Tricky Kick (1991). Play Free Online

Summary

Tricky Kick whips players into a quirky match‑and‑kick puzzle where you line up pairs of the same monster—animals, robots, spooks or trolls—by sending them hurtling in straight lines until an obstacle stops them. Six distinct heroes guide you through a surprisingly deep 120‑level roster that feels fresh even after multiple play‑throughs, and the simple premise scales into increasingly intricate scenarios that reward clever planning. The game’s charm lies in its communal vibe: GamePro called it “an extensive and challenging game that’s great to take on with an audience,” noting how every player quickly develops their own strategy. Reviews were mixed, with most praising the addictive gameplay while critiquing the rough Japanese‑to‑English translation that sometimes hampers the quirky instructions. Despite that, Tricky Kick remains a solid, brain‑teasing title for both solo and group puzzling sessions.

Storyline

Tricky Kick, the quirky TurboGrafx-16 title, drops you into six wildly different missions, each with its own hero and goal. In the fantasy segment, young elf Oberon must rescue his fairy friend Chima from the clutches of the evil sorceress Kymera. The sci‑fi chapter follows Udon, a 25th‑century giant‑robot pilot, as he battles an alien invasion threatening his city. A Japanese kid named Taro explores a haunted mansion to pass a club‑entry test, while caveman Gonzo tracks down a massive woolly mammoth for his tribe. Schoolgirl Mayumi races against time to reach her classmate Biff’s birthday party, and feudal prince Suzuki plots to seize the throne and rule the country. Each scenario feels like a self‑contained adventure, giving Tricky Kick its reputation as a delightfully eclectic retro experience.

Edited by Maya Carter