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Medieval Blacksmith

90%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, optimization
90% User Score Based on 524 reviews

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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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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 524 reviews
story42 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • The blacksmithing mechanics are engaging and realistic, providing a satisfying crafting experience.
  • The game features a surprisingly good story with impactful choices that affect gameplay.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improvements and bug fixes.
  • The save system can lead to frustrating situations where players lose significant progress due to poor design.
  • Some dialogue and story elements feel poorly written or unpolished, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Certain gameplay mechanics, such as NPC interactions and quest design, can be punishing and lead to abrupt game endings.
  • story
    160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a surprising highlight, featuring a complex isekai narrative where players are reborn as a smith in a fantasy world, complete with engaging character interactions and meaningful choices that impact the outcome. However, some players criticize the linear quest design and lack of meaningful choices, which can lead to frustrating experiences, such as permanent game locks due to poor decision-making. Overall, while the story has depth and charm, it suffers from execution issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “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.”
    • “I went into it expecting another generic job simulator game but it surprised me with a fantastic story.”
    • “The story line of the game is incredibly interesting and the choices you get in the game are actually difficult and thought provoking.”
    • “Also, for a game called Medieval Blacksmith, this has some of the worst dialogue and story I have ever seen.”
    • “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
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a satisfying blacksmithing mechanic that many players find engaging and realistic, offering a deep and intuitive experience. While the core mechanics are praised for their charm and fun, some players note that the overall gameplay loop can feel slow and repetitive, with certain aspects needing refinement, such as quest design and save systems. Despite these criticisms, the game is recommended for its captivating dialogue and the 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! This game has amazing dialogue, it's just hilarious and even though it's a new game, it's very captivating and has a lot of things 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.”
    • “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
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 developers' strong sense of humor and their commitment to community engagement, contributing to an entertaining and captivating experience. Overall, the combination of funny interactions and engaging gameplay mechanics makes the game both enjoyable and relaxing.

    • “The mechanics are really intuitive and interactive, the customization and skill tree are easy to use, and the dialogue options are hilarious.”
    • “Clearly the developers care about the community, have an awesome sense of humor, and are actively improving a solid foundation of an early access game.”
    • “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 and very captivating. The game mechanics are great and sometimes unforgiving, but 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.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the high attention to detail and overall charm, even at lower settings, which lend a cartoony feel. Players appreciate the smooth performance and immersive atmosphere, while some express frustration with technical issues affecting their experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing its realistic and engaging gameplay.

    • “Even on the lowest settings, the graphics have their charm and lean more towards the cartoony style.”
    • “Simple graphics allow the game to run really smoothly, even on my laptop. It's very addicting, super relaxing, and offers satisfying ASMR; it's super fun and interesting.”
    • “Extremely high attention to detail, good graphics, great atmosphere—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, making it very addicting and super relaxing.”
    • “Decent graphics.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is described as both tedious and rewarding, with players noting the significant time investment required for tasks like earning fame points and crafting weapons. While some find the repetitive nature of grinding to be a drawback, others appreciate the balance between effort and reward, highlighting the game's addictive qualities and creative depth. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a grind, but may deter players who prefer a more streamlined experience.

    • “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
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack as a great accompaniment to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. While some users prefer to play in silence, they acknowledge that the music is pleasant when turned on. However, there are mentions of occasional glitches affecting the audio.

    • “Great soundtrack”
    • “But the music is nice when I have it on.”
    • “Chill game to play while listening to podcasts or music, disconnect your mind and just make swords.”
    • “(besides music glitching) some special orders are rocket science but I managed them all.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is considered adequate, with performance generally running well on standard PCs. However, some users report minor issues, including occasional FPS dips in specific areas, indicating that it could benefit from further optimization.

    • “Performance was good enough and runs as well as anything else does on my PC.”
    • “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.”
    • “A little un-optimized and FPS dips in some areas, mainly the exit of the cave and the backyard of the blacksmith shop for some reason.”
    • “Performance not fantastic either.”
    • “Performance is just fine out of the box (I'm not a power gamer).”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users labeling it as "garbage" and "way too buggy to be released," while others report not encountering any glitches. Overall, the consensus suggests significant stability issues that detract from the gaming experience.

    • “Garbage buggy game.”
    • “Way too buggy to be released.”
    • “Garbage buggy game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its extremely high attention to detail and impressive graphics, creating an immersive experience that players find to be a joy.

    • “Extremely high attention to detail, good graphics, great atmosphere, an absolute joy to play.”

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61h Median play time
46h Average play time
17-75h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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