Blacksmith Legends
- March 1, 2021
- VM_Machal
- 5h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreBlacksmith Legends is a RPG simulation strategy game. You inherit a small workshop from your parents with a dream to become real legend in your profession. With all your family fortune, you set out to create best items you ever imagined and develop your village/cities, workshop, hire other professions to tinker with your recipe's, create opportunities by completing various quests that can get you …
Reviews
- The game has potential and offers a unique crafting and management experience.
- The developer is actively involved in updates and community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game.
- There are enjoyable elements like character customization and a variety of gameplay mechanics, including crafting and questing.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and unfinished features, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players feel the game lacks depth and becomes repetitive, with a gameplay loop that feels more like a chore than fun.
- The UI is clunky and poorly designed, leading to confusion and a lack of intuitive gameplay.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this early access title combines elements of crafting, building, and resource management, offering a surprising amount of content for its price. However, many players find the core gameplay loop tedious and lacking in depth, with significant issues in UI and mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While there are enjoyable aspects, such as the graphics and soundtrack, the game currently feels unfinished and may require further development to enhance engagement and fix existing flaws.
“It makes sense for the business tycoon genre, and for 8 bucks, I think there's a surprising amount of gameplay here (especially given some of the reviews).”
“The gameplay is a combination of several elements: crafting, building, resource and production management, questing (including battle quests) with good graphics and OST.”
“Overall, for a game where resource management is the core gameplay, it does very well.”
“It's because of the tedium that makes up 90% of the actual gameplay.”
“The main gameplay loop is my main concern; you basically put a worker down and click on menus to wait on a little timer to get an item done. There's no design choices, no decision making, no learning curve, just clicking. Currently, it feels soulless.”
“Even as an early access title, the flaws are overwhelming, mainly the UI and gameplay loop.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story revolves around managing a blacksmith shop while engaging in quests that involve hiring employees and battling bandits and undead. Players navigate a dual quest system with good and evil paths, facing difficulty spikes and repetitive early quests that can hinder progression. The narrative offers strategic elements through turn-based combat in an arena, but some players find the initial pacing slow and cluttered with unnecessary tasks.
“Blacksmith is building, creating his shop, hiring employees, and doing quests for villagers (work orders).”
“Two quest lines... one for good, one for evil.”
“You can customize your shop, customize your blacksmith, and complete orders and quests as they come in.”
“Locks you in place and cannot keep going with the story.”
“The issues come with some of the extra story elements.”
“There's a very large degree of chaff in the beginning, where you're doing the same style of quests repeatedly, which makes the long time for the game to open up even more confusing.”
- stability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs that disrupt gameplay and require multiple restarts. While some find the game enjoyable and promising, the overwhelming consensus is that it is currently too buggy and poorly designed, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, players advise caution due to the game's instability.
“I restarted 2-3 times to ensure a bug-free experience, where my game wouldn't be broken by minor issues.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers have prioritized stability, as I've encountered very few bugs during my playthrough.”
“15 euro (which is now 8 euro a day after my purchase) for a very fun but frustrating buggy game which in this state I would not recommend.”
“Far too buggy.”
“Okay, short review, the game is too buggy and gameplay needs tons of work.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, with impressive customization options and attention to detail, though some users find them lacking in quality and smoothness. While the game features a blend of crafting and questing elements, the aesthetic choices, such as limited visibility of certain walls, have drawn mixed reactions. Overall, the visuals are functional but may not meet the expectations of all players.
“The graphics look decent, and the level of customization is honestly impressive.”
“The gameplay is a combination of several elements: crafting, building, resource and production management, questing (including battle quests) with good graphics and an outstanding soundtrack.”
“While the graphics aren't great, there is a lot of attention to detail.”
“Everything looks like it's created in paint. I don't mind low graphics, as long as it's smooth; this isn't.”
“What I find odd, but it's more of an aesthetic reason, is that I can only see the back and left wall.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding in "Blacksmith Legends" for its lack of progression and clarity, noting that recipes do not improve and there is minimal guidance on acquiring or utilizing them. The low skill cap for employees combined with the repetitive nature of crafting leads to a tedious experience, with one player describing it as the most boring game they've played after 44 hours.
“But blacksmith legends somehow thought it was a good idea to a) have recipes that never grow or improve, b) offer little clue how to get the good ones or even use current ones effectively, and c) put a very low skill cap on all employees while at the same time force-grinding employees to acquire what should have been basic and crucial skills.”
“After 44 hours of nothing more than crafting and grinding the same old map, this is the most boring game I have ever played.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features familiar tracks that players may recognize from other titles, suggesting a reliance on well-known themes rather than original compositions.
“The music features familiar tracks that I recognize from other games, creating a nostalgic experience.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect blend of catchy tunes and immersive soundscapes that enhance the gameplay.”
“I love how the music adapts to the gameplay, making each moment feel more intense and engaging.”
“The music is just recycled tracks that I recognize from other games.”
“The soundtrack lacks originality and feels like a collection of clichés.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
