Crafty Game Lab, a studio not widely known outside its niche, has revealed an unconventional blend: an open world crime shooter fused with the provocative atmosphere of a strip club simulation featuring naked dancers, titled The Bounce House.
The game’s narrative unfolds in a fictional town called Dungburg, where the protagonist June inherits a strip club from his grandfather. The venue is rundown and deeply in debt, a situation that presses June to take risks and step into the shadows of crime to secure the funds needed for its restoration and operation. What starts as a personal rescue mission evolves into a larger, morally gray journey through a world where legality blurs with criminal undertakings.
Developers describe The Bounce House as a world you can explore freely. Players will roam the open streets of Dungburg, choosing whether to engage in illicit activities or pursue strategic upgrades that improve their club and their own capabilities. The core loop revolves around recruiting dancers and staff, managing the club’s day-to-day operations, and competing with rival venues. As players establish influence, they encounter opportunities to expand their reach, upgrade gear and weapons, and unlock new abilities for the lead character. The tone mixes risk with reward, inviting players to weigh choices that affect both the story and the city around them.
In the developers’ words, players should expect a range of lessons and experiences from The Bounce House. The title aims to blend action and strategy, letting individuals plan heists, build networks, and tailor their club to mirror a personal vision of success. The gameplay emphasizes open world exploration, tactical engagements, and the management of resources necessary to keep a business afloat in a volatile setting. Alongside combat, players will confront decisions about power, reputation, and what kind of influence they want to wield within Dungburg.
Steam listings confirm the project’s momentum, and the team has signaled a July 24, 2023, release window. The announcement sparked conversations about mature themes and the portrayal of adult-oriented establishments within video games, prompting discussions about artistic intent, audience expectations, and how such content is regulated across platforms. The Bounce House sits at an intersection where storytelling, gameplay variety, and controversial visuals meet the evolving standards of modern gaming audiences.
Source: VG Times