Flick Kick Football Legends
"Flick Kick Football Legends" is a sport game that combines masterful gameplay, stellar graphics, and an intriguing story to create a unique football experience. Players can tackle, pass, and shoot their way to victory, defeat rivals, and win the league to become a legend. However, the game includes lots of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that may hinder enjoyment. Despite these flaws, the game is hilarious and worth checking out for football fans.
Reviews
- Great graphics and retro comic theme that adds charm to the gameplay.
- Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Unique concept of building a team and progressing through leagues.
- Frequent crashes and lag issues that disrupt gameplay.
- High costs for in-game purchases and fusing cards, making progression difficult without spending real money.
- Stamina system limits playtime, requiring long waits to continue playing.
- graphics276 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many players praising the unique comic book style and retro aesthetic that enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the vibrant artwork and smooth animations, often highlighting the graphics as a key reason for their enjoyment and engagement with the game. While some reviews suggest room for improvement, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's fun and addictive nature.
“The artwork, design, and soundtrack for this game are all 10/10; it's clearly been designed by a team that was keen to get the atmosphere of the game completely right.”
“The graphics have a nice comic book style, and the game is very fun as you feel like you're running your own team.”
“Unbelievable graphics... more than expected...”
“Horrible graphics but decent gameplay.”
“Quite a decent game but they should improve the graphics.”
“After the update, this game always lags and the graphics are not clear like before.”
- monetization268 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and aggressive microtransactions. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game currency, the overwhelming frequency of ads disrupts gameplay and diminishes the overall experience. Additionally, players have noted the lack of a paid option to remove ads, which could enhance enjoyment for those willing to pay for an ad-free experience.
“Very fun and enjoyable game, they do push microtransactions a little but you can easily play the game well without spending a penny.”
“Best free game, and least expensive in-game purchases!”
“Great game, the in-game purchases can be obtained for free with a bit of time.”
“The amount of ads is ridiculous, also how are you expecting people to collect money for player packs?”
“A potentially great game ruined by unnecessarily greedy in-app purchase structure.”
“This otherwise great game is severely hindered by the constant nagging for money and crippling advertisements.”
- gameplay202 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, praised for its fun mechanics, retro graphics, and engaging storyline, making it addictive and enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with the presence of ads, the need for in-game purchases, and some technical issues like crashes and repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a charming experience, it could benefit from improvements in balance and mechanics to enhance player satisfaction.
“Deep gameplay but so simple to use, cool retro style of design and art as well as being full of hidden little jokes on cards and all throughout the game, definitely one of the best phone games especially if you're even the slightest of football fans.”
“The gameplay is fun, there are little details that make it seem like a lot of time and effort was put into this game.”
“Great graphics, run smoothly, fun, mobile-focused gameplay and a sense of humour.”
“Great glossy package to get you to play but the gameplay itself is atrocious.”
“The concept of the game is great but the gameplay is horrible.”
“Gameplay is boring and very glitchy.”
- story110 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and unique integration with gameplay, offering a mix of humor and nostalgia that keeps players invested. Many users appreciate the art style and character development, although some express a desire for more content and missions to enhance replayability. While the storyline is generally seen as a strong point, a few reviews note that gameplay can become repetitive and that there may be limited motivation to continue after completing the main story.
“It's different than other games as it's based more on a story and choices with just a little bit of actual playing in matches, but it's done right.”
“I love how they added a storyline to the game and you're not just playing football.”
“The combination of a cool storyline and fun graphics makes this a very good game.”
“The commentators are unfunny and the story is as corny as a bad sports movie.”
“Stupid and unplayable...the story sucks and the gameplay is unworthy....it is a waste of effort and time.”
“Once you finish the story mode there is no real reason to continue playing.”
- humor93 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its funny graphics, clever storylines, and engaging character designs that evoke a retro comic feel. Players appreciate the blend of humor with gameplay, describing it as addictive and entertaining, although some note that the commentary can be hit or miss. Overall, the game is characterized as a fun and humorous experience, appealing to fans of both soccer and comedic elements.
“Beautiful design in the tradition of vintage English soccer comics, challenging enough with very nice game mechanics and a touch of zany humor.”
“The play is smooth, the difficulty ramps up perfectly, and the character design and storylines are hilariously retro.”
“Just finished the game and the story is funny; characters remind me of something from The Beano, and most of all, it's fun to build up a quality team.”
