Buff Knight Advanced

About

"Buff Knight Advanced" is a 2D pixel-style action RPG where you play as a knight fighting against waves of monsters. Upgrade your character, skills, and equipment to defeat powerful bosses and clear stages. The game features simple controls, allowing for easy pick-up-and-play action, but challenging gameplay for hardcore RPG fans. Defend the kingdom and become the ultimate buff knight!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying sense of progress as players upgrade their stats and equipment.
It features a charming retro aesthetic and simple gameplay mechanics, making it accessible for casual gamers.
The game offers good replay value with multiple character classes, artifacts to collect, and various modes to play.

The game can feel repetitive and may outstay its welcome, lacking depth in gameplay and content.
Controls can be confusing, and there are reports of bugs that hinder the gaming experience.
Some players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content it offers, suggesting it is better suited for a discount.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The gameplay is straightforward and addictive, featuring RPG mechanics with two character classes, upgradeable attributes, and a variety of artifacts to collect. Players engage in auto-moving combat against monsters across 12 stages, culminating in boss battles, making it a suitable choice for casual gaming. While the controls may lack detailed explanation, they function well, contributing to an enjoyable experience overall.
- “There are two character classes (melee fighting knight or magic-using sorcerer) as well as weapon, armor, and character attributes to upgrade, multiple artifacts to find and upgrade, and a variety of monsters to slay over the course of 12 stages of gameplay.”
- “The mechanics and controls are a little bit different, but they both work very well.”
- “The gameplay is not complex, so it's the perfect thing to waste some time away without thinking too much :)”
- “The gameplay is pretty straightforward.”
- “It's basic gameplay; your character auto-moves while you fire missiles and heal as you go. When the level reaches 100%, you face a boss to defeat.”
- “Very much a 'remastered phone game' feel, but it ends up on the better side of the mountain of endless runner games due to the RPG mechanics and artifact loot.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and appropriate, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience by alerting players to upcoming events. While the soundtrack is not complex, it features distinct tracks for each stage, contributing to a varied and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the sound effects and music work well together to create an engaging environment.
- “Music is cool and different on each stage.”
- “The soundtrack isn't complex, but the music and sound effects are appropriate and alert the player to what's coming.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. It combines elements of an idle game with retro 8-bit aesthetics, offering a nostalgic experience with distinct levels and modes. Overall, it is regarded as an underrated gem with a compelling narrative.
- “This game is pretty awesome! It feels like a mix between an idle game and a retro 8-bit game with its own story and levels, like an old school game. Definitely an underrated gem.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Story:”
- “There are also story and endless modes, full-controller support, and very attainable achievements.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's pixel graphics are well-executed, allowing for clear visibility and easy identification of elements even during fast-paced action. Overall, the art style stands out as a notable positive aspect of the game.
- “The art style is the only minor positive the game has going for it.”
- “The pixel graphics are very well done, and I had no issues with seeing clearly and identifying what was on my rapidly scrolling screen.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The monetization aspect of "Buff Knight Advanced" is criticized for its design choices that seem to intentionally hinder player progression, which feels more appropriate for a mobile game with microtransactions rather than a PC game that lacks such features. Players express frustration over the game's mechanics that waste time and block advancement, undermining the overall experience.
- “Buff Knight Advanced is entirely single-player and has a finite end, but the game does everything in its power to waste your time and block off your progression on the way to the end; which makes sense in a mobile game with microtransactions, but doesn't make any sense in a PC game without microtransactions.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts high replayability, appealing particularly to casual gamers, thanks to its multiple modes, achievements, rare artifacts, and scored stages. Players can expect to invest significantly more than the initial 14 hours if they enjoy the gameplay.
- “It also has a high replay value, so you will probably play this game much longer than 14 hours if you find it fun.”
- “This is perfect for a casual gamer, and it has definite replayability with the two modes, achievements, rare artifacts, and scored stages.”