Salt and Sanctuary is a gem for Souls-like fans, offering a dark and immersive experience that hooks the players from start to finish. I was pleasantly surprised by the game's atmosphere. The game does not visually hold back, from splashing the background with blood to the disturbing bosses. The bosses are often unexpected and are rather easy, due to the simplicity of the combat. The leveling and progression system is flexible, allowing you to customize your character to suit your preferred playstyle. While the gameplay may seem straightforward at first glance, it quickly reveals its depth and interconnectedness of the world. Suddenly you start to recognize areas again and unlock shortcuts. The game could really need navigational tools though. While the interconnected world is a joy to explore, the lack of an in-game map can make orientating a daunting task. While online maps are available, they often contain spoilers and ruin the joy of discovery and exploration.
Despite the simplicity of the combat and the map issue, the game is amazing, and I can highly recommend trying it out yourself.

Salt and Sanctuary is a gem for Souls-like fans, offering a dark and immersive experience that hooks the players from start to finish. I was pleasantly surprised by the game's atmosphere. The game does not visually hold back, from splashing the background with blood to the disturbing bosses. The bosses are often unexpected and are rather easy, due to the simplicity of the combat. The leveling and progression system is flexible, allowing you to customize your character to suit your preferred playstyle. While the gameplay may seem straightforward at first glance, it quickly reveals its depth and interconnectedness of the world. Suddenly you start to recognize areas again and unlock shortcuts. The game could really need navigational tools though. While the interconnected world is a joy to explore, the lack of an in-game map can make orientating a daunting task. While online maps are available, they often contain spoilers and ruin the joy of discovery and exploration. Despite the simplicity of the combat and the map issue, the game is amazing, and I can highly recommend trying it out yourself.