Blightlands Blacksmith
- June 7, 2023
- Skald Software
- 26h median play time
Get on SteamBlightlands 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a rewarding blacksmithing experience with a good amount of content and intuitive mechanics.
- The developer is highly active and responsive, frequently releasing updates and addressing bugs quickly.
- The crafting system is satisfying, allowing for a variety of weapon types and customization options.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and controls.
- Performance issues and clunky controls detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its intuitive mechanics and satisfying loop, making it enjoyable once players grasp the systems involved. However, many users report issues such as a cluttered interface, inadequate tutorials, and various bugs that detract from the experience. Despite these shortcomings, the core mechanics show promise, and players are optimistic about future improvements from the developers.
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, particularly in the smithing process and the repetitive nature of weapon sharpening, which can hinder character movement. However, some appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from achieving perfect item stats despite the grind.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably poor, leading to inconsistent controls and frequent crashes during resource-intensive activities, such as entering the mine. Users with capable hardware, like the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, still experience performance issues, resulting in 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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences a significant number of bugs and glitches, which is common for new releases; however, the developer is highly responsive and actively working to address these issues. Players appreciate the developer's commitment to fixing problems and their openness to feedback.
“This game is absolutely riddled with bugs and glitches.”
“Game is buggy and doesn't always work the way you want it to.”
“The game may have some bugs and glitches, but that's normal in any new game that comes out.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as very chill, creating a relaxed and laid-back environment for players.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
“There's a very chill atmosphere that makes you feel at ease.”
“The game's ambiance perfectly complements the storyline, creating a hauntingly beautiful experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet engaging, indicating a foundational quality that suggests potential for future development and enhancement.
“The graphics are stunning, creating a visually immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a pleasure to behold.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the overall gameplay, making it feel more realistic and engaging.”
