First Person Hooper is an ingenious twist on the sports genre, merging the mechanical satisfaction of a first-person shooter with the finesse of a basketball jump shot. Instead of controlling a whole team, you're locked into a first-person perspective on a beautifully stylized island court. The 'lock-on' system feels familiar to anyone who's played modern FPS games, but here, the goal is timing your release and power relative to your court position.
The 'Zen' mode is a personal favorite, offering a lo-fi hip-hop soundtrack and a relaxed environment to just shoot around and track your stats. However, for those looking for a challenge, 'Arcade' and 'Spot Up' modes provide intense score and time trials with online leaderboards. While players have asked for dunks and AI opponents, the core shooting mechanic is so polished and addictive that it stands perfectly well as a solo skill-based experience. Itβs a great example of 'easy to learn, hard to master' gameplay.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.2.9Thu Oct 30 2025
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First Person Hooper is an arcade-style basketball game focused on the jump shot. Featuring first-person shooter controls with a lock-on system similar to modern FPS games, players can easily shoot the ball with power and timing mechanics relative to location on the court. Score with shot style bonuses and get rewarded with a power-up for swishes and bank shots. Get shots up in a relaxed island setting and customize the court to fit any mood. Rank up on the leaderboards in score and time-attack modes or master your shot in free play.
GAME MODES
β’ ARCADE (Score Attack) - Score in creative ways to achieve the highest score possible within a chosen time limit
β’ SPOT UP (Time Attack) - Make shots from designated spots on the court and record your fastest time
β’ ZEN (Free Play) - Relax and shoot at your leisure, perfect your jump shot, and view stats in realtime
GAME CENTER
β’ Leaderboards
β’ Achievements
FEATURES
β’ Lock-on aiming system for quick and easy shot making
β’ Shot-power and timing mechanic that adjusts to your movement
β’ Multiple scoring variations such as perfect releases, swishes, bankshots, fadeaways, and more
β’ Additional skill level for hoopers that prefer manual control
β’ Ball, court, hoop, and crosshair customizations
β’ Stat sheet and shot chart that tracks shot types and percentages
β’ In-game secrets, bonuses, and special zones
β’ Scoring multipliers up to 4x when making consecutive shots
β’ Ability to power-up your shot for a guaranteed make
β’ Semi-realistic basketball physics
β’ Lefty option for left-handed players
β’ Options to customize the interface and game experience
β’ Online leaderboards for Arcade and Spot Up modes
β’ Designed for replayability to master the jump shot, beat your best times and record high scores
β’ Gamepad and controller support
β’ Lo-fi instrumental hiphop soundtrack by hypoetical
All questions, comments, and issues will be taken to heart and addressed as soon as possible. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome! If you enjoy the game, please let the world know with a positive review. Your support will allow us to provide new content and updates.
Requires iOSΒ 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Immersive, solo basketball with addicting first-person shooter gameplay. Shoot hoops in a unique point of view!
First Person Hooper is an arcade-style basketball game focused on the jump shot. Featuring first-person shooter controls with a lock-on system similar to modern FPS games, players can easily shoot the ball with power and timing mechanics relative to location on the court. Score with shot style bonuses and get rewarded with a power-up for swishes and bank shots. Get shots up in a relaxed island setting and customize the court to fit any mood. Rank up on the leaderboards in score and time-attack modes or master your shot in free play.
GAME MODES
β’ ARCADE (Score Attack) - Score in creative ways to achieve the highest score possible within a chosen time limit
β’ SPOT UP (Time Attack) - Make shots from designated spots on the court and record your fastest time
β’ ZEN (Free Play) - Relax and shoot at your leisure, perfect your jump shot, and view stats in realtime
GAME CENTER
β’ Leaderboards
β’ Achievements
FEATURES
β’ Lock-on aiming system for quick and easy shot making
β’ Shot-power and timing mechanic that adjusts to your movement
β’ Multiple scoring variations such as perfect releases, swishes, bankshots, fadeaways, and more
β’ Additional skill level for hoopers that prefer manual control
β’ Ball, court, hoop, and crosshair customizations
β’ Stat sheet and shot chart that tracks shot types and percentages
β’ In-game secrets, bonuses, and special zones
β’ Scoring multipliers up to 4x when making consecutive shots
β’ Ability to power-up your shot for a guaranteed make
β’ Semi-realistic basketball physics
β’ Lefty option for left-handed players
β’ Options to customize the interface and game experience
β’ Online leaderboards for Arcade and Spot Up modes
β’ Designed for replayability to master the jump shot, beat your best times and record high scores
β’ Gamepad and controller support
β’ Lo-fi instrumental hiphop soundtrack by hypoetical
All questions, comments, and issues will be taken to heart and addressed as soon as possible. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome! If you enjoy the game, please let the world know with a positive review. Your support will allow us to provide new content and updates.




















First Person Hooper is an arcade-style basketball game focused on the jump shot. Featuring a lock-on system similar to modern FPS games, players can shoot with power and timing mechanics relative to their location on the court. Score style bonuses for swishes and bank shots in a relaxed island setting. Choose from Arcade, Spot Up, or Zen modes and customize your ball, hoop, and crosshair to fit your mood.
FPS-style lock-on aiming for basketball shooting
Multiple modes: Arcade, Spot Up, and Zen (Free Play)
Deep customization for balls, courts, and crosshairs
Stat tracking and shot charts for performance analysis
Lo-fi instrumental hip-hop soundtrack
Watch the timing meter closely. A 'Perfect Release' not only guarantees a make but also triggers a score multiplier that can reach up to 4x for consecutive shots.
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Use the Zen mode to experiment with different crosshair and court customizations. Finding a color scheme that contrasts with the ball can help with your timing.
Currently, the game focuses on solo play with online leaderboards to compete against others.