Much like the Souls’ series every type of attack, dodge, and spell uses stamina, which replenishes after a second, but if you do too many consecutive attacks or combos you will be left open for a counter-attack. This time around, I tried more of a mage character build with skilled usage of a sword and spears. All of these can be used in a variety of combinations that make different character builds, and this makes each play through unique. You can also find new magic, prayers and equip bows for long-range offense and general spell usage. You have a variety of swords, hammers, spears, and many other weapons with varying levels of scaling for strength and dexterity stats that determine how you can use them.
For example, maybe you need a blacksmith for upgrading weapons or a guide to teleport between Sanctuaries.Ĭombat is the most Dark Souls-esque it could still be, while also still being in two dimensions. This might incentivize you to experiment with different Creeds and if a Sanctuary is under your Creed, you can also add different merchants services by offering certain idols.
When you first land on the island you will have to choose your Creed (which acts like a Covenant) and these Creeds affect the types of items that can be purchased at Sanctuaries. You can find bits of info from item descriptions and by talking to the few NPC’s you find in the world, similarly to Dark Souls. You awaken on the shores of a mysterious island and are left to piece things together. The story of Salt & Sanctuary begins with your created character on a ship that is being boarded by a group of shadowy bandits. HD rumble and clear/clean visuals making playing in handheld or docked a rewarding experience. I’ve played on both PS4 and PS Vita, and needless to say, the fine-tuning Ska Studios has performed for this version has perfected the 2D Souls-like formula. While we wait for the inevitable release of Dark Souls Remastered on the Nintendo Switch, Salt & Sanctuary thankfully fills that void perfectly and is a must own title for the console.įirst off, Salt & Sanctuary looks and plays great on the Switch and is the best way to experience this adventure. With its tight controls and touch but fair difficulty, the Souls games have become pinnacles of game design. No doubt, if there is one series of games that has risen in popularity over the last few years, it’s anything related to Dark Souls. Salt & Sanctuary, from developer Ska Studios, is everything a love letter to the Souls’ series should be. By minusthebrant eShop, Nintendo Switch, review, Salt & Sanctuary, Ska Studios
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