# Kicking King — 8-bit style retro soccer game

> Simple 8-bit retro soccer game with touch controls and collectible balls. (iPhone/iPad app by Higor Bimonti.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicking-king/id1050848297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Higor Bimonti](https://appshunter.io/developer/412625008)
- Category: Games, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicking-king/id1050848297/reviews.md

## What is Kicking King?

Hello and welcome to Kicking King! An 8-bit retro-style game that is really simple to play: you just have to touch the screen so the foot kicks the little tiny ball in direction of the goal. EASY!

BUT, don't let the goal keeper take it!!1! He is good, really, really good at it. 

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***** 5 stars! - "Beautiful! Outstanding! Lots of fun! Congrats, son." Mom

**** 4 stars! - "Cool!" Matt, friend from school

**** 4 stars - "Nice. Can we go now?" Thay, my girlfriend

* 1 star :/ - "Shouldn't you be studying?!" Dad
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So, remember: TOUCH, KICK, SCORE. That's it. Be the kicking king of your block. Of your city, country, planet, GALAXY!1!! Muaahaaaha... sorry.

For each goal you score, you get one beautiful gold coin. As soon as you get 100 coins, you can buy a new ball. Try to collect all the balls! Because it's cool. Ok? Ok then.

Is it too simple? Yeah, yeah, ok. More is coming soon. So stay tuned for updates! :D

HAppy Kicking, oh mighty, the Kicking King of the UNIVERSE!!

:p

Follow us: @finemug

## Key features

- 8-bit retro style graphics
- Simple touch-to-kick gameplay
- Challenging goalkeeper AI
- Coin collection for new balls
- Unlockable cosmetic balls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicking-king/id1050848297/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Viciante

*2017-02-17, version 1.0*

bola na rede é o que interessa!

### 5/5 — 8 bits socar

*2017-02-16, version 1.0*

Great game

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2017-02-16*

So cool, easy to play, but hard to master.

### 5/5 — Super curti

*2017-02-16, version 1.0*

Mais viciante que flap BIRD :)

## Frequently asked questions about Kicking King

### What is Kicking King?

Kicking King is a retro 8-bit style soccer game designed for mobile devices. It features simple touch controls where players tap the screen to kick a ball towards the goal, aiming to score past a challenging goalkeeper.

### How do I play Kicking King?

Playing Kicking King is straightforward: simply touch the screen to make your player kick the ball in the direction of the goal. The core gameplay loop is 'Touch, Kick, Score'.

### Can I unlock new balls in Kicking King?

Yes, you can collect gold coins for each goal scored. Accumulating 100 coins allows you to purchase a new ball. The game encourages players to try and collect all available balls.

### Does Kicking King have ads?

No, Kicking King does not contain advertisements. It is a free game with optional in-app purchases for cosmetic items like new balls.

### What devices does Kicking King support?

Kicking King is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Kicking King updated?

The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on May 29, 2018. While updates are planned, the frequency is not specified in the provided data.

### What is the age rating for Kicking King?

Kicking King has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences.

### Is Kicking King available offline?

The description does not explicitly state whether Kicking King can be played offline. However, its simple arcade nature suggests it may function without a constant internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2018-05-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- General adjustments

### 1.2.2 — 2018-05-27

- Totally new game experience
- Bug fixes
- Great on iPhone X

### 1.2.1 — 2018-05-26

- New gameplay experience
- Bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2018-05-25

- Portrait orientation 
- New unlockable items
- New game mode

### 1.1.0 — 2017-05-25

This is Kicking King 1.1.0 update! Full of delicious things for you!

• Facebook leaderboards: play against and score more than your friends!
• New balls!
• Improvements and bug fixes.

Follow us for news: @finemug

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All apps by Higor Bimonti: https://appshunter.io/developer/412625008

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