# SHUMP — Shoot + Jump = SHUMP!

> Action platformer with shooting mechanics, featuring armed animals and boss battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Johansson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shump/id1399878776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Johansson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153362088)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 325 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 63 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shump/id1399878776/reviews.md

## What is SHUMP?

SHUMP is a platformer about agile armed animals ascending against a barrage of bullets, bosses and bombs!

+ A Shoot 'em up blended with a platformer! (Shmuplatformer)
+ Hop and blast your way through 6 levels, 20 enemies and 14 bosses! 
+ Play it safe and slurp up coins or rush ahead to unleash cascades of bullets! 
+ 11 different characters and powers to mix up gameplay!
+ Play one or two handed!

The ads displayed in the game help me keep making games, but if you want them to go away, ads can be disabled for a small price. Thanks for your support! 

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## Key features

- Shoot 'em up platformer blend
- 6 levels, 20 enemies, 14 bosses
- Coin collection and rush attack options
- 11 characters with unique powers
- One or two-handed controls

## What do users think of SHUMP?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging arcade gameplay with tight controls
- 🎨 Charming pixel art graphics
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- ⚖️ Well-balanced difficulty curve
- 🎯 Fair and challenging mechanics
- 😊 Addictive and fun gameplay loop
- 📱 Works well in quick gaming sessions
- 💰 Non-aggressive ad implementation
- 🆕 Unique gameplay concept (reverse Downwell style)
- 🎪 Multiple characters with different playstyles

**Cons**

- 📺 Intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 High price point for ad removal ($5)
- 📱 Notch/home bar interference on newer iPhones
- 🎮 Steep learning curve for casual players
- 🔧 Accidental button presses during gameplay
- ⏸️ Pause menu glitches
- 🏃 Constant rising obstacle feels overwhelming
- 🎯 Difficult character balance (Bert requires too many kills)
- 💾 No save/checkpoint system between bosses

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after closing and reopening
- Glitch preventing joining/starting games
- Notch blocks coins and score display on newer iPhones
- Home bar pause trigger on iPhone XS Max and similar devices
- Pause menu glitch causing unintended level resets
- Accidental home bar activation pauses game unexpectedly
- Unskippable or unclear ad duration indicators

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty settings or easier mode option
- Level-based challenge system
- Checkpoint system after defeating bosses without damage
- Multiplayer mode
- More bosses and characters
- Save/resume functionality for interrupted sessions
- Shorter ad durations (15-20 seconds instead of 30)
- Better pause menu UI to prevent accidental resets
- Improved button positioning to reduce fat-finger errors
- More visual feedback for game mechanics (shump counter)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shump/id1399878776/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of my favorite games on iOS

*2023-07-12*

It's extremely difficult, but it's a lot of fun.  Great art and music and gameplay.

### 3/5 — Plz fix it

*2023-01-10, version 1.0*

I have nothing but good things to say about this game as far as the game itself is concerned, I like it it’s simple. It’s old-school while being a little bit different than everything on the phone it’s you know easy to get into hard to really be great. In fact, I would love to pay and remove the ads so I can just play without interruption but there’s a problem with it that keeps me from doing that. It’s bizarre because I can’t lock it down. It needs to fix if you wouldn’t mind because you did make a great game. Problem is once I’ve downloaded it and I run it it’ll run and I can play pretty much as long as I want to enjoy it but once I have clothes that are it will not open again. I’ve tried everything I can think of that. I’ll clear the ram reset. The phone yada yada doesn’t work. In fact it doesn’t work when I deleted and reinstalled it right away but several months down the road I will download it again, hoping that you fixed it and it will run…once.  But then it just crashes before it ever opens like that UFO dial upside down break which I would love pics as well so I could buy that one.  I don’t know why it’s doing that but until it’s fixed I’m just gonna give it a three whereas I would’ve given it a five. Just for fun and simplicity.

### 4/5 — Annoying glitch

*2022-10-23, version 1.0*

Your game is tons of fun and a real challenge, but there is some sort of glitch that kicks me out when I try to join, so if you could try and fix that, it would be great!

### 5/5 — Amazing game with one small issue

*2022-08-23, version 1.0*

It’s an amazing game except on the newer iPhones the selfie camera blocks the coins and score so you can’t see how much money you have and how high your score is

### 5/5 — Well-Balanced

*2020-09-19, version 1.0*

I really enjoyed beating this game, the difficulty was perfect.

### 5/5 — 🤷🏿‍♂️

*2020-06-28, version 1.0*

I love this game but in recently got the iPhone 11 and the trophies and coins are covered by the little notch on top of the screen

### 5/5 — SHUMP review

*2020-05-30, version 1.0*

This game is one of the best arcade games I’ve ever played! I love this so much! I liked it so much that I pre ordered it!

### 5/5 — Shump: Love It!

*2019-04-25, version 1.0*

i am a professional Shumper, and I lobe (professional Shumping term) this game, check it out if you love to Shump!

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2018-11-22, version 1.0*

Really really fun, I recommend it to all people who love Crossy road, any of those games.

### 5/5 — Addicting roguelike!

*2018-11-12, version 1.0*

Fun game, hard but fair.

## Frequently asked questions about SHUMP

### What kind of game is SHUMP?

SHUMP is a unique 'shmuplatformer' that combines elements of a shoot 'em up with a platformer. You play as agile, armed animals ascending through levels, battling enemies, bosses, and projectiles.

### What are the key features of SHUMP?

The game features 6 levels, 20 different enemies, and 14 challenging bosses. Players can collect coins, unleash cascades of bullets, and choose from 11 distinct characters, each with unique powers. The controls can be adapted for one or two-handed play.

### How is SHUMP monetized?

The game is free to download and play, supported by ads. Players have the option to disable these ads permanently for a small one-time purchase, which also helps support the developer in creating future games.

### What platforms is SHUMP available on?

Based on the description, SHUMP is a mobile application. The controls can be adjusted for both one-handed and two-handed play, indicating it's designed for touch-screen devices.

### What is the goal in SHUMP?

The primary goal in SHUMP is to ascend through the levels by defeating enemies and bosses. Players can choose to play cautiously by collecting coins or aggressively by unleashing rapid-fire attacks to clear paths and overcome challenges.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-10-25

No release notes.

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*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 2026-06-10.*