When it was released in 2016, Salt and Sanctuary was arguably one of the earliest Souls clones. It stood out by taking the Dark Souls formula and applying it to a 2D Metroidvania style. It was a charming little title that carved out a distinct niche for itself. The follow-up, Salt and Sacrifice, has a lot to live up to. The Souls-like genre is far more crowded now, and there are a fair number of contenders — even only in the 2D format. Thankfully, it looks like Salt and Sacrifice is putting its best foot forward.
The premise is that your character is someone who has committed a terrible crime, which can be anything from banditry to blasphemy. Regardless, your crime is serious enough that your only way out is to become a Marked Inquisitor. In the presence of magic, it is impossible for you to die, and your body is held in a sort of half-life. The only way to return to life is to kill…
