Bloodroots
2020 video game
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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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| Developer | Paper Cult |
| Composer | Vibe Avenue |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Switch, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | 28 February 2020[1] |
| Genre | Hack and slash |
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] |
| OpenCritic | 77% recommend[8] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 8.5/10[9] |
| Game Informer | 8.5/10[10] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[11] |
| IGN | 8/10[3] |
| Nintendo Life | 8/10[4] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 78/100[12] |
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]
