Flick Kick Football Kickoff

About

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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,582 reviews

graphics45 positive mentions

monetization86 negative mentions

The game offers a great experience for free, with optional cosmetic purchases to support the creators.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, making it a fun time-waster.
The game has a solid business model and has been a favorite among players for years.

Recent updates have negatively impacted gameplay, making controls unresponsive and the ball's trajectory unpredictable.
Many players report technical issues, including crashes, black screens, and poor graphics rendering.
The introduction of excessive ads has made the game less enjoyable and frustrating for users.

graphics
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as good or excellent, while others report significant issues such as glitches, lag, and poor rendering, particularly after updates. Many users express frustration over graphical problems that hinder gameplay, including white or pixelated elements. Overall, while some appreciate the graphics, a substantial number of reviews highlight the need for improvements and fixes to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Always find myself going back to this game, graphics are good and the feel of flicking the ball is accurate, not overrun by adverts which makes a lovely change, the best flick football game around.”
- “Excellent graphics, and no lag while playing.”
- “Awesome graphics and camera angle.”
- “Then you updated it, now the physics are horrible and the graphics seemed to have been downgraded.”
- “I have a GS III so there's no reason this game shouldn't work... however when I start it up there's no grass, just white what appears to be snow, and if you are 'on fire' graphics are comparable to Minecraft... not good at all!”
- “The graphics are terrible; the ball is just a series of white boxes with no smooth rendering.”
monetization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
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, even for those who have previously paid to remove them. Many players express frustration that these ads disrupt gameplay and degrade the overall experience, leading some to consider uninstalling the game. While a few users suggest turning off Wi-Fi or data to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the monetization approach has negatively impacted the game's enjoyment and functionality.
- “This game is fantastic! No glitches and no ads make for a seamless experience.”
- “I love that there are no intrusive ads; it really enhances the gameplay.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gaming 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?”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
61%
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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 consensus is that the updates have detracted from the original experience, leading to frustration and calls for a return to previous mechanics. Despite some positive remarks about fluidity and design, the overwhelming feedback highlights a decline in gameplay quality, primarily due to intrusive ads and altered mechanics.
- “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!”
- “Addictive game although simple, smooth gameplay!”
- “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.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
95%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, graphical glitches, and unresponsive screens, often requiring force closures. Many players express frustration over these issues, which have significantly detracted from their overall enjoyment, leading some to uninstall the game entirely. While a few users have experienced no problems, the overwhelming sentiment indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that hinder gameplay.
- “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.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the app receives mixed reviews; while some users appreciate its quality and enjoy the option to play their own music, many report frustrating issues with a black screen that prevents gameplay, leaving only the music audible. Overall, the music is praised, but technical problems significantly detract from the experience.
- “Love the music too.”
- “Amazing app! I hate having songs without art; one click and it was sorted... really, really good!”
- “I can hear the music but nothing on screen.”
- “Also, the music is crazy loud.”
- “Just shows a black screen with music.”
- “I can hear the music but the screen is blank.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on high-resolution devices, leading to frequent freezing and stuttering. Users report lag and inadequate scaling for larger screens, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I do love this game, but for some reason, it is freezing and stuttering a lot.”
- “Not optimized for high resolution HTC devices; anything greater than or equal to 400x800 is laggy and slow, and the display is not big enough for the screen.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 a unique experience, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The game encourages experimentation, ensuring that no two runs feel the same.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for a more developed storyline, indicating that while they enjoy the game, it currently lacks a compelling narrative element.
- “Nice game, I must admit, but can you guys add a storyline or something?”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I was really hoping for a compelling narrative, but it ended up being quite bland and forgettable.”