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A soccer simulation video game, where the player uses a real soccer ball, to control the direction and power of the shot. The sensors on the machine detect the motion of the ball and display on the screen a representation of the player's kick. The game contains many modes of play including Set...

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Developer
Konami

Released on
2001

Size
1 Player

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Sports

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Description

A soccer simulation video game, where the player uses a real soccer ball, to control the direction and power of the shot. The sensors on the machine detect the motion of the ball and display on the screen a representation of the player’s kick.

The game contains many modes of play including Set plays, Power tests and Target modes. Players can compete against each other for world records.

Kick & Kick

Overview & History

Released during the golden age of arcade martial arts beat-'em-ups, Kick & Kick carved out a niche for itself with its hyper-stylized pixel art and frantic two-player cooperative action. Developed as a hidden gem in smoky arcades, the game broke away from standard sword-and-sorcery tropes to focus purely on high-flying, foot-based combat disciplines. Players step into the spiked boots of rival street-circuit kickboxers who must battle their way through neon-lit alleys, subterranean subway stations, and crumbling rooftop dojos. The overarching storyline follows an underground syndicate known as the "Iron Sole," which has kidnapped the grandmaster of the sacred Northern Kick style. To rescue him and claim the legendary Golden Shin Guard, our protagonists must roundhouse their way through waves of armored thugs, acrobat mercenaries, and cybernetic bosses. While it never achieved the mainstream household name status of Street Fighter, Kick & Kick earned a cult following for its uncompromising difficulty, relentless pacing, and memorable boss designs.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

At its core, Kick & Kick is a side-scrolling brawler that emphasizes spatial awareness and momentum over button-mashing. The game introduces a unique "Stance Meter" that charges as you successfully land consecutive kicks, eventually allowing players to unleash screen-clearing finisher combos like the Tornado Hurricane or the Sonic Heel Drop. Unlike traditional brawlers where punches dominate, every offensive maneuver here utilizes legs: quick jabs become rapid-fire shin checks, heavy attacks transform into devastating axe kicks, and aerial inputs trigger flying side-kicks capable of knocking down multiple enemies at once. Defensive play is equally rigorous; mastering the timing of the "Low Parry" and "Dash-Step" is mandatory to survive later stages. The environments themselves are interactive, allowing players to bounce off chain-link fences, kick oil drums into oncoming foes, or shatter glass billboards to alter the terrain. With no mid-level checkpoints and a strict timer, Kick & Kick demands absolute mastery of its combo system, rewarding tactical positioning and rapid reflexes.