Kicker is an arcade, released 23 March 1985 on Arcade.
What Kicker is
Kicker was released in 1985. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Kung-fu player jumps around multiple level boards, kicking opponents and collecting power-ups and bonus items. Player defeats by way of three kicks the board "boss" and advances to the next level. (From Museum of the Game) Players take control of Wanpyou (renamed Kicker in Kicker, renamed Lee in other ports), who has just mastered the secret of Chin-style Shaolin martial arts. He then encounters the Triad Yamucha Gang, also responsible for the assassination of his master Raochuu, and is trapped within their Jaken Temple . He attempts to escape and enact revenge with his new-found skills. (From Wikipedia)
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Kicker — frequently asked questions
When did Kicker come out?
Kicker was released on 23 March 1985 for Arcade.
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