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"Buff Knight! - Idle RPG Runner" is a casual idle RPG runner game with marvelous gameplay and beautiful visuals, accompanied by good music. However, the game involves lots of grinding and is disturbed by ads. The game is marketed as a fun way to pass time at work or on the bus. Overall, it offers a great time-killing experience with some cons.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,171 reviews

gameplay43 positive mentions

monetization206 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
It features cute graphics and a simple gameplay style that is easy to pick up.
The progression system is rewarding, allowing players to upgrade their characters and enjoy a sense of accomplishment.

The game is plagued by intrusive ads that often cover important controls, making it frustrating to play.
The tapping mechanics can be unresponsive, leading to frequent deaths that feel unfair.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with a desire for more variety in characters and gameplay mechanics.

monetization
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads that often obstruct gameplay and controls. Many players report frustration over having paid to remove ads only to find them reappearing after reinstalling the game, leading to accusations of a cash grab. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the general consensus is that the frequency and placement of ads detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Good free-to-play game and no in-game purchases :)”
- “Few in-game purchases that are 100% optional.”
- “Neat little game that is rewarding and doesn't force microtransactions.”
- “Ads every time you die, ad banners when you pause, ads when you exit the game and then messages during gameplay begging you to click the ads, how they need the ads to survive.”
- “I understand the need to monetize but this takes it too far by begging us to click the banner ads and pop up ads every time you die.”
- “Game is unplayable with ads blocking all the action buttons.”
gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
29%
5%
The gameplay is generally described as simple, addictive, and fun, with easy controls that make it accessible for players. However, many users express frustration with unresponsive tapping mechanics, repetitive elements, and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Overall, while the core mechanics are praised, there are calls for improvements in responsiveness and content variety to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I absolutely love this game, beautiful in design, appearance, gameplay, and every other way imaginable.”
- “Easy controls and very addictive gameplay that keeps you busy for hours on end.”
- “Addictive gameplay with exciting combat, my favorite being the enemy juggle.”
- “There isn't enough gameplay for the price.”
- “Recently, it started to crash in the middle of gameplay.”
- “Decently fun game, but the gameplay frequently stops to present pathetically ridiculous messages from the developer begging you to click on the advertisements.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
83%
8%
The game's story is generally considered short and lacking depth, with many players finishing it in under two hours and expressing a desire for more levels and a richer narrative. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and upgrades, they find the storyline repetitive and uninspired, often comparing it unfavorably to other games. Overall, the consensus is that the game could greatly benefit from a more engaging plot and additional content to enhance the story experience.
- “Love the pixel graphics and simple yet fulfilling controls and story.”
- “It can be described as repetitive or stupid but in reality it has all the parts to a good game: a storyline (silly or not), an adventure mechanic, and a great upgrade system.”
- “I wished the story of this game was longer.”
- “Addicting but kind of empty; there is no story, but the gameplay is enough to keep me playing.”
- “Very cool, but it gets boring once you complete the story mode.”
- “I like the originality of the gameplay, but the story is unimaginative!”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
9%
The graphics of the game are predominantly praised for their retro and pixelated style, appealing to fans of nostalgic 8-bit visuals. While some users note inconsistencies and dated elements, many appreciate the simplicity and charm of the graphics, which complement the addictive gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the overall experience despite occasional criticisms.
- “I recommend it for people who like retro games and pixel graphics.”
- “Great graphics and good quality music.”
- “Love the pixel graphics and simple yet fulfilling controls and story.”
- “Inconsistent graphics and overloaded by ads.”
- “Very well prepared levels but I want the graphics to be looked after.”
- “The graphics look dated, yet it helps make it look amazing.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its relaxing and nostalgic qualities, particularly its 8-bit sound that evokes memories of classic dungeon crawlers. However, some users express a desire for more variety, suggesting that the repetitive tracks can become tiresome during extended play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's graphics and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great graphics and good quality music.”
- “The music, the graphics, the simplicity... brings me back to my childhood on NES.”
- “I like this simple gameplay and the music is also really cool, due to its 8-bit sound.”
- “Seems lazy to me... the music is relaxing at least.”
- “Few things I'd recommend too is different music perhaps?”
- “Change the music or randomly introduce a new track with every retry... the music track is getting on my nerves over the long playing sessions.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some appreciate the casual and engaging nature of the grinding, others find it repetitive and burdensome, with complaints about it becoming boring over time. The balance of grinding varies, with some players enjoying it as part of the RPG experience, while others wish for less grinding and more diverse gameplay elements.
- “The game is nothing but grinding--the worst part of every RPG.”
- “It's all grinding and it's a massive battery hog.”
- “The reason why I rate only 4 stars is that it gets boring and grindy even after the next round.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with many users finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, often highlighting its addictive nature and amusing quotes. However, some players note that the humor may become repetitive or less engaging over time. Overall, it delivers a strong comedic experience that enhances gameplay.
- “Really funny game, you spend your time nicely!”
- “More funny than I thought.”
- “Funny game and addictive.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed positively, with many players noting its fun mechanics and the ability to retain artifacts after completing games, enhancing the experience. However, some users feel that improvements could be made to further increase replay value. The game is generally considered easy to learn and enjoyable, contributing to its replay potential.
- “Easy to learn, fun to play, excellent replay value.”
- “Good, fair upgrades/rate of progression, good replay value, and no IAP crap!”
- “That alone breaks hours of replayability.”
- “Could do with better replay value.”
- “Replay value is 'buffed' by finding and keeping artifacts after ending games.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting minimal glitches and a lack of intrusive ads. However, some players have encountered occasional bugs that affect gameplay, such as issues with opening chests or interacting with certain elements.
- “Great game! Even had two of my friends start playing it, and I haven't encountered any glitches so far.”
- “Runs flawlessly with no glitches, and the ads are not too overwhelming.”
- “It's fun, but buggy at times as I couldn't always open a chest or tap a fairy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game requires significant performance tuning and optimization, as multiple users have noted issues in this area.
- “The game needs some performance tuning and optimization.”
- “The game needs some performance tuning and optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is notably negative, with players expressing a strong aversion to revisiting it, suggesting that it may evoke unpleasant feelings or memories.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the character development in the game, noting that it is engaging and provides enough challenge to maintain interest, encouraging continued play without any financial obligations.
- “Quick to get into, enough challenge to keep you interested, plenty of character development to keep you coming back, and no obligation to pay for anything.”