Salt and Sacrifice Nintendo Switch Review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Those sneaky blighters snuck this one out - not past me though! Hazaaaah! Mark

[@Ser-Smiley]

Hazzaaaaah!!

[@kaidorade1317]

This review feels incredibly salty. Jk

[@jeffreyb180]

It's great to have a channel that has material that I easily relate too. From the games to the comments.. Gives a feeling like a bunch of friends all sitting around talking gaming over the years. Thanks for another video!

[@nathanstripling2282]

Thank you so much for covering the updates made since the launch last year. Early reviews were rough but it sounds like they fixed a lot already

[@ymarksthespot]

That's kind of where I was at with this one. I'm really glad to get this review which takes all the updates into account.

[@Ray__E]

I played the first one on Vita and really liked it. I was surprised when I found out only two people developed it. Glad to see this one is also good. We need to support good indie developers

[@JP-uv5tt]

Thanks guys. I often turn to your reviews if a game has caught my eye. I appreciate the work you put in. Keep it up.

[@magimus13]

I was totally confused on this video drop. Then I realized it’s the sequel, it’s been a long week. Thanks for covering it. Enjoyed the first.

[@nataliebaker4942]

Not one for me, but loving the community is hype for this & hearing the nostalgia & preferences is great! Love these review vids, cheers!

[@stiltzkin2683]

Nice! I was excited when this game was announced, but bummed that it was playstation only. Glad to see it on switch finally.

[@alesjanosik1545]

The review is spot on! I would recommend this game but Salt and Sanctuary is a better one. Funny that I had no clue about it coming to Switch and picked it again on pc just 2 days ago to find out there was a huge update.

[@Nedwig747]

I like how because it was already on pc for a bit and they've made some changes already, it's like it's already been featured on an episode of all patched up. I definitely can see myself enjoying this one even if it's not as good as the 1sy game

[@dragneelfire3341]

Thank you for the review. I just recently started playing Sanctuary and really enjoy it and was wondering how this game stacked up. Other reviews I read and watched did nothing to help make a decision. Switch Up's reviews are always on point, so thanks again, I will try this game out now.

[@dotBlank182]

Saw this game on eShop and was waiting for a review thanks. I never played the first one but the online co-op and pvp on this one seems fun.

[@ColetivoLunar]

Wow, hard to believe this was done by only two people! Awesome stuff!

[@ymarksthespot]

Hahaha well that was quick! Thanks for the review!

[@mariocc3472]

The art style looks beautiful! I haven't played the first one but this review actually made me want to try it

[@Ser-Smiley]

Im very salty that i dont have enough money to buy this immediately. Im gonna have to sacrifice one of my internal organs and sell it so that i can buy this.

[@Biggus__Dickus]

I just bought the original on playstation for 75p barjen

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@Biggus__Dickus holy! That is a barjan indeed!

[@Biggus__Dickus]

Cheaper than a savloy.

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@Biggus__Dickus haha. Indeed! 😂

[@craigemery856]

Sell your gallbladder I heard you don't really need that😂

[@MrJimithee]

Really like the look of this, SO impressive from a two person team Stop a-SALT-ting my wallet SwitchUp! Sorry... I'll get my coat...

[@ChrisLT]

It was a fun one, though I preferred the first. Still holding out hope for a Dishwasher collection some day.

[@mausaba8462]

a Dishwasher collection would be fantastic ( always loved Vampire smile ),maybe with the add of Charlye Murder to :)

[@ChrisLT]

@@mausaba8462 Yeah, Vampire Smile was one of my favorite Live Arcade games at the time. Curious how it holds up.

[@mausaba8462]

@@ChrisLT i replayed it not long time ago on Steam and it was amazing as back in the Live Arcade days :)

[@adamc18]

I picked this up on PlayStation back on release day and i found it super jarring how different it is from the first game. The first game is basically a 2d soulsborne game, which is fantastic because those are my favorite games. This one i think of as more of a 2d monster hunter game. Still fun as hell to play, but definitely not as good as the first game.

[@jeffreyb180]

I just got my switch when salt and santuary physical came out... So pissed I missed my chance to get that one on cart. The 2nd on has been a long wait ....can't wait to give it a go

[@paulcummins4134]

Wonder if they fixed the juggle mechanic everytime you get hit. It made the game feel unfair, that every hit you took sent you flying backwards or straight up through the air leaving you wide open for more damage.

[@alesjanosik1545]

No, that is still there. Fighting the wind mages is still a pain haha

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Crazy, I love metroidvania games, but I can’t get into either of the salt games for some reason

[@bastianweber2648]

I can't believe that it was released on switch without notice. Didn't see it before now. Super hyped to start it.

[@TriangleSmooth]

Put in 200+ hours in this game on PC and PS5. love the game, and I am happy to see another release + cross-platform. PVP was one of my favorite things in this game. can't wait to see new players and PVP come back to life!

