Common Sense Media Review
By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Violent stress-release app lets players assault rag doll.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Kick the Buddy HD
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 20 parent reviews
Parents say the app is controversial, with some users finding it fun and stress-relieving, particularly for children aged ten and up who do not struggle with anger issues. However, many parents and reviewers express strong concerns about its violent content, arguing that it fosters aggression and desensitizes children to violence, leading them to associate fun with cruelty.
- controversial content
- stress relief
- unsuitable for young
- fosters aggression
- desensitizes children
- unintended purchases
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 37 kid reviews
Privacy Rating Pass
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Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
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Is It Any Good?
There's unquestionably something cathartic about taking out your frustrations on a rag doll, especially one that flings trash talk your way before begging for mercy. And while KICK THE BUDDY isn't an app for young kids, those old enough to realize it's just fantasy and stress releasing will have fun coming up with creative ways to assault the smiling little fellow.
It's hardly an app that's one you want to spend a lot of time with, though. Even with the variety of weapons, the core mechanic is the same and it gets old after a while. You might return to it from time to time, but you'll wonder why you spent a few bucks on this when you do.
App Details
- Device : iPad
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : June 7, 2011
- Genre : Arcade Games
- Publisher : AppZap
- Version : 1.5
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.2 or later
- Last updated : February 23, 2022
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