Folklore

PS3
 
9
excellent
 
 

The Good

Intriguing, complex murder mystery, It's fun to suck the souls out of your enemies, Varied enemy design requires use of all the different folk attacks at your disposal, Good use of Sixaxis functionality.

The Bad

Linear, confined areas are separated by frequent loading screens, Comic-inspired cutscenes are lifeless, Playing the same areas as two different characters gets repetitive.

The Bottom Line

An action/adventure game by Kouji Okada (the father of the Shin Megami Tensei series) that takes you through seven mysterious and yet Earth-like worlds. The game features two main characters. Ellen, a troubled young woman searching for answers to her past, receives a letter from her mom: a person who died when she was a child. The letter says "I want to meet you," and suggests that Ellen go to the town of Doolin. There, she meets Keats, a journalist who handles the occult corner of a magazine. He receives a phone call from an unknown girl asking for help. When he gets to Doolin, he finds that the girl has already been killed, and decides to start up an investigation.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
70/100
score

You'll have a good time with Folklore, despite some design and storytelling quirks.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

A compelling story coupled with gameplay mechanics that fit very well, in a world that is an amazing treat for the eyes. Folklore is a delight to play; a game full of wonder.

IGN review logo
90/100
score

A great deal of the magnificence in Folklore comes from the little details: the serenity within a field of bristling flowers and cascading petals, or the charm of a stairway that rings with laughter when your character's foot falls upon it - these are jus

Game Features

Journey to seven incredibly vibrant realms, all uniquely designed and tailored to fit their distinct personalities. From the ruins of the Undersea City to the never-ending maze of the Endless Corridor, each destination is different from the next.
Inspired by western fairy tales, players interact with or clash against a cast of over 100 originally designed creatures, characters and monsters.
Using the SIXAXIS™ wirelsess controller, the player must battle monsters and literally shake" them into submission and yank" their powers from them. The absorbed powers will be used to capture or defeat the monsters that lie ahead.
Begin the game as either Keats or Ellen and learn their story and gameplay style. Keats uses traditional direct attacks while Ellen uses strategic methods to trap her enemies. Decisions made in one story line will directly impact the story path of the other.
Folklore Delivers the Perfect Blend of Mystery and Adventure on PS3 SCEA announced today the North American release of Folklore(

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Memory
35 MB

 

Modes
Level Editor, Story

Online Features
File Sharing, PS Network Compatible

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Change Direction. Change Lock-On Target.

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Move Camera

X Button
Talk. Folk Attack.

Square Button
Folk Attack

Triangle Button
Folk Attack

 

Circle Button
Folk Attack

L1 Button
Lock On

L2 Button
Change

R1 Button
Absorb Id

R2 Button
Dodge

R3 Button
Look Straight Ahead

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Alcohol Reference, Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
 
Folklore Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:10/9/2007
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Game Republic (JP)
Genre:Adventure
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
9
Sound
8.7
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10
 
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