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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Beat 'em Up
Kick Master
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Kindle Imagine Develop |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Kick Master is an action game released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Kindle Imagine Develop and published by Taito. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
Kindle Imagine Develop also made Recca, G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor and Rock 'n Ball for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kick Master is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Kick Master cheats & codes
46 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | PAXSGLLA |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | IAXSGLLA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAXSGLLE |
| Start With Half Energy | AXVYEIAG |
| Start With Twice As Much Energy | EEVYEIAG |
| Start With Very Little Energy | LEVYEIAG |
Kick Master walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Kick Master.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Kick Master FAQ
When did Kick Master come out on the NES?
Kick Master was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Kick Master?
It was developed by Kindle Imagine Develop and published by Taito.
Is Kick Master multiplayer?
No. Kick Master is a single-player game.
How long does Kick Master take to play?
As an action game, Kick Master typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kick Master on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.