Okay, so I stumbled upon Bladesong, a blacksmith RPG, and I can't stop laughing at the crazy stuff people are creating in it. Forget your typical swords; we're talking about weapons that would make even the most seasoned adventurer do a double-take. Imagine getting clobbered by a sword called the Tantus Tsunami (seriously, don't Google it!), and ending up like a sack of potatoes. The name itself tells you what you need to know, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

What really got me hooked was seeing the absolute mad creations the playtesters are churning out. Forget carefully crafted blades and hilts, some of them are smashing together weapons that look like they're straight out of a retro tech convention. One sword looks like a graphics card from 1997 threw up on it, and someone actually crafted a trowel! I mean, who brings a trowel to a sword fight? Apparently, in the world of Bladesong, anything is possible, and I'm here for it.

Crazy Swords in Bladesong

More than Just a Blacksmith Sim

Bladesong isn't just about hammering metal, though. You play as the main sword-maker of Eren Keep, which is the last little bit of civilization in a world that's really been through it. Think tyrannical kings, shady factions, and a whole lot of mystery. As I understand, you will take on commissions, hire interesting characters and get involved in all the local drama.

I always love when RPGs give you a mountain of weapons, but this time you get to make those weapons! In my opinion, that's a really cool twist. All those +3 bronze scimitars you find in every other game? You're the one forging them! That +3 bronze scimitar paid for the anvil I'm using to forge you this +5 steel claymore with a wire grip and light-up pommel. Which you are going to discard in five minutes time because you found a +6 steel claymore under a bridge. Don't apologise. I'm used to it. All part of the trade.

I'm really curious to see how the design and quality of your weapons affects the game world. Can I give a really terrible sword to someone I don't like and indirectly off them? That's the kind of gameplay I'm interested in. Just wearing the Tantus Tsunami might be enough to make someone faint.

For now, there's a demo with a Creative Mode where you can go absolutely wild, and believe me, I did. Of course, some people are taking it seriously and creating some seriously impressive stuff.

More Cool Swords

I encourage you to try it yourself. You can find Bladesong on Steam. The full game is slated to launch sometime this year, and I, for one, can't wait to see what other crazy creations come out of it.