Salt and Sacrifice is a hard-hitting 2D action game drawing clear inspiration from the challenging soulslike lineage popularized by FromSoftware. Available on PC, PS4, and PS5, the game continues the world of Salt and Sanctuary and invites players to step into a rugged, foreboding realm. In Russia, the title is purchasable through the Epic Games Store for 449 rubles.
Reviews and ratings have started to appear online. Metacritic currently gives the game a middling but respectable score of 73 out of 100. The sequel refines several core systems compared with its predecessor, delivering tighter controls and more polished visuals, along with a new mechanic that allows players to invade other adventurers’ worlds. Critics note some balance issues, a handful of superfluous mechanics, and a limited scope of truly original ideas in the package.
Salt and Sacrifice unfolds in the ruined domain of Altarstone, a land torn apart by the powers of sorcery. Players assume the role of a condemned criminal who becomes an inquisitor, tasked with cleansing the realm of wicked wizards who torment its people and haunt its ruins.
Salt and Sanctuary, the first game in the series, is also available on Steam. It currently carries a price tag of 389 rubles and has earned a high proportion of positive user reviews, signaling strong reception among the game’s fan base and newcomers alike.
Earlier in its lifecycle, a stark action RPG from a developer based in Kazakhstan drew attention for blending elements reminiscent of The Witcher with the atmosphere and challenge of Dark Souls, signaling a regional contribution to the global soulslike trend.
Source: VG Times