Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue

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Ironsmith Medieval Simulator: Prologue is a single player simulation game. It was developed by The EpicLore and was released on June 8, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting concept of blacksmithing with engaging mechanics and a promising potential for future development.
The graphics, while simple, effectively convey a medieval atmosphere, and the crafting process can be satisfying and fun.
Players appreciate the variety in weapon crafting and the ambition of the developers to improve the game over time.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, clunky controls, and a lack of polish, making it frustrating to play at times.
The tutorial is minimal and can be confusing, leading to a steep learning curve that may deter new players.
Many players feel that the game is more of an advertisement for the full version rather than a standalone experience, leading to disappointment.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of Ironsmith Medieval Simulator receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize graphical glitches and inconsistencies, such as floating hair and misaligned objects. While some find the graphics tolerable and fitting for the game's theme, others express disappointment, noting that the visuals do not compensate for the game's other shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are seen as a work in progress, with potential for improvement in the full version.
- “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 -”
- “Ironsmith medieval simulator is a promising but disappointing blacksmith job simulator... the graphics look tolerable but the game itself is a shallow, clunky, and bug-riddled mess.”
- “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.”
- “There are a few graphical glitches (pommel doesn't line up with the handle and sometimes the guard doesn't always align with the sword).”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of "Ironsmith Medieval Simulator" is criticized for being misleading, as it functions primarily as an advertisement rather than a full game. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as separate titles, which detracts from genuine games and misleads consumers into spending money on what is essentially promotional content. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming community.
- “We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers, you deserve better than adverts.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several stability issues, including minor bugs in the forging minigame and assembly mechanics, as well as graphical glitches such as misaligned textures and flickering designs. Users have also reported freezing during the tutorial and specific interactions, indicating that the game is still in development and requires further refinement. Overall, while the bugs are not overly disruptive, they do detract from the overall experience.
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story is generally considered an improvement, 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 engagement, leading to hopes for a more developed and lengthy experience in future updates.
- “It has a story, as well as the ability to make more than just blades.”
- “With some work on the story, quest ways, 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 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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the music in the game to be engaging and well-complemented by the graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “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 and engaging.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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.”
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.

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