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The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith

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91%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
story, grinding
91% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith is a single player role playing game with a erotic theme. It was developed by Ason and was released on November 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith," you navigate a shifting labyrinth filled with deadly traps and enemies in turn-based battles where every move counts. Wield and forge over 100 unique weapons using gathered materials to survive the creeping Erosion threatening your existence. Unravel the mysterious truth by confronting relentless challenges in a haunting, everchanging world.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and satisfying crafting system that allows players to forge and break weapons, encouraging strategic resource management.
  • The difficulty is challenging but fair, rewarding players for learning from their mistakes and adapting their strategies.
  • The game has a rich narrative with engaging characters and lore, enhancing the overall experience beyond just gameplay.
  • The difficulty spikes, especially with certain bosses, can feel overwhelming and frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve that may deter some players.
  • The weapon durability system can be punishing, as weapons break frequently, forcing players to constantly forge new ones and manage their inventory.
  • Some players have reported issues with the game's balance and RNG mechanics, making it difficult to progress without relying on save-scumming.
  • gameplay
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a challenging blend of roguelike and mystery dungeon mechanics, requiring players to engage deeply with its systems, such as crafting and weapon management. While many players appreciate the unique and rewarding gameplay loop, some express frustration with balance issues and the reliance on save-scumming, which detracts from the intended experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy punishing gameplay and are willing to invest time in mastering its mechanics.

    • “I wouldn't say the game is easy, at least not on higher difficulties, but it is very fair if you engage with its systems, and the gameplay loop is quite fun.”
    • “The game does not hold your hand in the slightest; it really encourages the player to learn the game themselves after being introduced to the basic mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay mechanic is so in-depth and hardcore that it can easily stand toe-to-toe with other great roguelike/souls-like games in the market.”
    • “I ended up disappointed with the gameplay, feeling like it lacked balance.”
    • “After boss 4, I embraced 'spin to win' and gave up trying to play normally since I felt I couldn’t win via normal methods and was too tired and frustrated to attempt a return to normal gameplay.”
    • “This encourages a tedious gameplay loop where the game isn't actually that long, but you're forced to play the same areas over and over, stockpiling good weapons and potions to build up to a run where you can just annihilate everything and get to the area boss with as much health as you can.”
  • story
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has garnered mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and invested in the characters, particularly in the early chapters, while others felt it lacked depth and coherence, especially in later sections. The narrative intertwines themes of mystery and sexual elements, which may not appeal to all players, and the reliance on text-based lore has been criticized for detracting from the immersive experience. Overall, while the plot has its highlights and a satisfying ending, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of integration with gameplay elements.

    • “The story is also very intriguing with a great cast of supporting characters, with a satisfying ending as well (it's a happy ending, thank God).”
    • “The only reason I kept on going was that I was still interested in the story.”
    • “Story - I love how each character, enemies included, get story snippets that you can browse at your leisure.”
    • “I personally found the story lacking in engagement, with some highlights and additional journal entries which build on the world you inhabit, but only in text.”
    • “The bad experiences above made me lose interest in the plot anymore.”
    • “Some of the world building and characters in this story are built around sexual themes, and therefore choosing to ignore them by playing the 'pg' version is a detriment to the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both tedious and necessary, often involving repetitive dungeon runs for materials and backtracking after deaths. While some appreciate the challenge and the opportunity to build powerful characters, many feel that the gameplay loop becomes monotonous, requiring excessive repetition to progress effectively.

    • “More than half of that was spent on dungeon runs for material farming and rigorous build testing.”
    • “Don't hesitate to lower difficulties if you think it's far too hard and grindy.”
    • “This encourages a tedious gameplay loop where the game isn't actually that long, but you're forced to play the same areas over and over stockpiling good weapons and potions to build up to a run where you can just annihilate everything and get to the area boss with as much health as you can.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic quality and calming effect, enhancing the overall experience. Coupled with excellent voice acting, the soundtrack effectively complements the game's tone, contributing to both tense and serene moments. Players find the music enjoyable enough to listen to for extended periods, further enriching the gameplay.

    • “The music is nostalgia-inducing, and the voice acting is great as well.”
    • “The CG music for the main characters is surprisingly good and calming.”
    • “This game is really fun; the music is enjoyable to listen to for hours (which you will be doing), and the Live2D looks quite nice.”
    • “The music is nostalgia-inducing, but it often feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “While the voice acting is great, the music fails to leave a lasting impression and feels generic.”
    • “The music sometimes clashes with the gameplay, breaking immersion rather than enhancing it.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are noted for their complexity, particularly in relation to the numerous traps with varying effects that players must keep track of. Overall, the visual design contributes to the game's immersive experience.

    • “The graphics are stunning, with a massive amount of traps featuring unknown effects that you have to remember.”
    • “The visual design is impressive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and fail to create an immersive experience.”
    • “The visuals lack detail and seem outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
    • “The graphics are inconsistent, making it difficult to appreciate the game's design.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that the game's replayability is high, with various modes and challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs. The inclusion of different character paths and outcomes adds to the overall experience, making each session feel fresh and engaging. Overall, players appreciate the depth and variety that enhance replay value.

    • “The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “I love how the game offers different paths and choices, making each replay a unique experience.”
    • “With so many unlockable features and varying strategies, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “Despite multiple endings, the journey to reach them feels too similar, diminishing the excitement of replaying.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its atmospheric background music, which adds a sense of mystery, while the engaging animations further immerse players in the overall experience, allowing them to focus on both the atmosphere and strategic elements.

    • “The atmospheric background music enhances the mystery.”
    • “Those animations are nice, but I find myself more absorbed in the atmosphere and strategy.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly in the amusing interactions of traps, which provide a lighthearted experience. However, the frustration with the final boss's difficulty detracts from the overall enjoyment, as it shifts the tone from fun to exasperation, leaving some players feeling that their time was wasted.

    • “Setting off a chain-reaction of traps in an otherwise empty room will never stop being funny to me.”
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The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith is a role playing game with erotic theme.

The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith.

The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith was released on November 28, 2025.

The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith was developed by Ason.

The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith is a single player game.

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