Medieval Blacksmith

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In "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.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 262 reviews

story21 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The blacksmithing mechanics are engaging and satisfying, allowing players to create a variety of weapons with realistic processes.
The game features a surprisingly good story with impactful choices that affect gameplay, making it more than just a crafting simulator.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and bug fixes, enhancing the overall experience.

The save system can be problematic, with players losing significant progress due to poor save management and choices that lead to instant game over.
Some dialogue and story elements feel poorly written or inconsistent, detracting from the immersive experience.
The game can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling that the core gameplay loop lacks variety and depth outside of blacksmithing.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
10%
The story in the game is a surprising highlight, featuring a complex isekai narrative where players are reborn as a blacksmith in a fantasy world, complete with engaging character interactions and meaningful choices that impact the outcome. However, some players criticize the dialogue quality and the linear quest design, which can lead to frustrating experiences due to a lack of meaningful choices and save points. Overall, while the story has its flaws, many find it enjoyable and well-integrated with the gameplay, making it a notable aspect of the experience.
- “Pretty long and deep story you wouldn't expect at first glance.”
- “It's essentially an isekai story where you're reborn in a fantasy land as a smith blessed by the gods... although nothing seems to go very smoothly here.”
- “The story line of the game is incredibly interesting and the choices you get in the game are actually difficult and thought-provoking.”
- “For example, one quest forces you to make a weapon for an individual who threatens to kill you at night if it's not completed.”
- “The biggest problem with the story is that, as a player, you always have only one chance.”
- “The story railroads you to work with terrible people no matter your choices, and if you decide to use the option that most people would pick (not give them service), you die without a chance to change your mind, as well as losing any progress before saving.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay is centered around a satisfying blacksmithing mechanic that many players find engaging and intuitive, with a strong emphasis on crafting and customization. While the core mechanics are praised for their depth and realism, some players note that the overall gameplay loop can feel repetitive and lacks variety, with issues such as bugs and a poor save system detracting from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is recommended for its charm, humor, and potential for future content updates.
- “The core gameplay of making weapons at the smithy is pretty satisfying.”
- “The mechanics are really intuitive and interactive, the customization and skill tree are easy to use, and the dialogue options are hilarious.”
- “I haven’t had this game very long at all, but I'm already crazy about it. The game mechanics are great and sometimes unforgiving, and I can see myself putting plenty more hours into this game. It's very fun, and I hope that the developers keep updating it and adding more content.”
- “Everything else in this game seems very thin, like they were trying to just add anything and everything to the game once the blacksmithing mechanic was completed.”
- “Would not suggest this game as I love the blacksmithing mechanics but the story not having checkpoints and now I'm permanently locked after slapping the landlady as an option. It won't let me go back to that point since this game has a horrible save system.”
- “The core gameplay loop is lacking a bit; it could use some more random variance.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the well-crafted and hilarious dialogue that consistently elicits laughter. Many reviews note the entertaining interactions and clever references, contributing to a fun and engaging experience that enhances the overall gameplay. Overall, the developers' sense of humor and commitment to community feedback are appreciated, making the game both funny and captivating.
- “There are dialogues and other characters to interact with, and I found the dialogue to be very well done and had me laughing a lot.”
- “The mechanics are really intuitive and interactive, the customization and skill tree are easy to use, and the dialogue options are hilarious.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious at times and pretty easy to relate to.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the high attention to detail and realistic visuals that enhance the immersive experience, others find the graphics to be simple or even cartoony, particularly on lower settings. Despite these differences, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment. However, a few users have encountered technical issues that detract from their experience.
- “This is an amazing game with the best graphics, soundtracks, and the most realistic gameplay. It is definitely worth the money and should be valued even more, as this is an absolute jewel of a game. It showcases the best of the game by illustrating that you could always be in a worse position, making it much more than just a blacksmith simulator, but a life simulator for a blacksmith in the medieval period. This is definitely a recommendation from me!”
- “Even on the lowest settings, the graphics have their charm and lean more towards the cartoony style.”
- “Extremely high attention to detail, good graphics, great atmosphere, and an absolute joy to play.”
- “Even on the lowest settings, the graphics have their charm and lean more towards the cartoony.”
- “Simple graphics allow it to run really smoothly, even on my laptop, but they lack depth.”
- “Decent graphics, but nothing groundbreaking or visually impressive.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed experience; while some players find it tedious and time-consuming, particularly in crafting and earning fame points, others appreciate the balance between effort and reward, noting that the process can be engaging and addictive. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy repetition and creativity, though it may not suit everyone due to its grind-heavy nature.
- “Before this point, I spent 30 hours grinding fame points in small increments of 9 per sale, but suddenly, I was flooded with points.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The tedious nature of making a blade sucks even more when the blade fails and you need to remake it for a quest.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack as a pleasant backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users prefer to play in silence, they acknowledge the music's quality when it is on, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. However, there are occasional reports of music glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “Great soundtrack”
- “Chill game to play while listening to podcasts or music, disconnect your mind and just make swords.”
- “But the music is nice when I have it on.”
- “The music glitches frequently, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the music often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally acceptable, with most users reporting satisfactory performance on their systems. However, some players have noted occasional frame rate dips in specific areas, indicating that there is room for improvement in optimization.
- “Performance was good enough and runs as well as anything else does on my PC.”
- “Performance is just fine out of the box (I'm not a power gamer).”
- “A little unoptimized with FPS dips in some areas, mainly at the exit of the cave and the backyard of the blacksmith shop for some reason.”
- “Performance not fantastic either.”
- “A little unoptimized, and FPS dips in some areas, mainly the exit of the cave and the backyard of the blacksmith shop for some reason.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, while others have experienced no glitches at all. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability issues that detract from the experience for many players.
- “Garbage buggy game.”
- “Way too buggy to be released.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional attention to detail and impressive graphics, creating an immersive experience that players find thoroughly enjoyable.
- “Extremely high attention to detail, good graphics, great atmosphere, an absolute joy to play.”