Blade Forge 3D

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Blade Forge 3D is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Kwalee Ltd and was released on October 28, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Blade Forge 3D" is a simulation game that allows players to create their own swords. However, the game is marred by its poor visuals, excessive advertisements, and numerous bugs. Despite its issues, the game's humor and the ability to forge unique weapons may appeal to some players. The goal of the game is to create the ultimate sword experience.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,262 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

monetization2.2k negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for those who like crafting and forging.
Some players appreciate the graphics and the satisfaction of creating weapons.
The game can be entertaining for short periods, especially for fans of sword-making.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, making it nearly unplayable.
Many users report constant crashes and lag, significantly hindering gameplay.
The requirement for an internet connection to play, despite being a single-player game, frustrates many players.

monetization
2,196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. Many users express frustration over the inability to enjoy the game without constant interruptions, leading to a consensus that the monetization strategy is poorly executed and detrimental to gameplay.
- “I liked the concept, so I bought no ads on sale for $2.49, and then proceeded to beat the game in 30 minutes.”
- “I bought the no ads for $3.99; this was only for the banner ads, which are small.”
- “It's really good and no ads because of no internet.”
- “It's a freemium game designed poorly to make you pay to remove ads so that you can actually progress.”
- “The game is definitely trying to force people to pay for ad-free because you spend more time on ads than the game.”
- “You spend triple the time watching ads that you do playing the game.”
gameplay
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
17%
The gameplay experience is overwhelmingly marred by an excessive number of ads, with many players reporting a ratio of ads to gameplay that often exceeds 5:1. While some users find the core mechanics entertaining, the constant interruptions from ads lead to frustration and a lack of enjoyment, resulting in many uninstalling the game shortly after trying it. Overall, the gameplay is described as laggy, repetitive, and shallow, overshadowed by the relentless ad bombardment.
- “The gameplay is fun, but there are way too many ads, and when you want to watch an ad to get something, it puts you on a black screen.”
- “It's awesome gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “It's pretty bad.. ads after every other time you click the screen; the gameplay is very laggy and transitions are not very fluid.”
- “The gameplay itself is super boring and really just unenjoyable.”
- “There's basically no gameplay, it's nothing but ads.”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
43%
44%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-quality, laggy, and reminiscent of outdated systems like the PS2. Complaints about poor animations and a lack of polish are common, often overshadowed by frustrations regarding excessive ad placements that detract from the overall experience. While a few users noted decent graphics, the consensus leans heavily towards dissatisfaction, with many stating that the graphics significantly hinder enjoyment.
- “Wonderful experience, game graphics are very good and the driving sections are also enjoyable; after all, it is really a 5-star game.”
- “This game was fun and the real-time graphics are impressive; thank you for this game, I approve! ”
- “Best graphics!”
- “The graphics of the game are so bad.”
- “Graphics are terrible, this game feels like an hour was spent making it.”
- “Very bad graphics, game very very bad.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing, crashing, and lag that render it nearly unplayable. Users report being kicked out of the game repeatedly, especially during key interactions, and the overwhelming presence of ads exacerbates the experience. Overall, the game's performance is described as a "buggy mess," leading to widespread frustration among players.
- “The game always freezes and I have to redo levels, and then they freeze again. So fix the game and then I'll play this game, but for right now, the game is okay.”
- “Game freezes, restarts in the middle of playing, and when watching an ad for prizes - the ad freezes.”
- “This game is unplayable; outside of the near constant stream of ads, it is a buggy mess.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it unintentionally amusing due to its flaws, such as excessive ads and misleading reviews. While some users genuinely enjoy the comedic elements, others highlight the absurdity of the game's shortcomings, leading to laughter rather than enjoyment. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's shortcomings rather than intentional comedic design.
- “Tbh I only gave it a two-star rating because I was laughing so much at how fake the 5-star reviews are . People are legit saying it doesn't need Wi-Fi when it does, and others are claiming it's very fun and addictive. I played the game for 5 minutes, and 3 of those minutes were spent watching ads . Please save your time and don't download; trust me, you're just downloading an ad simulator.”
- “This game is very funny .”
- “Funny and crazy game.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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Overall, users express dissatisfaction with the game's music and sound effects, noting a lack of audio that detracts from the experience. Many suggest adding music and sound effects to enhance gameplay, while some report intrusive ads that play music unexpectedly. The general consensus is that the absence of music significantly impacts enjoyment, with calls for improvements in this area.
- “Suggestions: add music & sound effects; a criteria of time for both players which will affect who wins (just like the show).”
- “It is really fun because you make s'mores and it's really cool, so I write this game for five songs, yay.”
- “Music and sound effects would greatly improve the game.”
- “I had my phone volume off (and confirmed by trying to hit the button) and somehow an ad overrides that and starts blasting music in my face with no way to turn it off.”
- “No sound/music.”
- “After every action is an ad there's 0 music don't waste your time.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
23%
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The game's optimization is severely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, poor performance, and an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, suggesting that the excessive advertising detracts from the overall experience and raises concerns about potential damage to devices. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and not worth playing.
- “Poor performance and insane amounts of ads.”
- “Too many ads; it does not run smoothly.”
- “This game has potential, but overall the execution is bad. The game is laggy, ad rewards don't work properly, and ads pop up way too often. This game needs an overhaul when it comes to performance.”
- “I normally don't even waste my time rating a game unless it's good, but this game is so bad that I've got to say it. There's ads literally each time you do something, and it's really poorly optimized. It's just way too bad, not worth even taking a look at.”
- “Game is badly optimized, so laggy, and the ads are so annoying.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by excessive advertisements, which disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration with the need to watch ads to access special quests and the frequent interruptions during missions. Overall, the narrative potential is hindered by the intrusive ad system.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are too many ads interrupting the flow of the narrative, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The quests are repetitive and uninspired, leaving little motivation to progress in the story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a significant issue with replayability, as users express frustration over the game's inability to be played, suggesting that it lacks any meaningful replay value.
- “The game lacks any meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game offers no variety in gameplay, leading to a monotonous experience on repeat playthroughs.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it involves repetitive tasks with minimal progress and is further exacerbated by frequent ad interruptions, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “No skill, just constant grinding with small amounts of improvements, not to mention the ridiculous amount of ads.”
- “Having to watch an ad every few seconds gets a bit tedious quickly.”