- March 12, 2021
- Paper Cult
Bloodroots
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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About
"Bloodroots" is a single-player platformer game with good gameplay and perfect visuals. As Mr. Wolf, seek revenge by choreographing deadly combos with makeshift weapons found in the Weird West. Compete for fame on worldwide leaderboards by improvising the most deadly combos and fighting your way through handcrafted levels.











- Fast-paced and fluid gameplay with a variety of weapons and creative combat mechanics.
- Stylish visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
- High replay value with multiple ways to approach levels and a scoring system that encourages experimentation.
- Linear level design can limit player creativity and lead to frustration when trying different strategies.
- Camera angles and perspective issues can make navigation and combat challenging.
- Some players may find the difficulty spikes and punishing mechanics to be overly frustrating.
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of the game is characterized by a fun and engaging loop that encourages experimentation, blending fast-paced action with puzzle mechanics and a unique one-hit kill system. While many players praise its smooth execution, beautiful visuals, and satisfying mechanics, some criticize issues like camera angles and enemy composition that detract from the overall experience. Overall, it is seen as a solid title with a high skill ceiling, appealing to fans of similar games like Hotline Miami.
“Fun gameplay loop that allows you to experiment a ton with your approach to each encounter.”
“The brilliant fusion of fast-paced action and puzzle mechanics, combined with high difficulty but pacing that moves so fast, you never have time to get mad before you're right back at it.”
“Incredible gameplay, beautiful art style, perfect and smooth execution and overall one of the most fun games to have come out this year.”
“But the reason I dislike this game is rooted (see what I did there?) in what is arguably the most important aspect of this genre of games... the gameplay sucks.”
“The basic mechanics of Bloodroots were simply too messy for me to appreciate the rest of the package.”
“While having vertical gameplay in this game, it feels frustrating sometimes to me.”
Bloodroots review
Bloodroots is a brutally good slasher that often outstays its own welcome.
78%Review: Bloodroots
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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