SaysWho? Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Salt And Sacrifice, Sequel To Salt And Sanctuary, Announced For PS5 And PC - GameSpot WWW.GAMESPOT.COM The sequel to the acclaimed Souls-like game hits PlayStation 5 and PC in early 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Leaving Sanctuary: Ska Studios’ journey to Salt and Sacrifice BLOG.PLAYSTATION.COM How Ska Studios balanced iteration and innovation in the side-scrolling co-op sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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best3444 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 34 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: God that was boring. I nearly watched the entire thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Announced as EGS (timed) exclusive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keyser_Soze Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Game Information Game Title: Salt and Sacrifice Platforms: PlayStation 5 (May 10, 2022) PC (May 10, 2022) Developer: Ska Studios Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 79 average - 64% recommended Critic Reviews COGconnected - 90 / 100 Quote Occasional minor frustrations with the controls aside, it’s hard to find fault with Salt and Sacrifice’s challenging combat and level design. The original was one of the best 2D Soulslikes, and this follow-up has a more appealing style and plays even better, with more varied mechanics and deeper choices. While recent FromSoftware games have encouraged more assertive approaches to enemy encounters, Salt and Sacrifice has an old-school vibe that demands patience, determination, a willingness to grind and the ability to find satisfaction in doing so. Fans of the original won’t be disappointed, and more recent Souls converts will find a new addiction as well. God is a Geek - 9 / 10 Quote Salt and Sacrifice may not be the best Metroidvania ever made, but as a 2D distillation of the Soulslike formula, this is pure gaming alchemy. TheGamer - 4.5 / 5 Quote With all of that said, it cannot be understated how compelling this game feels. It takes all the best things from its inspirations and blends them together in a way that works. It’s a game with the combat of a Soulslike, the gameplay loop of a Monster Hunter, and the exploration of a Metroidvania, all set against a beautiful backdrop - conflicting flavours that come together to form a delicious experience. It’s greater than the sum of its parts, and it’s a game I won’t be putting down for a very long time. GameSkinny - 8 / 10 Quote Salt and Sacrifice is a labor of love, one that will scratch any Souls veteran's itch for more mysterious worlds to explore, even if it doesn't succeed at everything. Shacknews - 8 / 10 Quote Salt and Sacrifice does a lot of cool things on top of the Soulsborne 2D action-platforming system created for the first game. The focus on hunting mages is a cool twist and getting their components and making new gear was the stuff that’s made Monster Hunter a blast for decades. Even then, there’s plenty to explore in each biome between the mage hunts. I’m not fond of collecting berries for my healing flask and I feel it can get unfair when mages team up on me. However, getting stronger and coming back with enough might that not even multiple mages could stop me made Salt and Sacrifice’s 2D Soulsborne exploration and mage fights an intoxicating quest to wield the very power I was hunting. Twinfinite - 4 / 5 Quote As it stands, Salt and Sacrifice continues to nail down all of the moving parts and elements that go into creating an impressive Souls-like game. For most players –especially those just discovering the genre for the first time– this is an easy recommendation. But for the rest of us, it’s not quite enough anymore. But Why Tho? - 7 / 10 Quote Salt and Sacrifice is still a very worthwhile sequel to the original. While some of the elements don’t work as well as others, the game’s combat and build variety offer players a great sandbox to play around in. Gamepur - 7 / 10 Quote While certain bosses’ attack combos are troublesome to avoid given your character’s recovery time, the journey of Salt and Sacrifice is thoroughly enjoyable for anyone who enjoys soulslike games. Metro GameCentral - 6 / 10 Quote Another impressive attempt at a 2D Soulsborne but a less entertaining game than Salt And Sanctuary, with some frustrating combat that doesn't always feel entirely fair. We Got This Covered - 3 / 5 Quote Salt and Sacrifice is a Souls-like that would've made a killing a decade ago. Failing to learn from its contemporaries, it struggles to feel enjoyable in today's saturated market. GameXplain - Mixed Quote Video Review - Quote not available Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Unscored Quote A sidescrolling metroidvania with beautiful art and rewarding exploration, kept just shy of greatness by some frustrating design decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I've updated @Keyser_Soze's OpenCritic post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Salt and Sacrifice ‘Shunned Namekeeper’ update now available - Gematsu WWW.GEMATSU.COM Developers Ska Studios and Devoured Studios have released the "Shunned Namekeeper" update for Salt and Sacrifice, which adds new non-player characters, weapons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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