Folklore

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 9, 2007
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  • Summary: Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. They soon learn thatFolklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. They soon learn that the town serves as a gateway to fantastic realms, full of creatures, spirits and monsters. In order to solve the mystery of the town, and their past, the pair must journey through these worlds to uncover its secrets. [SCEA]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 55
  3. Negative: 1 out of 55
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Evoking a sense of otherworldliness is, I am assuming, the reason Folklore exists, and it succeeds at this in an almost heartbreakingly beautiful way no other game ever has. [Oct 2007, p.70]
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  2. Gaming Target
    86
    Folklore is one of those games that might seem familiar on the surface, but rest assured there's nothing like it on the PS3. The story might take a while to unfold, but the payoff is there.
  3. GamingTrend
    83
    The combat is engaging and unique, and the storyline is compelling enough to keep you coming back for the duration.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    80
    The key to Folklore's quality is that the game is endlessly rewarding - there's a constant supply of new Folks, quests and the ever evolving story is as good as it gets in video games; there isn't a stage in the game that we didn't enjoy playing through, and the difficulty curve is perfectly balanced.
  5. Game Informer
    73
    Add to that the slow pace at which both the gameplay and story move, and Folklore just doesn't work for me, despite its refreshing premise. [Dec 2007, p.148]
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  6. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    Too linear, but one of PS3's most charming and satisfying adventures so far. [Nov 2007, p.118]
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  7. GameDaily
    40
    Folklore is one of 2007's biggest disappointments. A PlayStation 3 game that at first seemed promising, but explodes in a fiery wreck, thanks to annoying dialogue, bizarre comic book style cut scenes and drab game play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 2 out of 48
  1. AdamD.
    Nov 29, 2007
    10
    Astounding visual flair and gameplay that fuses Kirby with Mana, this game represents developers actually taking chances. If you're Astounding visual flair and gameplay that fuses Kirby with Mana, this game represents developers actually taking chances. If you're tired of looking down the sight of an M16, throw your support behind this gem.… Expand
  2. JJZ.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    This game is unlike anything we have seen for the Gen Wars. Happy to have something unique and well played on the shelves.
  4. ParanoydAndroyd
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    I remember getting this game the day it came out. It launched a bit janky, but overall it ended up being one of the best PS3 semi-launchI remember getting this game the day it came out. It launched a bit janky, but overall it ended up being one of the best PS3 semi-launch titles around. It's also a pretty rare game to find, and quite expensive these days. If you can deal with the PS3 graphics and tired gameplay mechanics based on today's standards, then you should definitely give this game a try. Also it has two playable characters with separate campaigns.… Expand
  5. JosephC.
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    After all the wait.. and all the set backs... they did it. They pulled it off... This is what games are supposed to be like. Innovating, fresh, new.
  6. JeremyW
    May 26, 2008
    9
    I like the game because of all the varied realms and I like how the game is a little creepy. I like the mystery in it. The way you get into I like the game because of all the varied realms and I like how the game is a little creepy. I like the mystery in it. The way you get into realms is cool putting pictures and stuff like that into the henge.… Expand
  7. frederik1478
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed my time with this game even if the gameplay got boring at some point but I do understand why the general audience didn't goI really enjoyed my time with this game even if the gameplay got boring at some point but I do understand why the general audience didn't go for it.

    The game has some good environment to sign from Ireland and some good music that makes it feel so atmospheric. I did enjoy just standing around and looking around which is really amazing.

    The game play with the spirits is interesting and I enjoyed collecting and levelling up but sadly realise that you don't really need it so much because the bosses are mostly puzzled the side so they are really good and interesting. I mean the boss were one of my favourite parts of the game, but it don't really really need so much. Hi help to defeat them all the different spirits are fun to use in some ways.

    The story is really interesting. I enjoyed my way all the way through and has some really fun turns the two characters are interacting with some really interesting characters. You know just that kind of Small Town character. you enjoyed man main character is a delight to look at and talk. It is good.

    But my biggest problem with the game is that you're basically Playing It 2 times and a second time is not fun and the first because there's not really enough differences to make it different , It Just feels like the same game just played a slightly different way, so I will say I got at the most bort the second town around.    … Expand
  8. Broyax
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    Bah... c'est quoi ce machin...? une japoniaiserie ! une espèce de jeu d'aventure niais pour ados écervelés. Caméra fixe, carte mal fichue,Bah... c'est quoi ce machin...? une japoniaiserie ! une espèce de jeu d'aventure niais pour ados écervelés. Caméra fixe, carte mal fichue, cinématiques sous forme de bandes dessinées (pas assez d'argent, on dirait un jeu "indépendant"...). Graphismes acceptables (enfin faut pas être bien difficile) et musique lancinante non désactivable aussi niaise que le reste.

    De façon surprenante, le jeu est intégralement en français mais le doublage est très inégal et ne peut prétendre rivaliser avec les Triple A habituels, loin de là. Mais surtout, ce qu'on en retiendra, on ne peut pas vous le dire : on s'est endormi au bout d'un petit quart d'heure.    … Expand

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#42 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#13 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#11 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007