The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith

Is there a way to define controls on a controller?

There is no menu option to customize controls with a controller in this game.

How does the save system work in the game?

The game auto-saves your progress. There is only one save file, and you can use a tool to edit it to gain more souls for upgrades.

Is the upgrade progression too slow?

Some players find the upgrade progression slow, with 500 souls required for just 1% more souls kept upon death.

What are some issues with the game's mechanics and polish?

Corruption sets in quickly even with upgrades. Combat is turn-based but poorly explained initially. Sprint speed is too fast, diagonal movement into walls stops movement abruptly, and weapons break or become overly heavy too quickly.

Is the forging system random?

The forging system uses RNG to determine results, leading to unpredictable outcomes even with the same ingredients. Some players prefer a fixed result for each combination.

Corruption and Death

• Press Enter to manually trigger death animations if you prefer not to die automatically when corruption reaches 100%
• Explore efficiently to avoid reaching the maximum corruption limit too quickly. Prioritize actions that advance your progress.
• Consider using teleportation items or finding narrow passages to take out enemies one by one, reducing the number of actions and thus delaying corruption.

Difficulty and Progression

• Focus on upgrading your equipment and skills early on to handle tougher encounters later in the game.
• Farm resources and materials in easier areas before attempting deeper levels where enemies are more challenging.
• Use teleportation items or find resting spots to reduce corruption if possible, allowing you to explore further without dying.

Combat Strategies

• Utilize the turn-based combat system by forcing enemies into predictable patterns and attacking them in sequence.
• Carry powerful weapons that can one-shot weaker enemies to minimize action usage and avoid taking damage.
• Avoid unnecessary weapon swaps during combat, especially when corruption is high, as each action brings you closer to death.

Inventory Management

• Prioritize carrying healing items like potions over scepters unless you need immediate health restoration.
• Consider destroying less useful weapons or materials to free up inventory space for more valuable items.
• Optimize your encumbrance by balancing between essential equipment and resources, as high weight limits movement speed.

General Tips

• Use the church book or other in-game features to capture and control enemies for future use, enhancing gameplay flexibility.
• Explore thoroughly but efficiently to gather all possible items without expending too many actions that increase corruption.
• Check for glitches like getting locked on waking up in the Church; reloading from a previous save point might resolve issues.