Master Forge

About

Master Forge is a single player simulation game. It was developed by IT Student and was released on December 15, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

In Master Forge, a first-person simulation game, you inherit an old forge and must gather resources such as wood, iron ore, and coal to craft various products. Sell your creations to locals, fulfill specific requests, and upgrade your forge for new resources and expanded product selections, potentially gaining recognition beyond commoners. The cycle of resource gathering, crafting, and selling is punctuated by a traveling trader who brings varying prices for resources.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story2 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, making it a great way to unwind after a long day.
It has a charming concept with potential for future development, and the low price makes it an attractive option for casual gamers.
The gameplay is engaging, with a good balance between crafting and resource management, despite some repetitiveness.

The game lacks content and depth, leading to a repetitive experience that can become uninteresting quickly.
There are several bugs and issues, including problems with saving progress and the timing of special requests, which can hinder gameplay.
The developers have stated that no further updates will be made, leaving the game feeling abandoned and limiting its long-term appeal.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a well-balanced mix of grinding and crafting, where players harvest resources like iron, coal, and wood to create weapons and tools. Many users appreciate the simplicity and potential for complexity as the game evolves, likening it to an IT student experimenting with basic gaming mechanics. Overall, the gameplay loop is engaging and offers a sense of progression.
- “Gameplay is a good balance between grinding and crafting.”
- “The current gameplay loop is to harvest resources, iron, coal, and wood, and turn them into weapons and tools.”
- “I get the vibe of an IT student who is trying out a few assets and basic gaming mechanics, and the thought of it slowly growing and becoming more complex is worth the money for me.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be well-balanced with crafting, though some note that it can become tedious and repetitive in the late game.
- “Even if some of the elements get a little too tedious/repetitive in the late game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is brief yet captivating, drawing players in with its intriguing elements despite its limited scope.
- “The story is quite small but intriguing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are visually appealing and possess a charming quality, though they may lack a high level of polish.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, featuring high frame rates and a lack of bugs or glitches, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.