Blacksmith

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 60 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Blacksmith" is a single-player Role Playing game with approximately 2 hours of playtime. As a blacksmith, you forge and sell weapons, armor, and tools, using a unique crafting system to create countless unique items. Send heroes on quests, equip townsfolk, and unlock their unique potential to advance the story and grow the town of Ironwell.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-written main story with unique character arcs and a lot of content related to blacksmithing, town management, and RPG elements.
  • Gameplay is engaging and addictive, allowing players to enjoy crafting and upgrading gear for heroes while managing town resources.
  • The developer is committed to regular updates and improvements, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players invested.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with dialogue boxes and game crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The learning curve is steep, and the lack of comprehensive guides or tutorials can make the initial experience confusing for new players.
  • Some players find the pacing of the game too fast, making it difficult to complete tasks and enjoy the story progression at a comfortable speed.
  • story38 mentions

    The game's story is well-crafted, featuring individual narratives for each hero and a main plot that includes engaging twists and humor. Players appreciate the integration of gameplay mechanics with story progression, as they unlock new characters and quests through interactions and missions. While some visual bugs exist, the overall narrative experience is compelling, with anticipation for future updates enhancing the excitement for continued exploration.

    • “The main story is nice and each hero has their own story well written.”
    • “An interesting game, good plot with interesting twists and original gameplay experience.”
    • “The battles and dungeons give the game some good depth and the story and dialogue is pretty funny at times.”
    • “But being at the edge of your seat is not the whole story here.”
    • “But it's not the team being fully equipped that has me anxious about not seeing the next part of the story.”
    • “And it's this that has me worried that I'll be spending all my time on my day's efficiency before any story progression.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of blacksmithing, medieval/fantasy elements, and RPG mechanics, offering players the flexibility to engage at their own pace. While some may find the smithing process tedious, it is generally viewed as straightforward and rewarding, with various mechanics that encourage exploration and efficiency. Overall, the game presents an intriguing and addictive experience, enhanced by its unique character design and innovative gameplay concepts.

    • “If you like blacksmithing, medieval/fantasy settings, and soda dungeon-style RPG mechanics, this game is absolutely right up your alley.”
    • “The forge isn't complex but can require some skills to take out all of it, and overall the gameplay is very nice.”
    • “Blacksmith is an innovative game, in terms of gameplay and concept.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit bewildering; I looked up a guide, and that helps.”
    • “For those moaning about how tedious smithing is, I would point out that at least on first impressions it's a relatively quick and straightforward process and does deserve a game mechanic.”
    • “From the character design to the smithing and Pokémon-esque combat mechanic, the game uses a few inspired mechanics to create something intriguing and addictive.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered simple and reminiscent of titles like "Don't Starve" and "Paper Mario," which some players appreciate for their unique art style. However, the simplicity has led to mixed feelings, especially when combined with control bugs, as some players feel that poor graphics should not excuse technical issues. Overall, while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they contribute to the game's charm for many.

    • “I also personally like the art style; it has a Paper Mario feel to it, though I am sure some may not agree.”
    • “If graphics are going to be this bad, and the game this simple, bugs with the controls are utterly unacceptable.”
    • “The graphics are reminiscent of 'Don't Starve'.”
    • “The graphics might be a bit on the simple side, but don't let that fool you: this game is very in-depth and fun.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game is enjoyable, but users report significant stability issues, including persistent bugs and glitches, such as dialogue boxes getting stuck after sleeping. These technical problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “This game has been really fun to play, but as retoran posted a few hours ago, this game is buggy-- the dialogue box gets stuck open after sleeping and it's not just when you leave it open when you go to bed, sometimes it just doesn't go away!”
    • “It has some bugs and glitches.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding, particularly in the context of smithing; while some find it to be a quick and straightforward process that adds value to the game, others describe it as extremely tedious and repetitive.

    • “Which is tedious as all hell.”
    • “Which is tedious as all hell.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The game features a humorous story and dialogue that adds charm to its battles and dungeons, enhancing the overall experience. The combination of intuitive controls, hand-drawn animation, and amusing character voices contributes to its fun and accessible nature, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the genre.

    • “The battles and dungeons give the game some good depth, and the story and dialogue are pretty funny at times.”
    • “It's an accessible way to get into this genre as the controls and concepts are quite intuitive, and when combined with the hand-drawn animation style and funny character voices, it makes for a fun game.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model is praised for being free of microtransactions, which is seen as a positive aspect by users.

    • “The game offers a fair experience without relying on microtransactions.”
    • “I appreciate that the game can be enjoyed fully without the need for microtransactions.”
    • “It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't pressure players into spending money.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its innovative mechanics, including unique character design and a blend of smithing and Pokémon-style combat, which together create an engaging and addictive experience.

    • “From the character design to the smithing and Pokémon-esque combat mechanics, the game uses a few inspired mechanics to create something intriguing and addictive.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in this indie RPG is praised for its chill vibe, complementing the stylized art and enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “As indie games go, I found I really enjoyed the stylized art and chilled music in this RPG.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
2hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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