Project Root

 Xbox One
Metascore
38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 5 out of 9
  1. ZTGD
    May 8, 2015
    60
    Project Root delivers on its promise of a bullet-hell style game with twin stick controls, but the mixture comes with plenty of issues. Those looking for a grindy-challenging affair that is mechanically sound will not find their money wasted, but I still wish it was fine-tuned for a more enjoyable experience.
  2. IGN Spain
    May 26, 2015
    50
    A game with some interesting ideas that falls down due to a poor execution, which makes this game completely forgettable.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    May 20, 2015
    50
    Project Root connect the spirit of the classic shooter with hints of open world . But the result is too uneven because of the many flaws in graphics and game design. It's hard to recommend buying this title, albeit at a fairly low price.
  5. XGN
    May 18, 2015
    50
    Don't play this game. It sounds nice, but it's not so nice to play! Project Root is more project fail now.
  6. MondoXbox
    May 10, 2015
    40
    Project Root presents a very good base idea, but with a poor implementation; we liked the idea of a top-down 360 degrees non-linear shooter, but its generic art design, many glitches and bad game design decisions keep it from even touching its full potential.
  7. We Got This Covered
    May 5, 2015
    40
    Unfairly difficult and technically incompetent, Project Root is a classic example of a good idea gone horribly, horribly wrong.
  8. Pure Xbox
    May 6, 2015
    30
    There's scope here for a good game were a bit more work put in, but the smart money says that you'll be way more frustrated with Project Root's patently unfair gameplay than you are impressed by it.
  9. DarkStation
    Jun 3, 2015
    20
    Project Root lacks the pizzazz, gives you no adrenaline rush and makes you wish that you were doing something else. Save your cash and your time, and spend them on your bucket list.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 7, 2015
    20
    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.