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Bloom: Roots of Renewal

Bloom: Roots of Renewal is a first person shooter inspired by Hexen and Quake. Use your skills of magic and maneuverability to quell the overgrowth and free the forest and lost village of these creatures.

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September 27, 2022
3 years and 310 days ago
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Mostly Positive26 reviews73.1%

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About the Game

The mystic forest is blooming and ancient evils have returned. Only the Tome of Power hidden in the ancient Archives contain the answers to how to defeat these forces. Use your skills of magic and maneuverability to quell the overgrowth and free the forest and lost village of these creatures.

Game Details

Thrilling Old School Combat
Fight foes big and small as you navigate the forest in search of the Tome of Power. Evade tiny spiders, out-maneuver teleporting magicians, and find the perfect vantage point to take out your air-based foes.

Unique Magical Environments
From an overgrown forest to a forgotten library, from the depths of the caves to the heights of the mountains, navigate through the magic-infested world. Enjoy exploring a rich and varied landscaped filled with secrets and treasures to collect.

Wide Arsenal of Weapons
Battle your enemies with a wide selection of eight unique weapons, including shotguns, snipers, and heavy machine guns. Switch between them as you manage your ammo and find the right weapon for the job.

About This Game

Bloom: Roots of Renewal is created by the WolverineSoft Studio at the University of Michigan, a voluntary student games studio. It is an educational case study on Bethesda's Quake, and takes inspiration from its game mechanics as well as other games in the genre. Bloom: Roots of Renewal was developed by a team of 20 students. The development took place over a period of 8 months.