Old Roots

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Old Roots is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Night Ark Studios and was released on September 2, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Old Roots is a horror-action game, inspired by Norse mythology, with realistic gameplay and tactical mechanics as well as dexterity.

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Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting atmosphere and some well-designed environments that feel alive.
There are solid bones and potential for improvement, suggesting it could become a fun game if developed further.
Some players enjoyed the short gameplay experience and found it worth their time despite its flaws.

The game is unfinished, buggy, and feels more like an early access project than a complete title.
Gameplay mechanics are poorly implemented, with enemies being non-threatening and puzzles lacking complexity.
Many players experienced significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and unresponsive settings.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "Old Roots" is criticized for its significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, glitches, and lag, which detract from the overall experience. While some players report no problems, the majority highlight the game's poor performance and subpar level design, suggesting that it may not be completed by the developers.
- “Old Roots is a buggy disaster with a bunch of recycled assets, giving it a way better appearance than it deserves.”
- “Horrible glitchy, laggy mess; level design is horrible, the water is not real, and the game has glitches all over the place.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's graphics are surprisingly good, though some assets appear to be sourced from asset stores, leading to a lack of originality. While the outdoor and initial interior environments are visually appealing, issues arise in later interiors with inconsistent enemy designs and overall optimization problems. Players have reported instability and non-functional graphics settings, indicating a need for significant updates.
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, showcasing impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience.”
- “Graphically, the first interior and the outdoor environments are great, although the design choices in the third interior could use some improvement.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “Unstable game, not optimized - settings won't work (graphics) - NPCs are one shot - this needs a big update.”
- “Graphically, the first interior and the outdoor are great; it's once inside the third interior that things kind of go wonky with enemy design choices and a few other things.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its potential; however, technical issues such as choppy performance and overly bright visuals detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the ambiance is noted as enjoyable, though the simplicity of gameplay elements and limited environments may hinder overall immersion.
- “I really like the atmosphere.”
- “The project has promise; I enjoyed the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and adds a lot to the overall experience.”