[@senshimak]

I'd love for more Ska Studios games on Switch. I'm a huge fan of Dishwasher series and Charlie Murder. Gonna try this one out.

[@CompleteProducer84]

The biggest Metroidvania sequel disappointment this side of Axiom Verge 2. They took the absolute best part of Sanctuary - exploring the huge interconnected world, and made it into a hub world. Then they added the most annoying mechanic - witch mini bosses, literally everywhere.

[@ppbunt]

Still have Salt & Sanctuary nestled in the ol’ backlog, I should probably give that a go first!

[@MariusMoonbeam]

The art style and premise of being a criminal is so cool! I think I’ll wait for a sale but it’s cool that the developers are husband and wife, never heard of that before!

[@Whisperlil]

I like how this game looks better then the previous, the previous was a bit too dark and gloomy for my taste, this one keep the dark, but add in some more colors by the looks of it, and make it more appealing to me. I might pick this one up, I didnt pick the first one up. But this one looks prettier... except for that big spider boss, thats gonna give me nightmares.

[@Terron29]

Fantastic review mate. I remember being gutted when I read reviews of this on launch as the backtracking with no fast travel seemed like such a drag I lost all interest in it and I LOVED the first one so was v disappointed. Switch is my go to for indies like this and I had no idea it was updated and improved so much. Will absolutely pick this up. Sounds like I wont like it as much as the first but will still like it plenty. Really hope these developers give do a third entry. Such a unique spin on the souls style.

[@sergeoperu]

I’m I fan since ZSX2 💪🏼 Very good development studio i can say 🙂

[@magimus13]

Music gives me Diablo vibes.

[@DonkThikkness]

I specifically want to shout out that I appreciate the developers trying something to mix up the formula. I urge them to push the boundaries even further. Homing attacks vs a dodge/parry system is getting very over-saturated. With design and programming; there are a near infinite number of possibilities which combat can be implemented. Parries are a micro-evolution from a QTE, and dodges function either identical to parries, or are a micro-evolution more complex. I would happily play a unique, somewhat barebones and a bit janky new combat system, over any game that is built around homing attacks vs a dodge/parry system. I need variety in my life. These digitaldrugs is getting stale.

[@yaldash3592]

If the second one makes you feel stronger + faster, would it be better for less experienced players?

[@Beornvith]

Looks like easy to handle but hard to master?

[@alesjanosik1545]

In both games You can easily grind up to get stronger and have more health. The second game is also more fun in co-op.

[@Bajso84]

Still waiting for the Pepper

[@ceresbane]

Always thought you look ridiculous wielding double blades and doing funny spinny attacks at giants. 1:30 was cathartic on why its just not feasible. You need to cut deep enough to sever nerves and muscle and sinew. Tiny flesh wounds would only be viable with venom. But even then, you can also apply it to big weapons too and be more effective.

[@DragonReborn12]

Actually they divorced and Michelle had no part in sacrifice. James friend Shane Lynch co produced sacrifice with him

[@cosmicfool3334]

Maybe that’s why the second game wasn’t as good as the first

[@sevensyns7732]

Definitely one for the backlog!!

[@seahawk1579]

Please review cobalt core on the switch! Amazing deckbuilder

[@yllib2012]

Nice. I have it on PC and Switch. Would like to see it on Xbox.

[@thomasbalzer3179]

I got stuck very early in Salt and Sanctuary on a boss I couldn’t beat and didn’t get very far at all.

[@ThePengfish]

Salt and Sacrifice is how my stomach feels about eating saveloys

[@picnicentry]

Two person team? Impressive work

[@nahte123456]

Didn't really like Salt&Sancuary, felt more on the 'cheap' side rather than the 'hard' side for me, but glad to see such a popular game getting a sequel to truck along to.

[@Ser-Smiley]

Yeessss! YEEESSSSS!😋

[@tetchedtoe7832]

I'm so excited for this

[@ALextothePast]

I wonder if Salt and Sacrifice will get a physical release?

[@jonk4255]

Game looks sound to me but just picked up The Revenant physical so looking to crack that one open

[@grahamwalker2168]

Well this was a pretty sneaky drop! Love the original

[@Beornvith]

Love the reviews.

[@bkillinm]

Wow this actually looks pretty decent, too bad I’m completely hooked on Star ocean atm 😂

[@brandonkruse6412]

I’m trying to decide between this and 9 Years of Shadows… which did you find more fun?

[@sofaking1180]

9 yrs of shadows isn't out as of yet on the Switch, correct?

