Fran Soto
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Salt and Sanctuary'
Published 5/21/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / Vita / XONE / Switch - 3/15/2016
Salt and Sanctuary
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing game developed by Ska Studios and released in 2016. It combines side-scrolling combat with mechanics inspired by action RPGs, including stamina management and character builds. Players explore a dark, interconnected world filled with hostile enemies and challenging bosses. Progression is based on skill trees, equipment upgrades, and exploration-driven discovery.
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- Ska Studios
- Publisher
- Ska Studios
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Critic avg
82
32 scored reviews
Total coverage
32
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Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 32 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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32 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 25%
80–8919 reviews · 59%
70–794 reviews · 13%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Travis Northup
GamingTrendGamingTrend Salt and Sanctuary Review
Published 2/14/2019
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharles Hartford
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Salt and Sanctuary’ is a Challenging and Interesting Souls-like
Published 2/4/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Vaz
WccftechSalt and Sanctuary Review – Dark Souls Finally Arrives On The Switch… In 2D
Published 8/24/2018
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Sullivan
COGconnectedSalt & Sanctuary Switch Review – 2D Souls-like Shines on Switch
Published 8/7/2018
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Salt and Sanctuary (Nintendo Switch)
Published 8/7/2018
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrien Montgomery
GBAtempSalt and Sanctuary: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 8/6/2018
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73
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewReview: Salt and Sanctuary Brings a Dark World to the Switch – GameSpew
Published 8/3/2018
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Salt and Sanctuary Review
Published 8/2/2018
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75
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Salt and Sanctuary (Switch eShop)
Published 8/2/2018
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60
-22 vs critic avg
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