Blacksmith. Song of two Kings.
- February 13, 2024
- Pavel Leksin
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Blacksmith: Song of Two Kings" is a high fantasy game that lets you experience the life of a blacksmith. Forge unique weapons, armor, and other items using various materials and magic. Upgrade your forge, explore the world, and uncover the game's story through interactions and quests. With over 100 schemes and a free-to-play forge mode, immerse yourself in the art of blacksmithing and crafting.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and satisfying crafting mechanics that allow players to truly feel like blacksmiths, with a variety of tools and materials to work with.
- The game features a unique and innovative crafting system that encourages creativity and problem-solving, making each crafting order a rewarding challenge.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game, enhancing the overall experience and addressing bugs.
- The controls can be frustrating and unintuitive, leading to difficulties in manipulating tools and materials effectively.
- The user interface and tutorial could use significant improvements, as many players find them lacking in clarity and guidance.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with inventory management and item interactions.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative and enjoyable crafting mechanics, offering a satisfying and addictive experience with a rewarding progression loop. While there are some flaws, such as frustrating controls and physics issues, players appreciate the variety of tools and approaches available for crafting. Overall, it provides a unique and engaging experience for those who enjoy meticulous tinkering and exploration in a blacksmith simulator.
“Nominating this for the most innovative gameplay award.”
“The gameplay is very unique and the story mode is very well put together and has a nice addictive reward loop going (fulfill crafting order > make money > buy advanced crafting tools and components > upgrade your forge > fulfill more complex orders > etc.).”
“If you like involved gameplay that consists of meticulous tinkering, measuring, and experimenting - Blacksmith: Song of Two Kings will be right up your valley!”
“Just not good enough physics mechanics for the game; materials constantly get stuck on objects that are supposed to be used together.”
“The hammer rotation mechanics are awful as you try to angle it just right in this 2D environment where you bump into everything.”
“The frustrating controls and the many mechanics that are not explained prevent me from getting further in the game.”
- story17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is presented in a visual novel style, intertwining with the crafting mechanics to create a meaningful backdrop for players' actions. While the crafting is the primary focus, the narrative is engaging and heartwarming, featuring well-written character interactions and a progression system that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the organic integration of NPC needs into the story, although some express a desire for more visual representation of their impact on the world.
“Figuring out how to make the requested item was fun; using the tools and making the item itself was enjoyable, and it also felt nice to have a story going on in the background, giving some meaning to the items crafted.”
“I haven't even finished the game yet, but I have been having a great time with it. The story is somewhat heartwarming, as most of your hard work goes to help those who need it the most.”
“Progressing through the story unlocks new unique orders with gradually increasing complexity, which does a great job of teaching the player new techniques that will come in handy later.”
“I kinda wished to see the results of my work more visually thought out in the story, seeing how people's lives improved thanks to my help, but that's just my opinion.”
“There is a story that goes with the game that makes coming across some of the NPCs a little more organic, and their needs (like a shovel for a graveyard keeper, for instance) seem real.”
“Extremely cozy, but at the same time, it gets me hooked with the story bits and overall world.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in "Blacksmith: Song of Two Kings" is generally well-received, with players appreciating the atmospheric sounds and engaging soundtrack, although some noted issues with audio balancing that can lead to jarring volume discrepancies. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, it may feel repetitive over time. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the game's immersive experience.
“Great music and atmospheric sounds.”
“The soundtrack I found to be alright for all of the 3 minutes; it didn't feel like a loop.”
“The audio balancing is wacky at times - my cats got scared when an audio sample of 'angry cat meowing' blasted at full volume, disproportionately louder than music or other sounds.”
“Soundtrack I found to be alright for all of the 3 minutes; it didn't feel like a loop.”
“Only complaint I have is a minor one that is a non-issue to me because I tend to watch videos while I play games would be the voice lines from the companions and the soundtrack.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as malfunctioning controls and unresponsive menus. Players frequently encounter problems that require them to retry levels or tasks, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity regarding game mechanics. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.
“Very buggy, extremely finicky.”
“Way too many glitches; I literally had to retry a level 5 times because the protection was too low even though I did everything right.”
“Really janky controls, buggy as hell. Menus don't work properly, I've been locked out of completing a task as the metal saw doesn't work anymore. I can't upgrade my workshop even though I have the funds, and I have no idea how much it costs to upgrade my house as this doesn't show either. Very janky, buggy game for the price.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their enjoyable art style and immersive crafting physics, which enhance the overall experience. Players who appreciate a unique visual aesthetic and a challenge at their own pace will find the graphics particularly appealing.
“The art style and crafting physics are really enjoyable, so for me, they are easily overlooked.”
“A song of two kings to anyone who enjoys a bit of a challenge at their own pace and appreciates this kind of immersive art style, especially for those blacksmiths with a talkative partner.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that grinding involves placing the grinding stone in a vacant slot at the forge, and while the rail on the grinding wheel can be adjusted, it lacks horizontal movement options.
“The grinding stone needs to be placed in a vacant slot in the forge.”
“The rail on the grinding wheel can be adjusted, but not horizontally.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's story to be heartwarming, emphasizing that their efforts contribute significantly to helping those in need, which enhances the emotional experience even if they haven't completed the game yet.
“I haven't even finished the game yet, but I've been having a great time with it. The story is heartwarming, as most of your hard work goes to help those who need it the most.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it made me reflect on my own life and the importance of connection.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by great music and immersive sound design, creating an engaging and captivating experience for players.
“The game features great music and atmospheric sounds that truly enhance the experience.”
“The immersive atmosphere created by the sound design and music is simply breathtaking.”
“The combination of haunting melodies and ambient sounds draws you into the game's world.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its low replayability, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive or variety to return after completing it.
“The game has low replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes and choices results in low replayability.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally poor execution, which many players find amusingly entertaining.
“It looked hilariously bad.”
“The jokes are so clever, I couldn't stop laughing!”
“The humor is perfectly timed and adds so much to the experience.”
