Kick the Buddy

About Kick the Buddy

Kick the Buddy is a single player action game. It was developed by Playgendary Limited and was released on July 9, 2026. It received negative reviews from players.

Smash, hit and demolish ragdoll buddy in our action game's playground. Have fun!

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Reviews

39%Audience ScoreBased on 420 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization477 negative mentions

Fun and entertaining gameplay with a variety of weapons and interactions.
Effective stress-reliever and nostalgic appeal for long-time players.
Offline play is available (though limited) and the game has good graphics and sound.

Extremely high frequency of intrusive and unavoidable ads disrupts gameplay.
Numerous microtransactions and paywalls limit access to weapons and features, often requiring watching multiple ads or expensive subscriptions.
Progress saving is unreliable, the game crashes frequently, and recent updates have removed or locked previously available content.

monetization
519 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 92% negative mentions
The game's monetization is heavily criticized for an overwhelming frequency of unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing every few seconds or actions, making the game nearly unplayable without purchase. Many players find the aggressive ad placement and mandatory ad-watching to unlock weapons or features frustrating, compounded by costly subscriptions and microtransactions despite paid "no ads" options often failing to work. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed as a greedy cash grab that detracts significantly from the game's fun and nostalgic appeal.
- “I got this again once I realized that the in-app purchases were disabled because of Play Pass.”
- “It was a fun and easy sandbox game with no ads to interrupt you and actually let you do your own thing.”
- “Most of the time no ads, so amazing.”
- “The game is so full of ads to the point where it isn't even playable.”
- “I was literally spending more time on ads than actual gameplay.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do in actual gameplay.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13% positive mentions, 79% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily disrupted by frequent and intrusive ads, often forcing players to watch multiple advertisements just to access basic features or items, which significantly diminishes the overall experience. While the core mechanics remain enjoyable to some, the overwhelming ad presence, paywalls, and slow progression make the game frustrating and less rewarding for free players. Many users feel the focus has shifted from gameplay to monetization, leading to a decline in engagement and satisfaction.
- “It's mechanics are of extreme quality, and I must admit I played this for hours!”
- “I actually enjoyed the gameplay, when I got to experience it!”
- “Good gameplay but has way too many ads.”
- “They completely destroyed the fair in-game economy, replacing standard bucks with a heavily inflated coin system where basic items are mathematically impossible to unlock through normal gameplay.”
- “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 (blood for example), and many weapons that used to be in the game have essentially been removed, leading to even less content for a higher price.”
- “The ads are so time consuming that it feels like it takes 60% of my time instead of actual gameplay, this pales in comparison to other games, and not only that some weapons are locked behind a pay wall and gems which is hard to come by.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by funny dialogues and a humorous buddy character, contributing to an enjoyable and entertaining experience. However, some users feel the older version had more humor, and there are mixed feelings about the comedic tone related to violent content. Overall, the humor adds a fun and lighthearted element despite some frustration with gameplay mechanics.
- “It's fun and hilarious to play, with over 500 items to use and unlock, more than 50 lines that the buddy says, and a whole bunch of other features.”
- “The dialogues of the buddy are also funny!”
- “The graphics are nice and the buddy is funny.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
Users have mixed opinions on the graphics, with some appreciating the current design and humor, while others feel the art style has become bland and overly corporate compared to the older, more appealing visuals. The frequent ads and changes have also negatively impacted the overall experience for many.
- “The graphics are nice and the buddy is funny.”
- “The graphic design is also spectacularly put together, considering this game is free.”
- “I like all the graphics used in this game.”
- “Lot of ads at every single touch on screen, the older version was better; this version has very unrealistic and unwanted graphics.”
- “The old graphics were better.”
- “Idk about the graphics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The story aspect is criticized for being repetitive and lacking engaging missions or secrets, resulting in a boring experience. Additionally, the requirement to watch ads for certain quests frustrates players with a play pass who cannot view ads, hindering their progress. Overall, the narrative feels shallow and fails to provide meaningful rewards or variety.
- “Finally, this game is just boring, no missions you could do to get rewards, no secrets, no anything, you're just expected to keep hitting buddy, knocking him out, be forced to watch an ad to get an award, and then repeat.”
- “To make this even worse, I've had it happen several times that it's a required quest to use said last weapon in the passes.”
- “I keep having it as a daily mission, but I can't use it.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that significantly impact playability, often causing the app to become unresponsive or unstable. Users also report issues when exiting the browser and express frustration with persistent bugs introduced by recent updates.
- “If you exit the browser, it freezes or glitches your phone over time.”
- “I decided to download this game again for fun, but the problem is there are too many ads. While in the middle of the game, it freezes and crashes often, becoming unplayable and annoying. I hope you can fix it. Also, please make the app playable with Wi-Fi off.”
- “The game is completely ruined with new mechanics and UIs, causing unspeakable bugs and glitches.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly nostalgia for its classic version, which evokes heartfelt memories. However, some also feel conflicted due to the game's current monetization and promotional tactics, which detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “I got emotional while torturing this buddy and felt so bad to be honest.”
- “This game has changed a lot. I like the classic version so much that I install it from Chrome. When I see the first version, I shed a tear of nostalgia. Please make a classic version with fewer ads and less visual effects, just the classic version.”
- “The game’s emotional impact is strong, especially with the nostalgic feelings it evokes from the classic version.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find the game's grinding excessive and tedious, with many items locked behind paywalls or requiring long grinding periods. This has led to frustration, especially combined with frequent ads, making the experience feel more like a pay-to-win model than a free game.
- “The game is no longer fun at all and still too grindy.”
- “Played 5 minutes before realizing that most of the objects to buy are either paywalled or require extreme grinding. It might as well be marketed as a paid app, not free. After 2 minutes of playing, I had 3 ads play. Fun at first, but then realizing how greedy the developers are for a not-so-original game idea.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the music feature frustrating due to a glitch where toggling sound or music automatically reverses the setting, detracting from the experience.