Salting the Earth

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"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.

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Single-Player

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

story38 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork and character designs, making it visually captivating.
The story is complex and engaging, with well-developed characters and meaningful choices that affect the outcomes.
It offers a unique setting with a blend of romance, political intrigue, and cultural differences, appealing to fans of LGBTQ+ narratives.

The writing quality is inconsistent, with awkward dialogue and pacing issues that detract from the overall experience.
Some players found the gameplay too simplistic, lacking in mechanics and depth compared to other visual novels.
The audio experience is lacking, with no voice acting and mediocre music that fails to enhance the atmosphere.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
69%
2%
The story of the visual novel is praised for its complexity and rich worldbuilding, featuring engaging characters and a blend of romance and political intrigue. While some reviewers noted that the narrative can be slow-paced and occasionally loses focus, many found the writing enjoyable and the choices impactful, leading to multiple outcomes that enhance replayability. Overall, it offers a unique and imaginative experience, particularly appealing to fans of lesbian narratives and fantasy settings.
- “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 world building 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 dialogues are not interesting, sadly, and the romantic parts of the story are rare, let alone hot dialogue or pictures.”
- “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.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their warm, textured art style that is both visually appealing and mature, avoiding the common pitfalls of making characters appear overly youthful. Reviewers appreciate the unique character designs and the overall aesthetic, which complements the strong storytelling and adult themes, creating an engaging and immersive experience. The artwork is considered a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “The art style is warm, textured, and easy on the eyes.”
- “+ the biggest selling point and the element that kept me invested through my playthrough is the absolutely gorgeous character artwork.”
- “The game's art style and writing manage to be mature while still maintaining an overall sense of wholesomeness, which is really refreshing to see in visual novels.”
- “It could just be my personal aesthetic preferences, but I feel pretty confident in saying that most people will find the art pretty great.”
- “As someone who loves orcs and strong buff lasses in general, I have been following this project since the first artworks turned up on Tumblr and I haven't regretted it one bit.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances emotional moments, while others find it mediocre and repetitive, lacking variety in tracks. Sound effects are often described as generic or startling, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the musical score is seen as decent but not exceptional, with some parts not always aligning well with the scenes.
- “I enjoy the musical score.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing to listen to while you play and it fits the atmosphere perfectly, especially for the more emotional and wholesome moments.”
- “A chill and fitting soundtrack.”
- “No voice acting, plain music, and okay-ish sounds.”
- “I tried it several times, but the story is not very balanced (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.”
- “No voice acting, plain music, and okay-ish sounds.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in "Salting the Earth" is praised for its depth and complexity, particularly through the protagonist Roo, who grapples with her identity amidst the backdrop of a recent civil war. While the character designs and worldbuilding are highlighted as exceptional, some reviewers feel that key emotional connections and themes are underutilized throughout the game, missing opportunities for greater dramatic impact. Overall, the game offers a blend of romance and character exploration, though it could benefit from more consistent focus on its narrative threads.
- “The character designs are nice and the world was interesting, especially the parts about the dreams.”
- “I also adore the art and character designs.”
- “It isn't just romance, but it also has some interesting worldbuilding and character development.”
- “The day after I finished the game, it hit me that the fact that a civil war just ended, Roo belonged to a different faction in the war than the other characters in the story. Roo has issues of her own when it comes to the woman she was and the woman she wants to be, and *spoilers ahead* [spoiler]Roo and Urnba having a connection through the people from their dreams[/spoiler] is completely forgotten for very large parts of the game when it could have been used more effectively for drama, tension, and character development.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Salting the Earth" is widely praised for its ability to elicit genuine laughter through clever banter and engaging character interactions. The blend of political intrigue and romantic elements adds depth to the comedic moments, though enjoyment may vary based on personal taste in the main character's humor style. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with heartwarming scenes and memorable characters.
- “The humor is great, the characters are fantastic, and I really enjoyed the political 'sub-plot' as well!”
- “Humor to tickle a few chuckles from you in between thrill and melting hearts?”
- “Salting the Earth is a wlw romance visual novel about big muscular women, political intrigue, cooking, lots of cute and funny banter, and making connections, both romantic and platonic.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its rewarding and heartfelt romance options, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere during poignant moments. Characters are described as charming, with bold designs and sincere dialogue, while the mature yet wholesome art style and writing provide a refreshing take on the visual novel genre.
- “The soundtrack is relaxing to listen to while you play and it fits the atmosphere perfectly, especially for the more emotional and wholesome moments.”
- “All of the characters are charming in their own way, from their bold designs to their heartfelt dialogue.”
- “The game's art style and writing manage to be mature while still maintaining an overall sense of wholesomeness, which is really refreshing to see in visual novels.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The gameplay of "Salting the Earth" is considered unremarkable, especially for players accustomed to more dynamic visual novels that incorporate movement and various mechanics. Overall, it lacks distinctive features that set it apart from other titles in the genre.
- “There's nothing special about the gameplay of salting the earth.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a clean and warm ambiance that complements the narrative effectively. The relaxing soundtrack enhances this atmosphere, particularly during emotional and wholesome moments, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The soundtrack is relaxing to listen to while you play and it fits the atmosphere perfectly, especially for the more emotional and wholesome moments.”
- “It is clean and adds a very warm atmosphere to the story that lends itself well to the narrative.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting that multiple playthroughs are necessary to fully experience all story points. The combination of engaging art and narrative further enhances the incentive to revisit the game.
- “This does mean you'll have to replay this game a fair bit to get all the story points, but replayability is what a good game is all about.”
- “Awesome art, story, and high replayability.”

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