Bloodroots

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 81 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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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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"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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • 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.
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The 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.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stylish and charming aesthetic, featuring a unique art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players note that the top-down 3D perspective can create ambiguity in object and enemy positioning, the vibrant visuals and fluid combat mechanics contribute to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the game's graphics are considered beautiful and well-executed, complementing its fast-paced action and distinctive character design.

    • “Great art style and intuitively interactive environments.”
    • “Criminally underrated, fantastic gameplay, fantastic music, fantastic visuals.”
    • “The art style is quite unique and beautiful, all the different elements of maps are well highlighted, making combat really fluid.”
    • “Plus, while the graphics are stylish and charming, they make the edges and locations of objects and enemies very ambiguous, in addition to the top-down 3D perspective making aiming more uncertain than fully 2D or fully 3D games in this genre.”
    • “The graphics are very eye-pleasing, it's running at a peppy 144fps - and did I mention there's hidden stuff and unlockables?”
  • story15 mentions

    The story is generally considered standard, often revolving around a revenge plot, but it features a unique structure and interesting character personalities that enhance the experience. While not groundbreaking, the narrative is engaging enough to keep players entertained, with a mix of humor and mystery that unfolds throughout the game. Overall, the storytelling complements the gameplay, making it a worthwhile aspect despite its flaws.

    • “The game also features a story which is told in 3 acts; it's nothing amazing but did the job quite well, and the writing was interesting and funny enough to keep me entertained for the entire game.”
    • “It's an enjoyable game with interesting use of movement mechanics and a very unique personality thanks to its story, art style, and well-designed characters.”
    • “There is a story, but it's fairly standard revenge plot fare.”
    • “Whilst the story isn't anything groundbreaking, it plays with structure and the method of storytelling more than I'm used to seeing in games.”
    • “While the story isn't the primary focus, it does deliver the drive it has to, and especially towards the end, it starts to become more and more mysterious.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. The original soundtrack features catchy tracks that complement the fast-paced action, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, adding to the game's appeal and enjoyment.

    • “Smooth, satisfying gameplay, great music, and lots of fun when trying to go fast for S ranks.”
    • “Criminally underrated, fantastic gameplay, fantastic music, fantastic visuals.”
    • “The gameplay and soundtrack are totally awesome!”
    • “The music isn't half bad.”
    • “The soundtrack is boppin'.”
    • “Music.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by colorful and funny dialogues, a charming writing style, and a mix of slapstick and violent comedy that some players find entertaining. While opinions vary, many reviewers appreciate the humor as a key aspect that enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's fun and engaging nature.

    • “The game also features a story which is told in 3 acts; it's nothing amazing but the writing was interesting and funny enough to keep me entertained for the entire game.”
    • “- Colorful and funny dialogues, lovely transitions; this game is made with love.”
    • “Tl;dr: Fun action flow game with great humor! :D”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate the option to revisit tedious areas later, which enhances accessibility, while the presence of cut-scenes and story progression helps alleviate the monotony of grinding levels.

    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, and it often takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story and characters.”
    • “I find myself losing interest because the grinding is so tedious and time-consuming.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with reports of buggy geometry and character teleportation in specific areas, particularly in Act 2. While some players find these glitches frustrating, others suggest that they add an unpredictable element to the gameplay, potentially enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The area in Act 2, right before the room with nothing but two hammer boys and scrolling lasers, had some incredibly buggy geometry. The wolf kept teleporting around, and it was hard to tell why.”
    • “A bit buggy in certain situations, but watching the leaderboards, I guess that is part of the fun of it?”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with users reporting smooth performance and responsive controls, even on high-end machines.

    • “Control response and performance are key in games like this, and while I have a fairly high-end machine, it runs very well for me.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is praised for its fair challenge and significant replay value, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Offers a fair challenge and has a lot of replay value.”
    • “The game provides numerous paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple endings and varied character builds, I find myself coming back for more.”
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