Bloodroots

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.

Bloodroots
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

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

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	PS4: 81/100[5] NS: 75/100[6] PC: 76/100[7]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Destructoid	8.5/10[8]
Game Informer	8.5/10[9]
GameSpot	8/10[10]
IGN	8/10[3]
Nintendo Life	8/10[4]
PC Gamer (US)	78/100[11]

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] 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."^[8]

References

1. 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. "Bloodroots Review - IGN". 27 February 2020 – via www.ign.com.
4. "Review: Bloodroots - Wonderfully Flowing Combat Makes This Hotline Miami Rival Stand Out". Nintendo Life. March 2, 2020.
5. "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
6. "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
7. "Bloodroots". Metacritic.
8. "Review: Bloodroots". March 1, 2020.
9. Reiner, Andrew. "Bloodroots Review – A Symphony Of Combos And Casualties". Game Informer. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020.
10. "Bloodroots Review".
11. Clayton, Natalie (February 27, 2020). "Bloodroots review". PC Gamer.