
Release Date: October 12, 2023
Saltsea Chronicles is a narrative adventure game, in which we lead a ship crew through a flooded fantasy world. The game's artstyle is highly unusual, reminiscent of risographic prints.
Saltsea Chronicles is a narrative adventure game. It was developed by Die Gute Fabrik, known for such games as Sportsfriends, Where is my Heart? and Mutazione.
The game is set in a flooded world, most of the land submerged unnderwater. It tells the story of a ship crew, whose vessel was stolen, while their captain went missing.
The crew boards their own ship to reclaim it, setting out on a journey to learn what happened to their captain.
Saltsea Chronicles is an adventure game heavily emphasizing its story. The player must explore the world, talk to NPCs and make decisions that shape how the plot develops.
The world consists of many islands, to which players can head in any order, anytime they please, taking different crew members onto different expeditions. Our choices affect character relationships, often causing tensions we must de-escalate.
Aside from the main storyline, there are also many optional side quests available. An additional activity is the playable Spoils card game, the people's favorite pastime in this world.
The game is only playable in singleplayer.
Saltsea Chronicles features appealing 2D visuals. The artstyle is highly unusual, based off risographic prints.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Developer: Die Gute Fabrik
Publisher: Die Gute Fabrik
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Saltsea Chronicles Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-4710MQ 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 860M or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Saltsea Chronicles Video Game.
Push Square: 7 / 10 by Stephen Tailby
There's a lot to like about Saltsea Chronicles. It has a clever structure, low-pressure gameplay, and even a neat minigame to play in each location. Add on top an eye-catching style and meaningful decision-making, and you have a pleasant, ship-shape adventure.
Eurogamer: 5 / 5 by Christian Donlan
A crew searches a watery world for a missing friend in this evocative game of exploration and conversation.
The Punished Backlog: 8.5 / 10 by Allison McDaniel
I thoroughly enjoyed playing Saltsea Chronicles and will happily play through it again. I’m interested in finding out what else the story holds based on decisions I didn’t make in my first run. I loved meeting new characters and learning about their backgrounds—it’s so easy to root for them and their happiness. If you’re a fan of narrative games with an unpredictable yet heartwarming story, then Saltsea Chronicles is perfect for you. It’s a must-play cozy game and feels like a perfect bedtime story. I loved my time with the game, and it is so worth your time and attention.