# Venture Kid

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id948715059](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id948715059)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id948715059`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (547 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2016-03-09
- **First published:** 2016-01-13
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/venture-kid/id948715059)
- **Website:** [https://www.fdg-entertainment.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.fdg-entertainment.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Venture Kid is a lovingly crafted 8-bit retro action platformer featuring 9 action-packed levels and challenging bosses. It shines with excellent level design, responsive controls, a chiptune soundtrack by Matt Creamer, and a variety of power-ups and secret areas to explore. The game supports precise touch controls and MFi controllers, and is a premium title with no mandatory in-app purchases.

In the adventure, you guide Andy against Dr. Teklov in a space fortress, racing against time to stop a secret weapon. All purchase offers are optional and may help you beat the game, but you can fully enjoy Venture Kid without any IAP.

## Rankings

- #69,994 — Overall

## Review summary

Venture Kid is a lovingly crafted NES-style retro platformer that echoes Mega Man while delivering its own identity. Reviewers praise the tight, responsive controls, challenging yet fair gameplay, catchy chiptune soundtrack, and nostalgic 8-bit visuals. It offers strong long-term value as a one-time purchase with coins and weapon upgrades, and controller support enhances the old-school feel. A common request is for new levels or additional content to extend the experience. Overall, it's a well-made, addictive homage that remains beloved by retro-gaming fans.

### Pros

- Nostalgic NES-style retro visuals with authentic 8-bit graphics and chiptune soundtrack.
- Tight, responsive controls and well-designed level/boss gameplay.
- Mega Man-inspired action with its own twists, including a jump mechanic that differentiates it from classic Mega Man.
- Long-term playability with progression through coins and weapon upgrades; great value as a one-time purchase.
- Controller support that enhances the old-school gaming feel.

### Cons

- Requests for new levels or additional content to extend the experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id948715059)