Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue

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Ironsmith: Medieval Simulator - Prologue allows you to become the local blacksmith in medieval reality. Master your skills by ceaselessly crafting tools and weapons for various social classes. Educate yourself in your family profession under the guidance of your father, at a time of uncertainty, while the gales of war are howling through your lands. Immerse yourself in the story of a local black…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue screenshot

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game has a promising concept and engaging gameplay, with potential for improvement.
Graphics and environment design are appreciated, contributing to an immersive experience.
The crafting mechanics, while needing polish, provide a fun and satisfying sense of accomplishment.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
There are significant issues with game mechanics, such as lack of authenticity in crafting and unclear objectives.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize significant issues such as graphical glitches, poor performance on lower-end systems, and a lack of polish. While some users find the environment visually engaging, others report distracting elements like floating hair and unrelated sound effects. Overall, there is a desire for improved graphics options and optimization to enhance the experience.
- “The graphics are good, the environment as well.”
- “I like the look of this game; it has a nice art style, and it looks like the developer really worked hard making it.”
- “Now that being said: the graphics and all-around gameplay - this to the devs -”
- “Graphics are awful, floating hair above a head with googly eyes, sounds are completely unrelated to what you're doing (e.g., footsteps), and the game is completely riddled with typos.”
- “My machine heats up brutally like I would be playing a high-quality graphics game of 2020 for at least 24 hours while being just 5 minutes in the ironsmith simulator.”
- “There are a few graphical glitches (the pommel doesn't line up with the handle and sometimes the guard doesn't always align with the sword).”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several stability issues, including minor glitches in mechanics like forging and assembly, as well as freezing during the tutorial and prologue. Graphical inconsistencies, such as misaligned textures and flickering designs, further contribute to the overall instability, indicating that the game is still in development and not fully polished.
- “Obviously it's not a full game yet and the textures aren't done, and a lot of mechanics are very buggy.”
- “The tutorial freezes on me.”
- “There are a few graphical glitches (the pommel doesn't line up with the handle, and sometimes the guard doesn't always align with the sword).”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is described as entertaining and well-thought-out, with enjoyable mechanics that allow for creative weapon and tool building. However, it suffers from significant issues such as poor controls, bugs, and incomplete textures, indicating that it is still a work in progress with potential for improvement.
- “This game can improve in a lot of areas, but the core gameplay is actually very entertaining.”
- “I'm looking forward to future improvements to the gameplay.”
- “I enjoy the mechanics of the game and how you can try to build the perfect weapon or tool.”
- “One could ignore the lack of authenticity in something that is a highly abstract representation and is well thought out from the gameplay perspective, but this seems just like a terribly lazy effort that is terrible to control.”
- “Obviously it's not a full game yet, and the textures aren't done, and a lot of mechanics are very buggy.”
- “Now that being said, the graphics and all around gameplay - this to the devs -”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story in the game is generally considered better than expected, though some players find it confusing and feel that their choices have little impact on the narrative. While there is a storyline present, it lacks depth and coherence, leading to a desire for more engaging quests and clearer objectives. Overall, players hope for improvements to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “It has a story, as well as the ability to make more than just blades.”
- “With some work on the story, quest design, and more, it would be a cool game I would surely pay good money for.”
- “There's a bit of a story in this game, but it doesn't really feel like you have any way to really influence it.”
- “The story was way better, even though I was a bit confused about what happened after giving the horseshoe.”
- “I sure hope the 'story' is lengthy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game exhibits noticeable optimization issues, including persistent UI elements and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience. However, despite these shortcomings, players still find the game enjoyable.
- “While there are definitely pieces that need polish, including optimization, for the most part this game is fun.”
- “It kept showing the leave/interact info in the bottom right hand of the screen, and the game had bad performance issues.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing on a potato.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the game nearly unplayable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is positively highlighted, contributing to its overall appeal alongside impressive graphics.
- “This game has an incredible soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The music in this game is so immersive; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the engaging mini-games involved in the crafting system. There is a desire for the developers to expand this mechanic to other areas such as farming and animal husbandry, potentially creating a more cohesive and immersive experience.