# PPKP+ — Punch Punch Kick Punch Plus

> Heroic action game to rebuild city, defeat monsters, and upgrade abilities. (iPhone/iPad app by SHIMADA TOSHIHIRO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppkp-plus/id6445910008 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHIMADA TOSHIHIRO](https://appshunter.io/developer/909988166)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 54 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2023-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppkp-plus/id6445910008/reviews.md

## What is PPKP+?

Suddenly the Monster Corps attacks and breaks the city. Be the hero who will revive the city while taking down monsters.

- Scrapyard
Get building materials by smashing old cars to pieces.

- Restaurant
Replenish your strength and boost your combo powers while gaining needed experience to level up.
Don't worry about losing some fights; the restaurant is always open to satisfy your appetite. So go out and challenge those monsters again and again.

- Dojo
Ancient scrolls of martial arts are available for you to learn. Learning more martial arts allows you to upgrade the dojo and learn much more.
Don't forget to check the hidden room for the forbidden techniques.

- Laboratory
Do you want upgrades? The laboratory has them. From special goggles that let's you see the monsters weaknesses, to power ups that will make you the best monster hunter, the laboratory has them all.
Some power ups will gain experience if equipped at your house.

- People
Tapping on people in the city will give you some nice hints. Animals also deserve some of your tender taps.

## Key features

- Smash cars for building materials
- Train martial arts and learn techniques
- Upgrade abilities in the laboratory
- Replenish strength and gain experience
- Receive hints from city inhabitants
- Discover hidden techniques

## What do users think of PPKP+?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive arcade-style gameplay with satisfying combat mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art and nostalgic NES/SNES aesthetic
- ⏰ Excellent time killer for short breaks or extended play sessions
- 💰 No advertisements or intrusive microtransactions in base experience
- 🧠 Surprising depth and strategy despite simple two-button controls
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and sound effects (when working properly)
- 🔄 Engaging grinding and progression system with multiple upgrades
- 😄 Quirky humor and anime-inspired character designs

**Cons**

- ⏳ Stamina/gas timer system inappropriate for Apple Arcade subscription
- 💎 Gems/diamonds extremely difficult and slow to obtain
- 🔁 Repetitive late-game grinding becomes tedious and boring
- 🔊 Sound settings don't persist between app launches
- 📊 Unclear progression mechanics and poor in-game tutorials
- 💸 Game still feels like pay-to-win despite removing payment option
- 🎮 Limited endgame content after beating final boss
- ⚖️ Enemies scale with player level, reducing strategic variety

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Character stats reset to level one when app is closed and reopened
- Sound settings revert to maximum volume despite being turned off
- Audio clicks and pops on iPhone 14 and similar devices
- Game buttons occasionally unresponsive during combat
- Hard crash when attempting to upload save to cloud
- Save file duplication bug affecting all save slots
- Game freezes or becomes unresponsive after map selection
- Inconsistent boss damage calculations (shield damage varies wildly)
- Frame rate stuttering and performance issues (feels like 20fps)

**Most requested features**

- Controller support for better gameplay experience
- Remove or significantly reduce gas/stamina timer for Arcade version
- Increase gem/diamond earning rates or add alternative acquisition methods
- Add comprehensive in-game tutorials and guides for new players
- Implement persistent sound settings across app sessions
- Add multiplayer functionality
- Create additional levels and content beyond current map
- Add gym or alternative facility to restaurant for variety
- Implement currency sink for excess gems/coins after shop completion
- Reduce gas refill timer from 15 minutes to 5 minutes
- Add daily free gem refill option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppkp-plus/id6445910008/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My new addiction

*2026-08-17, version 0.5.1*

Love this game!

### 5/5 — Kung foo fighting

*2026-08-12, version 0.5.1*

I like to hit guy it very funny I like punch and kik

### 5/5 — Even better

*2026-08-08, version 0.5.1*

Had this game when I was a kid, and it’s even better now than then!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-26, version 0.5.1*

I played the original as a child and I have to say this version is a lot better. I would bleed it when I was six and now I just love this version so much more.

### 5/5 — A good game for chilling

*2026-05-22, version 0.5.1*

Is so fun!!!

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-04-19, version 0.5.1*

It is just great, it was perfect, everything was just so perfect. PLAY IT, NOW!

### 5/5 — Easy strategy

*2026-04-09, version 0.5.1*

Just pay attention to EVERYTHING

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2026-04-06, version 0.5.1*

So simple yet so captivating. Being able to take the few minutes to go click a couple buttons and watch my character do a triple backflip flying spinning pelican kick is awesome!

### 5/5 — Best game

*2026-04-05, version 0.5.1*

Hey guys this game is really fun but one thing that I am upset about that after when you beat the boss it is just boring and I think there should be a sequel to this game it would be really fun.

### 5/5 — Veteran

*2026-04-03, version 0.5.1*

Been down since the original ! Looking forward to even newer content

## Frequently asked questions about PPKP+

### What is PPKP+ about?

PPKP+ is an action-adventure game where you play as a hero tasked with defending a city from a monster invasion. You will rebuild the city, defeat monsters, and upgrade your character's abilities.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

Key mechanics include smashing cars for resources, training in martial arts at the dojo, upgrading equipment and power-ups in the laboratory, and replenishing strength and gaining experience at the restaurant. You can also interact with city residents for hints.

### Is PPKP+ free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### What kind of upgrades can I get?

The laboratory offers various upgrades, including special goggles to reveal monster weaknesses and power-ups to enhance your monster hunting capabilities. Some power-ups can also grant experience when equipped at your house.

### How do I get stronger in the game?

You can get stronger by learning new martial arts in the dojo, upgrading your gear and abilities in the laboratory, and leveling up through experience gained in battles and at the restaurant. The restaurant also helps boost your combo powers.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 0.5.1 — 2025-10-22

・Add minigames to the town
・Change the BGM

### 0.3.9 — 2023-11-16

Added a game center.

Change to be able to use gasoline infinitely.

Changed some sounds.

Changed icons.

Supported iPad mini 6 size.

### 0.2.9 — 2023-05-08

Fixed a problem in which levels were not set to status upon restart.
Fixed a bug that the helicopter button disappears during battle when the data is restored from icloud.
Fixed a bug where the number of gasoline was shared even if the saved data was different.

### 0.0.9 — 2023-05-04

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*