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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Puzzle / Strategy
Tricky Kick
Deep cut
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | IGS |
| Publisher | IGS |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by IGS, Tricky Kick arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
IGS also made Sinistron, Sonic Spike: World Championship Beach Volleyball and World Beach Volley for the TurboGrafx-16.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tricky Kick is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Tricky Kick cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 1f0b9e:05 |
|---|---|
| Unlock All Special Levels (MILKYWAY) | 1f0ba6:01 |
| Unlock All Normal Levels (EARTHIAN) | 1f0bd6:01 |
| Press Select to Complete Level (MINDSIZE) | 1f0bd7:01 |
Tricky Kick walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tricky Kick.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Tricky Kick FAQ
When did Tricky Kick come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Tricky Kick was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made Tricky Kick?
It was developed by IGS.
Is Tricky Kick multiplayer?
No. Tricky Kick is a single-player game.
How long does Tricky Kick take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tricky Kick typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tricky Kick 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.