Jae Lee
ZTGDSalt and Sacrifice (PS5) Review – ZTGD
Published 6/2/2022
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Salt and Sacrifice
Salt and Sacrifice is a 2D action role-playing game developed by Ska Studios and released in 2022. It serves as a follow-up to Salt and Sanctuary, introducing a more open, hunt-focused structure. Players take on the role of a Marked Inquisitor tasked with tracking and defeating powerful mages across interconnected regions.
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- Ska Studios
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- Ska Studios
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Critic avg
71
14 scored reviews
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14
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60–90
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 71 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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80–893 reviews · 21%
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Jason Faulkner
Game RevolutionSalt and Sacrifice Review: ‘Too Much Was Sacrificed’
Published 5/25/2022
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65
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoseph Yaden
InverseSalt and Sacrifice is a grotesquely gorgeous RPG held back by clunky design
Published 5/19/2022
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60
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Salt and Sacrifice
Published 5/18/2022
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80
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Read originalJohn Carson
Game InformerSalt and Sacrifice Review
Published 5/17/2022
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70
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Read originalRichard Wakeling
GameSpotSalt And Sacrifice Review - Mage Hunter
Published 5/16/2022
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70
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Read originalHirun Cryer
EurogamerSalt and Sacrifice review - the FromSoft challenge without the Souls
Published 5/16/2022
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalIGN Salt and Sacrifice Review
Published 5/10/2022
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70
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Read originalAdrian Morales
Game RantSalt and Sacrifice Review
Published 5/10/2022
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Read originalFexelea
FextralifeSalt and Sacrifice Review
Published 5/9/2022
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88
+17 vs critic avg
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