Bloodroots received positive reviews from critics. On the
review aggregator Metacritic, the game scored 81/100 for the
PlayStation 4 release, 75/100 for the
Nintendo Switch version, and 76/100 for the
PC version. Fellow review aggregator
OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 77% of critics. 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." Kevin McClusky of
Destructoid also rated the game positively, writing that, "[despite] some minor flaws, Bloodroots is a manically fun game that oozes style." ==References==