Salt and Sacrifice Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-01
Review summary
  • Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • Seamless co-op praised
  • Excellent map design
  • Worse than predecessor
  • Repetitive mage hunts
  • No map causes frustration
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Categories

Soulslike CombatMetroidvaniaCooperative MultiplayerCraftingCharacter ProgressionExplorationBoss Fights

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Archetypes

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Helpful reviews
94%
Unhelpful reviews
5%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
558
Negative points
1244
Gameplay points
794
Perf. points
9
Rec. points
191
Misc points
432
Point
Game is fun and enjoyable
Description
Many reviewers found the game fun, smooth, and engaging, with several noting it is especially enjoyable in multiplayer. The overall sentiment is positive, with players finishing the game and praising its playability.
Importance
20%
Mage hunting mechanic fun
Description
The mage-hunting mechanic is consistently praised as interesting, satisfying, and fun. Reviewers enjoy the challenge and variety that mage hunts bring to the gameplay.
Importance
10%
Seamless co-op praised
Description
Players highlight the seamless co-op experience, which supports two players without needing to exit during a playthrough. The co-op is described as stable, excellent, and very good overall.
Importance
9%
Map design is excellent
Description
The map design is considered high quality, with each map having its own characteristics, shortcuts, and layered exploration. Reviewers appreciate the variety and thought put into the level layouts.
Importance
6%
Graphics and animations beautiful
Description
The game is praised for its beautiful graphics and animations, which are considered a significant upgrade. The visual presentation adds to the overall enjoyment.
Importance
3%
Skill tree is good
Description
The skill tree is considered okay or better than the predecessor, with the ability to reallocate points being a positive feature. It is seen as a solid part of the game.
Importance
3%
Enemy variety is good
Description
The game features a large variety of enemies, which adds to the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the diversity in enemy types.
Importance
3%
Great if flaws tolerated
Description
Some reviewers say the game is great if you tolerate its flaws, and it is not as bad as other reviews claim. The novelty is welcome despite imperfect implementation.
Importance
3%