal gaming-community language, especially common in reviews discussing controls, difficulty, bugs, or other barriers to enjoyment. The expression presents the player’s departure as a reaction to friction in the game rather than as a simple lack of patience. Its tone is practical and mildly critical, often warning developers that a particular flaw may drive players away.
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— I tried the tutorial, but the twelve-button fishing minigame made me bounce off. — Same; I came for vampires, not an accounting degree.
The game’s heroic opening was followed by three hours of inventory sorting, causing the warrior to bounce off the adventure and return to farming potatoes.
Input and character movement need to be fixed ASAP, a lot of people will bounce off the game because of it. If you feel like this might be your dealbreaker, wait for patch.
Source: Steam
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