The Bouncer (2000)

Squaresoft's first PS2 release, The Bouncer is a beat'em up that features RPG mechanics and a branching story path. It tells the tale of three bouncers that fight to rescue a girl from the clutches of a megalomaniacal CEO. The game was known for its production values, introducing a juggling physics engine and graphical techniques such as bloom lighting and depth-of-field effects.