K.S.-n-Kickin
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K.S.-n-Kickin is a 3D puzzle/adventure computer game made by ARTWORLD and Big Future Ltd. for Kinder Surprise
, with music licensed from Telstar Records
. The game was designed to work on Windows 95
and 98
(although it also works on newer Windows such as Windows Vista
, and Windows 7). The game was a promotion by Ferrero
to "strengthen their foothold in the younger age group market"..
Levels are completed either by removing all the Golden Eggs and Green Weeds while avoiding 'nasty Kinder toys', or in some cases by reaching a yellow button.
In the game there are three tools. These are the Egg Extractor, the Claw and the Weed Puller. There are also some bonus items that help you complete the level.
A number of levels have to be completed to move to the next part of the map.
songs by Phats & Small
.
Kinder Egg wrappers which were sent to Ferrero. The promotional exercise was advertised on TV commercials. Due to never having been on general sale, the game has become quite rare in recent years.
Kinder Surprise
Kinder Surprise, also known as a Kinder Egg or, in the original Italian, Kinder Sorpresa, is a confection manufactured by Italian company Ferrero. Originally intended for children, it has the form of a chocolate egg containing a small toy, often requiring assembly.-Overview:Kinder Surprise...
, with music licensed from Telstar Records
Telstar Records
Telstar Records was a record label founded in 1982 by Sean O'Brien and Neil Palmer with a government loan of £120,000. It was founded as a specialist compilation marketing label and had hits with a range of compilation franchises such as the Deep Heat, Kaos Theory and 100% ranges...
. The game was designed to work on Windows 95
Windows 95
Windows 95 is a consumer-oriented graphical user interface-based operating system. It was released on August 24, 1995 by Microsoft, and was a significant progression from the company's previous Windows products...
and 98
Windows 98
Windows 98 is a graphical operating system by Microsoft. It is the second major release in the Windows 9x line of operating systems. It was released to manufacturing on 15 May 1998 and to retail on 25 June 1998. Windows 98 is the successor to Windows 95. Like its predecessor, it is a hybrid...
(although it also works on newer Windows such as Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
, and Windows 7). The game was a promotion by Ferrero
Ferrero SpA
Ferrero SpA is an Italian manufacturer of chocolate and other confectionery products, founded by confectioner Pietro Ferrero in 1946 and based in Alba, Piedmont, Italy. The company achieved success headed by Pietro's son Michele Ferrero, then Michele's son Pietro , who oversaw global business...
to "strengthen their foothold in the younger age group market"..
Gameplay
The player plays as a Kinder Surprise egg (a Kinder egg with a face, hands, feet and a hat), through 40 levels (as well as some bonus levels). In the game there are two 'level select' maps, which are walked round to the level to play. On the maps each level is represented by a Kinder Surprise Coin.Levels are completed either by removing all the Golden Eggs and Green Weeds while avoiding 'nasty Kinder toys', or in some cases by reaching a yellow button.
In the game there are three tools. These are the Egg Extractor, the Claw and the Weed Puller. There are also some bonus items that help you complete the level.
A number of levels have to be completed to move to the next part of the map.
Scoring
In a normal level you receive 50 points, and in a harder level 100 points. In 'challenge' levels points are doubled. In every level the following bonus points can be achieved:- Time Bonus: Up to 20 points for getting close to the target time, plus a 10 point bonus for meeting or beating the target time.
- Health Bonus: Up to 20 points, plus a 10 point bonus for perfect health.
- Fuel Bonus: Up to 20 points.
- Unused Items Bonus: 15 points for each prize box or powerup that are not grabbed, plus 5 points for each prize box that was grabbed but not used.
Soundtrack
The game has a soundtrack of six unnamed instrumentalInstrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
songs by Phats & Small
Phats & Small
Phats & Small are a dance music duo from the UK. The duo consists of Jason "Phats" Hayward and Russell Small, they are best known for their 1998 hit "Turn Around"-Career:...
.
Tracklisting
- Turn Around by Phats & Small Present Mutant DiscoPhats & SmallPhats & Small are a dance music duo from the UK. The duo consists of Jason "Phats" Hayward and Russell Small, they are best known for their 1998 hit "Turn Around"-Career:...
- Colour The World by Sash!Sash!SASH! is a German DJ / producer team, fronted by Sascha Lappessen , who works in the recording studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards.-History:Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke,...
- D.I.S.C.O. by N-TranceN-TranceN-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
- I Love You... Stop! by Red 5
- Dayz Like That by FierceFierceFierce was a three-piece, all girl R&B group from the United Kingdom. They were signed to Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildstar Records, and scored four hit singles on the UK Singles Chart in 1999 and 2000...
- Back HereBack Here"Back Here" is the title of a popular song by the British pop music trio BBMak. The song was written by the three members of the group along with songwriter Phil Thornalley...
by BBMakBBMakBBMak were an English pop group consisting of Mark Barry, Christian Burns and Stephen McNally. Together they sold nearly three million albums and spawned two Top 10 and Top 40 singles worldwide between 1999 when the group was formed and 2003 when they eventually disbanded...
Promotion
Instead of being on general sale, the game was offered in exchange forKinder Egg wrappers which were sent to Ferrero. The promotional exercise was advertised on TV commercials. Due to never having been on general sale, the game has become quite rare in recent years.
System requirements
The game has the following system requirements:- CPU: 133 MHz Pentium processor
- Operating System: Win 95/98 with DirectX drivers Version 6.1 (supplied with CD)
- Memory: 16Mb RAM, 72Mb of Hard Disk space
- Video: 2Mb video card and monitor
- Sound: Sound Blaster (or soundblaster compatible)
- CD ROM Drive: 4x