Bloodroots is a hack and slash video game developed by Paper Cult. Bloodroots was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows on February 28, 2020, and Xbox Series X/S on 15 July 2021.[1][2] Inspired by the Western genre, players take control of Mr. Wolf, a man seeking revenge after his betrayal.
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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 |
Gameplay edit
Bloodroots is an isometric hack and slash action game. As Mr. Wolf, players use a variety of melee and ranged weapons to kill on-screen enemies through various levels, which are presented in three acts.[3] Weapons have limited durability and will break after multiple uses. Players complete levels by eliminating all enemies present in the stage, and receive a score and grade based on their performance at the end of each level.[4]
Reception edit
| 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 mostly positive reviews from critics. On review aggregator Metacritic, Bloodroots received a score of 81/100 for the PlayStation 4 release,[5] 75/100 for the Nintendo Switch release,[6] and 76/100 for the PC release.[7] Critics praised the game's large arsenal of weapons available for the players to use, but criticized the platforming aspects of the game and 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 edit
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c "Bloodroots Review - IGN". 27 February 2020 – via www.ign.com.
- ^ a b "Review: Bloodroots - Wonderfully Flowing Combat Makes This Hotline Miami Rival Stand Out". Nintendo Life. March 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
- ^ a b "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
- ^ a b "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
- ^ Clayton, Natalie (February 27, 2020). "Bloodroots review". PC Gamer.
- ^ a b "Review: Bloodroots". March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Bloodroots Review".
- ^ Reiner, Andrew. "Bloodroots Review – A Symphony Of Combos And Casualties". Game Informer.
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