Smithy Wars
- July 30, 2021
- BigBoot
- 20h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Smithy Wars, players engage in endless battles with monsters to earn gems for better gear, with each level increasing in difficulty. The game offers 3 vs 3 multiplayer fights, where players can craft and customize their team, and features an ELO system. Players can also go on adventures, solve puzzles, and raid other cities, while equipping and enchanting their team to specialize in various roles. Spell creation and daily tasks are also available, but the release date and developer are not mentioned.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique crafting system that allows players to improve their items and create custom spells, adding depth to gameplay.
- Players appreciate the fun and engaging multiplayer aspect, along with the absence of microtransactions typically found in mobile games.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback, regularly updating the game to improve mechanics and fix bugs.
- The game can feel overly complicated and clunky, with some systems like enchanting and spell crafting being unnecessarily complex.
- Many players find the game grindy and lacking in rewarding experiences, leading to a sense of it being a chore rather than enjoyable.
- The game is perceived as still being in an early access state, with many players noting it feels unfinished and lacking polish.
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, particularly when farming gems and heroes after acquiring decent gear. While the process can be repetitive and time-consuming, many still find it enjoyable and engaging.
“Once you have three sets of decently crafted gear, then you start farming gems by defeating enemies in the overworld.”
“You may have to check multiple times in between farming gems before any good heroes appear.”
“It's a small but well-made game; it's pretty grindy but kind of fun.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an interesting core mechanics system, though it can feel clunky at times. It includes a short gameplay loop, simple graphics, player versus player (PvP) elements, and idle combat.
“While a little clunky at times, the core mechanics of the game are quite interesting.”
“Short gameplay loop, simple graphics, PvP, idle combat.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for providing an enjoyable mobile experience without the presence of microtransactions or gacha mechanics, enhancing its overall appeal.
“Very much the fun of a mobile game without microtransactions and gacha stuff.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by its dramatic quality, enhancing the overall emotional impact and intensity of the gameplay experience.
“The dramatic music really enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly dramatic, pulling you into the story.”
“I love how the dramatic music sets the tone for each scene.”
“The music is overly dramatic and feels out of place.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The background music is too loud, drowning out important game sounds.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized as simple and straightforward, complementing its short gameplay loop and idle combat mechanics. While the visuals may not be highly detailed, they effectively support the PvP elements of the game.
“The graphics are incredibly simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and do not match the expectations set by modern games.”
“The art style is basic and fails to create an immersive experience.”
