
Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC
Behold the Kickmen
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 28 May 2026
Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC
Size Five Games · 2017
LumiScore
56/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
39
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
M
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Behold the Kickmen offers cognitive benefits through strategic thinking in squad management and gameplay, problem-solving in matches, and critical thinking in decision-making within its story mode. Its unique take on football also encourages learning transfer. The extensive story mode provides a rich reading and language experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game carries an M-rating due to its 'Dystopian Future Bloodsport' theme, indicating high levels of violence and potentially strong language. As a single-player-only experience with no online or local multiplayer, it offers no social-emotional benefits and carries no social risks. There are no monetization pressures or dopamine manipulation mechanics.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.