Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
Last updated: 2025-12-18
- Nostalgic old-school CRPG appeal with depth
- Immersive and alive game world experience
- Robust crafting and skill customization systems
- Combat balance and depth issues persist
- Poor narrative and shallow character development
- Game-breaking bugs block progression frequently
Emotions
Frustration23%Disappointment11%Satisfaction10%Excitement10%Hope8%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 53%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 46%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 65%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 35%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 378
- Negative points
- 347
- Gameplay points
- 464
- Perf. points
- 16
- Rec. points
- 62
- Misc points
- 4
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Nostalgic old-school CRPG appeal
| The game is frequently praised for its retro CRPG design, evoking nostalgia for classics like Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. Players appreciate its modern take on traditional mechanics while retaining a classic feel. | 60% |
Immersive and alive game world
| The game world is praised for its immersion, with countless small details, engaging side quests, and a sense of liveliness. Players feel the developers' passion in crafting the experience. | 35% |
Robust crafting and skill systems
| Crafting (alchemy, smithing, food) and skill mechanics (lockpicking, stealth, persuasion) are deep and impactful, adding layers of customization and replayability. | 34% |
Improvement over previous AtomTeam games
| The game builds on the strengths of Atom RPG and other past titles, offering refined graphics, gameplay, and humor. Fans of the devs' previous work find it a worthwhile evolution. | 32% |
Responsive and transparent developers
| The development team is commended for actively engaging with players, addressing feedback, and providing regular updates. Their passion and communication are highly valued. | 17% |
Good value for price
| Players feel the game offers a strong experience for its cost, with many highlighting its affordability and overall quality, even in Early Access. | 14% |
Stable and polished performance
| The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, crashes, or technical issues, contributing to a frustration-free experience for players. | 14% |