- October 31, 2019
- BitterBerries
Salting the Earth
Platforms
About
"Salting the Earth" is a farming simulation game where players must rebuild their farm after a devastating war. Grow crops, raise animals, and manage resources to survive and restore the land. The game features dynamic seasons, natural disasters, and a variety of crops and animals to cultivate, offering a challenging and immersive experience.






- The game features stunning artwork and character designs, particularly appealing to fans of muscular orc women.
- The story is complex and engaging, with meaningful choices that affect the outcome and character relationships.
- It offers a unique blend of romance, political intrigue, and world-building, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.
- The writing quality is inconsistent, with awkward dialogue and occasional grammatical issues that detract from the experience.
- Some players may find the pacing slow, particularly during sections focused on day-to-day life rather than the main plot.
- The lack of voice acting and limited music variety can make the overall experience feel less immersive.
story
65 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of the visual novel is praised for its complexity, engaging worldbuilding, and well-developed characters, particularly in the context of a lesbian romance. While some reviewers noted that the narrative can be slow-paced and occasionally loses focus, many found the political intrigue and character dynamics compelling, leading to a rewarding experience with high replayability. Overall, the writing is described as straightforward yet enjoyable, making it a unique entry in the genre that appeals to fans of intricate storytelling and diverse representation.
“The worldbuilding adds depth to this story, and the dreams are an interesting detail, too.”
“I really appreciate the writing in this visual novel not only for being straightforward and easy to follow, it's cleverly enjoyable to engage me in the story, the characters, the worldbuilding, and even the politics.”
“Playing through all the possible routes 100% is a rewarding experience, because every route brings new thrilling interactions and revelations, as well as more story and information about other characters and the plot.”
“I tried it several times, but the story is not very balanced; it could be interesting with war and rebellion, but loses itself in day-to-day monologue/dialogue and confusing bits of lore. The art is great, but the game repeats a few pictures over and over and the music is very mediocre.”
“The day after I finished the game, it hit me that the fact that a civil war just ended, and Roo belonged to a different faction in the war than the other characters in the story, is completely forgotten for very large parts of the game when it could have been used more effectively for drama, tension, and character development.”
“While 'salting the earth' does have choices influencing the plot and routes having you end up with different lovers, the story is all in all very narrative heavy and more or less linear.”