BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure

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"BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure" is a VR weaponsmithing simulator, where you step into the role of a legendary blacksmith, crafting epic weapons in a mystical forge. The game offers a deep and approachable crafting experience, allowing you to shape wood, forge metal, and imbue your creations with the power of the Aesir. Embark on a full campaign, fulfilling requests from townspeople and perfecting your skills in this engaging and immersive adventure. * Immerse yourself in VR weaponsmithing * Deep and approachable crafting experience * Full campaign with requests from townspeople

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

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive crafting experience, allowing players to create weapons limited only by their imagination.
The graphics and sound design are well-crafted, providing a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The tutorial system is intuitive, guiding players through tasks without overwhelming them, and the game features a rich lore and engaging characters.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Smithing mechanics can feel clunky, as the hammer and grinder do not deform metal as expected, leading to difficulties in crafting certain items.
There are several bugs and glitches that hinder progression, such as save issues and unresponsive interactions, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The game's story is praised for its depth and character development, with a rich world that invites exploration and intrigue. Players appreciate the quest system, which becomes progressively challenging and rewarding, although some express a desire for improved visual and audio storytelling to enhance immersion. However, technical issues, such as crashes and delayed feedback on quest requirements, detract from the overall experience.
- “There is a lot to explore; I've gotten a bit further than the copper quests and I found that some things I was thinking of were introduced a bit later down the line.”
- “Story: there is a lot of soul in terms of the characters, the background has a lot of intrigue, like there is a world here.”
- “More visual/audio storytelling and boosting the immersion.”
- “The feedback that I, as a player, get from quests is very late when receiving quests back for not meeting the requirements. During crafting, the game offers too few visual cues on how well I'm actually progressing through the tasks.”
- “There is a lot to explore; I've gotten a bit further than the copper quests and found that some things I was thinking of were introduced a bit later down the line.”
- “More visual/audio storytelling is needed to boost the immersion.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game are praised for their detail and polish, with vibrant visuals and a well-crafted art style that enhance the overall aesthetic. Players have noted improvements in performance, such as smoother animations and faster interactions, contributing to a more immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are considered suitable for a VR simulator, effectively complementing the game's concept and mechanics.
- “The graphics have been polished, everything feels smoother, and I've noticed some good changes like the chiseling speed that in the demo took quite a while to complete, while in this version the process is much faster.”
- “The graphics are detailed and well-crafted.”
- “Overall, the aesthetics of the game look great!”
- “I have a 3070 and a Ryzen 7; I have attempted to optimize it through my graphics card.”
- “In my mind, that graphic is enough for the VR simulator like that.”
- “The graphics have been polished; everything feels smoother, and I've noticed some good changes like the chiseling speed that in the demo took quite a while to get done, while in here the process is much faster.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game both empowering and challenging; while the grinding wheel offers creative freedom, many struggle with achieving a smooth finish and express a desire for more precise shaping options and varied wheel sizes. Additionally, there are suggestions for enhancing the visual appeal of the materials post-grinding.
- “Shaping the metal was confusing at first; I always ended up with an uneven surface because of the hammer and tried grinding the cold piece of metal, which didn't work.”
- “Kinda would be nice to be able to shape it more finely like the grinding wheel (which I almost exclusively used for metal creations).”
- “The color of the copper metal is kinda just grey/black, but it would be nice to get some color after grinding the copper a bit.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The gameplay experience is marred by technical issues, notably frequent crashes after extended play sessions, and the absence of an auto-save feature exacerbates the frustration of losing progress.
- “It crashed after 70 minutes of gameplay, and of course, the game has no auto-saving.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting a clunky feel and significant performance issues that hinder gameplay. Many users express frustration, stating they cannot play the game until these optimization problems are resolved.
- “However, this is overshadowed by its clunky feel and lack of optimization, which makes it so I can't play this game at all.”
- “No dice, I will return to this game once they address the performance issues.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and absurd premise, revolving around the comedic act of hitting metal with a hammer. Players find the concept amusing, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
- “This game is a hilarious experience, especially when you hit metal with a hammer and see the absurd reactions!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every metal hit feel like a comedic masterpiece.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the ridiculous scenarios that unfold when you hit metal with a hammer!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing soundscape, particularly highlighted by the soothing sound of rain on a wooden roof, especially noticeable in the forge setting.
- “The sound atmosphere is relaxing; I liked the sound of the rain on the wooden roof that you hear when you are in the forge.”

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