# Aussie Rules Hero — AFL footy arcade action! > Retro 8-bit arcade Australian Rules Football goal kicking game. (iPhone/iPad app by NORMAN ROZENTAL.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103) - Category: Games, Casual, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 45 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-06-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491/reviews.md ## What is Aussie Rules Hero? ◉ Featured by Apple as a 'New Game We Love' ◉ ◉ Number 1 sports game on the App Store ◉ "What an awesome little AFL game. My son and I love it! Keep the updates coming." - reviewer "You can tell it was made out of love - both love of afl and love of games. A refreshing gem in a sea of cynical cash grabs" - reviewer Be a hero. Be an Aussie Rules hero! Aussie Rules Hero is a unique and exciting retro / 8 bit arcade style Australian Rules Football (AFL) goal kicking game. It's the Aussie Rules game that probably should have been made in the 80's. We all want to be THAT hero who kicks the match winning goal beyond the 50 metre arc after the siren. Well, that HERO can now be you (or your mother or baby brother / sister). With 3 different skill levels, Aussie Rules Hero has been kicked from the ground up to cater for people of all ages. HOW TO PLAY: 1. Tap anywhere on the screen to kick. 2. Use the moving target behind the goals to aim. 3. Watch wind speed / direction and time remaining. 4. If it's out on the full, it's game over. The aim of the game is to kick as many balls as you can between the two tall goal posts (which is worth 6 points). IMPORTANT: Wind speed and wind direction change every kick. Wind speed ranges from 0 (no wind) to 15 (strong wind) while wind direction is simply left or right. There is also a distance countdown clock which upon reaching 0, the distance from goal changes. It's up to you how many kicks you manage each distance. HERO TIP: Your hero can kick again as soon as a footy is kicked. In other words, you don't have to wait for the footy to land. (That means you can go crazy!) GAME FEATURES: ◉ Realistic ball physics ◉ Unique game play ◉ 85 heads to unlock (males and females) ◉ 17 fun and challenging game modes ◉ Kick the footy in the trash can mode ◉ Hit the duck mode ◉ Practice mode ◉ 3 difficulty levels (Kids, Junior, Senior) ◉ Customize your hero team, name and number ◉ Customize your hero (left footer / right footer, light skin / dark skin, white / black shorts) ◉ Kick against the man on the mark ◉ Change the man on the mark team! ◉ 8 bit retro club songs ◉ 10 distances to kick from (ranging from 20m to 100m) ◉ Funky 8 bit music / sounds ◉ 8 bit old school graphics ◉ Portrait mode game play ◉ No commercials after a goal ◉ Game Center Leaderboards ◉ Totally free to play ◉ Listen to your own music while playing DIFFICULTY LEVEL GUIDE: KIDS = No wind and no out on the full JUNIOR = Wind but no out on the full SENIOR (default) = Wind and game over when out on the full. We hope you enjoy Aussie Rules Hero and that you become the hero between your friends (or the world!) If you want to get in touch with us to say g'day or tell us of a new game mode / improvements you'd like added in the next update, please email us at: contact@enormacegames.com ## Key features - Retro 8-bit arcade style - Goal kicking gameplay - Dynamic wind and time mechanics - Unlockable heads and customization - Multiple game modes - 3 difficulty levels - Leaderboards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Unlock All Heads | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Aussie Rules Hero? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay - 🎵 Great AFL theme songs included - ⚡ Works without WiFi/internet - 🎯 Simple and easy to learn - ⏱️ Good time-killer game - 🏆 Multiple game modes available - 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics appeal - 📱 Works well on mobile devices **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes - 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay - 🎯 Aiming/kicking mechanics confusing - 💨 Wind mechanics too unpredictable - ⚖️ 'Out on the full' rule too harsh - 🎮 Limited control over player movement - 🏟️ Only one stadium available - 🔊 No commentary or crowd sounds - 📊 Difficulty balancing issues - 🎨 Graphics could be more realistic **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes and turns black screen - Out on the full called incorrectly when ball is clearly in bounds - Wind changes mid-kick unexpectedly - Winning matches show as losses - Aiming reticle moves without player input - Game pauses and won't exit properly - Team switches after watching ad following out on the full - Arm animation glitches during repeated shooting - Score display not visible on certain devices (iPad) - Home screen and game display simultaneously - Character purchase button not working - Game doesn't work without WiFi despite claims - Inconsistent kicking results from same position with same wind **Most requested features** - Career/Season mode with 23-round fixtures - Multiplayer online gameplay - AFLW women's teams and players - Finals/Top 8 knockout mode - Custom profile pictures - Live real-time games from TV - Ability to choose stadiums - Left-foot kicking option - Player customization and team management - Toggle for wind difficulty - Ability to switch between teams mid-game - Tasmanian Devils team addition - Commentary and umpire interactions - Score review footage display - Different difficulty modes - Career mode with draft system - Statistics tracking (average score, lifetime goals) - Theme song player feature ## Recent user reviews (10 of 100) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Gets Boring *2026-06-14* The game is