Kick the Buddy: Second Kick
- October 26, 2021
- Playgendary Limited
- 4h median play time
"Kick the Buddy: Second Kick" is a simulation game with perfect mechanics and excellent visuals, allowing players to use a variety of weapons and instruments to physically abuse a ragdoll character. The game is full of humor and provides mini-games, but it is very grindy and has annoying ads. Despite some bugs, it offers a cathartic release of stress through virtual violence.
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Reviews
- monetization2,354 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Users report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, such as killing the buddy or selecting weapons, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they argue that the frequency and length of these ads are excessive, with many suggesting that the game would be significantly improved by reducing the ad load or offering a more reasonable one-time purchase option to remove them.
“This game is perfect for stress relief, but I hate the ads. I know you can pay for no ads, but I think it's not worth the price.”
“The best game ever! I have spent all day playing it, and there are so many good rewards. There are no ads unless you want to buy something, then you can watch an ad to get free money.”
“I like that there are no ads to interrupt you. I love it, especially when I throw the grenades!”
“Every 5 seconds there will be an ad saying 'want free gold'; it seems as if the ads will not stop coming, and as much as I love the game, this really ruins the experience.”
“I gave one star because enjoyment is limited due to too many ads.”
“The ads are unbearable.”
- humor436 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the buddy's quirky dialogue and reactions to being attacked both hilarious and entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide stress relief through its comedic violence, making it a fun outlet for frustration. However, the frequent ads are a common complaint, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the humor.
“I did find the game pretty goofy and funny.”
“His dialogue is hilarious.”
“It's funny to get your rage out.”
- graphics208 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game have received widespread praise, with many users noting significant improvements over the original version. Players appreciate the detailed animations, realistic effects, and overall visual quality, which enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users have mentioned occasional glitches and a desire for further enhancements, but the consensus remains that the graphics are a standout feature of the game.
“The graphics are awesome and when he says something I can't stop laughing.”
“Amazing graphics and great for stress.”
“The graphics are so detailed, I love it!”
“I tried to play this game but it seems like the game doesn't want to load the graphics at all.”
“The graphics are not that good.”
“It is so far good but the graphics need changes badly.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its mechanics, graphics, and overall fun factor, with many users noting improvements over the original version. However, a significant number of reviews highlight the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully. While some players find the gameplay engaging, the frequent ad interruptions detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
“This game is beyond fun! I love the mechanics and the realism compared to the first one.”
“The gameplay is amazing!”
“Amazing gameplay, really realistic and very fun to be honest. It's one of the best mobile games here; it's fun to play with the guns and you have fun gaining money.”
“Not worth it, good game though. Edit: the game isn't worth downloading for ads and no gameplay. He dies within a few hits and pressing 'X' just leads to an ad (skip) - still trash.”
“This 'game' is just ads with a little 3-second gameplay segment in between all of them.”
“Gameplay is getting repetitive, with most of the cooler weapons being locked behind paywalls, and the very slow progression makes the game very annoying to play.”
- stability46 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing, particularly during or after ads. While some players have experienced no issues and praise the game's performance, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a significant problem with ads causing interruptions and gameplay disruptions. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the stability issues detract from the experience for many users.
“It is so fun; I could play on it for hours. There are no glitches; it is just perfect.”
“It is a really great game and no glitches so far.”
“It's a very good game; no glitches at all.”
“So the game is fun and all, but the reason why I rated it four stars is because when I get an ad, my game freezes for 2-3 minutes.”
“Nuked with ads, glitches everywhere including one that makes the game unplayable, and all in all just a terrible game.”
“I love the game but the fact is there are too many ads; it's getting to bother me. Also, when I tap something, the ads just pop up all the time, and it lags and freezes my screen. Please fix the problem, thank you.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing a strong desire for more musical elements, particularly on loading screens. Many users enjoy the catchy tunes and find them integral to their gaming experience, although the frequent ads can disrupt the enjoyment. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun music, players are eager for enhancements to the audio experience.
“I can't live without music! Please put music on the loading screen. The music that played while offering me premium was fantastic; I want that as the loading screen music!”
“I mean, this is better than the old Kick the Buddy, and I can't wait for the music tab effect.”
“I liked that song when you install it; it's a funny one that goes like 'bu bu bu bu butt.' I love your weapons and really enjoy this game!”
“I don't really recommend if you don't like a lot of ads, but this game has been here for so long and I love it. I'm pretty sure everyone will love it, but there's a lot of ads, so that's the only thing I'm not happy with. After all, it's a really good game. I definitely recommend it, but if you don't have any patience for ads to finish, then I wouldn't recommend it.”
“I put a good review for a reward. Yeah, way too many ads, and I want it on all app stores, please and thank you. Oh, and please put music on the loading screen. I can't live without music. Sorry, but it's a good game. Now the music that was played while offering me premium, I want that as the loading screen music.”
“Good, it rhymes with the 'I've been sleeping in a cardboard box' song on YouTube.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly reliant on ads or real money for significant progress. While some enjoy the gameplay, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding and the frequency of ads, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is considered fun, but the grind can feel excessive and boring at times.
“More accurately a 3.5, a bit too many ads for my liking, and to really make any significant progress (without hours of grinding) toward the weapons you want, you either have to watch ads, or you must pay real money.”
“If you're thinking of getting this, I'd suggest cleaning a building with a toothbrush - it would be a lot less tedious.”
“Boring and grindy.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players express a desire for a more structured narrative with clear goals and missions, others find enjoyment in the game's fun elements and character interactions, highlighting its positive impact on players, particularly younger ones. Overall, the story seems to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization issues.
“How fun its story and character is.”
“It's so much fun! My daughter plays it all the time and she gets bullied at school, but when she played, she learned self-defense and told the teacher right away. That's another story, but all we have to know is it's super fun!”
“I'd rather play something with a story to it instead.”
“I love it, the only thing is I dislike the adding of the mission things.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users report significant improvements in performance and smooth gameplay, others experience poor performance on certain devices. The changelog suggests enhancements, and many players are impressed with the graphics and stability, indicating a generally positive trend in optimization.
“Seems like an improvement over the original in performance.”
“Very impressed by the performance; it's almost like a new game.”
“Not laggy, no crashes, and it runs smoothly.”
“Performance on my phone was poor.”
“This time the changelog says that it made the game performance even better.”
“Seems an improvement over the original in performance.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by excessive ads, which can detract from the overall experience. However, players note that purchasing an ad-free version or using airplane mode significantly improves playability, enhancing the potential for replay.
“The game is enjoyable, but the excessive ads make it hard to play. If you buy the ad-free version or turn on airplane mode, it becomes much more playable.”
“I found the game fun at first, but the lack of variety in levels makes it feel repetitive after a while.”
“While the mechanics are solid, the limited content means I don't feel motivated to replay it.”
