# StickBo

> Side-scrolling 3rd person shooter with destructible environments and strategic cover. (iPhone/iPad app by Lake Effect Applications.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickbo/id340739833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lake Effect Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/395596207)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 512 App Store ratings · 379 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 3.2 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickbo/id340739833/reviews.md

## What is StickBo?

Trigger Fist -- a new fully 3D shooter.
Check it out now! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trigger-fist/id531184261?ls=1&mt=8

StickBo is the premiere side scrolling 3rd person shooter.  Blast your way through unlimited waves across destructible environments including the jungles of Vietnam and the sand dunes of Afghanistan. Use the in app music player to listen to your iPod music library.

StickBo V1.9 update:
Happy Halloween!!!
+Halloween Theme
+Halloween Costumes

Thank you for your feedback,
We are listening!

-Lake Effect-
-----------------------------

StickBo is more than a mindless run-and-gun shooter.  While there’s nothing like mowing the lawn with the Mini-Gun or scorching the earth with the Flamethrower, the cover system enables you to employ strategy to complete each wave.  Based on your performance, you will be awarded The Medal of Honor (complete wave with > 90% health), a Service Medal (complete wave with > 50% health), or a Purple Heart. 

StickBo's wave-based auto-save and simple interface is not only perfect for a quick game when you have a spare moment, but also allows for hours of seamless game play. As an added bonus, the wave selection option allows you to start the game from any wave you have previously completed.

====The Weapons====

M16:
The M16 is your default weapon.  Its accuracy and 3 shot burst will eliminate enemies one-by-one.

Bowie Knife:
StickBo’s bread and butter.  He was given this as a child.  It hasn’t left his side. 

AK-47:  Awarded at Wave 4
The fully automatic AK-47 will give the enemy a taste of their own medicine. 

Frag Grenades:  Awarded at Wave 6
Level enemies and their assets with a well placed fragmentation grenade.

Shotgun:  Awarded at Wave 11
The multi-kill special, clear a line of enemies with one pull.

50 Cal. Sniper Rifle:  Awarded at Wave 21
Take cover and blast through everything; with speed and accuracy they'll never see it coming.

Flamethrower:  Awarded at Wave 31
Unleash your inner pyro.  This thing’s hotter than ChickBo.

Mini-Gun:  Awarded at Wave 51
Heaves lead like no other.  Rounds tear through multiple enemies at a time.

====Free Version Info====

StickBo Free Includes:
---Vietnam Jungle Theme
---StickBo character
---Play up to Wave 21.
-Bonus Holiday Theme and Character!
 
====In App Purchase Info====

StickBo Full Includes:
---Unlimited waves
---Afghanistan Dunes Theme
---ChickBo character
---MulletBo character 

Late Night Upgrade Includes:
---Late Night Theme
---CoCoBo (Conan O'Brien) character
---JayBo (Jay Leno) character
---SWATBo character

====StickBo Pro====
Pro Version now available.
Contains the free version and all in app purchases.

====Community====

Follow StickBo_iPhone on Twitter for daily download statistics and news!

Visit StickBo.com for instructions, videos and StickBo themed iPhone/iPod Touch wallpapers.

We plan on continuously improving StickBo with updates and all new Holiday Themes will be FREE!

Please email suggestions to:
Suggestions@StickBo.com
Please email problems to:
Support@StickBo.com

====About the Developers====

StickBo was created by John Spatola with the assistance of Eric Rall.  We operate our iPhone App Development Company, Lake Effect, out of Syracuse, NY.

We hope you have as much fun playing StickBo as we did making it!

