Dinsun Review
I remember playing games like this on my Nokia 3310, and frankly, they were about as deep then as they are now. Kick-Ups is the kind of game you play while waiting for a bus and then immediately forget about once the bus arrives. There is no depth. There is no progression. It’s just tapping.
The physics are surprisingly floaty, making it feel less like a soccer ball and more like a balloon. It lacks that satisfying 'snap' of a good reflex game. While it’s technically functional, it’s so barebones that I can't justify it taking up space on anyone's device. It’s a relic of an era of mobile gaming that we should have moved past by now. If you want soccer, play a real soccer game. If you want juggling, buy a ball.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Simple to understand
- Small file size
- Extremely repetitive
- Poor ball physics
- No real long-term goals
Technical Report
Performance: Runs flawlessly; no noticeable bugs.
- Single-tap gameplay
Audience Fit
Buy if: You are a completionist who must play every sports-adjacent game.
Skip if: You want anything more than a 30-second distraction.
- Flappy Bird (Mechanically)
- Dribble Hoops
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun
- Hardware: iPhone 15
- Playtime: 1 hours
- Status: Personal best: 52 kicks
