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Blacksmith Master puts you in charge of your own medieval forge and has you manage resource acquisition and refinement alongside the production and sale of finished goods. Find and hire the best staff for each respective step of the process and equip them with the right tools to optimize your business and train their skills over time. Design your shop for the best throughput, fulfill orders from a…

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 451 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Engaging and addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
  • Charming art style and relaxing music create a cozy atmosphere.
  • Offers a satisfying progression system with various crafting options and upgrades.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth in the late game.
  • AI pathfinding issues lead to inefficient worker management.
  • Limited challenge and no significant consequences for failure, making it feel too easy.
  • gameplay
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as intuitive and satisfying, with a solid core of mechanics that allow for strategic decision-making and shop building. However, many players find the gameplay loop to be repetitive and linear, lacking depth and variety, particularly in the mid to late game. While the game offers a cozy atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics, there are calls for more content and optimization to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Very satisfying building style and general gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and intuitive; many aspects from hiring workers to production and selling items are easy to understand and play.”
    • “From the moment I fired up the forge, I was hooked by the blend of cozy atmosphere and strategic gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay of the game itself is really linear with absolutely zero challenge.”
    • “The only negative thing I'll say is that near the end-game, the gameplay loop becomes a little routine and doesn't require much interaction, but I'm sure this will be improved in subsequent updates.”
    • “It's a fun idea for a game, but the gameplay loop lacks sustenance.”
  • music
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the medieval-inspired soundtrack, describing it as relaxing and pleasant, with some even noting its ability to create a calming environment conducive to unwinding. While a few critiques mention that the music can be repetitive or rough at times, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and depth.

    • “The music and sound effects are pleasant and satisfying, helping to create a calm and immersive atmosphere that complements the gameplay perfectly.”
    • “What I love most about this game is the medieval music... very soothing.”
    • “The art style is charming, the music sets the perfect tone, and there's a surprising amount of depth for a game that's so easy to pick up.”
    • “Music is pretty rough to listen to.”
    • “Granted my first hour, music and sound effects put me to sleep twice, in a good way, sound and music is just that good and relaxing.”
    • “Granted my first hour, music and sound effects put me to sleep twice, in a good way, sound and music is just that good and relaxing.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and warm, with a pleasant art style that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some players noted that the graphics lack detail and customization, they appreciate the smooth performance and cozy vibe. Overall, the aesthetic appeals to fans of management sims, though some reviewers suggest that a graphical overhaul could elevate the experience further.

    • “The soundtrack, graphics, gameplay, and mechanics are incredible, from a small and humble business to a great forge!”
    • “The game performance is super smooth, the art style is pleasant and warm.”
    • “The art style is charming, the atmosphere is cozy, and there’s a real rhythm to the gameplay that makes it hard to put down.”
    • “To be honest, when I saw the graphics of this game, it was a hard pass for me until I saw someone else playing it.”
    • “Graphics aren't super detailed and are only slightly customized, but that's not an issue for me.”
    • “My rating: 6 / 10 until they optimize the game and the graphics.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal, with players expressing a desire for more narrative elements to enhance the experience. Many reviewers suggest that incorporating quests, random events, and objectives related to trade and defense would significantly improve engagement. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a substantial story leaves players hoping for future content updates that could introduce a more compelling narrative.