really fun, skins, team songs, game modes, very unique game. But after maybe 10-15 minutes, the game starts to get boring, idk what could make it better but that’s up to u guys. Also no update for 6 years!?, come on, I’ve seen someone’s review, and ur developers replied with stay tuned for 2027. HOW ABOUT YOU UPDATE TODAY! Anyway hope you saw this and don’t even think about saying “aw yea I’ll be practising my snap from 70M” **Developer response:** Hahaha. This made me laugh mate. I just came back from doing 100 pushups but with a Sherrin balanced on my back. But please be patient. There is a major release in 2027. I had to stop coding for this game to reply to your review. Dunno if you’ll read this. What do you think is missing from the game? We are all ears. Seriously. We’ll take any advice on board. Now…. I’ve been coding all day. And my yellow Sherrin is angry. It wants to go flying 100m drop punt style… ### 4/5 — W game *2026-06-09, version 6.0* W game just wished you could have game like after the siren hoots and more realistic but anyway, great game keep going ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2026-04-18, version 6.0* Greatest game on the planet ### 5/5 — Aussie rules hero *2026-04-07, version 6.0* It’s the best ### 5/5 — Premriship hero! *2025-10-01, version 6.0* Hi your listening to JJ if you don’t I’ve won 14 premriships in one day😂😂😂😂 ### 1/5 — I don’t understand *2025-09-10, version 6.0* I don’t understand this game ### 1/5 — Why you should get this game *2025-09-05, version 6.0* Because I like it ### 5/5 — Afl *2025-07-25, version 6.0* So good If you love your footy ### 5/5 — Footy *2025-05-25, version 6.0* Amazing game. The best. ### 3/5 — It’s 🆗 but a few things I want to check. *2025-02-23* I’ve been playing this game for a long time now but it’s so hard for me. And I am only eight Like the game makes me kick from 100 metres and by the time the timer runs out the ball only just reaches the post so please can make it so the game makes the kicking probably 50 metres maximum and also let us see what the other team is doing 1 more thing when I kick the wind changes half way through so when I kick one time the wind was going 21 km hour right then it changed to 14 km hour left like why. WHY!!!!!! **Developer response:** Yo Riley. The wind changes every kick to make it more challenging. You don’t have to wait for the ball to land or go through the goals to kick. As soon as you kick, you can kick again. Over and over until the time runs out. Sorry for the late response to your valid concerns. I’ve been busy kicking 80m torps over the Yarra river buddy. ## Frequently asked questions about Aussie Rules Hero ### What is Aussie Rules Hero? Aussie Rules Hero is a retro 8-bit arcade-style game focused on the goal kicking aspect of Australian Rules Football (AFL). Players aim to kick the ball between the goal posts, managing factors like wind speed, wind direction, and time remaining. ### What are the main features of the game? Key features include realistic ball physics, unique gameplay, 85 unlockable heads, 17 game modes, 3 difficulty levels, hero customization, and Game Center Leaderboards. The game also offers 8-bit retro club songs and music. ### Is Aussie Rules Hero free to play? Yes, the game is totally free to play. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common for free mobile games. ### What devices is Aussie Rules Hero compatible with? The description mentions it's a mobile application and features 'Portrait mode game play', suggesting it's designed for smartphones and tablets. It also supports Game Center Leaderboards, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. ### How do I play Aussie Rules Hero? To play, simply tap anywhere on the screen to kick the ball. Use the moving target behind the goals to aim your kicks. You'll need to watch the wind speed and direction, as well as the time remaining, to score points and avoid a 'game over'. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.0 — 2022-03-11 Welcome to season 2022 of Aussie Rules Hero! A new season means it's time for a HUUUUUUGE update. Ok, here goes: ◉ You can now choose to play any team song when you want! Simply goto Settings and tap on the 'Team Songs' button. Then tap any team button to hear some cool 8 bit AFL tunes. Sweeeeet! ◉ "Score Attack" mode has been completely overhauled. Each game now give you 3 lives. In the previous version, if you kicked the ball out on the full once, it was instantly game over. Now, if you kick it out on the full 3 times, it's game over. This was the most requested feature by our fans. ◉ The taptic engine is used when kicking the ball. The further out from goal, the more of a 'jolt'. It's almost like being at the 'G. Don't worry though, this can be turned off in Settings. ◉ We added a 'BRAG!' button to which takes a screenshot of your high score for you to share with your mates. Please note, this is currently un-available in "Score Attack" mode. A soon to be released update will include the 'BRAG!' button for "Score Attack" mode. ◉ Two new DAILY leaderboards in Game Center so you can be the best for the day. These include: - 2022 Score Attack Daily Best - 2022 Mad Minute Daily Best ◉ Two new leaderboards for season 2022. These include: - 2022 Mad Minute All Time - 2022 Score Attack Premierships ◉ We fixed some bugs and booted them out of the MCG from 100m away. ◉ Worked on some UI improvements. Thanks for playing everybody :-) We hope you enjoy the update and continue to support us by sharing and playing the best ultra casual AFL game on the planet. ### 5.4 — 2020-08-03 Hello Aussie Rules Heroes... Firstly, thanks for the continued support playing the game and hope you are staying safe wherever you are. In this update we have fixed a few bugs you told us about. 