Ben X Posted July 20, 2017 Behold The Kickmen is out on Steam, for $3.99/ £2.79. It's a single-player football/soccer game for the PC, Mac and Switch as of the 16th June (Linux is apparently less likely after a few tests) made by someone who neither understands nor likes football/soccer. It also has a story element with art by Michael Firman. It also has a Dystopian FutureSport Mode that puts a Speedball-style wallpaper over everything, for people who hate football/soccer. "Kickmen is a clever, cheeky, strange interpretation of “the wonderful game” by someone who doesn’t give a damn about making a soccer game, and is all the better for it." - Kotaku "Behold the Kickmen is nonsense, but it’s good nonsense ... [it] is really quite rough around the edges, but it manages to be a game that I think will somehow be appreciated by those who love sports games and those who hate them." - The Sixth Axis https://store.steampowered.com/app/529440/Behold_the_Kickmen (Note: Although people assume so because of the Dan and Ben games, I am not a Size Five Games permanent employee. I was not involved in the making of this game!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twmac Posted July 20, 2017 I spent time asking Dan about Cup head's release date on Twitter, so I have been following this for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted July 20, 2017 Ha ha, yeah, I saw that! (While I'm here, I'll tag @JaguarWong seeing as they mentioned looking forward to Kickmen previously) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cordeos Posted July 20, 2017 Is this singleplayer only? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted July 20, 2017 Yes. No multiplayer. If this game is huuuugely successful, Dan will likely do a multiplayer/console/everything-else-people-have-been-asking-about remake/sequel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted July 20, 2017 It's released! I've now edited the launch trailer into the OP. Anyone who fancies taking a punt on this for the price of half a pint of lager in an expensive London boozer, please buy a copy ASAP so it's close to launch and pushes it up the charts! EDIT: it is currently 10% off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted July 21, 2017 https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/07/20/behold-the-kickmen-cant-escape-football/ I was afraid this might be the result from watching the trailer. The unfortunate thing about making a joke sports game is it still needs to be a really good sports game. Curious if anyone's played it and can confirm or rebut Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted July 21, 2017 I do agree with a couple of criticisms but that post (they haven't called it a Wot I Think so I guess they're not classing it as a review) is so negative, nitpicky and petulant that it's hard not to read it as an upset football fan's one-sided rant. I'm obviously biased, but this lengthy screed with not a single positive thing to say about the game doesn't match up to my experience. Other people here may hate it too, though, and that's fine! EDIT: I may as well link to a positive review, though. Dan's tweeting more of them, obv: http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2017/07/21/behold-the-kickmen-is-an-accidentally-good-football-game/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WARP DOGS Posted July 24, 2017 I think the problem with "this is a bad game, but it's unironic" is that if the irony doesn't land all you're left with is...a bad game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted July 24, 2017 Thankfully, Dan's pitch (LOL) is not that but rather "this is a good game, with some jokes in it." Here's Kotaku saying "Kickmen is a clever, cheeky, strange interpretation of “the wonderful game” by someone who doesn’t give a damn about making a soccer game, and is all the better for it." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted July 24, 2017 I linked to Graham's review mostly because he's the game's press person I know is most passionate about both soccer and video game soccer, so I tend to trust his opinion when it comes to kicking near men. I am delighted to see other folks are enjoying it, and it has a lot of positive steam review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twmac Posted July 25, 2017 This is my favourite bit of fan art: https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/830203870522542001/7EB99555A8BD4D6BE027E9FE2EB6A1D18E3D88A5/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleinhun Posted July 29, 2017 I haven't played this but I do want to say, "Behold the Kickmen" is one of the best titles for a video game I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted June 11, 2020 Coming to Switch on the 18th June! (also edited the OP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites