To my mind, the biggest similarity between Salt and Sacrifice and Dark Souls is in the fact that Ska Studios have got the simple things right. I have my own qualms with using that term, though there are undeniable similarities with the Dark Souls formula to be found here. Therefore, it’s inevitable that this game will be labeled a “Soulslike”.

The platforming is back, the art style is characteristic, but the gameplay loop adds a fresh layer of chance to exploring familiar areas.ĭue to the success of Elden Ring, Salt and Sacrifice was released amidst an ever-growing obsession with From Software titles. Whilst this iteration does stay true to the 2D, “metroidvania” style of gameplay, it also deviates by introducing an entirely new mechanic. However, it is far more like a successor, an entry in the same franchise but standalone in many important ways. It’s easy to think of Salt and Sacrifice as an out-and-out sequel to 2016’s Salt and Sanctuary. Salt and Sacrifice is the latest release from two-person development team, Ska Studios.