The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith

[後半に日本語レビューあり] [h1]Roguelite Dungeon H-RPG: Where the Forge Is the Heart of Every Run[/h1] A roguelite × smithing × Souls-like H-RPG in which an amnesiac hero is guided by the enigmatic "Dorouel" into a randomly generated labyrinth. Developed by indie circle "Ason" and published by 072 Project and Lewd Formosa, this is a Taiwan-origin title. The heart of the game is a unique loop: forge weapons on the spot, inside the dungeon itself. With 100+ weapons each possessing a unique skill, the build possibilities through material combinations are effectively endless. When a weapon is shattered from use, its strength can be "inherited" into the next forge — a mechanic that fuses consumption and growth into a single rhythm. Accessories function as long-term investments that cannot be destroyed unless struck, and their asymmetric design against weapons (per-run consumables) adds depth to every build. A permanent upgrade axis funded by Souls earned on death rounds out the progression, and the loop's pull is real enough that "I came for the H content and ended up completely lost in the forge" has been independently reported across multiple languages. Combat is turn-based: every step the play…

The fact this game is rated mixed is a crime. It's a very well-thought out, remarkably deep roguelite. The huge amount of weapons, skills, accessories, along with the inheritance system and different ways to enhance your gear, provides practically unlimited build possibilities. It can be quite difficult, but aside from some instances where bad luck can royally screw you over, the game isn't outright unfair; as you progress, it gives you more and more tools to overcome the increasingly complex/tough encounters. It's biggest weakness if you ask me, is that it's an H game. The Steam version is censored, but honestly, that is the superior way to experience this game. The game's story is really good, maybe a bit scattered and wordy, but it's a wonderful love-story that got me in the feels at the end. The H would detract heavily from this, though I bought it originally for that reason...so I guess for marketing it worked? If you like any of the Persona series stories, I think you'll find this one endearing. The game also has phenomenal presentation. The art and effects in the game are gorgeous, with Live2D being used to bring the character's sprites to life. The soundtrack selection …

Some have said the game is "too hard," but it's really not too hard to get the hang of with patience and effort (plus there is an easy mode for story, and an unlock for the gallery). The gameplay is fun, the story is engaging, the music is great, and even the after story content is worth checking out! The ~Art~ is very nice, if that's what you are here for, (you'll have to download it separately) as is the voice acting which surprised me with how high-quality it was. But you can also play without it, or even disable it at anytime. Definitely one of the best games of this genre I've played!

Ignore the corn, this game's actually just good. Like, I actually enjoy playing this. Imo, the corn just makes it grow less.

addictive and hard

too hard, aside from skill issue, luck issue can be a problem.