Shoot Up Basketball Pro
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About Shoot Up Basketball Pro
Shoot Up Basketball Pro is a vertical platformer with a basketball twist. Developed by mindoverloadgames and released on September 16, 2025 for PC, it casts you as a player climbing a never-ending gym by mastering hoops, jumps, and momentum. The game’s indie spirit shines through its punishing difficulty and minimalist visuals. You’ll use the basketball not just to score but to launch yourself higher, chaining moves with pixel-perfect precision. If you thrive on challenges where one misstep resets your progress, this is your jam.
Gameplay
Each session is a tightrope walk between skill and frustration. You control a character who must dribble, throw, and bounce to ascend a floating basketball court. Mechanics revolve around timing: a well-placed shot can propel you upward, while a missed grab means a plummet to the start. The single-player mode forces you to memorize level layouts and exploit physics quirks. Controls are responsive but unforgiving, hold the jump button too long and you float past ledges. The game escalates rapidly, with later stages demanding near-flawless execution.
What Players Think
PlayPile players rate it 82% with 2,345 reviews. 38% finish the game, averaging 9 hours. The most common moods are determined and frustrated. 45 achievements exist, with the hardest at 1% completion (a mid-air triple slam dunk). Critics praise its "fascinating challenge" but note "annoying repetition in checkpoint design." Many compare it to Celeste for its difficulty curve but find its basketball gimmick feels recycled. 12% of players quit before reaching 20% completion.
PlayPile's Take
At $29.99, it’s a polarizing pick. Hardcore platforming fans will appreciate the precision mechanics and 45 achievements, especially the 20 hidden in optional challenge rooms. However, the punishing resets and lack of checkmarks make it a rough ride for casual players. If you’ve conquered games like Hollow Knight or Dead Cells, this offers a niche, twitch-based test. For others, the $30 price might feel steep for a 9-hour grind.
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