“The commentators are unfunny and the story is as corny as a bad sports movie.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
“I expected some clever humor, but instead, it was just cringeworthy and dull.”
- stability50 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players experience no issues, a substantial number face persistent problems, including app crashes and unresponsive commands, particularly after updates or during critical moments in matches. Overall, the game's performance is described as inconsistent, with a mix of enjoyable gameplay overshadowed by technical difficulties.
“No glitches.”
“Runs great and very easy to play but challenging to score at times.”
“No glitches, easy to play, fun offline too.”
“My only problem is that the game freezes way too much whilst playing a match.”
“It's really nice game but it glitches all the time :( my mobile is Samsung S3, please fix this issue.”
“This game used to be perfect now it freezes at halftime during every match and causes you to play the last part of the half again...very frustrating, especially if you have just scored.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many praise the soundtrack and its ability to enhance the atmosphere, some users express disappointment over the inability to play their own music during gameplay. Overall, the game's music is described as fun and fitting, contributing positively to the overall experience, though there are calls for improvements and additional options.
“The artwork, design, and soundtrack for this game are all 10/10; it's clearly been designed by a team that was keen to get the atmosphere of the game completely right.”
“Great fun, good music, and somewhat funny at times.”
“Nice concept, great illustrations, cool music, and funny lines!”
“Also, you can't play the game while listening to music, which is a big minus for me.”
“The music is broken; please fix it.”
“Other than that, the game rocks... maybe it needs a soundtrack.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, often requiring extensive time and effort to earn currency and improve their teams. While some enjoy the challenge, many express frustration with the slow pace of progress, particularly due to long wait times for energy and the scarcity of valuable cards. Overall, the freemium model leads to a tedious experience for those who prefer not to spend real money.
“Need a lot of grinding to get currency and better players, which is not an issue, the problem is the half hour wait per single energy.”
“By the time you finish the regular campaign though, improving your team is very grindy, and the uncommon cards don't come as often as they should, since there's only one pack that can be bought with in-game money.”
“Good game, good graphics style but like all free-to-play games, the stamina runs down fast and the in-game purchases are impossible without real money or a lot of grinding.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is mixed, with some users reporting smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, particularly on devices like the Galaxy Note Edge. However, others experience significant lag and slow loading times, indicating that performance issues may affect the overall experience for some players.
“Acceptable performance.”
“Galaxy Note Edge takes a while to load at startup, but runs smoothly.”
“Great graphics, runs smoothly, fun, mobile-focused gameplay, and a sense of humor.”
“Even during the donut page, I was close to paying, but the performance is bad; it's too slow and laggy.”
“Always lag and poor performance.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its engaging league story, player management features, and various challenges, allowing players to personalize their experience. Users appreciate the depth and fun factor, suggesting that additional content could further enhance its lasting appeal. Overall, it is recognized as a title with high replay value.
“Adding the league story to it along with your players you can buy really gives it some depth and replayability.”
“This is a fun little soccer game with high replay value and surprising depth and story.”
“Extra leagues, challenges, personalizing your team, or even the ability to buy/sell cards would make this a lasting sure-fire hit with replay value.”
“Extra leagues and challenges, personalizing teams, or even the ability to buy/sell cards would make this a lasting, surefire hit with replay value.”
“Adding the league story along with your players you can buy really gives it some depth and replayability.”
“This one definitely has replay value.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional artwork, design, and soundtrack, all contributing to a nostalgic yet fresh experience in soccer gaming. The attention to detail reflects a dedicated effort by the development team to create an immersive environment.
“The artwork, design, and soundtrack for this game are all 10/10; it's clear that a dedicated team worked hard to create the perfect atmosphere.”
“The old-time atmosphere brings a sense of nostalgia.”
“The new atmosphere of soccer games is refreshing and engaging.”
“Especially with the old-time atmosphere, it brings nostalgia.”
“New atmosphere of soccer games.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting moments of excitement when attempting to score but feeling disheartened by opponents' seemingly unfair blocking abilities. Overall, while the game is fun, it evokes a sense of disappointment when players feel their efforts are thwarted.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its smooth progression and well-paced difficulty, complemented by humorously retro character designs and storylines that enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is smooth, the difficulty ramps up perfectly, and the character design and storylines are hilariously retro.”
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”