- August 1, 2019
- Critical Forge
- 12h median play time
Forged of Blood
Forged of Blood has a solid foundation, but the games mechanics don't always mesh together, often causing too many problems with the games own ambitions.
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About
Forged of Blood is a tactical RPG set in a morally gray fantasy world, where players must manage their kingdom and lead their units in strategic battles. The classless character building system allows for unique character builds, and the game's decisions have far-reaching consequences in both battle and world map choices. With 9 weapons and a vast magic system, players can customize their characters to fit their preferred playstyle.











- Engaging turn-based tactical gameplay with a unique spell crafting system that allows for deep customization.
- The game features a reasonable story and interesting mechanics, providing a solid challenge for players who enjoy strategy games.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively working on improvements, showing potential for future updates.
- The game suffers from a confusing UI and poorly explained mechanics, making it difficult for players to fully understand the systems at play.
- Combat can be frustrating due to unbalanced difficulty spikes and reliance on luck, leading to a sense of unfairness in battles.
- Numerous bugs and performance issues detract from the overall experience, with some players experiencing crashes and other technical problems.
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is generally well-received, featuring a compelling setting and branching decisions that impact gameplay, though some players find it overly linear and restrictive. While the narrative starts strong, it can become bogged down by repetitive missions and dialogue, leading to a desire for more freedom in gameplay. Overall, the story is engaging with interesting mechanics, but it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth in certain areas.
“The storyline and campaign map are really well put together, with lots of interesting little quests and some unique mechanics for squad building, along with solid character development in terms of stats and abilities.”
“This extends to the storyline where it is clear that my decisions will affect the outcome, so I'm intrigued to see how that unfolds and will likely play again to explore a few other alternative endings.”
“A challenging and fun strategy RPG, featuring a story with branching decisions and strong tactical combat.”
“But the game follows too strictly to its story and doesn't allow a free play mode.”
“The story's leashes totally destroy this game as you wade through conversation after conversation.”
“Story started out strong, but the missions are so bland; this game could have been great but it just wasn't enough of an RPG or a strategy.”