[@brandonkruse6412]

@@sofaking1180 it is

[@miaoFoodNow]

Salt & Sanctuary 2 would not have made sense. This step into a more focused second offering makes more sense when considering this franchise's direction towards the future. That they removed the Parry is surprising. I thought Salt & Sanctuary had the most awesome parry animations of all games I've ever played. I would sometimes just parry away for the sake of catharsis almost. I usually prefer dashing & dodging over parrying in most games. For the rest I played a lot with the bows in the first game. A lot of ranged combat, using ice bows & fire bows as I love to play with the elements & those bows are what I would reach for in Salt & Sanctuary.

[@ryanbarry34]

Huh why would it not have made sense? Sequel moving from an interconnected world to seperate hub areas doesn't scream focused. Its been received mixed from fans of the first.

[@miaoFoodNow]

@@ryanbarry34 you know sometimes you have to take a step back in order to take a proper step forward again.

[@Dukkha-Bhavana]

Plenty of people say parry/punish is still there, but is executed by doing one or more perfectly timed blocks (instead of separate parry input).

[@grahamwalker2168]

Got to love some jolly cooperation \[]/

[@nameuser.2141]

Ngl my heart jumped cause I read "Soul Sacrifice" so I thought either a new game or a remake came out for the switch D:

[@kill_repeat8491]

Oh, that hurts. I'd kill for a Soul Sacrifice port.

[@Ponaru]

It's an absolute crime that Soul Sacrifice is stuck on the Vita.

[@sofaking1180]

​@@Ponaruand on the Switch, and on every current home console, and on PC (which now includes all the various portable PC's).

[@Ponaru]

@@sofaking1180 Fail

[@nameuser.2141]

@@kill_repeat8491 facts bro like my day was unintentionally ruined, I bummed myself out hard

[@Xalick90]

A really underated game

[@playforfunnew]

Fps? In handheld? 30 or 60? Thanks

[@GingerJester]

I was really at odds with Salt and Sanctuary, I enjoyed some parts, but disliked quite a few too. This sequel sounds like it changed some of the things I didn't like in the first one, so might have to add it to the backlog!

[@xcv8398]

here we go again... physical not yet confirmed, I don't like buying in eshop for it to come out later in collector edition, premium whatever you wanna call it... T_T But I like what i see and here in this review.

[@kapitantutan4862]

Yeah when parrying was removed it was a hard pass for me so sad to be disappointed at a game i wanted to love

[@LocusDleo]

Is there a world map on this one, unlike the first one?

[@SwitchUpYt]

Nope! A bit annoying but the separate areas make it a little easier to navigate and the fast travel - Mark

[@Flashbry]

Must resist, must resist! Oh heck, now it's on my list!

[@WhiteWolvesSupremacy]

Just picked it up for .89 cent in the PlayStation store about a week ago ...

[@GrahamRainbow]

Could you review the last faith? Is it good or simply a blasphemous copy?

[@SallyMangos]

So the first one is a 2d Dark Souls and this is a 2d Monster Hunter?

[@Charok1]

You did not notice it was releasing enough to put it in your weekly video, ha ha ha

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

I give value 19, uh I mean 16 🤣 CHEERS 🍻

[@armandogavilan1815]

he first one was one of my favorite games ever (play since 1983) so it hurt me to see this inferior sequel.

[@pheonix9372]

Good review....as always it lets me know enough to say skip//wishlist//research more. Not my thing. Don't love the grotesque art-direction, don't love the genre so though it seems well done I can safely skip for other gems.

[@Leopez02]

That Salt and Sacrifice looks AMAZING 2d action platformer game, I will thinking buying and playing this on a Nintendo Switch but i'll watch this review first. By the way is this game a rogue-like/lite? 🔥🔥

[@Ser-Smiley]

It's a soulslike Metroidvania.

[@Leopez02]

​@@Ser-Smileyooh Souls-like metroidvania sounds really AWESOME! 😮😊

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@Leopez02 😊

[@juancimino296]

I hope they release a physical version of the game if not ill sadly just skip it.

[@missladylilly7199]

Oo this looks well good

[@kawaquackygreen5977]

What about Bluey The Video Game 😊

[@JoshJackson-lq7tj]

Your right it’s not as good as the first game, and I’m not a fan of chasing the bosses around before I can finally get to finish them

[@Dan-ou7gm]

Charlie Murder on switch please

[@MrLorenzoVids]

Currently 40% off

[@PrincessMoonbeam]

When Mark was talking about the skill tree, he said, "For each point you gain, you'll add to this tree", and the character sprite happened to be jumping on platforms attached to large tree, so I was like, "add to it how?" I couldn't have been the only one thrown off by that😆

[@salasalsa-mb5gw]

Boom ...

[@UndeadEggmiester]

All soul's like are trash.

[@Pikoso27]

Skill issue.

[@feeamerie5011]

I going to be brave or daft and give this a go because it *looks* amazing! Nice one Mark 🫶