Folklore™


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Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: SCEA

Release Date: 10/2007

Players: 1

Alcohol Reference
Blood
Fantasy Violence
Mild Language
Mild Suggestive Themes

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Description

Two strangers are drawn to the mysterious town of Doolin, where it is said that the living can speak to the dead. They soon learn the town serves as a gateway to fantastic worlds that exist beyond our own, realms full of creatures, fairies, spirits, and monsters. In order to solve the mystery of the town, the pair must journey through these worlds to discover their secrets.

Will they have the courage to survive the adventure that awaits them?

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Game News (6)

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Playstation.Blog, January 30,2008

Final Folklore Add-On Packs Coming Soon

Greetings Folklore Fans! Today we’re announcing the final installment of download...

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Playstation.Blog, January 24,2008

New Folklore Pack: By the Fans, For the Fans

Here’s some news for you Folklore fans out there. In case you missed it, an...

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Playstation.Blog, January 8,2008

More New Folklore Tales Coming Soon

Hi again! Following on the heels of last month’s additions to the Folklore tale,...

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Playstation.Blog, December 19,2007

A Holiday Gift to All Folklore Fans!

To celebrate the holiday season, I’m happy to announce that we will be releasing...

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Playstation.Blog, December 5,2007

New Folklore Tales Coming

First, I would like to thank you for helping make our little game a big success....

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User Ratings & Reviews (12)

A Mystical Journey!

by Nasa_86 Feb 6, 2010, 7:44 AM PST

I was hooked on this game from the word 'go.' The environment is beautiful, definetly sucking you straight into the netherworld. The combat system is smooth and customizable...the only draw back is the minor pause in between switching out your folk.

The storyline is presented in an engaging way and the characters are likeable. Playing through the same environment twice can be a little bit of a time suck but at least the folk's abilities and animations are different for both Ellen and Keats. If you're a fantasy lover you'll definetly want to check out this game! 

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Very Nice

by xtucann Jan 5, 2010, 2:09 PM PST

The graphics were great and the story was very good. Great creativity went into the battles and weapons. It was a great to find something so unique, fresh and fun.

The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that it dragged on a bit towards the end and I was ready for it to be over instead of being sad that it ended.

All around great game. We need more wild creativity like this!

 

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Very nice...

by ChukklezTheKlown Nov 26, 2009, 7:54 PM PST

I've had this game for about a year now and just recently had time to play.

The graphics are stunning and the game play is quite different. I loved how well it interpreted the controller's ability to sense movement, very nice touch.

The game just sucks you in from the start with a wonderful story line with many twists.

I give this game a 4 out of 5 because I feel the final Folklore was kind of too easy to take on and there's not really a good way to replay the game after you defeat it. And at times it gets very heavy on the movies and dialogue, much like Assassin's Creed.

All in all, great game. 

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An amazing and mystical adventure...

by Yoxiv9000 Sep 30, 2009, 7:37 PM PDT

Much like the underappreciated gems Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, Folklore has a unique feel that draws you in and dares you to embark on a dark fantasy joyride not unlike Jim Henson's Dark Crystal. Full of wild and curious creatures whose souls can be captured with the innovative Six-Axis control, and a beautiful soundtrack brimming with haunting pieces and ear tickling tunes that captures the feeling of a fairy tale come to life!

The story of Ellen, a young woman searching for the answers to her past; and Keats, a skeptical journalist for a failing magazine, control both in the 7 realms of the Neatherworld to uncover a startling secret. Told through a unique mix of FMV, Static conversations, and semi-manga like cut-scenes, the story jumps to life in a way you'll never see in any other game.

It's a solid title, and a recommand buy if you love titles like Ico. 

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Not A bad journey to the end!

by c3power Aug 30, 2009, 3:49 AM PDT

Not a bad journey, but it could have been improved without the painful slow start in Doolin and the constant tramping about. I know that questing is like that but this was a little overdone. The tips and hints are really painful in the picture books with only half the creatures recognizable and a tneth of the especially the LAST Folklore being incorrect!!!. Thanks for nothing for that one! I had to reload the painfully long final sequence and movie three times after being deafeted until I worked out the proper sequence for the final kill.

I will play some of the downloadable quests but the replayability doesn't compare to an RPG like Baldurs Gate i or ii 

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