Salt and Sanctuary

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  • Summary: Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D hardcore action RPG that blends the brutal signature combat of The Dishwasher with an unforgiving world of demons and dungeons, traps and treasure, and gallows and graveyards.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PC Games
    May 25, 2016
    86
    Almost every mechanic from Dark Souls is – in some form or another - implemented into Salt & Sanctuary. But in this specific case that is far from being something negative. I might even be a little addicted to the game’s concept: uncovering secrets, defeating humongous bosses and diving deep into the lore of the game. All of that manages to entertain me for dozens of hours. The only complaints I have with the game are the subpar German voice acting, the somewhat confusing skill-tree and – at least for my taste – boss-fights, which lack a certain challenge. However Salt & Sanctuary will undoubtedly bring a lot of joy to every fan of the Dark Souls-franchise, while people, who aren’t really into those, won’t be won over by this game either.
  2. IGN
    May 23, 2016
    86
    You could call Salt and Sanctuary a 2D mashup of Dark Souls and Castlevania, and you'd be right. But such a simple pronouncement would be a disservice to the tremendous amount of thought that's gone into Salt and Sanctuary, whether it's in the graphic style that evokes horror through the style of comic strips or in the intricate web of dungeons and castles serves as it map.
  3. 3DJuegos
    May 26, 2016
    85
    Salt and Sanctuary doesn’t want to innovate and doesn’t deny its inspirations. But once you accept this fact, you’ll find a more than solid game, full of challenges and death. It’s basically like a Dark Souls in 2D.
  4. Ragequit.gr
    May 27, 2016
    85
    Salt and Sanctuary is a wonderful and honest tribute to Souls series. With great mechanics, a well designed dark world and dozens of hours of fun is a great game for every Dark Souls player.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    May 18, 2016
    80
    If you want a 2D Dark Souls it’s hard to imagine From Software doing much better than this, even if it has too few original ideas of its own.

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  1. Positive: 24 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 6 out of 37
  1. I3R0K3N7FEET
    May 23, 2016
    10
    As many people have described this game as Dark Souls x Metroidvania, which is pretty much spot on for the most of it, that isn't the entireAs many people have described this game as Dark Souls x Metroidvania, which is pretty much spot on for the most of it, that isn't the entire story. Anyone who may have played a SKA Studios game previously will recognise the brutal and beautiful artwork and play style.

    So far I am 20 hours in, enjoying the exploration and challenges while still experimenting with the ability tree. You will hear people complain about level design and how unfair it is... but isn't that the point? I think people cry too hard when a game becomes too hard or unfair. I loved the difficulty of the Dishwasher games and those, hand-in-hand could arguably rival the skill timing and patience of any 3D action platformer such as the likes of DMC and NG. Mixing up that level of difficulty with the souls formula is next to genius and as someone that LOVES 2D action platformers, Salt and Sanctuary allows you to explore a more gritty and visceral world in much more depth compared to those before it. The fact that SKA Studios have laboured intensely over this game show's their commitment to creating deep, enjoyable and unique games. After this experience, I can't WAIT to see what they will bring to the 3rd instalment of the Dishwasher Series. If you like 2D platformers (Ori and the Blind Forest, Dust: an elysian tale, or of course Metroidvania) and want to experience something brutal, unforgiving that has sharp and responsive controls gritty and depressing cyberpunk/grungy artwork, churning original soundtracks (despite being criticised for being stretched thin here, you have to realise the music is made in house too!!) that has been mixed with the 'souls formula' with RPG elements.

    This game will blow you and your expectations away, glitches and all.

    If you are a fan of COD, hand holding, or generally sub PG13 rated content and have little skill with gaming generally, don't bother, you will end up being one of those people that rates this game negatively while having little tears of regret streaming from your eyes.    … Expand
  2. kasparius
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    I absolutely loved this game. Metroidvanias are my favorite kind of games, and I also love the Souls series and Bloodborne, so this gameI absolutely loved this game. Metroidvanias are my favorite kind of games, and I also love the Souls series and Bloodborne, so this game seemed right up my alley. I was a bit worried that it would just be a souls rip-off with light Metroidvania elements, but it's not at all. It's just as satisfying as a Souls game, probably not as hard, but still a decent challenge, which is rare in Metroidvania games these days. But the real surprise is that it is also a great Metroidvania game. It follows all the rules: One big unified map, areas locked behind new abilities and locked doors, backtracking, shortcuts, all of that with the combat and leveling system find in the souls game translated beautifully to a 2D platform game.

    The combat has that Souls heft, and weapons really do work differently. Just like Souls, you can create your heavy armored mage, or light armored heavy hammer fighter, etc... New Game + is part of the deal as well. The main game is quite long too, especially generous considering this is a game made by a small indie studio and retails for 17.99. A bargain if you asked me, because it offers really great value for that price. I know I will be revisiting this game often and it's now part of a select group of games that are for me part of the pinnacle of the Metroidvania genre: Symphony of the Night, Super Metroid, Guacamelee!, Metroid Fusion, Order of Ecclesia, and Dawn/Aria of Sorrow.    … Expand
  4. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    As many other have described this is a mix of DS / Castlevania. Overall I loved it and considering the team behind this i have to give it a 10As many other have described this is a mix of DS / Castlevania. Overall I loved it and considering the team behind this i have to give it a 10 / 10. I dont know if theres a lot of replayability because at the end of the day its pretty linear. My mage playtrhough was very fun and challenging altough the end of the game got way easier.
    + graphics, music, atmospehre, builds, mechanics / - replayability, navigation    … Expand
  5. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    The great unknown. Along with hollow knight, the best indie metroidvania. Guaranteed purchase for fans of the genre.
  6. Sacred
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    Единственный недостаток этой игры является отсутствие карты, с возможностью оставлять метки. Ведь просто нереально в метроидвании запомнитьЕдинственный недостаток этой игры является отсутствие карты, с возможностью оставлять метки. Ведь просто нереально в метроидвании запомнить карту всего мира.(( Очень бы хотелось вернуться в неисследованные места после получения способностей, но я, как игрок, просто забываю о таких местах, и без подсказок просто невозможно их вспомнить.… Expand
  7. Wweald
    Jun 25, 2019
    7
    Pretty fun, really cool art style. I like the world that the game is in a lot, the plot line is pretty cool.
  8. Kaizek1
    Jan 4, 2022
    0
    Да какого хрена у противников не прерываются атаки и каст спеллов, а мувсеты у боссов начинаются практически одинаково? И кто-то всерьёзДа какого хрена у противников не прерываются атаки и каст спеллов, а мувсеты у боссов начинаются практически одинаково? И кто-то всерьёз ставит этому шлаку что-то больше ноля не видя, что даже основная механика сломана к чертям!… Expand

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