Smithing Master
Get on Play Store"Smithing Master" is a casual, single-player game that offers a good story and solid game mechanics. As a blacksmith, players can customize and explore while striving to become a legend in the smithing world. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding and frequent ads. The game's description promises players the chance to smith, customize, and explore as they become a smithing master.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The graphics are great and the art style is appealing.
- The game has a unique concept of crafting and upgrading gear, which can be engaging.
- The game can be fun and addictive, especially for casual players.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- There are significant issues with lag and unresponsive UI, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- Progression becomes tedious and slow after a certain point, leading to frustration.
- monetization76 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions and ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without being forced, others criticize the balance, claiming that significant content is locked behind paywalls and that the ad rewards are often minimal or ineffective. Overall, players express frustration over the aggressive monetization strategies, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“While there are indeed microtransactions as most mobile games have, I personally feel like things are pretty balanced out. Compared to other games I've played (especially idle ones), I feel this provides the most free-to-play obtainable experience, where outside of very few niche things, being a free player still provides access to everything and the possibility to obtain everything.”
“No ads so far unless you choose them.”
“So very good, no ads.”
“Stop with the cash grab and I'd be more willing to spend a few bucks.”
“Everything is locked behind paywalls and ads.”
“This game is a cash grab gacha black hole.”
- gameplay73 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive and simplistic mechanic primarily focused on tapping and grinding, which tends to become tedious over time. Many players express frustration with the game's reliance on pay-to-win elements, laggy controls, and inconsistent mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some find the initial phases engaging, the lack of depth and meaningful progression leads to a decline in enjoyment as players advance.
“Oddly satisfying game, especially given its premise and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very simple, and you can play it while doing other activities.”
“Engaging gameplay, nice mechanic, but so so so so laggy.”
“However, the gameplay slows down dramatically after a certain stage/level.”
“Gameplay really declines the further you get in levels.”
“The most boring gameplay I've ever experienced.”
- story34 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with many players feeling that it fails to engage them beyond a basic introduction. Progression is heavily tied to a pay-to-play model, leading to frustration as players find themselves unable to advance in quests without spending money. Overall, the narrative experience is described as stale and unfulfilling, with a desire for more engaging content and clearer storytelling.
“It would be interesting to add a bit of a story to make the game more engaging.”
“The music is good and the design is amazing plus the quests are easy and simple, I would give it a 5-star rating for more improvements.”
“Good game, good story.”
“There's no storyline aside from a very generic intro.”
“The story is stale and the dungeons are boring after two times.”
“Progression sucks, and the story isn't very clear.”
- grinding30 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, especially at higher levels, where it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While some appreciate the fun elements and the ability to grind for free, many express frustration over the slow progression and the necessity to spend money to alleviate the grind. The consensus suggests that the game could benefit from more engaging content and events to break up the monotony of grinding.
“The game is fun, but once you get to level 100 everything just feels tedious if you don't want to spend money.”
“That's it; it disappoints me on how grindy and irrelevant this is, you spend minutes and even hours staring at a hammer that keeps giving you things that don't help or barely help.”
“It's tedious and incredibly boring but expects you to pay money to slim your tedious grind.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and artistic style, with many users appreciating the polished visuals and unique designs. However, some players express concerns about the lack of customization options and the clunky user interface, which can detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally well-received, the gameplay can become repetitive and grind-heavy, impacting the enjoyment of the visuals.
“Overall it's an awesome game, there's so many equipments to unlock and explore, the game's graphics are great too.”
“I love the graphics very much and hope this game development will always be up to date 🥰🥰”
“I like how the game is designed and I love the graphics.”
“If you're auto-making equipment (which is basically all the time) you have to click every button 3 times for it to work... it has 0 customization settings apart from sound, no low-graphic and no disable animation.”
“Advancing levels requires you to keep the phone on for hours and with no graphic settings, that's 2-3 charges a day.”
“Game is fun but something is broken; everything is in Chinese and the graphics got broken.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its energetic vibe and fitting design, while others criticize recent changes that they feel have made it less engaging. A common sentiment is nostalgia for the previous soundtrack, with some users opting to play without sound due to dissatisfaction. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from it for others, leading to a divided opinion.
“The music is good and the design is amazing plus the quests are easy and simple; I would give it a 5-star rating for more improvements.”
“I love it because it makes me feel energetic and like I can be a champion. The songs from the game are too awesome, which is why I put it at 4 stars.”
“Music was good.”
“And if you tab out of the game, yes that means watching an ad, the music breaks and stops until you force quit the app.”
“But there is just one flaw...you changed the music to be more boring and worse. Please put the old music back; that's the only flaw, but other than that it was a good experience!”
“And the music doesn't really fit the game.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and significant lag that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over unresponsive features and ineffective customer support, leading to a poor experience, especially for those seeking progression. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, its stability issues detract significantly from its appeal.
“Game seems buggy, laggy, and unresponsive.”
“Has many bugs/glitches, customer service does nothing. It's alright if you purely want to waste time like they do; otherwise, it's not the best if you actually care about progression.”
“Very buggy and each click has a very noticeable delay.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as being genuinely hilarious, with some users finding the login requirements and associated frustrations amusing. However, there are mixed feelings about the necessity of logging in through platforms like Google or Facebook, which some players find unnecessary and ironic given the game's comedic elements. Overall, while the humor is appreciated, it is overshadowed by concerns about accessibility and user experience.
“Some offerings are hilarious; the price is more than an AAA game on PC or console.”
“But y'all literally won't let me, which I find hilarious.”
“It's a funny game, but you must add redeem codes for extra help and boost for more progress.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance, others experience significant sluggishness and poor overall optimization, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Otherwise, I like it a lot; it runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is impressive, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”
“The game is decent, but the performance is poor.”
“It's not optimized; it feels slow and sluggish to play.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's design, feeling that it prioritizes monetization over enjoyment, which detracts from the emotional experience. The imbalance in gameplay mechanics, such as enemies consistently hitting players while players often miss, contributes to a sense of unfairness and dissatisfaction.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for increased replayability through the addition of more playable maps, indicating that a greater variety of environments could enhance their gaming experience.
“Please add more playable maps, too. Thank you.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
