Master Bladesmith (2024)

Developer: Elixir Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 464 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a calm, hands-on crafting loop where you methodically forge and test increasingly powerful blades, occasionally breaking into light physical activity.

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What players say

Players overwhelmingly call the game abandoned, saying the developer left it unfinished after promising more. The blacksmithing physics and crafting are praised, but a tedious trial mode and insect-drop economy ruin the fun. There is one positive review that mentions dozens of hours of content.

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