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 a fun and engaging blacksmithing experience with a variety of crafting mechanics and customization options for weapons.
- Players appreciate the humorous dialogue and interesting NPC interactions, which add depth to the gameplay.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game over time.
- The game suffers from stability issues, including crashes and bugs that can lead to lost progress, which frustrates players.
- Some players find the quest design and story progression to be lacking, with linear choices that can lead to abrupt and unsatisfying outcomes.
- The game can become repetitive over time, with some players expressing a desire for more varied gameplay and additional content.
- story30 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth, engaging dialogue, and meaningful choices that impact gameplay, while others criticize the quest design as linear and lacking in coherence. Many players express excitement about the potential for story improvements and appreciate the blend of crafting mechanics with narrative elements. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though opinions on its execution vary widely.
“The story line of the game is incredibly interesting and the choices you get in the game are actually difficult and thought provoking.”
“The mechanics are fun, and the story is honestly enthralling.”
“There is a lot of story to this game, more than I thought in the beginning.”
“The story, not so much.”
“This was intended to be a 50/50 review, that was until I just realized how incomprehensibly stupid the quest design is in this game.”
“Quest design and plot delivery is that of your generic freeware visual novel.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is rich and diverse, offering a variety of activities such as mining, blacksmithing, and engaging in social interactions, which contribute to a captivating experience. Players appreciate the depth and realism of the mechanics, though some note the slow pacing and potential repetitiveness. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging dialogue, strong worldbuilding, and a rewarding learning curve, making it particularly appealing to fans of simulation and crafting genres.
“I haven't gotten too far in the game, showing how much content there is, from mining, blacksmithing, dancing at a night bar, betting on fights, getting punched and pushed back to a previous save, purchasing 'employees', and some other mechanics I haven't even touched.”
“I haven’t had this game very long at all, but I'm already crazy about it! This game has amazing dialogue; it's just hilarious. Even though it's a new game, it's very captivating and has a lot to offer. The game mechanics are great and sometimes unforgiving. After making so many swords and having them be junk, you finally realize the metal can go bad. I like that it doesn’t really hold your hand (if you decide not to read the magical book), but I can see myself putting plenty more hours into this game. It's very fun, and I hope that the developers keep updating this game and adding more content. I'm excited to see where this goes.”
“- Rich but well-abstracted mechanics, deep and fun learning curve, strong economy, good worldbuilding, surprisingly decent writing.”
“Incremental gameplay with occasional dating sim elements.”
“It's pretty slow-paced, takes a while to grind and master the mechanics, and can be repetitive, but if you like sims and want to be a blacksmith, this game is for you!”
“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'.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny dialogue and entertaining references that enhance the overall experience. Many find the comedic elements both captivating and relatable, contributing to the game's fun and relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that keeps players engaged and eager for more content.
“Really fun blacksmithing game, with some funny dialogue that makes the game interesting.”
“Also the references and jokes are funny.”
“The dialogue is hilarious at times and pretty easy to relate to.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it unsuitable for the crafting experience, describing it as sleep-inducing and not conducive to focus. Critics argue that the soundtrack does not align with the intensity required for forge work, suggesting that louder, more energizing music would be more appropriate. Overall, the music is seen as a significant detractor from the gameplay experience, particularly for those engaged in crafting activities.
“Music is good too.”
“I love these games because they are the only games where one can still do such work.”
“You want loud music to focus and stay alert.”
“The music in the prologue of the game put me to sleep. White noise and forging do not mix. You want loud music to focus and stay alert. Sorry, no forge work can be done listening to that.”
“Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in this game and its content. That music is not good for forge craft.”
“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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that performance is generally acceptable but not exceptional. However, there are specific areas, such as the cave exit and the blacksmith shop's backyard, where players experience noticeable FPS dips, indicating room for improvement.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is polarizing; while some users report significant bugs that hinder gameplay, others have experienced a smooth and glitch-free experience.
“Way too buggy to be released.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game involves significant grinding and repetition, it is ultimately rewarding and engaging for those who appreciate such mechanics. However, it may not appeal to those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
“Very good game, not for those who don't like repetition and grinding!”
“It is far more interesting and rewarding than it is tedious.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with graphics performance, indicating that attempts to adjust video drivers, change installation locations, and lower graphics settings have not resolved the problems.
