Smoke and Sacrifice

Nintendo World ReportDavid Keremes

9/10

Smoke and Sacrifice is like a fine cigar, a slow burn from start to finish. It can be very challenging at times, but the reward is worth it once you complete a quest that seems impossible. The intricate crafting and compelling story only compliments the beautiful art direction. Smoke and Sacrifice is a single game that beckons to becomes a series.

GameSpewRobert Gammon-Ross

8/10

It’s hard not to fall in love with Smoke and Sacrifice, simply because it is a beautiful game. But you shouldn’t pick up this game for the aesthetics alone; its whole design and premise is on point, altogether making for a fascinating survival experience. You can draw a lot of parallels to other survival games, but Smoke and Sacrifice stands out on its own thanks to Sachi’s compelling story.

TheSixthAxisDominic L

8/10

A dark and twisted fantasy RPG which uses elements of survival games to great effect, Smoke and Sacrifice is a beautiful piece of indie software. Tonally and physically challenging, the artistry on display sets it apart from its peers, creating a foreboding world that’s well worth being drawn into.

Worth PlayingJoseph Doyle

7/10

Smoke and Sacrifice is a hand-illustrated, open-world, narrative-driven RPG, where exploiting living ecosystems is the key to your survival.

Push SquareSarah Basma

7/10

Solar Sail Games steps forward with a new open-world action RPG called Smoke and Sacrifice. Dark and repentant but aesthetically pleasing, Smoke and Sacrifice is more than just a survival game. In fact, it’s a story about the unabridged love of a mother and her child. As bleak as it may be, this world captivates you like no other.

GamingTrendBryan Lawver

70/100

Smoke and Sacrifice tells a compelling tale of a mother searching for answers after being forced to give up her son. While the game’s gorgeous art brings its grim world to life, its story is ultimately undercut by poor pacing and vague objectives. Smoke and Sacrifice shines in concept, but falters in execution.

Nintendo LifeGavin Lane

7/10

Smoke and Sacrifice is an attractive take on the survival genre with a diverting story examining our reliance on fossil fuels and class-dependent economies. Juggling your gear is more finicky than it should be, which is disappointing when inventory management is such a fundamental part of the game. However, if you’re prepared to keep on top of things, and you have the fortitude to brave the oppressive smoke, there’s plenty to enjoy in Sachi’s quest and the core crafting loop.

KeenGamerStephen M Morin

6.8/10

Survival is key. Sachi is on a mission to save her child and unravel the very mysteries that glued her society together. The underworld is lurking with danger at every turn, and Sachi will have to gather resources, scavenge, and fight creatures to have any shot at enduring the adventure. Do you think you can survive the underworld and save your home?

Jump Dash RollMatt Jordan

6/10

An amiable crafting game with an interesting story of parental devotion — let down by flawed combat and generic area design.

Playstation UniverseAlan Strawbridge

6/10

A nicely designed Steampunk action adventure underpinned by an intriguing story line, Smoke and Sacrifice is hampered by repetitive world design, an excess of unnecessary crafting and a fighting mechanic which just isn't as much fun as it should be.

VGChartzEvan Norris

6/10

Go to hell and back to save your son in this gorgeous, flawed story-driven survival game.If nothing else, Smoke and Sacrifice is unique. Set in a steampunk world inhabited by ghastly creatures and [...]

TechRaptorJoseph Allen

5/10

Rote, uninteresting and devoid of narrative pathos, Smoke and Sacrifice never compels or engages enough to offer more than a few moments of potential.