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Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game

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50%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
monetization, stability
50% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

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Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Kick the Buddy" is a simulation game with good mechanics and outstanding visuals, allowing players to smash and hit a character called Buddy with a vast array of weapons. Despite its wholesome premise and occasional humor, the game is plagued by bugs, excessive grinding, and numerous ads. The game describes itself as a stress-relief tool with an unlimited weapon arsenal.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
humor328 positive mentions
monetization7k negative mentions

  • The game is fun and provides a good way to relieve stress.
  • The graphics and variety of weapons are enjoyable.
  • The humor and voice lines of Buddy add to the entertainment value.
  • There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
  • Many weapons and features are locked behind paywalls or require watching multiple ads.
  • The game crashes frequently, causing loss of progress and making it unplayable.
  • monetization
    7,327 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of "Kick the Buddy" has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads every few seconds, often having to watch multiple ads to unlock weapons or receive rewards, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's reliance on in-app purchases, including a costly subscription model to remove ads, has led to frustration and disappointment among long-time fans who feel that the game has shifted from a fun, stress-relieving experience to a cash grab.

    • “This is potentially the most greedy monetization scheme I have ever seen for a game.”
    • “I paid for no ads, but the amount of in-game pop-ups is insane.”
    • “With all the in-app purchases and ads being shoved down your throat, it makes sense that it is just another game in the play store.”
    • “This game seems like it could be fun, but the ads ruin everything.”
    • “The ads are almost unbearable.”
    • “You're constantly bombarded with packages to spend real money on and ads.”
  • humor
    332 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Kick the Buddy" is widely praised for its comedic elements, particularly the character's funny voice lines and reactions to being "attacked." Players find the absurdity of the gameplay—using various weapons on a cartoonish character—hilarious and a great stress reliever. However, many reviews also express frustration over the excessive ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “This game is so funny and fun and sometimes when I get bored I just play it. I don't like when they have so many ads but it's fun.”
    • “It's funny when he gets flung ”
    • “Impossible to stay grumpy after a few seconds of kicking buddy's arse and hearing his hilarious commentary to the abuse!”
    • “From constantly shoving ads in your face to how unfunny and annoying the buddy is.”
    • “Hi, so I saw one of your ads and after it played, there was that thing where you can play the app on the ad, but then I saw a rope around the buddy's neck. I know he's a buddy and you do things to him, but the rope thing is not funny.”
  • gameplay
    255 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with enjoyable mechanics and graphics; however, it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt the experience. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with frequent interruptions for ads after nearly every action, leading to frustration and disappointment. Many users express that the excessive monetization and ad presence detract significantly from what could otherwise be a great gaming experience.

    • “The gameplay is simple, and it's easy to jump in for quick sessions.”
    • “The gameplay is excellent but the pop-up ads make this game boring and hateful.”
    • “The gameplay is very fun but there's so many ads I barely got to do anything.”
    • “Ads constantly interrupt your gameplay, all free items have to be unlocked by watching absurd numbers of ads (10-20), things that used to be features automatically are now locked behind a paywall, and many weapons that used to be in the game have essentially been removed, leading to even less content for a higher price.”
    • “You really only get a few seconds of gameplay before you watch an ad.”
    • “It's a problem when your game has more ads than gameplay.”
  • graphics
    176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising their vibrancy, detail, and suitability for the game's art style. However, several reviews express frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience, despite the graphics being considered good or even great. Some users also mention issues with lag and the need for better optimization, particularly on weaker devices.

    • “The graphics are very detailed and suitable for the art style of the game.”
    • “The graphic design is also spectacularly put together, considering this game is free.”
    • “This game is the best; it has amazing graphics. It's just amazing!”
    • “This game has really fallen off, like what's with the graphics?”
    • “Horrendous graphics.”
    • “The graphics are not up to the level I was expecting and even the things that the buddy says are not good.”
  • stability
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly during ad playback and when attempting to access rewards. Many players experience lost progress due to these issues, leading to frustration and recommendations to avoid the game until these problems are resolved. While some users report a smooth experience, the overwhelming feedback highlights that the game's stability is currently compromised by excessive ads and technical bugs.

    • “It's great, no lag, no glitches, and well made!”
    • “No glitches, and I don't mind ads.”
    • “I had no glitches, no bugs, so it made it a tiny bit better.”
    • “The game is completely ruined with new mechanics and UIs, causing unspeakable bugs and glitches.”
    • “My issue is that the game freezes sometimes and this last time I closed it out to reopen it, all of my current progress, weapons, etc., had been reset.”
    • “It crashes a lot as soon as I open the app; it freezes and crashes, so there's no point in playing a game I can't even play.”
  • grinding
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a pervasive issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious and overly reliant on ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many players express frustration over the slow progression and the necessity to either grind for long periods or spend real money to access content, leading to a sense of burnout. While some acknowledge that the game can be fun once past the grind, the overwhelming presence of ads and the slow earning of in-game currency significantly diminish the experience.

