# Buff Knight Advanced! Idle RPG

> Retro RPG Runner game, Simple and Addictive!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.buffstudio.bkafree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 274,060
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (5,152 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-16
- **First published:** 2016-09-28
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buffstudio.bkafree)
- **Website:** [https://assets.adxcorp.kr/redirect?url=https://www.buffstudio.com](https://assets.adxcorp.kr/redirect?url=https://www.buffstudio.com)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.buffstudio.com/?page\_id=403](https://www.buffstudio.com/?page_id=403)

## Description

**Buff Knight Advanced! Idle RPG** is an engaging 2D pixel art runner RPG where your character runs automatically while you battle waves of monsters using sword attacks and magic spells. Featuring retro 8-bit sound and graphics, this game offers 12 unique stages, 12 epic bosses, and two playable characters: Buff Knight and Buffy the Sorceress.

Players collect and upgrade artifacts, weapons, and armor to enhance their combat abilities. Strategic gameplay is encouraged with a variety of special items like invincibility shoes, power-boosting mushrooms, and meteor-calling magic scrolls. Experience smooth charge attacks, combo lightning strikes, and a competitive player ranking system. Enjoy an ad-free experience with the paid version. Buff Knight Advanced! is the thrilling successor to the original Buff Knight with millions of downloads worldwide and multiple awards.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.buffstudio.bkafree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find Buff Knight Advanced! Idle RPG fun and nostalgic but are frustrated by intrusive ads, frequent crashes, and excessive grinding requirements. The stage 3 boss is a common point of difficulty due to shield mechanics that many believe are bugs. While the game has potential and appeals to fans of similar RPGs, issues like slow auto attacks and repetitive advertising detract from the experience.

### Pros

- The game is fun and engaging with a cool RPG concept.
- It serves as a great time killer and is enjoyable for fans of the original Buff Knight.
- Players appreciate the challenge and find the difficulty interesting.
- The game has potential and shares appealing similarities to games like Hammer Quest.

### Cons

- The game has excessive grinding requirements making progression slow and frustrating.
- Ads are intrusive and frequent, including after every try, even after purchase.
- Crashes and freezing issues occur, particularly around stage 1 and 3 boss battles.
- Some bosses, especially the stage 3 boss, have problematic mechanics like invincibility or unbreakable shields making them unbeatable.
- Auto attack speed is very slow, contributing to difficulty.

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