Item: Ruberth's Kick n' Fly
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

This is Donut Games' version of 'Burrito Bison' or 'Toss the Turtle,' but it’s a lot less creative. You kick a guy, he flies, he hits stuff, he stops. You get a score. It’s fine. The physics are functional, and the art is consistent with the rest of their library, but there’s no sense of escalation. You don't really buy upgrades that feel meaningful; you just try again.

I find the character 'Ruberth' to be pretty generic. The whole game feels like it was developed in a weekend to fill a hole in their catalog. It’s not bad—it works perfectly and there are no bugs—but it’s remarkably unmemorable. It’s the kind of game you play once and then delete to make room for something with actual substance.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Simple, easy-to-understand mechanics
Polished performance and presentation
Good for very young children

Lacks the addictive upgrade systems of its competitors
Very repetitive
No real challenge or strategy involved

Technical Report

Performance: Extremely stable. No lag even with many objects on screen.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a completist of the Donut Games library.

Skip if: You want a 'launcher' game with actual depth and progression.

Similar Games:

Burrito Bison
Learn 2 Fly
Catapult King

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Reached the final distance goal

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

343637120

$0.99 4+★4.7 47 reviews

Author : Donut Games

Pubish Date : Thu Dec 03 2009

Last Update Date : Mon May 11 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.28Mon May 11 2020

- Support for the latest iOS
Hope you enjoy! And thanks to all fans who've stood by Donut Games all these years.
WHAT ON EARTH are Santa's little helpers up to after they have quit the workshop?
Playing a game of KICK AWAY CATAPULT, of course!
Aim and launch hilariously laughing elves through the snowy landscapes and fill up their pockets with sparkling knick-knacks.
Use bouncy mushrooms to reach new areas, but avoid dangers such as bottomless wells and frosty snowmen that makes your nose freeze.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
GAME FEATURES:
- 60 Sparkling landscapes
- High-precision catapult fun
- Hilariously laughing, annoying elves
- Lots of ACHIEVEMENTS to unlock
- Endless replay value: Retry any level and shoot for a higher star rank
- Collectors Icon #16
- BONUS FEATURE: Shake your phone/tablet for SNOW GLOBE effects
- And much more...
TECH FEATURES:
- Game Center support
- Widescreen support
- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Enjoy another Donut Games release!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
WHAT ON EARTH are Santa's little helpers up to after they have quit the workshop?
Playing a game of KICK AWAY CATAPULT, of course!
Aim and launch hilariously laughing elves through the snowy landscapes and fill up their pockets with sparkling knick-knacks.
Use bouncy mushrooms to reach new areas, but avoid dangers such as bottomless wells and frosty snowmen that makes your nose freeze.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
GAME FEATURES:
- 60 Sparkling landscapes
- High-precision catapult fun
- Hilariously laughing, annoying elves
- Lots of ACHIEVEMENTS to unlock
- Endless replay value: Retry any level and shoot for a higher star rank
- Collectors Icon #16
- BONUS FEATURE: Shake your phone/tablet for SNOW GLOBE effects
- And much more...
TECH FEATURES:
- Game Center support
- Widescreen support
- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Enjoy another Donut Games release!

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 47 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Join Ruberth in this wacky distance-based arcade game! Your goal is simple: time your kick to launch Ruberth as far as possible. Once he's in the air, use various items and environmental boosts to keep him flying. With fun ragdoll physics and simple controls, it's an entertaining challenge for anyone who loves physics-based games.

Features

Hilarious ragdoll physics

Simple one-touch controls

Colorful, high-quality graphics

Global leaderboards to compete with friends

Tips

The Perfect Launch

Watch the power meter carefully. You want to tap when the arrow is at the highest point and the angle is roughly 45 degrees. This ensures maximum initial velocity and the best chance to hit air-borne boosters.