Bump 'n' Jump

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The title screen displays 'Bump 'n Jump' in large white letters with orange jagged borders at the top of a dark blue background. Below the logo, red text shows HI and SCORE values of 000000 and 050000 respectively. Further down, copyright information reads '© 1988 UK DATA INC' and 'LICENSED FROM DATA EAST CORP.' followed by 'LICENSED BY NINTENDO' in red pixelated text. The overall visual style is characteristic of 8-bit NES graphics with a limited color palette of blue, orange, white, and red.

Bump 'n' Jump

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Bump 'n' Jump is a platformer released in 1988 by Tokai Engineering for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control a character navigating through obstacle-filled environments across multiple levels. The core mechanic centers on precise jumping to avoid enemies and hazards while collecting items. The game features straightforward controls using the D-pad for movement and the A button for jumping. Each level presents progressively challenging terrain and enemy placements, requiring players to time their jumps carefully. The platforming action demands both reflexes and pattern recognition as players learn enemy patterns and obstacle placement. With its single-player gameplay and increasing difficulty curve, Bump 'n' Jump offers a focused platforming experience typical of NES action games from the period.

Developer
Released
Platform
NES
Genre
Platformer
Players
1P
Rating
4.5 / 5 (1.9K)
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Bump 'n' Jump Controls — NES Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Bump 'n' Jump on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

Keyboard Console button Typical use
D-Pad Up Move up
D-Pad Down Move down
D-Pad Left Move left
D-Pad Right Move right
X A Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z B Secondary action (attack / cancel)
Enter Start Start / Pause
Shift Select Select / Mode

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Bump 'n' Jump Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Bump 'n' Jump on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Bump 'n' Jump" NES longplay 1988

Bump 'n' Jump Cheat Codes

26 community-curated cheats for Bump 'n' Jump. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Jump OK, even with no power

    AAVPNLGP
  • Gain double power on every pick-up

    ZAUZAIPA
  • Jump OK at any speed

    AGVONLAA
  • Set jump OK speed to 190

    PANPNLIE
  • Set jump OK speed to 130

    LANPNLIA
  • Start on scene 5

    GEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 10

    PEOAGGAE
  • Start on scene 15

    TEOAGGAE
  • Infinite Lives

    004D:03SZVAVTSA004D:99
  • Infinite P

    00DF:01
  • Scene Modifier

    0056:00
  • Max "P" (One's Digit)

    00DF:09
Show 14 more cheats
  • Max "P" (Ten's Digit)

    00DE:09
  • Max "P" (Hundred's Digit)

    00DD:09
  • Invincibility

    AAUOGTEY+ATUXLGSZ
  • Start on scene 2

    PEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 3

    ZEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 4

    LEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 6

    IEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 7

    TEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 8

    YEOAGGAA
  • Start on scene 9

    AEOAGGAE
  • Start on scene 11

    ZEOAGGAE
  • Start on scene 12

    LEOAGGAE
  • Start on scene 13

    GEOAGGAE
  • Start on scene 14

    IEOAGGAE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bump 'n' Jump released?

Bump 'n' Jump was released in 1988 for the NES.

Who developed Bump 'n' Jump?

Bump 'n' Jump was developed by Tokai Engineering, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Bump 'n' Jump support?

Bump 'n' Jump is a single-player Platformer game for the NES.

What type of game is Bump 'n' Jump?

Bump 'n' Jump is a Platformer game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Bump 'n' Jump for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bump 'n' Jump runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Bump 'n' Jump in the browser?

No. Bump 'n' Jump streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Bump 'n' Jump?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.

Does Bump 'n' Jump work on mobile devices?

Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Bump 'n' Jump this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bump 'n' Jump. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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