Bellwright

This I could have recommended cause it was a good game. Now its an okay game. After the last two big updates there was a good amount of changes. Many of which were good. Some not so much. One of the noticeable things about this game was that it was actually fairly chill and clean. Unfortunately they changed some stuff up and threw a bunch of swearing and all that junk in. No one really asked for that and it doesn't really add anything to the game. And I find it creatively boring and lazy. What happened to people actually being 'cool'? Also if I wanted to be cussed out I would have joined a COD lobby.. just sayin. Another issue (which I'm fairly confident they will fix) is that after their 'optimization update'... the game runs worse now. lol. I had it running pretty okay on my PC before. But now after the update is stutters quite a bit. In the past before the previous two big updates I could have given this game a solid 8/10 with big potential. But now its a solid 7/10. I can see that this is one for the pile of 'great and forgotten' type games. Just a hunch. If you want a chill game that is similar currently to Bellwright (though its not as good as far as management currently) I would recommend ASKA. Its also a 7/10. Maybe a little more pressure than Bellwright. Also optimization is not as good currently. But would recommend over Bellwright.

Played the game on JAN 12th 2026 it sucked Played the game June 28th STILL SUCKS.

Game has potential and is enjoyable. AI voices can be grating at times but can tolerate it considering its in early access. What I can't tolerate is an AI voice that seems to be a loose impression of a 21st century African American man having been slapped on a Medieval era Western European wearing a kettle helmet. I'd like to think the decision for this was just unrevised or rushed and wasn't someone being artistically/historically liberal. Otherwise it was just the devs being lazy, which becomes increasingly noticeable throughout the game. Game is worth playing for a bit here and there to see if you enjoy it and then waiting until its considerably more polished.

Unfortunately combat is a complete disaster. They don't understand what makes mount and blade work but have tried to copy it and failed spectacularly. For your own sanity stay far away from this game.

[b]Enshrouded vs. Bellwright?[/b] So, I bought the game after reading Enshrouded reviews mentioning Bellwright is better. But it's not better - they're in different subset genres, despite similar core genre (survival, crafting, etc.) Sure, you can do co-op on both games, but Bellwright at it's core is a squad-based, city-builder with some lore. Your aim is to become a Lord and build your own settlements (or take over others). You can pretty much solo Enshrouded like I did. You can recruit NPCs and place them in your homesteads, but you cannot assign them to tasks (the crafting tables do it on their own), they will not fight for you. You do not build them up and train them, you only focus on yourself and your history. Heck, there's barely anyone to actually talk to since everyone is "dead" lol. [b]Now on to Bellwright as a game:[/b] At the moment, the world is still quite empty (which is understandable as it is in EA). And while there are different weathers, biomes, NPCs - it is NOT a dynamic world. The weather/seasons are on a set schedule, but the characters do not respond accordingly. (I.e. It's winter time but they comment on how hot it is, it's night time but they comment on the blazing sun lol). Graphics are decent. Characters, and music are not memorable. And story is... not there yet? But the crafting/survival mechanic is fleshed out enough to make you want to grind the game and finish it (if that makes sense). [b]Final verdict:[/b] 6/10 If you're looking to scratch that survival game itch - [i]go ahead.[/i] It doesn't look like the game will be done any time soon. If you are looking for a more fleshed out squad-based, survival, city-builder with crafting - [b]GO PLAY KENSHI [/b](chef's kiss, better overall with isometric view, simply lacking voiced lines but the brutality will consume you either way) If you're looking for something similar to scratch that Enshrouded itch - [i]go look elsewhere.[/i]

Game has no accessibility settings, difficult to play with poor vision. Really want to enjoy this but I just can't handle the muddy colors, bad UI, and the lack of ability settings. Please make improvements here!

I wish I could recommend this game wholeheartedly, I really do, but the AI voice acting is terrible and breaks the immersion of the game

The AI voices are atrocious. They say they're going to be replaced with professional VO actors, but why put them in the game in the first place? Otherwise, it's a fun game. Won't recommend it until the VO is fixed.