Flick Kick Football Kickoff
- April 8, 2011
- PIKPOK
Flick Kick Football Kickoff is a sport game with retro-style visuals, offering a nostalgic football experience. The game is available for free but is filled with excessive advertisements and technical bugs that can hinder gameplay enjoyment. According to the game, players can "kick it old school" and attempt to score the match-winning goal in various challenging scenarios.
Reviews
- The game used to be a favorite and provided solid fun for years.
- The graphics and overall design were appreciated, making it visually appealing.
- The game mechanics were once enjoyable and addictive, allowing for great gameplay experiences.
- The latest update has significantly altered the gameplay mechanics, making it frustrating and unresponsive.
- Many players are experiencing technical issues, such as the game freezing or displaying a black screen.
- The introduction of excessive ads has detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics67 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "good," "nice," and "excellent," while others criticize them for being downgraded or suffering from significant glitches, such as white screens and pixelation. Many users express frustration over recent updates that have negatively impacted performance and visual quality, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, some players still find the graphics appealing and commend the game's design and effects.
“Really good graphics and addictive.”
“Excellent graphics, and no lag while playing.”
“The graphics are simply remarkable.”
“Then you updated it, now the physics are horrible and the graphics seemed to have been downgraded.”
“Your last update destroyed this game... slow, not fluent, very bad... very, very ugly graphics and I can't enjoy this new appearance 😖 I have to delete this game with this update.”
“I have this on my iPod and it works perfectly, but for some reason on my HTC Amaze running ICS, it loads horribly. The ball is white, the effects are extremely pixelated, just horrible graphics programming. I hope this gets fixed soon.”
- monetization61 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads, including unskippable video ads and persistent on-screen advertisements that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of an effective option to remove ads, especially in a game they have previously paid for, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment and responsiveness. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the consensus is that the current monetization approach detracts from the game's quality and user experience.
“Now they decided to add permanent ads on screen while playing and unskippable 30 sec ads when exiting a round.”
“A good game made unbearable by a relentless barrage of ads.”
“Brilliant game but why should I have to suffer a ridiculous amount of ads for a game I bought?”
- gameplay45 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received significant criticism due to recent changes in mechanics, particularly the curving system, which many players find overly sensitive and unrealistic, rendering the game nearly unplayable. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay addictive, the overwhelming sentiment is a call for a return to the original mechanics that made the game enjoyable. Frequent ads and technical issues further detract from the overall experience, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among long-time fans.
“This game graphic is good and the gameplay is awesome.”
“I have never commented on an app, I never gave a thing to other apps, but this game is just amazing in every simple way, the graphics, the addiction, the gameplay, the difficulty, the crazy physics in football!”
“Love the gameplay and doesn't bore you if you play well.”
“Unfortunately, the curving mechanics have recently changed and now the ball curves too dramatically with very little effort.”
“It's pretty terrible how 'updates' have trashed the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is terrible since the update.”
- stability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, unresponsiveness, and graphical glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game locking up during critical moments, such as after scoring or during ads, leading to a diminished experience and a loss of interest in continuing to play. While some users have had stable experiences, the overall consensus points to a need for significant improvements in stability to restore enjoyment.
“Running on a Nexus 7, I've had no glitches whatsoever.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay.”
“Game now freezes consistently. I enjoyed this game for over 3 or 4 years, but now I can't even get past the game locking up after the first ball is lobbed. It becomes unresponsive and has to be force closed. I've uninstalled it and never plan to play anymore; you've ruined an enjoyable experience... thanks, PikPok. 😣”
“Had this on my old phone and the game was great, but now all that happens is the screen goes black and freezes. It won't open up.”
“Game freezes on review of score after finishing.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being exceptionally loud and energetic, with players expressing a strong appreciation for it. Some users have suggested the option to play their own music alongside the game's soundtrack.
“The music is fantastic!”
“I love the music as well.”
“Also, the music is crazy loud.”
“How about adding the option to play my own music?”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, as players report frequent freezing and stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I do love this game, but for some reason, it is freezing and stuttering a lot.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight that the game offers high replay value, suggesting that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
“The replay value is incredibly high, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
“The game encourages experimentation, allowing players to try different strategies and approaches every time.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, with one user giving it a perfect 5-star rating for its comedic elements.
“It's a funny game; I love it! 5 stars for it.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud multiple times.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”