Salt and Sanctuary

1. 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.
   
   The Vita port is great, and there were no glitches throughout my play-through, it looked really good too.… Expand

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2. RunFish12B8

   Dec 30, 2021

   10

   The game is divine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4. Kenms

   May 18, 2017

   10

   This amazing game in summary, is like 2D Dark Souls with all the good things and with the portability the PsVita in that case, the enemies andThis amazing game in summary, is like 2D Dark Souls with all the good things and with the portability the PsVita in that case, the enemies and bosses are really good made, the game play is very fun and challenging in every battle, the art of entire world is amazing, lore is really interesting and the port a PsVita is perfect with the all the characteristics of the PS4 version, buy it if you wish!… Expand

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5. Teegleberry

   Mar 30, 2017

   10

   This game which is my favourite indie game of all time has been ported to the Vita beautifully. A massive thank you to Sickhead games forThis game which is my favourite indie game of all time has been ported to the Vita beautifully. A massive thank you to Sickhead games for getting the job done with so much care and attention. I have really been enjoying revisiting this game but now with the added bonus of being able to play it on the go. It runs smoothly and plays and looks just as beautiful as it did on the PS4. A massive bonus is the fact this Vita version has it's own separate trophy list meaning I get to earn them all over again adding them to my trophy collection.
   
   My original review of the PS4 version:
   
   I cannot express how much this game has sucked me in since I started playing. Ska Studios are self proclaimed Souls fans, they said from the off that this was their homage to From Software's fantastic series and they have absolutely nailed it.
   
   S&S plays beautifully, the combat is brutal and satisfying and the addictive risk/reward system makes the game hard to put down. There's so much depth to the character build system in this game, different classes and a huge skill tree. I'm already looking forward to doing a new playthrough with a Hunter or Paladin to try out and master the different play styles.
   
   I have to say in closing that it's hard to imagine if From themselves attempted to make a 2D version of a Souls game that it'd be much better than this. I really like a lot of great indie games but this one is probably my favourite of them all.... Highly Recommend… Expand

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6. Nate_is_Great

   Apr 17, 2017

   9

   Dark Souls meets Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest. Great game. Super addictive. My 11 year old son loves it just as much as I do. It's a cross-buyDark Souls meets Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest. Great game. Super addictive. My 11 year old son loves it just as much as I do. It's a cross-buy with the PS4 which makes the purchase even more valuable.… Expand

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7. SuperkenGaming

   Mar 31, 2017

   9

   Salt and Sanctuary
   2D Dark Souls
   Salt and Sanctuary is quite literally a 2d version of dark souls... you start out customizing yourSalt and Sanctuary
   2D Dark Souls
   Salt and Sanctuary is quite literally a 2d version of dark souls... you start out customizing your character and choosing your class...
   And you’re set off into a world of hurt...
   And it’s brilliant…
   There are weapons and other loot around the world that you can do combos with and certain items will slow your character down…
   You’re slicing through enemies to pick up salt instead of souls...
   Managing your stamina much like nioh…
   And taking that salt back to a sanctuary to level up your character and unlock slots in your skill tree…
   And of course each level needs more salt..
   So you have to carefully balance exploration and banking in your collected salt...
   The game does a decent job of not making you ever feel overwhelmed
   That doesn’t mean this game is easy though
   it will test your patience...
   but you always feel like you could’ve made it past where you died if you try just one more time…
   going back, recollecting your salt..
   Grinding if you choose... and making your way towards a boss…
   These boss battles are brutal, nearly 20 in total…
   And again like the combat// can feel frustrating at times…
   but you eventually learn them…
   You can roll, block, used ranged weapons...
   there’s such a great variety of weapons and items here to fit every type of players game style…
   But this game is hard…
   you probably won’t beat it..
   But if you do manage it will take you around 15 hours to do so
   This is one of my favorite 2d games I’ve ever played…
   If you’re a glutton for punishment, and love that sense of discovery, searching for better loot as giant blobs of goo fall on your head or a wolf gnaws at your neck
   don’t miss out on one of the most satisfyingly challenging 2d games on the market
   I give Salt and Sanctuary
   a 9/10… Expand

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8. Zolek

   May 23, 2019

   9

   Did not play it on the PS4 but it is gorgeous on Vita, the framerate can have some hiccups but I only seen them where there were no enemiesDid not play it on the PS4 but it is gorgeous on Vita, the framerate can have some hiccups but I only seen them where there were no enemies and I assume that it was because of more background layers or maybe some loading. Anyways it is a great souls clone, stays on its own yet copies a lot of mechanics and even sometimes sound from the game appear to be ripped from official souls games :)… Expand

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