Salt and Sacrifice (NSP, XCI) ROM + v2.0.0.1 Update

Salt and Sacrifice: Outside the safety of sanctuary lies an elemental pandemonium, where condemned Marked Inquisitors embark on a relentless pursuit. In a once-peaceful kingdom now thrown into chaos by encroaching Mages, embodying merciless elemental chaos, the Marked Inquisitors, a fated and condemned group, rally once more to combat the existential threat of Magic. An ancient empire teeters on the brink of destruction as a long-buried secret resurfaces.

As a Marked Inquisitor, your journey unfolds across the vast western frontier, dedicated to tracking down, hunting, and eradicating the roaming Mages. Forge exceptional weaponry and armor from the unearthly remains of the Mages you vanquish.  Master a myriad of unique weapons and runic arts, enabling you to manipulate the corrupt Magic wielded by your adversaries, though cautiously.

Traverse a sprawling and intricate world, replete with scavengers, hidden enigmas, treacherous traps, and formidable guardians. Collaborate with a fellow Inquisitor in complete online co-op or partake in swift and frenetic PvP battles across various factions. While you may be tethered to the Inquisition, your choices remain entirely your own.

GAMEPLAY

Similar to its predecessor, Salt and Sacrifice was inspired by the Dark Souls series of games. Instead of having one large map, the game’s world is split into five separate zones. To progress in the game and unlock new areas players must devour Mage hearts and initiate Mage Hunts, in which the player character must chase down and defeat various boss characters.

Each defeated mage will drop unique armor and weapons that can be used by the players. Each weapon has its unique skills and movesets. While the player is exploring the game’s world, they will encounter hidden tomes which can be used to initiate Fated Mage hunts, hunts players can play through repeatedly to collect specific upgrades. The game features elements commonly seen in Metroidvania games.

Previously out-of-reach areas can be accessed once the player collects the necessary traversal items. They will gradually discover different shortcuts that allow them to transverse quickly, though the game does not have a fast travel option.

Unlike Salt and Sanctuary, the game has online multiplayer. Players can join different multiplayer factions. The Shroud Alliance will invade another player’s session and hunt them down, while Blueheart Runners can summon enemies known as Haze Burnt to kill the hosting player.

The invaded players can also recruit help from Oathbound Watchers and Sheriff Inquisitors, who will assist them in combat. Using a private passcode system, two players can complete the game’s campaign cooperatively without being invaded.