    • “My personal opinion is that it would be greatly improved by some story elements - small things such as random events, plus something larger that players can participate in even if only indirectly, since the whole game revolves around the shop.”
    • “I'm hoping we'll see plenty more content and even a story or narrative of some kind added later.”
    • “Giving a slight form of story or objective, maybe like when you're expanding into trade routes would go a long way.”
    • “In 3 hours I was able to progress a decent bit; I started the story or tutorial, I'm not sure, it feels like either.”
  • grinding
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the engaging pace and rewarding unlocks, others criticize the late-game grind as tedious and repetitive, often feeling like it runs itself. The complexity of crafting and the need for efficient resource management can add to the grind, but the option to adjust gameplay speed helps mitigate boredom for some players.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding for 4 hours straight and still got loads to unlock and build.”
    • “As others have stated, there isn't much to do late game and a lot of the grinding becomes redundant.”
    • “Late game feels grindy like the tavern game; that's why I quit early.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization aspect is generally enjoyable, offering smooth mechanics and a pleasant art style, but it suffers from significant performance issues, particularly in late-game scenarios where frame rates can drop drastically with high visitor counts. While players appreciate the optimization and planning elements, they note a lack of depth and balance, suggesting improvements like worker performance boosts and more flexible limits. Frequent updates from the developers show promise for future enhancements, but current optimization challenges remain a concern for many users.

    • “If you like supply chains, tech trees, process improvement, optimization, and a medieval aesthetic, I highly recommend this.”
    • “Whether you prefer getting hands-on with item creation or delegating tasks to focus on store optimization, there's something for every type of player.”
    • “I think there is enough appeal for people who like to think of efficient layout and optimization, but don't want the complexity of Factorio and similar games or randomness.”
    • “There does need to be some optimization for frame rate and whatnot, but the mechanics are pretty smooth.”
    • “My only complaints so far are late game balance and optimization issues, but the dev is frequently updating the game and improving it.”
    • “Performance is horrible, equal to or worse than Tavern Master. At a certain point, the number of people walking in the city drops the frames from 200 to literally 20. My hardware isn't the best (3060 Ti + 3700X OC), but come on... even with 2k daily visitors, hitting 20 FPS on low settings is ridiculous. It stays like this all day, between 20 and 30 FPS, until the day ends and there are no more visitors. I believe someone with a well-advanced save with over 3-4 thousand daily visitors would make any action in the game unviable.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its charming and cozy qualities, enhanced by pleasant music and sound effects that create an immersive experience. While some players find it reminiscent of "Tavern Master," they appreciate the strategic gameplay and charming art style that contribute to a captivating rhythm. Overall, the medieval ambiance adds to the enjoyment, making it a delightful escape.

    • “The music and sound effects are pleasant and satisfying, helping to create a calm and immersive atmosphere that complements the gameplay perfectly.”
    • “From the moment I fired up the forge, I was hooked by the blend of cozy atmosphere and strategic gameplay.”
    • “The art style is charming, the atmosphere is cozy, and there’s a real rhythm to the gameplay that makes it hard to put down.”
    • “What has remained (and what I'm glad for, by the way) is the music, which evokes a nice medieval atmosphere that certainly wasn't that great in the real world.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is generally viewed positively, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive microtransactions commonly found in mobile titles. Many feel it is underdeveloped and would be better suited as a low-cost or free-to-play game with optional ads, similar to other casual games in the genre.

    • “This game feels considerably underdeveloped and more akin to a casual mobile title that would be appropriately priced in the $5 range or even offered as a free-to-play experience with optional advertisements.”
    • “This game is a really nice surprise; I have been looking for a Shop Heroes-style game without scummy monetization.”
    • “Similar to Shop Titans but minus the annoying mobile game microtransactions!”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a lack of replayability, with multiple users expressing that the game offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.

    • “Also, there is no replay value.”
    • “I do not see any replay value though.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting it as largely bug-free even in its early release. Many players have not encountered any issues, indicating a solid quality of life and a hopeful outlook for continued stability.

    • “Even in early release, the game is largely bug-free and has pretty good quality of life.”
    • “[+] Bug-free (so far) - a stable release. I've yet to encounter any issues or bugs, and I'm hopeful it will continue to be that way.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game to be both practical and entertaining, suggesting that it effectively combines usefulness with comedic elements.

    • “That’d be both useful and hilarious.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, noting that the rapid completion of the research tree in under six hours diminishes the sense of achievement and engagement, as many elements remain unexplored and redundant.

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