Sword Maker

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Sword Maker is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Playgendary Limited and was released on March 18, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sharpen the blade

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Single-Player

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features a cool mechanic for unlocking new stages and weapons.
The graphics are neat and realistic, with sparks flying during gameplay.
Many players find the game enjoyable and consider it one of the best they've played.

The controls are frustrating and make it difficult to achieve clean cuts.
There are intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay frequently.
The game does not match the visuals shown in promotional materials.

monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which appear every few seconds and disrupt gameplay. Players express frustration over the forced nature of these advertisements, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Boring game that's been done before, with forced ads every 10 or so seconds.”
- “The intrusive ads are crazy; seriously, in the middle of forging, clicking 'no thanks' on the treasure thing still gives ads. Like, come on!”
- “Too many forced ads.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the grinding mechanics offer less vertical movement than expected, which may limit the overall experience and enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “You do not have as much vertical movement as you think you do while grinding.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The rewards for grinding are not worth the time and effort invested.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is heavily criticized for a singular mechanic that detracts from the overall experience, leading to poor controls that make weapon handling feel unnatural and clunky. Many users feel that this game falls short compared to others in the genre due to these significant gameplay flaws.
- “Every other game of this genre outperforms this by a huge margin due to a singular mechanic that ruins the entirety of the game, making it feel trash. The controls are so poor that you won't be able to make the weapons look even remotely natural or clean-cut.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly clunky, making it difficult to enjoy any aspect of the game. The mechanics feel outdated and unrefined, leading to a lack of immersion.”
- “I found the gameplay to be incredibly repetitive and lacking in depth. The missions feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience, which ultimately detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for allegedly using a pitched-up version of "Rusty Cage's Knife" without permission, leading to accusations of unethical practices and a negative perception of the game's overall quality.
- “They stole Rusty Cage's 'Knife' song without his permission, pitched it up, and used it for their mass marketing campaign. These people are criminals, and their games are trash made to pinch every penny from its users.”