Folklore

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 9, 2007
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 55
  3. Negative: 1 out of 55
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  1. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 192 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 192
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 192
  3. Negative: 21 out of 192
  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.… Full Review »
  2. BaronMonaco
    Aug 3, 2015
    7
    Folklore was pretty much ignored by the public at its release and that's a shame cause this new IP had a lot to offer starting by a quiteFolklore was pretty much ignored by the public at its release and that's a shame cause this new IP had a lot to offer starting by a quite original gameplay (sort of mix between Pokemon and classic A-RPG) you collect each type of enemy you encounter and then use them to attack (everyone of them having one unique attack) adding some tactic to the fights. The game is also one of the few that made a good use of the Sixaxis controller. My only complaint about the gameplay would be the difficulty or better said the absence of it.

    The atmosphere of the game is quite original and charming too, with great design on the folks and folklores (faerys and bosses) lovely music, all of this enhanced with astonish graphics for the time and globally a beyond reproach technical side (0 bugs, steady framerate, etc.).
    The story is also pretty good and interesting with original point of view on ghost, imagination and afterlife themes while providing a good mystery, unfortunately the absence of voice overs in the big majority of the game take away some immersion and was very PSone-ish.

    But what "ruined" (I still had a nice time playing it as my mark prove so) the game in my opinion was the mandatory "do over" of the first 5 chapters. Let me explain myself without spoiling anything, the game offers two playable characters, each with their own storyline but doing the same missions (except some unique folks for both of them) and once you've reached chapter 6 you cannot continue until you've done all the previous chapters with the other character. That made the second playthrough quite boring and exhausted the Sixaxis mechanics. At the end the game lasted approximately 15 hours and 6 of them were "deja vue". So it's not much for the genre and you'll most certainly don't want to replay it again before a long time.

    In conclusion this game is recommended for all the players looking for original gameplay and immersive universe, but be aware of its big failure in game design.    … Full Review »
  3. Arthur_S_Poe
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Although initially skeptical towards the game, I decided to give it a try and I was amazed at how good it actually was. With a brilliantAlthough initially skeptical towards the game, I decided to give it a try and I was amazed at how good it actually was. With a brilliant storyline with an interesting mystery, 'Folkore' offers much more than your average Fantasy RPG. It starts of quite calmly, almost like a somewhat bizarre version of Carroll's 'Alice', but as you go along, the story becomes more intense, the characters get shaped by the plot itself and you get to experience a fantastic game in the imaginatively crafted world of 'Folklore'. The only issue you could have with the game, which does explain my score, is that the two game-lines, Ellen's and Keats', are quite similar and, although there are differences, playing the almost same level twice (which is mandatory in order to complete the game) can get a little boring. But, nevertheless, a great game and I'm quite sad that there aren't more like it.… Full Review »
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