Blacksmith: Dark Times
- July 19, 2018
- Aragronks Games
Get on Steam"Blacksmith: Dark Times" is a simulation game in which you play as a blacksmith in a castle during dark times. Your task is to create weapons and other items to sell to soldiers, or else the army of darkness will capture the last castle. You can mine ore, buy materials, upgrade ovens, and even fish for food, all while managing your hero level and skills. The game features a sandbox mode and encourages you to keep the oven hot and take care of your basic needs.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a good concept and shows potential for improvement with future updates.
- The graphics and animations are functional, and the gameplay can be fun once players figure out the mechanics.
- The developer appears dedicated and passionate about the game, with frequent updates and interesting planned content.
- The game is riddled with bugs, spelling errors, and lacks proper tutorials, making it difficult to play.
- There is a feeling of abandonment, as the game has not been patched in a long time and content has not significantly grown.
- The mechanics can be repetitive, and the overall experience feels rushed and unpolished.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that are easy to master, but many players find it repetitive and somewhat rushed. While the core experience is enjoyable, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the overall depth and variety in future updates.
“The mechanics are quite simple to master, making it accessible for new players.”
“Gameplay is fun and engaging, providing a satisfying experience.”
“The mechanics are quite simple to master, and the game tends to be very repetitive in this state.”
“As mentioned before, the mechanics are repetitive - that can (will?) be fixed in the future, of course.”
“The mechanics are quite simple to master, and the game tends to be very repetitive in this state.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing, particularly the inclusion of a funny fart sound during the sleep phase. However, the overall experience may be dampened by the game's cost and expectations for assistance, leading to mixed feelings about its comedic elements.
“Graphics are functional and nice, animations are essential, and sounds are somewhat realistic (with a funny fart sound during the sleep phase too).”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its poor stability, with multiple users reporting frequent crashes and bugs, leading to a general recommendation against purchasing it in its current state.
“Clunky, buggy, and crashes a lot. Would not buy as is.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as functional and visually appealing, complemented by essential animations. Additionally, the sound design includes realistic effects, featuring humorous elements like a fart sound during the sleep phase.
“The graphics are functional and visually appealing, with essential animations and somewhat realistic sounds, including a humorous fart sound during the sleep phase.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a series of rushed missions that may feel disjointed or hurried, impacting the overall narrative flow. While some players appreciate the fast-paced nature, others find it detracts from deeper storytelling elements.
