Medieval Blacksmith
- April 30, 2024
- OGO Play
Get on SteamIn "Medieval Blacksmith," players assume the role of a blacksmith in a land ruled by feudalism, forging weapons that shape their destiny and that of their customers. With 16 weapon types to craft, from daggers to two-handed swords, players can observe and impact customers' stories, improving their skills and reputation in this fantasy blacksmithing experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an engaging and immersive blacksmithing experience, allowing players to craft weapons from scratch with realistic mechanics.
- Developers are responsive to player feedback and actively release updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The customization options for weapon design and the variety of crafting processes provide a fun and creative outlet for players.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, including FPS dips in certain areas, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some mechanics, such as the assembly process and weapon sharpening, lack precision and can feel overly simplistic or repetitive.
- Players have expressed a desire for more variety in weapon types and crafting options, as well as improvements in the game's overall realism.
- music10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received significant criticism for being unsuitable for the crafting experience, with one reviewer stating it was so dull it made them feel sleepy and hindered their focus. They argue that the soundtrack should be more energetic to complement the forging process, as the current music does not align with the intensity required for such work. Overall, the music is seen as a poor representation of the game's theme and fails to enhance the player's experience.
“The music in the prologue of the game put me to sleep. White noise and forge do not mix. Sorry, but no forge work can be done listening to that. You want loud music to focus and stay alert.”
“Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in this game and its content. I want the dev to hear me and understand that the music is not good for forge craft.”
“Gold is a very temperamental metal and would not be good for combat; it would bend and snap if not worked right. I love these games because they are the only ones where one can still do such work, but the music really detracted from the experience.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story and dialogue are engaging and worth exploring, offering a structured plot that includes obligations like paying rent and completing tasks for special clients. While some players find the plot somewhat lacking, the interaction with NPC characters is highly praised, setting it apart from other blacksmithing games.
“The story and dialogue are very much worth reading!”
“It has an awesome storyline, and the way you can interact with the NPC characters is second to none for a blacksmithing/bladesmithing/swordsmithing game.”
“It's not a typical 'do what you want' like in 'Enchanted Blacksmith' or 'Fantasy Blacksmith'; we have a plot (a bit poor so far), the obligation to pay rent, and tasks from special clients.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its realistic mechanics that closely mimic the actual processes of a blacksmith, setting it apart from other crafting games. Players appreciate the authenticity and immersion it offers in the crafting experience.
“The mechanics make sense and feel the most real to what a blacksmith actually does.”
“After playing every possible blacksmith simulator and plenty of games based on crafting or containing any crafting mechanics, I must admit that this game wins in realism.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from optimization issues, particularly experiencing frame rate drops in specific areas, such as the exit of the cave and the backyard of the blacksmith shop.
“The game feels a bit unoptimized, with noticeable FPS dips in certain areas, particularly at the exit of the cave and in the backyard of the blacksmith shop.”
“There are significant performance issues, especially in specific locations like the cave exit and the blacksmith's backyard, leading to frustrating FPS drops.”
“Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame rate drops in key areas, such as the cave exit and the blacksmith shop's backyard.”
