Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom

82%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 630 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

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Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime and business themes. It was developed by Rideon,Inc. and was released on January 6, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom" is a role-playing game where you play as Volker, a blacksmith's son who dreams of becoming an adventurer while also aiming to become a court blacksmith. Explore dungeons to gather materials, loot monsters, and craft high-quality equipment, then choose whether to equip it or sell it in your shop. With 14 classes, faith selection, and passive skills, you can fully customize your character as you fulfill requests and progress through the story. The game is compatible with devices newer than iPhone 6s, iPad 5, and iPad mini 5 with iOS 11 and up.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 630 reviews

story47 positive mentions

grinding45 negative mentions

The crafting system is extensive and engaging, allowing for a wide variety of items and gear to be created.
The turn-based combat is well-designed, offering strategic depth with different enemy types and skills.
The game provides a casual RPG experience with a good balance of adventure and shop management.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of variety in quests and dungeons.
There are frequent issues with downloading game data, requiring large updates every time the game is launched.
The story lacks depth and character interaction, making it feel somewhat hollow and unengaging.

story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
44%
11%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and entertaining, while others describe it as basic, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many appreciate the likable characters and the immersive quest-driven narrative, but some express disappointment over the linearity and simplicity of the plot. Overall, while the story has its moments, it often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and grinding elements.
- “I love the game, the story is good and characters are likable, the gameplay was simple enough while also having clear rules.”
- “Absolutely loved this story-driven game.”
- “The characters that make up the world are fun and entertaining, and the story is easy to immerse yourself in.”
- “The story is lame, which is a big disappointment since Kemco is known for amazing stories!”
- “Very repetitive, not original, and has a very simple and easily predicted story; it's more of a grinding game than anything else, which, considering its large size, is a waste of phone memory.”
- “It's pretty boring/grindy with a super basic story and no early hook.”
gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
47%
4%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of crafting and combat mechanics, with a focus on blacksmithing and gear upgrades, reminiscent of other RPGs like Marenian Tavern. While many players find the mechanics simple and enjoyable, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and grinding can be a drawback for some. Overall, the game offers a solid, if familiar, RPG experience with engaging crafting elements and a satisfying progression loop.
- “The gameplay, localization, and RPG mechanics are spot on.”
- “The grinding mechanics as well as the subclass make it never a bore as you just keep on making new equipment and upgrading new skills to fight bigger and badder foes.”
- “The smithing mechanic is a fantastic add and a great way to push yourself to get stronger instead of just mindlessly grinding.”
- “The gameplay is decent, but the game cycle gets repetitive, and the time taken to craft a full set of gear for each character is a major pain/time sink.”
- “Gameplay is pretty repetitive, which might turn some people away, 2/5.”
- “Kind of bland gameplay and nonexistent story, but decent enough to put a few hours in it.”
grinding
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that it can detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the crafting mechanics and find the grinding enjoyable, others feel it becomes monotonous, especially during dungeon crawls. Overall, the game is characterized as grind-heavy, appealing primarily to those who enjoy repetitive gameplay and resource management.
- “The most monotonous aspect is the dungeon crawls due to their repetitive material grinding nature, but once I ranked up my blacksmith to forge Damascus steel armaments and items (mid-tier), the money started flowing in.”
- “About 1/3 of the game was spent enhancing items, which was a tedious grind.”
- “Very repetitive, not original, and has a very simple and easily predicted story; it's more of a grinding game than anything else, which, considering its large size, is a waste of phone memory.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
15%
21%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed to positive reception, with many users praising the art style, aesthetic appeal, and solid performance on smaller screens. While some comments highlight variations in quality and a desire for upgrades, the majority appreciate the beautiful visuals and retro elements that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “This game is perfect; the art style and HUD make it easy to navigate and use on a smaller screen.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story is interesting, and the gameplay is easy and balanced.”
- “Great retro graphics and gameplay.”
- “Graphics are bad.”
- “This game could go very far if you can get this to console and upgrade the graphics.”
- “Decent dialogue, aesthetic is fine, but it's a very 'do this thing 500x'.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
28%
36%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the ability to earn premium currency through regular gameplay. While some express discomfort with in-app purchases in a single-player context, many find them non-essential for enjoying the game. Overall, the approach is seen as fair and reminiscent of classic RPGs, allowing for a satisfying experience without heavy predatory tactics.
- “No ads and the online shop is perfect; it's not in your face but there if you need a pick-me-up.”
- “Loving the game so far, classic crafting RPG, like the combat very simple, crafting is tired and the best part - no heavy, predatory monetizations.”
- “In-app purchases are not at all necessary to play and beat the game.”
- “All the free-to-play games with ads had way better story and gameplay than this.”
- “Optional microtransactions and nostalgia are the two big feelings.”
- “If I hadn't subscribed, I don't know if this game would have popped up as an advertisement.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying entertaining storylines, engaging characters, and witty dialogue that feels natural rather than forced. The clever use of fourth-wall breaks adds an extra layer of comedy, contributing to an overall positive reception of the game's humor.
- “The story and characters are entertaining; the entire fourth-wall break that brought me to this review had me laughing and didn't feel terribly forced.”
- “I was going to rate this game a 3/5 until the sneaky but funny developers broke the 4th wall to ask for a review (or not!).”
- “The dialogue of the NPCs is funny and not bland, so that's good.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, providing an enjoyable backdrop that complements the graphics and gameplay. However, players express a desire for more variety, particularly with different battle themes for each area. While the music enhances the overall experience, some technical issues have been reported, including problems with loading and saving.
- “Music and graphics are appealing and it doesn't drain the battery as quickly as others.”
- “Characters are fun and the art is great, music makes for a good backdrop while you play.”
- “So yet again another great game from Kemco and nice to see Rideon on board too. Smooth gameplay, nice music, and an interesting story so far.”
- “Music is fine, but no cloud save, so I can't play on multiple devices.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment in the character development, noting that while the character designs are appealing, there is a significant need for deeper development and more engaging storylines to enhance the overall experience.
- “The character designs are fantastic, and I love how they evolve throughout the game!”
- “There is a lot of potential for character development, but it needs more improvement and depth.”
- “This needs more improvement; there should be more focus on character development.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game received a high rating of 5/5, users noted that it lacks significant replayability, suggesting that once completed, there may be little incentive to play again.
- “5/5, but not much replayability.”
- “The game is fun, but once you finish it, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “After completing the main story, I found no reason to revisit the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game showcases impressive visuals and evident effort in its design, players report significant optimization issues that hinder performance.
- “The game looks wonderful and the effort can be seen, but it's very poorly optimized.”
- “Despite the stunning visuals, the performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has significant stability issues, with many users reporting bugs that prevent them from launching the game, often resulting in a persistent black screen.
- “Really buggy, can't open the game; it just shows a black screen.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall experience.”

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Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime and business themes.

Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom was released on January 6, 2021.

Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom was developed by Rideon,Inc..

Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom is a single player game.

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