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NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

NEXT JUMP is a turn-based, tactics Shoot 'em up. Do space-jumps on procedurally generated boards and chase the vicious Dragons who stole all the stock of Beverage from the Galaxy!

What works

  • Unique blend of turn-based tactics and bullet hell
  • Addictive gameplay loop with high replayability
  • Deep strategic mechanics rewarding skill and planning
  • Variety of ships and upgrades for customization
  • Good value for price with polished core gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and confusing tutorial
  • Visual clutter and ui can be overwhelming
  • Minimal narrative and story engagement
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some balance issues and limited content variety

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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story.

Last update: 26/08/2026