Project Root

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 57 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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A ponderous, plodding shooter with levels that drag on for aeons, that champions boring conservatism over death-defying aerobics. One of the least exciting shoot-'em-ups I've ever played.
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Project Root is an intense arcade-style shoot-em-up game set in a futuristic world. As a daring rebel pilot, players must navigate their powerful fighter through dangerous skies, battling against formidable enemy forces. With a range of unlockable weapons, upgrades, and playstyles, Project Root offers a thrilling and customizable shoot-em-up experience.

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

47%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game has a promising concept and overall good graphics execution.
  • The open-world approach adds a fun element to the gameplay, allowing for exploration and varied missions.
  • The controls can be enjoyable with a controller, providing a responsive experience for players who prefer that setup.
  • The keyboard and mouse controls are poorly implemented, making them nearly unplayable compared to using a controller.
  • The game suffers from frustrating design issues, such as off-screen projectiles and a lack of effective radar, leading to unavoidable damage.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes, unresponsive menus, and broken achievements, which detract from the overall experience.
  • story20 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered lackluster, with poorly presented dialogue and text that is difficult to read during combat, leading to frustration among players. While there are attempts at narrative through cutscenes and mission updates, the execution is criticized for its uninteresting content and awkward formatting, detracting from the overall experience. Many players feel that the story fails to engage, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and mission design issues.

    • “Graphics and sound are very good indeed, maps and missions are interesting, the upgrade system is nice as well and it even comes with a story that's actually not that bad either.”
    • “Story based in-game notifications don't warn you that they popped up audibly, so they can be easy to miss if you don't keep an eye on your bottom left corner after every objective.”
    • “Story is lackluster; spelling and grammar are atrocious.”
    • “I think this game has a story, but the dialogue that is supposed to fill it out only appears in small text at the bottom left of the screen, and goes by extraordinarily quickly, so when I was in the middle of trying to fight things, I couldn't read it at all, and as a result, I would often miss hints at objectives, making the game even more frustrating to play.”
    • “And don't get me started about the excuse of a storyline, not to mention dialogues (and fonts! and text formatting!).”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay features a full 360-degree rotation and helicopter-style mechanics, offering a variety of weapons and power-ups across three difficulty settings. However, many players find the experience repetitive and boring, with a lackluster upgrade system and uninspired weapons, compounded by issues like invisible walls and a frustrating input interface. While some appreciate the smoothness and visual appeal, the overall consensus leans towards a gameplay experience that quickly becomes tedious.

    • “Full 360-degree rotation, ground fire (which is a nice touch), and helicopter-style gameplay.”
    • “Like you would expect from a game like this, there is a variety of weapons and power-ups for you to pick up during missions, as well as three difficulty settings with a profound impact on the gameplay.”
    • “The radial gameplay is a cool feature used to great effect.”
    • “Otherwise, I felt that the gameplay got very boring very quickly, with a boring upgrade system, uninteresting weapons, and very repetitive gameplay (is it dead yet? circle strafe until it is!).”
    • “Of course in reality, the gameplay is nearly as poor; it's marred by the usual suspects - invisible walls (with enemies that can shoot at you through them, but you can't shoot back - oh and they can do this with some standard geometry too), backtracking and just painfully bland & repetitive gameplay.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally considered decent, with good execution and a solid frame rate on mid-spec machines. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the quality of character artwork and some visual elements, with criticisms pointing to a lack of depth in distant backgrounds and repetitive designs. Overall, while the graphics are promising, they fall short in certain areas, leading to a somewhat inconsistent visual experience.

    • “The game is promising and mainly good in concept and overall graphics execution.”
    • “Graphics and sound are very good indeed, maps and missions are interesting, the upgrade system is nice as well and it even comes with a story that's actually not that bad either.”
    • “Throughout, the graphics are decent and manage to keep up a good frame rate on a mid-spec machine.”
    • “This game's graphics and settings are also subpar.”
    • “Reducing the graphics settings yielded a result, and smooth play...but the distant background went from fog to a black abyss.”
    • “There's a difference between giving a game a more basic graphical style and just poorly executing your visuals.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it decent and not overly repetitive, others describe it as forgettable, predictable, and dull. Overall, it seems to serve its purpose without leaving a lasting impression.

    • “The music isn't too repetitive like a lot of other games with a similar feel to this, and the combat is a good mix of challenging and well-thought-out.”
    • “The graphic is pretty good, and the music is pretty good.”
    • “The soundtrack adds a nice atmosphere to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is so forgettable that I didn't notice when it wasn't playing.”
    • “The music is pretty bad and repetitive.”
    • “The music is very predictable and a little dull; other than that, great game.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, while some users report experiencing crashes and freezes, these issues appear to be less common and may depend on individual circumstances. However, potential buyers are advised to check forums for prevalent stability concerns before making a purchase, as standard troubleshooting methods may not resolve the underlying problems.

    • “I think you would need to be unlucky for it to do what it did to me, but do check the forums before you purchase, as general crashing to the desktop and freezes seem very common.”
    • “The standard troubleshooting (vsync, pre-rendered frames, etc.) will offer you no remedies here; this is all game mechanism.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth and clean performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It runs smoothly and cleanly.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, making gameplay seamless.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it never lags or stutters.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both beautiful and tedious, suggesting that while the visuals and design are appealing, the repetitive nature of the gameplay can become monotonous.

    • “A beautiful, tedious game.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is highly praised for its humor, with players finding it very funny and entertaining, leading to strong recommendations.

    • “Excellent game, very funny and entertaining. I recommend it 100%.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
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