1. The wind indicator was hidden for iPads (so sorry about this) 2. Sometimes a window would appear blocking game play (really sorry about this too) How hard is it to check the current AFL ladder on any website or app? Well guess what? We added the ability to check the current AFL ladder from the home screen by simply tapping a button. Simple, easy and so useful. Once again, thanks for playing. ### 5.3 — 2020-04-10 Hello Aussie Rules Heroes! We are back for season 2020 and this is one of our biggest updates. We've introduced a new and exciting season game mode called "SCORE ATTACK". A game mode many of you have been requesting. SCORE ATTACK season mode starts your selected team at the bottom of the ladder where the goal is to finish on top to win the premiership! Your team moves up the ladder with every win or moves down with every loss. What's cool is that you can create a season using the current AFL ladder at any time. Start at the bottom and try to win your way up the ladder and join the premiership club. Unlock ALL heads in the game by winning 3 premierships. Features of SCORE ATTACK season mode include: ◉ Create a ladder and season using the current AFL ladder. ◉ Create a randomized ladder. ◉ See your opponent score update in real time. ◉ Difficulty increases as you rise up the ladder. ◉ A new leader board for the total number of premierships won. ◉ Kick from insane distances like 60m, 70m, and 100m out from goal. ◉ Each season after winning a premiership gets harder. ◉ View how many premierships you've won ◉ Winning 1 premiership unlocks 25 characters. ◉ Winning 2 premiership unlocks 50 characters. ◉ Winning 3 premierships unlockss ALL characters. How many premierships can you win? Other general changes in this update include: ◉ Improved UI design allowing you to see the wind easier ◉ Play a game in an empty stadium or 100,000 fans ◉ A new default 2020 season leader board (for Mad Minute mode) ◉ A clearer scoreboard. We hope you enjoy SCORE ATTACK mode. We'd love your feedback for any improvements as we always listen and want to make the game the best it can be. Be a hero. Be an Aussie Rules Hero! ### 5.2 — 2020-04-05 Hello Aussie Rules Heroes! We are back for season 2020 and this is one of our biggest updates. We've introduced a new and exciting season game mode called "SCORE ATTACK". A game mode many of you have been requesting. SCORE ATTACK season mode starts your selected team at the bottom of the ladder where the goal is to finish on top to win the premiership! Your team moves up the ladder with every win or moves down with every loss. What's cool is that you can create a season using the current AFL ladder at any time. Start at the bottom and try to win your way up the ladder and join the premiership club. Unlock ALL heads in the game by winning 3 premierships. Features of SCORE ATTACK season mode include: ◉ Create a ladder and season using the current AFL ladder. ◉ Create a randomized ladder. ◉ See your opponent score update in real time. ◉ Difficulty increases as you rise up the ladder. ◉ A new leader board for the total number of premierships won. ◉ Kick from insane distances like 60m, 70m, and 100m out from goal. ◉ Each season after winning a premiership gets harder. ◉ View how many premierships you've won ◉ Winning 1 premiership unlocks 25 characters. ◉ Winning 2 premiership unlocks 50 characters. ◉ Winning 3 premierships unlockss ALL characters. How many premierships can you win? Other general changes in this update include: ◉ Improved UI design allowing you to see the wind easier ◉ Play a game in an empty stadium or 100,000 fans ◉ A new default 2020 season leader board (for Mad Minute mode) ◉ A clearer scoreboard. We hope you enjoy SCORE ATTACK mode. We'd love your feedback for any improvements as we always listen and want to make the game the best it can be. Be a hero. Be an Aussie Rules Hero! ### 5.1 — 2020-03-23 Hello Aussie Rules Heroes! We are back for season 2020 and this is one of our biggest updates. We've introduced a new and exciting season game mode called "SCORE ATTACK". A game mode many of you have been requesting. SCORE ATTACK season mode starts your selected team at the bottom of the ladder where the goal is to finish on top to win the premiership! Your team moves up the ladder with every win or moves down with every loss. What's cool is that you can create a season using the current AFL ladder at any time. Start at the bottom and try to win your way up the ladder and join the premiership club. Unlock ALL heads in the game by winning 3 premierships. Features of SCORE ATTACK season mode include: ◉ Create a ladder and season using the current AFL ladder. ◉ Create a randomized ladder. ◉ See your opponent score update in real time. ◉ Difficulty increases as you rise up the ladder. ◉ A new leader board for the total number of premierships won. ◉ Kick from insane distances like 60m, 70m, and 100m out from goal. ◉ Each season after winning a premiership gets harder. ◉ View how many premierships you've won ◉ Winning 1 premiership unlocks 25 characters. ◉ Winning 2 premiership unlocks 50 characters. ◉ Winning 3 premierships unlockss ALL characters. How many premierships can you win? Other general changes in this update include: ◉ Improved UI design allowing you to see the wind easier ◉ Play a game in an empty stadium or 100,000 fans ◉ A new default 2020 season leader board (for Mad Minute mode) ◉ A clearer scoreboard. We hope you enjoy SCORE ATTACK mode. We'd love your feedback for any improvements as we always listen and want to make the game the best it can be. Be a hero. 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