Blacksmith Simulator Prologue

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Blacksmith Simulator Prologue is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Potato Games and was released on January 6, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Blacksmith Simulator Prologue lets you experience the core mechanics of medieval blacksmithing through forging weapons and tools for a variety of customers. Manage the furnace, hammer, and temper metals while completing quests to upgrade your workshop. This short version offers a hands-on introduction to crafting and multitasking under pressure.

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept of being a medieval blacksmith, which many players find engaging.
There is potential for the game to improve with further updates and refinements, as it showcases core mechanics well.
Some players enjoyed the smithing parts and found the tutorial to be quite good, indicating a solid foundation for future development.

The demo is plagued with bugs, making it nearly unplayable, with issues like getting stuck and items disappearing.
Many players found the game to be repetitive and lacking in content, with limited mechanics and a bland world.
The controls and user interface are convoluted, leading to frustration and a lack of immersion in the blacksmithing experience.

gameplay
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and potential; while the sword-making mechanics are engaging, the overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks, bland environments, and a lack of depth in NPC interactions. Players find the mining and resource collection tedious, and the game's current state is hindered by bugs and poor translation, suggesting a need for significant improvements before it can be fully enjoyable.
- “As a sneak peek into the full game, it effectively showcases the core mechanics and leaves you longing for the complete journey.”
- “I came from Tavern Master and wanted this to be good. I like blacksmithing, but damn, this was just a bit boring. The world is bland, NPCs are bland, and the only good thing is actually making the swords. Even that requires a lot of time to master the making mechanics, which aren't hard, but you have to get the temperature just right or you lose money. You have to mine for ores but can only carry one at a time and have to pick them up each time. It's just needlessly boring, and you have to run a decent distance to get parts each time.”
- “Yep, this was unplayable. The translation is just Google Translate, there aren't enough mechanics, and the interface is really buggy.”
- “I would suggest taking a look at some of those and possibly reworking your mechanics so everything is a 'click now'.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs that render the demo nearly unplayable. Issues include poor translation and a lack of mechanics, contributing to a frustrating experience overall.
- “If the demo is this buggy, what can we expect from the full game?”
- “Unfortunately, it's almost too buggy to play.”
- “This was unplayable; the translation feels like it was done by Google Translate, and the mechanics and interface are really buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding mechanics frustratingly tedious due to the precision required for tasks like picking up metal and placing items at the anvil or grindstone. The tiny crosshair forces slow movements, leading to frequent mistakes and a cumbersome experience. Overall, the grinding process is seen as unnecessarily slow and cumbersome.
- “The most tedious thing is you have to pick the metal up with tongs, but the crosshair is a tiny dot. You have to place the dot over the sword so precisely that you have to move really slowly; otherwise, you miss the sword and end up at the anvil. When you're using something like the grindstone, you have to place the sword before entering, or you can't use it. You can't go fast because you miss placing it, making the process needlessly slow.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore. The repetitive tasks become monotonous, and it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
- “The grind is exhausting and feels like a time sink. I spend more time collecting resources than actually enjoying the game, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting severe performance issues, while others find it acceptable. There are also concerns about potential background processes, such as cryptocurrency mining, affecting overall performance.
- “Either extremely unoptimized or is mining crypto in the background.”
- “Other than that, the optimization is lacking.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being non-existent, with repetitive and dull missions that fail to engage players. Overall, it leaves a negative impression due to its lack of narrative depth.
- “I didn't play the game for long, but enough is enough. This game is just bad; the missions are always the same and boring.”
- “There is no story.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is hindered by a lack of polish and insufficient tutorial guidance, which can lead to confusion and frustration for players. Enhancements in these areas could improve the overall experience and encourage repeated play.

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