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Sea Salt

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Sea Salt is a dark fantasy reverse horror action-strategy game where you play as the nightmarish force of Dagon by controlling and growing a horde of minions.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Pros

  • Unique lovecraftian theme and atmosphere
  • Engaging tactical horde control gameplay
  • Variety of minions and apostles for replayability
  • Beautiful pixel art and music
  • Multiple paths and arena mode for extended play

Cons

  • Minion ai and pathfinding issues
  • Some repetitive gameplay elements
  • Short main campaign length
  • Limited micro-control over units
  • Some balancing issues with certain units and bosses

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players direct the horde with simple commands but cannot micro-manage individual units, allowing some freedom in army composition and strategy but limited direct control."

  • Competence
    3

    "Players engage in tactical decisions about unit composition and positioning, requiring skill to overcome challenges despite some AI pathfinding issues."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on single-player progression and personal mastery without ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report replaying with different apostles and paths, enjoying arena modes and multiple playthroughs, indicating habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Gameplay centers on controlling a personal horde independently with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players create unique army compositions and experiment with different apostles and minion combinations to suit playstyle."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are single-player focused with no social dominance or power over other players."

  • Escapism
    4

    "The Lovecraftian horror theme and immersive atmosphere provide strong escapism from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players try different apostles, minion builds, and strategies, exploring various gameplay mechanics and combinations."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Branching paths and hidden cards encourage some discovery, though environments are mostly fixed and familiar."

  • Expression
    2

    "Customization is limited to army composition and apostle choice rather than avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong Lovecraftian fantasy theme with eldritch gods, monsters, and supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn unit strengths, enemy behaviors, and develop strategies, improving over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention and tactical input; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players lead and manage their horde strategically, though without social leadership roles."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players unlock new apostles, minions, and cards, accumulating upgrades and expanding options."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Some players find the gameplay engaging and satisfying, though others report frustration with AI and pacing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Atmospheric music, pixel art, and gore provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems present."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative is present with cutscenes and lore, providing context and immersion though not deeply complex."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires tactical planning of army composition, positioning, and timing to succeed."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some tension and challenge in boss fights and enemy encounters, but overall moderate suspense."

  • Value
    1

    "Players find the game enjoyable and worth the price especially on sale, though some note it is short."

  • Violence
    5

    "Core gameplay involves violent combat, destruction, and gore as players control hordes to slaughter enemies."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must manage resources and avoid losing units to survive encounters and progress."

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