Bounce (level design)

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Description

A bounce is a layout element that guides the player to an area which exhibits some kind of change, then leaves him to backtrack and utilize this change. In some ways, it can be considered to be similar to a loop. Accordingly, it also shares some advantages with loops, but possesses its own disadvantages.

Disadvantages

Within many players, there has been an emerging awareness of "backtracking." Many players possess a negative view of the mechanic, and see it as an example of laziness on the part of the designer, or simply a very confusing layout element.

Implementation

In general, a bounce is much simpler to implement than a loop, but can still be effective. Here are some notable examples:

Route Kanal ^(Source)

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Metastasis 1 ^(Source)

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