Platforms
- PCMay 17, 2016NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.110.7K Players
- PlayStation 4Mar 15, 20168.6playscore8.422 Critics9.319.3K Players
- Xbox OneFeb 6, 20198.3playscore8.75 Critics9.0223 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 2, 20187.8playscore7.810 Critics7.846 Players
- PS VitaMar 28, 20178.2playscore8.43 Critics9.2108 Players
42 critic reviews · 10 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- However, it is a title that fits well with a "pick up/put down" pace and gives players a lot of choice in how they wish to play. Salt and Sanctuary provides ample replay value in a fun title that is fast-paced and challenging enough for anyone seeking a "Souls-like" game.
Fran Soto · May 21, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It would be all too easy to compare this to the Souls series, but in truth, Salt and Sanctuary deserves a spotlight entirely of its own. It’s a dark and twisted journey that constantly relays a remarkable amount of depth, variety, innovation, and detail. Its greatest achievement, however, is not that of its outstanding structure, but its ability to frequently entice its players, despite how often it screws them over. This, is a punishing must have.
Mark Sherwood · Feb 10, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Salt and Sanctuary isn’t just recommended to fans of Dark Souls. It’s a game that anyone who likes a well-crafted and challenging should experience. The developers have masterfully crafted a title that clearly borrows elements from other games while still managing to retain such a strong personality of its own. I had some issues with its art style and technical performance, but I still fully recommend Salt and Sanctuary. Being salty has never been this fun.
Leo Faria · Feb 05, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - For a game that is a couple years old and just now appearing on Xbox this is surprising, but other than that the game plays great. Controls are precise and you always feel in control of your character. If you’re looking for a “Souls-Like” Metroidvania, look no further. This is a brutally challenging game so keep that in mind if you choose to take it for a spin.
Phil Neyman · Feb 04, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Salt and Sanctuary may be inspired by the Dark Souls series, but that doesn’t necessarily mean every Dark Souls fan is going to love this game. The big problem with creating an entire game inspired by a well-loved franchise is that people’s expectations are going to be sky high. As someone that loves Dark Souls, I can say I enjoyed aspects of Salt and Sanctuary, but comparing the two games side by side seems incredibly unfair. Similarly to the Souls games, Salt and Sanctuary requires time and patience for players to reap its true rewards.
Christian Vaz · Aug 24, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s well-crafted, has a very satisfying amount of depth, and does its best to rough up the player at every turn while avoiding being unfairly hard. It’s a great game, and it makes you feel great after finally conquering it. If you’ve got even the slightest hankering for a Metroidvania, you’re not going to do much better than Salt & Sanctuary. Just be sure to watch those sodium levels while you’re playing!
Kenny McKee · Aug 10, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Despite how much the Souls series has inspired this title, it still stands on its own two feet without feeling derivative. It’s a treat to play and to look at, with a detailed and mysterious world that is eager to show you where you fall on the pecking order. For those who are fans of the popular Souls series, you’ll be right at home and likely be just as enamored, but the game is also worth checking out if you’re eager for a substantial action title to take with you on the go.
Scott Sullivan · Aug 07, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s available on PS4, PS Vita, PC and now Switch, though there’s nothing that particularly makes it stand out as being better on any of them. But then I guess on Switch there’s the option to play in handheld mode or on your big TV. So yeah, go with the Switch. You’ll die, die and then die again, but you’ll always go back for more.
Richard Seagrave · Aug 03, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Salt and Sanctuary does an admirable job of hitting all the right beats that it needs to provide a challenging and fun action adventure that will no doubt provide a solid bang for your buck, but it doesn’t do a whole lot to stand on its own two legs; this is a game that can only thrive on the scraps generated by the overwhelming popularity of a much better game series.
Mitch Vogel · Aug 02, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.
Leif Johnson · Aug 01, 2018 Reviewed onRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Developer: Ska Studios