TerraForge
- November 10, 2023
- OverjoyedGameDevs
Get on Steam"TerraForge is a mining and crafting game where you manage a blacksmith family's operation to forge the ultimate weapon. Dig deep into the earth to collect rare minerals and ancient relics, upgrade tools, and purchase better mining licenses. Craft and sell items for profit to fulfill your ambition of becoming the best blacksmith."
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Reviews
- The game offers a decent amount of content for its price, making it a good value for casual play.
- Engaging gameplay with a simple and cozy aesthetic that can be relaxing after a long day.
- The developer is actively working on updates, and there is potential for future improvements and additional content.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks meaningful progression, leading to a sense of monotony.
- The time limit for mining missions is frustrating, as it diminishes the thrill of developing a mining site.
- Crafting mini-games are unengaging and can detract from the overall experience, making some players reluctant to continue.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive and uninspired mechanics, making the mining experience feel tedious rather than engaging. While there are some interesting elements like crafting and blacksmithing, the overall balance and integration of features need significant improvement to enhance player enjoyment. Many users express hope for future updates to refine the gameplay and make it more enjoyable.
“Engaging gameplay.”
“Similar to Turmoil initially, but with some nice extra mechanics, such as the crafting/blacksmith aspect to turn the minerals you've mined into items to sell for upgrades.”
“This process requires finding blueprints to unlock crafting abilities – a standard mechanic in many games.”
“The wood harvesting mechanic feels like a chore, and the process for obtaining a 'license' is poorly explained and integrated.”
“Its repetitive and uninspired gameplay elements fall short of creating an engaging experience, turning what could have been an enjoyable mining adventure into a tedious and unfulfilling game.”
“Instead of being able to upgrade gear for enhanced gameplay, the only use for most items is selling them.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the fun elements, many criticize the repetitive and uninspired gameplay that turns the mining adventure into a tedious chore. The short level timers and the grind for upgrades feel pointless to some, although magnet upgrades can alleviate some of the tedium. Overall, the grinding is seen as a necessary but frustrating component of the game.
“The short level timers, mixed with the game feeling like an endless loop of grinding for ores for pointless upgrades, made me realize the lack of work put into the features.”
“Its repetitive and uninspired gameplay elements fall short of creating an engaging experience, turning what could have been an enjoyable mining adventure into a tedious and unfulfilling game.”
“With magnet upgrades, this becomes less tedious, but it's still a bit obnoxious.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game includes the unlocking of additional buildings like missions, an inn, and a shop, which will be available in future updates. However, players feel that the duration of each mission is too brief, impacting the overall narrative experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Terraforge are characterized by a simple yet cozy aesthetic, with appealing colors that enhance the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the balance between simplicity and charm, contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere.
“The graphics are simple but hit the sweet spot, making it really cozy.”
“I like the graphics, the colors, and the overall feeling when I play Terraforge.”