    • “So unless you're a person who enjoys ads and likes to waste time grinding, then I wouldn't suggest you install this game.”
    • “Very grindy; the fact that you can't even have fun most of the time is just one reason.”
    • “Getting enough money in gold to get items gets super tedious, boring, and annoying eventually.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging content, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of missions, secrets, or a meaningful narrative. While some appreciate the humor and concept, they feel the repetitive gameplay and overwhelming ads detract from the overall experience, leaving them wanting more variety and a richer storyline. Suggestions for improvement include adding character backstories, missions, and multiplayer elements to enhance engagement.

    • “The truth is... this is his back story.”
    • “But the back story was kinda sad... but the game was perfect!”
    • “This game is so good and funny and buddy also says this is a never-ending story in the game.”
    • “Finally, this game is just boring. There are no missions to earn rewards, no secrets, nothing. You're just expected to keep hitting the dummy, watch an ad to get an award, and then repeat.”
    • “The game has no story, no background, and no acceptable concept.”
    • “Bad, too many ads, and this game is a bootleg of a full series of games called Beat the Boss that has a storyline and significantly fewer ads and microtransactions. This is just a barely changed bootleg; it's a shame fewer people know about the original game.”
  • optimization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization received mixed reviews; while many players praised its performance and noted that bugs have been fixed, others reported significant issues such as stuttering and frequent crashes. Some users expressed frustration with ads disrupting gameplay, contrasting with the positive feedback from those who found the performance excellent.

    • “Performance was good, everything was just awesome!”
    • “Bugs are fixed and game performance is optimized.”
    • “Optimized to run on a rock.”
    • “Bore and worst of time really, really fake game. It stops regularly and says this app isn't responding. My polite request to the developer is to solve this problem, but overall performance of the game is okay, so I gave it 2 stars. However, I am very angry about the problems.”
    • “This game was a part of my childhood and it was so good then, but now it's so bad. It keeps stuttering and every 30 seconds I get a Fortnite ad with Among Us pop up.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the energetic and humorous tracks, while others find certain elements, like the violent violin, excessive. Users have also expressed a desire for more sound effects and the ability to skip music during gameplay. Additionally, concerns about copyright issues and the presence of ads have been noted, impacting the overall experience.

    • “Super cool if you have Spotify, the best song in the background is.”
    • “This game is so fun! I got a lot of money, I like to kill Buddy a lot, and yeah, but today when I'm inserting this message, I was doing this microphone thing in the music section. I bought it and I didn't know how to use it; it said to scream but I screamed and it didn't do anything, so I think that weapon's broken. I think I need you to fix it! ”
    • “My suggestion for more sound effects is to listen to music.”
    • “First tap I did started a full screen pop up with the buddy twerking and raining 1ers at me telling me to subscribe for premium content with some mad music playing in the background, and it was priced something like £6 a week!!!!”
    • “Ads are constantly sprinkled through, music is copyrighted and stolen, the people reviewing it in ads is doctored video edits of people not getting paid for advertisement.”
    • “This game is so fun I got a lot of money I like to kill buddy a lot and yeah but today when I'm inserting this message I was doing this microphone thing in the music section I bought it and I didn't know how to use it it said to scream but I screamed and like it didn't make it do anything so I think that weapon's broken so I think I need you to fix it.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting both frustration and enjoyment. While the microtransaction model and frequent ads detract from the experience, some moments, such as humorous glitches and impactful gameplay, evoke laughter and satisfaction. Overall, the emotional response is polarized, with players feeling both entertained and annoyed.

    • “It has made me feel good; when I use the one that chops his head off, he starts crying.”
    • “I laughed so hard, I cried.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the game's replayability due to frequent ads that disrupt gameplay, particularly after each death. While some note that the game becomes more enjoyable as they level up, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the game has been negatively impacted.

    • “Well, no, you get an ad after every death, which also used to not be a thing, so it used to have replayability, but now it's just dumb.”
    • “This game has been ruined by ads; it's virtually unplayable when you start out, but once you level up, it gets a little more playable since the buddy is harder to kill.”
    • “Try making it so that you can pay in-game money for no ads or at least reduce ads to make it more playable.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere, particularly highlighted by the unique character of the "little man in a box." However, players express frustration with the excessive ads, suggesting that while the overall experience is enjoyable, the ad frequency detracts from it.

    • “The game has a great atmosphere, with a unique charm that draws you in.”
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Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game is a action game.

Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 28 hours playing Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game.

Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game was developed by Playgendary Limited.

Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its monetization.

Kick the Buddy-Fun Action Game is a single player game.

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