Bloodroots
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| Developer(s) | Paper Cult |
| Composer(s) | Vibe Avenue |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Switch, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | 28 February 2020[1] |
| Genre(s) | Hack and slash |
Bloodroots is a hack and slash video game developed by Paper Cult. The game was released on February 28, 2020, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows, and later for Xbox Series X/S on 15 July 2021.[1][2] Drawing inspiration from the Western genre, players assume the role of Mr. Wolf, a man driven by a quest for revenge after being betrayed.
Gameplay
Bloodroots is an isometric hack and slash action game where players control Mr. Wolf, using a variety of melee and ranged weapons to defeat enemies across multiple levels, divided into three acts.[3] Weapons have limited durability and will break after repeated use. Players progress through levels by eliminating all on-screen enemies earning a score and grade based on their performance at the end of each stage.[4]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PS4: 81/100[5] NS: 75/100[6] PC: 76/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 8.5/10[9] |
| Game Informer | 8.5/10[11] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[10] |
| IGN | 8/10[3] |
| Nintendo Life | 8/10[4] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 78/100[8] |
Bloodroots received positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator Metacritic, the game scored 81/100 for the PlayStation 4 release,[5] 75/100 for the Nintendo Switch version,[6] and 76/100 for the PC version.[7] Critics praised the game's extensive arsenal of weapons available for players to use, but criticized the platforming aspects and occasional unfair deaths.
Jonathon Dornbush of IGN rated the game 8/10, noting that, despite "some slippery nuisances in certain level designs, and a somewhat predictable ending to the otherwise fun story, Paper Cult has crafted a bloody fun time."[3] Kevin McClusky of Destructoid also rated the game positively, writing that, "[despite] some minor flaws, Bloodroots is a manically fun game that oozes style."[9]
References
- ^ 1.0 1.1 Serin, Kaan (July 15, 2021). "The red-hot Bloodroots launches on Xbox One, Series X|S and Game Pass".
- ^ Spurr, Megan (2021-07-06). "Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Bloodroots Review - IGN". 27 February 2020 – via www.ign.com.
- ^ 4.0 4.1 "Review: Bloodroots - Wonderfully Flowing Combat Makes This Hotline Miami Rival Stand Out". Nintendo Life. March 2, 2020.
- ^ 5.0 5.1 "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
- ^ 6.0 6.1 "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
- ^ 7.0 7.1 "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
- ^ Clayton, Natalie (February 27, 2020). "Bloodroots review". PC Gamer.
- ^ 9.0 9.1 "Review: Bloodroots". March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Bloodroots Review".
- ^ Reiner, Andrew. "Bloodroots Review – A Symphony Of Combos And Casualties". Game Informer. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020.
