
Salt is collected by killing enemies, which is used to level up the character and upgrade equipment. Enemies can be killed with animated combos by quickly following up a defensive block.

In combat there’s a stamina bar that restricts how much actions you can do. There are all types of weapons and items to collect to create a unique play style. There are several different classes to choose from including a knight, mage, thief, cleric and even a chef. The character’s look can be customized and be played as both genders. Besides Dark Souls the game also feels a lot like Castlevania because of its 2D elements and combat. Salt and Sanctuary’s art and player design is similar to other games from Ska Studios, with alternative-styled characters and enemies set against gritty backgrounds. Before the ship was attacked the princess was being taken to a marriage offering that would bring peace between kingdoms. They have to somehow find and rescue a princess who was kidnapped from the ship. The story is about a character lost on a dark island after their ship was overtaken and capsized.

The game costs $17.99 to download from the PlayStation Store. It takes heavy inspiration from the Dark Souls franchise and similar games developed by FromSoftware. The game features 2D, side-scrolling environments and combat mixed with “Souls”-type gameplay all in a challenging difficulty. Salt and Sanctuary, the latest from veteran indie developer Ska Studios, released on Tuesday for the PlayStation 4. Watch Ska Studios’ take on the Souls style of punishment.
