Ironsmith Medieval Simulator

27%
Game Brain Score Based on 89 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Ironsmith Medieval Simulator is a single-player Role Playing game that allows you to experience life as a blacksmith during the Middle Ages. Craft and customize weapons, tools, and armors, learn new skills, and trade to earn gold in a sandbox environment. Despite some bugs, the game offers a unique and immersive experience with a distinct visual style and a focus on realistic blacksmithing techniques.

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27%
Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability16 negative mentions
  • The game has a nice medieval theme and offers an interactive experience that can transport players to a different world.
  • Some players find the crafting mechanics enjoyable and appreciate the potential for a good sandbox experience.
  • The game is priced affordably, making it accessible for those willing to overlook its flaws.
  • The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
  • Many players feel that the game is poorly executed and does not deliver on its promises, feeling more like an unfinished project.
  • The tutorial is lacking, leaving players confused about how to progress, and the overall graphics and sound quality are subpar.
  • story25 mentions

    The story in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it confusing, poorly structured, and lacking depth. Quests often feel irrelevant or unfulfilling, and technical issues further detract from the experience. While some players acknowledge a decent storyline, the overall consensus is that the narrative fails to engage and is overshadowed by gameplay and technical shortcomings.

    • “The #3 - decent story line - I get what's happening and it feels like you are contributing somewhat.”
    • “I finished the introductory quests and they had a cut scene of moving from our house to the city.”
    • “It's a game that has a story and some fun quests.”
    • “The story, I really don't understand what I am seeing or hearing.”
    • “However, you're forced into a story which makes little sense, often locked into another big job with no indication that it could progress you to another area.”
    • “The graphics are basic and there's a lot of clipping; the story so far has moved way too fast and there's no breathing room.”
  • graphics20 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Despite some players finding enjoyment in the gameplay, the visuals are criticized for being rough, lacking detail, and suffering from bugs and clipping issues. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Okay, the graphics are a bit rough but the gameplay is fun and provides a pretty detailed blacksmith crafting experience within an open world.”
    • “The game starts up with ultra graphics settings.”
    • “The graphics are okay, the music is nice, but there are only some sound effects which doesn't help the immersion.”
    • “The graphics in it, even on ultra, look very bad.”
    • “The game's graphics are sub-par and its sound design and quality is downright awful.”
    • “The graphics are basic and there's a lot of clipping; the story so far has moved way too fast and there's no breathing room.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay is described as interactive and fun, particularly in crafting mechanics, but it suffers from significant issues such as bugs, a lack of comprehensive tutorials, and missing features. While some players appreciate the detailed blacksmithing experience, many express frustration over the overall execution and limited motivation to engage further. Overall, the game shows potential but requires improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Great idea overall; I'm liking the mechanics and interactivity.”
    • “Okay, the graphics are a bit rough but the gameplay is fun and provides a pretty detailed blacksmith crafting experience within an open world.”
    • “- The game's mechanics and overall gameplay are on point.”
    • “Do not buy this game, I had faith and I have finished all of the gameplay and have been left utterly underwhelmed and frustrated.”
    • “Cons: buggy as hell, the motion blur is killing your eyes (you can't turn it off), and missing mechanics, mistypes, low quality sound records on the NPCs.”
    • “My biggest complaint may be that there is very little actual interaction or gameplay.”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that can be game-breaking. Many players feel it resembles an early access title due to its janky performance and lack of polish, although some have managed to play without encountering major issues. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by instability that detracts from the experience.

    • “It's extremely janky, bland, boring, and most detrimentally buggy.”
    • “It feels more like early access with the game being full of bugs, and the glitches can be game-breaking, so save often.”
    • “The game is very buggy, and graphics are great, but in cutscenes and generally looking around, you can see people glitching through floors and walls.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it decent, relaxing, and enjoyable over extended playtime. However, some users noted a lack of variety in sound effects, which detracted from the overall immersion.

    • “The in-game music is very nice and relaxing.”
    • “I didn't get tired of the decent music track in my 30 hours of gameplay.”
    • “The music is nice, but there are only a few sound effects, which doesn't help the immersion.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in satisfaction, particularly in the context of blacksmithing tasks that feel more monotonous than engaging. While some appreciate the option to progress the story without excessive grinding, the overall experience is marred by a sense of dullness in the crafting mechanics.

    • “After going through the tutorial and playing a little bit, I can already tell this is going to be more grinding (which is usually okay with me - I have other simulators that use the grinding approach), but in the end, this one simply has no satisfaction after doing the grinding!”
    • “Sadly, it's not fun. The tedious task of heating and forging has made the crafting overshadowed by the dullness.”
    • “I'm a bit glad that you can continue with the story right away instead of grinding between story missions, but there still should be some checks.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, as users report poor performance and stuttering even on high-end hardware like the i7-6700k. There is a lack of patches to address these bugs, leading to frustration among players regarding the game's overall performance.

    • “The game runs smoothly on my mid-range setup after the latest optimization patch.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the graphics; it looks stunning without sacrificing performance.”
    • “The recent updates have significantly improved the game's performance, making it much more enjoyable to play.”
    • “I use an i7-6700K, and it manages to utilize quite a portion of it while still stuttering.”
    • “No patches to fix the rampant bugs and poor optimization, no communication, nothing.”
    • “It definitely needs more optimization work - my beast PC can barely run this thing on low settings...”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Players feel that the game's monetization practices are misleading, as it does not align with the expectations set by its video advertisements.

    • “This game is not what the video advertisement makes it out to be.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money just to enjoy the game fully.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some moments eliciting genuine laughter while others fall flat. Overall, players appreciate the attempt at humor, even if its execution varies.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game blends absurdity with wit, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, and the jokes never feel forced or out of place.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
1-5hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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