Bloodroots

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Bloodroots
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Developer Paper Cult
Composer Vibe Avenue
Platforms PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Switch, Xbox Series X/S
Release28 February 2020 [1]
Genre 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.

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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

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] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 77% of critics. [8] 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. 1 2 Serin, Kaan (July 15, 2021). "The red-hot Bloodroots launches on Xbox One, Series X|S and Game Pass".
  2. 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. 1 2 3 "Bloodroots Review - IGN". 27 February 2020 via www.ign.com.
  4. 1 2 "Review: Bloodroots - Wonderfully Flowing Combat Makes This Hotline Miami Rival Stand Out". Nintendo Life. March 2, 2020.
  5. 1 2 "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
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  8. 1 2 "Bloodroots". OpenCritic . Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Review: Bloodroots". March 1, 2020.
  10. Reiner, Andrew. "Bloodroots Review – A Symphony Of Combos And Casualties". Game Informer. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020.
  11. "Bloodroots Review".
  12. Clayton, Natalie (February 27, 2020). "Bloodroots review". PC Gamer .