Play Iron Master - The Legendary Blacksmith (JP)(2CH) Online

Iron Master is one of those DS games that makes you wish more RPGs had proper blacksmithing mechanics. You start off with a basic hammer and some scrap metal, but before long, you're sweating over the forge, tweaking blade curves and alloy mixes like some kind of medieval metallurgist. The combat's simple but satisfying—your weapons actually feel weighty, and there's something weirdly rewarding about watching enemies stagger when you hit them with a sword you literally just finished tempering.

What surprised me was how much the crafting system matters. Early on, I wasted good ore on a badly balanced axe that kept missing swings, and later realized I should've focused on lighter daggers for my playstyle. The Japanese text can be tricky if you're not familiar with it, but the icons and trial-and-error forging make it workable. Just don't expect to craft legendary gear on your first try—this blacksmith earns his title the hard way.