## Key features

- Side-scrolling 3rd person shooter
- Destructible environments
- Strategic cover system
- Variety of unlockable weapons
- Wave-based gameplay with auto-save
- Wave selection option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Late Night | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of StickBo?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Good graphics for a free game
- 💯 Excellent value for a free app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Aiming controls can be finicky
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🤕 Too easy, no real challenge

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- More weapon variety
- Difficulty settings
- Online multiplayer mode
- Ability to customize character

## Recent user reviews (10 of 379)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickbo/id340739833/reviews.md

### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE THIS GAME 2026

*2026-04-30*

I would love to relive a piece of my childhood with this game. I hope the developers can see this and update it soon ;(

### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE THIS GAME 2025

*2025-07-31, version 1.92*

I would love to relive a piece of my childhood with this game. I hope the developers can see this and update it soon ;(

### 5/5 — Please update for 2024

*2024-06-27*

My favorite game from when I was little, please update so I can play again. I miss it

### 5/5 — 2022 review an amazing old memory

*2022-07-12*

I remember playing this game when I was younger and it was incredible! Loved everything about it. Now it’s years later and was going through some of my old purchases and found this game, it’s sad to see you can’t play this anymore before of old software. Please update this game and give it a second life!

### 5/5 — UPDATE IT!!!!

*2021-01-05*

Plz update it bring this game back I’ve been looking for it and it took me a hour and now I can’t play plz update it

### 5/5 — Nice for I phone 4

*2020-02-27*

I think you will enjoy because this game is very simple 😃😍

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2020-01-06*

I played this game alot when growin up, and i wished i could replay it, but im on the latest IOS, pleasw update

### 5/5 — Update

*2019-11-08, version 1.92*

Can You please update this app for ios 13 ?

### 5/5 — Recensione

*2019-04-24, version 1.92*

Gioco divertente e fantastico

### 5/5 — Update please!!!!!!!!!!!!

*2018-09-30*

I loved this game and I got a new iPad now I can’t play it☹️☹️☹️

## Frequently asked questions about StickBo

### What kind of game is StickBo?

StickBo is a side-scrolling, third-person shooter game. It features destructible environments and a strategic cover system, allowing players to blast their way through unlimited waves of enemies.

### What are the key features of StickBo?

Key features include destructible environments, a strategic cover system, a wide array of unlockable weapons like the M16, AK-47, and Flamethrower, wave-based gameplay with auto-save, and the ability to select previously completed waves.

### How much does StickBo cost?

StickBo offers a free version that includes the Vietnam Jungle theme and allows play up to Wave 21. Additional content, such as unlimited waves, new themes, and characters, can be unlocked through in-app purchases. A 'Pro' version is also available which includes the free version and all in-app purchases.

### What platforms is StickBo available on?

Based on the provided description, StickBo is available for iPhone and iPod Touch. The description mentions an iTunes link for the app.

### What are some common use cases for StickBo?

StickBo is perfect for quick gaming sessions when you have a spare moment due to its wave-based auto-save and simple interface. It also allows for hours of seamless gameplay for those who want a more extended experience. The wave selection option lets you jump back into the action at any point you've previously reached.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.92 — 2012-08-10

-NEW RELEASE-

Trigger Fist

A new fully 3D shooter from the creators of StickBo and StickBo Zombies.

Check it out now!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trigger-fist/id531184261?ls=1&mt=8

### 1.9 — 2011-10-03

Happy Halloween!!!
+Halloween Theme
+Halloween Costumes

If you don't have StickBo Zombies yet, 
go get it. 
What better time for zombie slaying than now!

### 1.81 — 2011-07-17

Lake Effect Community Update:
+added option to sign up for Lake Effect Announcements.

### 1.8 — 2011-05-11

StickBo is off to the beach!

### 1.7 — 2011-03-09

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!

StickBo Pro and StickBo Zombies Sale extended to celebrate Verizon iPhone!!!

StickBo V1.7 update:
+ Saint Patrick's Day Theme
+ Leprechaun character

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## More apps by Lake Effect Applications

- [StickBo Zombies Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickbo-zombies-lite/id397794464)
- [Trigger Fist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trigger-fist/id531184261)

All apps by Lake Effect Applications: https://appshunter.io/developer/395596207

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