War Smith

About

The very trees and stones of the forest have become...hostile. You don't know why your home has become so dangerous, but you must not perish! Team up as two woodland creatures trying to survive in this horde based tower-defense game. One character plays as a Blacksmith, responsible for crafting strategic defenses, while the other plays as a Warrior, responsible for defeating enemies in the field t…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and fun animations that enhance the overall experience.
The two-player cooperative gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of classic couch co-op games, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
Despite some flaws, the game is addictive and offers a unique take on the tower defense genre, with potential for further development.

The lack of a tutorial and clear instructions makes it difficult for new players to understand the controls and gameplay mechanics.
There are balancing issues, particularly with enemy behavior and player abilities, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game requires two controllers for local co-op, which may limit accessibility for some players.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming and cartoon-like art style, which enhances the overall enjoyment and aesthetic appeal. Reviewers highlight the cute visuals and sound effects, noting that the developers did a phenomenal job in creating a visually engaging experience, especially considering it was a capstone project. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and relaxing atmosphere.
- “The simple and fun art style helps with the enjoyment as it makes it seem cartoon-like.”
- “I'm also not blind to the potential challenges that may have been faced when developing this game; the graphics are good, the art is good, and as far as visual presentation goes, the developers did a phenomenal job.”
- “Charming visuals, responsive controls, and fun co-op gameplay.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its enjoyable couch co-op experience and unique mechanics, allowing players to take on specific roles in a tower defense setting. While the controls are responsive and the visuals charming, some players find that poorly implemented mechanics hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration despite the potential for fun. Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, with moments of delight overshadowed by execution issues.
- “Despite these quirks, my girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the couch co-op aspect, finding the collaborative tower defense gameplay to be a delightful and entertaining experience.”
- “The gameplay is fun and simple, which makes for a good experience as a player.”
- “Charming visuals, responsive controls, and fun co-op gameplay.”
- “If there were even a little description of each player's capabilities in the pause screen, or a little blurb just before gameplay begins, that would be far, far better.”
- “This doesn't make sense to me from both a gameplay perspective and a physics perspective.”
- “There may be potential in this game, but the mechanics are so poorly implemented that such potential is stifled and crushed.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express optimism about the story, noting its potential for expansion into a larger narrative and full game experience.
- “I could really see this evolving into a larger storyline and full game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several bugs, which may detract from the overall experience, and some players found it too challenging, leading to a loss of interest.
- “Kinda buggy, too hard for my lady, lost interest fairly fast.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a standout feature, providing players with moments of hilarity that enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a cool game and sometimes a hilariously good time.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”