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 provide a somewhat realistic experience.
- Gameplay can be fun once players figure out the mechanics, and the developer seems dedicated to ongoing updates.
- The game is riddled with bugs, spelling errors, and lacks proper tutorials, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a feeling of abandonment, as the game has not received significant updates or support from the developers.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and clunky, with issues like crashing and unresponsive mechanics.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that are easy to master, but many players find it repetitive and somewhat rushed. While it offers fun moments, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the overall experience in future updates.
“The mechanics are quite simple to master, making it accessible for new players.”
“Gameplay is fun and engaging, though it feels a bit rushed at times.”
“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.”
- humor2 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 quirky sound effects like the fart noise during the sleep phase. However, others feel that the humor does not justify the game's cost, especially when they were seeking assistance rather than comedic relief. Overall, the humor may appeal to some but leaves others wanting more.
“Graphics are functional and nice, animations are essential, and the sounds are somewhat realistic (with a funny fart sound during the sleep phase too).”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes, leading to a negative overall impression. Many recommend against purchasing it in its current state.
“Clunky, buggy, and crashes a lot. Would not buy as is.”
“The game frequently freezes and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant stability issues, with the game crashing multiple times during a single session.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are functional and visually appealing, complemented by essential animations and somewhat realistic sound effects, including a humorous fart sound during the sleep phase.
“The graphics are functional and visually appealing, with essential animations and realistic sound effects, including a humorous fart sound during the sleep phase.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is often criticized for being rushed, leading to a lack of depth and character development. Players feel that the narrative could benefit from more time and attention to enhance engagement and emotional impact. Overall, while the premise has potential, its execution leaves much to be desired.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
