Blightlands Blacksmith

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Blightlands Blacksmith is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Skald Software and was released on June 7, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Blightlands Blacksmith is a simulation game where you manage a blacksmith shop in a post-apocalyptic world. Gather resources, craft weapons and armor, and manage your customers to expand and upgrade your shop. Navigate the challenges of the blighted world and ensure your blacksmith shop thrives.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has a satisfying and engaging blacksmithing gameplay loop, allowing for creativity in weapon crafting.
The developer is highly responsive and actively works on updates, addressing bugs and implementing community feedback quickly.
The game offers a good amount of content for its price, making it a great value for players interested in blacksmithing simulations.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and quality-of-life issues, including clunky controls and a lack of clear tutorials.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as mining and combat, are poorly executed and detract from the overall experience.
The user interface and inventory management can be cumbersome, leading to frustration during gameplay.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Blightlands Blacksmith is generally praised for its relaxing and skill-based crafting mechanics, though players note several rough edges and bugs that hinder the experience. While the core gameplay loop is satisfying and intuitive, issues such as a confusing interface and lack of clear tutorials detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these challenges, many believe the game has great potential and could become a standout title with further polish and updates.
- “Good amount of content and intuitive mechanics.”
- “It has a very satisfying and addicting gameplay loop, and has some pretty intuitive game designs with good attention to detail.”
- “When I finally understood the mechanics and what to do, it was a blast.”
- “The second issue is more on the gameplay side, as it stands the interface is hard to read and the tutorial doesn't seem to point out what you need to look for in the smelter interface very well.”
- “Game and mechanics are still pretty clunky though and at least for now the character models are clear placeholders.”
- “There are plenty of bugs and quality-of-life issues and some mechanics aren't explained as well as they could be (or at all), but the developer has stated that this is being worked on.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as unresponsive controls. However, the developer is actively addressing these problems and is receptive to player feedback, which has been positively acknowledged by the community. Overall, while stability is a concern, the commitment to ongoing improvements is encouraging.
- “This game is absolutely riddled with bugs and glitches.”
- “Game is buggy and doesn't always work the way you want it to, but the dev is incredibly active and extremely open to constructive criticism and feature recommendations.”
- “Buggy, yes, but the dev seems to be working nonstop fixing them.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The story presents an intriguing premise centered around weapon manufacturing for a legion, but players express frustration with the slow turnaround times for scouting missions and the redundancy of rewards. Additionally, the lack of agency in choosing scouting missions and the diminishing relevance of crafting good weapons post-campaign detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story follows an interesting premise, and I love that I am the manufacturer of weapons for the legion.”
- “There is little to no reason to craft good weapons when the campaign is done, when the mines become obsolete, and when you've had scouting missions that give nothing new.”
- “What I do not like about this is that the scouting missions have an absurdly slow turnaround time and have rewards that are redundant.”
- “I wish that we had agency on which scouting mission to support.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, particularly in the smithing process and resource gathering, which can lead to repetitive gameplay. However, some appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from achieving perfect results, despite the frustrations of locked movement and lengthy backtracking.
- “Be warned: grindy.”
- “The smithing process seems a little grindy, but it gives me more of a sense of accomplishment when I get that perfect 100% across the board on an item.”
- “Every single time I finish grinding a weapon, I get a message saying 'I've already sharpened this weapon' that locks my character's movement.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization is notably poor, leading to performance issues such as crashes during resource-intensive activities, even on capable hardware like the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Additionally, the controls are confusing and inconsistent, further detracting from the overall experience. Users express a lack of recommendation until significant updates improve the game's stability and usability.
- “First issue being in its current state is not very optimized; it'll crash when doing things that cause the game to load a lot of things, such as going to the mine. I run a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU, and it normally runs games like this.”
- “No problem, though because of the optimization issue, that stops being the case.”
- “Currently I can't recommend this game, but if the developer updates the game, I may repurchase it and play it when it's in a more optimized state.”
- “The controls are all over the place (sometimes you have to left click, or right click, or press Q first, or equip from inventory but you don't even see what you have equipped), and the performance is very mediocre.”
- “The first issue is that in its current state, the game is not very optimized; it crashes when doing things that cause the game to load a lot of assets, such as going to the mine. I run a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU, and it normally runs games like this without issues.”
- “Currently, I can't recommend this game, but if the developer updates it, I may repurchase it and play it when it's in a more optimized state.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as very chill, creating a relaxed and laid-back environment for players.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
- “The game creates a very chill atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as simple yet engaging, suggesting a foundational quality that hints at potential future improvements and expansions.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The environments are richly designed, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game.”