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Kicker
Kicker is an action arcade game released by Konami in 1985. Players control a character who must kick objects and enemies across the screen to progress through levels. The game features simple but challenging single-button controls, with timing crucial for success. Each level presents waves of obstacles that must be cleared by kicking them into designated areas or off-screen. The difficulty increases progressively, introducing faster enemies and more complex level layouts. Kicker combines straightforward mechanics with escalating challenge, requiring players to master precise timing and positioning to advance through its succession of themed stages.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
Kicker Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kicker on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kicker Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kicker on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Kicker" Arcade longplay 1985
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kicker released?
Kicker was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Kicker?
Kicker was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Kicker?
Kicker is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kicker for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kicker runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kicker in the browser?
No. Kicker streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kicker?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Kicker work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kicker this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kicker. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
