# Bounder — 80’s classic retro game! > Faithful recreation of the 1985 80s classic arcade game Bounder. (iPhone/iPad app by Atatio Interactive Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounder/id1376014825 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Atatio Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726202213) - Category: Games, Casual, Trivia - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 75 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-05-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounder/id1376014825/reviews.md ## What is Bounder? Bounder was one of the most successful games in the 80’s and was published by Gremlin Graphics in 1985. Gremlin were responsible for many classics such as Bounder, Re-Bounder, Monty Mole, Thing on a Spring, Zool etc… they were one of the biggest developers and publishers in the world and started by Ian Stewart, Gremlin was one of the pioneers to kickstart the games industry.  Bounder’s popularity spans decades and has continued to be featured in Retro Gamer with a 2 page spread only recently, Walk-through videos on Youtube, regular mentions about the game on social media and it’s been included in the new Mini C64 machine. This little tennis ball of fun continues to be highly regarded and fondly remembered in the retro-gaming community.  Originally created by Christian Shrigley, Andrew Green, Robert Toone, Bounder featured many ground-breaking features such as Parallax Scrolling, first seen on a computer game. The game featured 10 levels, all as challenging as the first and at times is unforgiving but that's what kept drawing people back to this best selling game. Zzap!64 gleefully pinned a Gold Medal on the daredevil tennis ball in its tenth issue, calling Bounder “an absorbing, demanding and totally innovative approach to the ageing platform formula,” and that's exactly what Bounder is.  Our Bounder version is faithful to the original and includes features which helps it translate to mobile devices. Our App includes the C64, Spectrum and Amstrad versions, not emulated but re-coded to a high standard so it looks and feels like the original computer versions but with new added extras to please retro gamers and attract new gamers to Bounder.  Bounce and dodge your way to your highest score yet!  This game is free to download but does offer in-app purchases. ## Key features - Faithful recreation of original game - Parallax scrolling - Multiple platform versions (C64, Spectrum, Amstrad) - Challenging levels - High score chasing - Mobile-optimized controls ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounder/id1376014825/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Superb *2025-03-02, version 1.0.2* I loved this game as a kid on my Speccy & it’s great to see it back. Original was hard as nails. This new version is even harder because the controls are analogue. Is that better? Probably not. Is it playable? No, not really. Is it working well with the latest version on iOS? Audio, audio, no. Okay, fine new players will struggle. How about veterans of the original. Will vets get this? Ha! Doubtful. Hold your finger on the controls and the sensitivity will have Bounder just sliding off the platforms while you have no idea that your finger position is causing that to happen. Zero dead zones. Remove your finger from the screen then. Fine. Try to move again? Ha, with the fixed joystick position, the moment you put your finger back on the screen, Blunder just travels “somewhere” and you can just funds it the hard way where he ends up. Then the boxing glove comes in. Punch. The game freezes up and progress is halted. It’s a terrible port. But yeah, whatever. The original Bounder was hard and difficult to control. Have fun. If you can. Update for 2025: This is not really an update, but more a plea to Atatio. You have a few exciting projects on the go. Please make some moves, e.g proper controller support. Game dev is not easy, but time passes fast. Fix this and show us some progress in other projects. E.g. Actua Soccer is a rare gem from the past, I hope you’re progressing well. Fighting Inferno. Bring it back. ### 5/5 — I LOVE this! *2022-06-14* Just WOW. ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2019-05-30* Way to go putting the D pad right over where you need to be able to see the ball....but even if it’s not in the way, this is the hardest game to control. Takes away all the enjoyment. ### 5/5 — Superb *2018-09-01, version 1.0* I loved this game as a kid on my Speccy & it’s great to see it back. Absolutely nails. Just how I remember. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Amazing, challenging and very entertaining *2018-07-18* This release of the classic 80s game Bounder feels good to play, and is a great experience on a mobile device for everyday travel and plus all this for free? What a deal I hope this game gets an update soon ### 5/5 — Real mahjong *2018-06-12, version 1.0* This has been causing me to stop work and play it! Not sure my boss is too happy… ### 5/5 — Great design! *2018-06-12, version 1.0* Fantastic, i’m certainly buying this! ### 1/5 — Awful *2018-05-12, version 1.0* Sorry guys but this is just totally unplayable... the movement is just totally unresponsive. This is actually worse than Bounders World - which was already spectacularly bad... Very disappointed as the original C64 version could be remade into something great on mobile. A huge, huge missed opportunity. Again. ## Frequently asked questions about Bounder ### Does Bounder have ads? No, Bounder is ad-free. The game is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available for additional content or features. ### What platforms are included in Bounder? Bounder includes re-coded versions for the C64, Spectrum, and Amstrad platforms, offering a faithful representation of the original computer versions. ### Is Bounder suitable for all ages? Bounder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The gameplay is challenging but designed to be accessible. ### How often is Bounder updated? The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on January 18, 2024. Updates typically focus on maintaining compatibility and enhancing the retro experience. ### Can I play Bounder offline? As a classic arcade game, Bounder is designed for single-player gameplay and does not require an internet connection to play, allowing for offline enjoyment. ### What makes Bounder innovative? Bounder was one of the first computer games to feature parallax scrolling, a groundbreaking visual technique at the time. This version preserves that innovation. ### What do users like about Bounder? Users appreciate Bounder's faithful recreation of the original 80s arcade experience, its challenging gameplay, and the inclusion of multiple classic platform versions. ### What are the in-app purchases in Bounder? The description mentions in-app purchases are offered, but specific details about what they unlock are not provided. These typically enhance the gameplay experience for those who wish to spend more. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2024-01-18 New Credits Ready! ### 1.01 — 2023-11-22 This new version has no more adverts, enjoy! ### 1.0 — 2018-05-22 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## More apps by Atatio Interactive Ltd - [World Lawn Bowls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-lawn-bowls/id1598227315) - [Jewel Tumble](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-tumble/id6472439320) - [Rival Eleven Soccer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-eleven-soccer/id6771384210) All apps by Atatio Interactive Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1726202213 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*