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The Official Folklore/Folksoul Thread - One fantasy can transform a million realities
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XHitoshuraX said:
Point is, that those corridors are, in gameplay perspective, not necessary at all. Only thing is that the enemies have to respawn and that they won't walk to other areas, but they could find something else on it. It's just annoying to walk a bit and have this loading screen AGAIN. Also, the world doesn't feel open now.
Well, I have only played in the first world yet, I'm just before my first boss and almost have all folks there. So I can't say a lot about the characters and the plot. It feels cheesy, but I'm interested, so it's a good thing.
The camera isn't as horrible as Genji on PS3, I still have nightmares of that one. :lol It works most of the time and you can turn it yourself quite ok, but there are too many situations that it doesn't work as it should.
I do love all the folks. I love the folk that
blows himself up like a hedgehog, the black one with horns. It's so great. 
Until now, I also like Sixaxis implementation to extract and capture folks id's. I don't know if it gets more complicated with bosses, so I don't have the final judgment. But on normal enemies so far, it just feels spot-on.
XHitoshuraX
Banned
The Sixaxis control is the best implementation of the technology so far. As for boss encounters, each boss requires as specific stragety (as seen in the Demo).
I'd say my favorite Realm so far is Waratia...WWI FTW
Videos will be added today...
I'd say my favorite Realm so far is Waratia...WWI FTW
Videos will be added today...
XHitoshuraX
Banned
Eh, The Japanese Art still wins lol
I played a little bit more until I defeated the first boss with both characters. It's kind of cheap that you play the same level with both characters. I know they play different and have different folks, but it still feels cheap.
I like the different folks and the images in the notebook on how to defeat folks.
The game truly has a unique feel, but I'm still not sure if it holds up well in the gameplay department. There are obviously some flaws.
I like the different folks and the images in the notebook on how to defeat folks.
The game truly has a unique feel, but I'm still not sure if it holds up well in the gameplay department. There are obviously some flaws.
XHitoshuraX
Banned
Mesijs said:
It starts to pick up after the First Realm. I truly have to mimic IGN's point though; the level of detail is spectacular. Each realm is given it's own ridiculous amount of personality which helps to break up some of the "corridor" feeling the game has.
Ah just some contributions.
In general, the game is meh if played from a 'pure action gaming fighter/warrior' perspective. Not much satisfaction from melee, dodging, timing, etc. elements commonly associated with that genre.
The game becomes good if played from a 'spellcaster' perspective. Less action/melee-centric except dodging enemies. Let loose those folks on enemies - spellcaster-style. 'Action gaming' is not the point. Figuring out the most efficient combinations of folks and strategy for different scenarios is the point.
How early reviews associate 'unique combat' to this is misleading. Nothing unique here. The whole point of the game are the puzzles in combat. You can still muscle through without trying to experiment for the best folks to use - but the experience won't be rewarding.
Gamers who like to think and strategize will like this - as it's pretty natural for them to pause and think about best approaches, optimum methods, etc. Gamers who adore exercises in hand-eye-coordination and finger reflexes without much thinking to interrupt them - you probably won't like this.
As a side note Ellen gets more folks than Keats. For her, it's possible to come up with 2 or 3 strategies for any scenario - interesting to see people come up with different strategies for the same scenario. Keats however, gets the transcension mode and his folks are usually more 'direct-offensive-centric'.
In general, the game is meh if played from a 'pure action gaming fighter/warrior' perspective. Not much satisfaction from melee, dodging, timing, etc. elements commonly associated with that genre.
The game becomes good if played from a 'spellcaster' perspective. Less action/melee-centric except dodging enemies. Let loose those folks on enemies - spellcaster-style. 'Action gaming' is not the point. Figuring out the most efficient combinations of folks and strategy for different scenarios is the point.
How early reviews associate 'unique combat' to this is misleading. Nothing unique here. The whole point of the game are the puzzles in combat. You can still muscle through without trying to experiment for the best folks to use - but the experience won't be rewarding.
Gamers who like to think and strategize will like this - as it's pretty natural for them to pause and think about best approaches, optimum methods, etc. Gamers who adore exercises in hand-eye-coordination and finger reflexes without much thinking to interrupt them - you probably won't like this.
As a side note Ellen gets more folks than Keats. For her, it's possible to come up with 2 or 3 strategies for any scenario - interesting to see people come up with different strategies for the same scenario. Keats however, gets the transcension mode and his folks are usually more 'direct-offensive-centric'.
XHitoshuraX
Banned
New Reviews....eh expected.
Working on updates....
Working on updates....
Hmm I may pick this up afterall. It got a 9 from IGN =]
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/824/824614p1.html
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/824/824614p1.html
XHitoshuraX
Banned
magus said:
Added to the OP....That was just a brilliant review. Expressed both the positive and the negatives in a wonderfully connected way.
He used a word that up until now I havent been able to express; Surreal. This game is truly just that, Surreal.
I wanted to make a new thread about Folklore reviews but can't :/ (junior stat ftl) :lol
A 9.0 from IGN is pretty damn impressive. Here's the link to the video review if anyone is interested:
http://media.video.ign.com/ev/av.ht...eview_100207_flvhighwide.flv&object_ID=826967
A 9.0 from IGN is pretty damn impressive. Here's the link to the video review if anyone is interested:
http://media.video.ign.com/ev/av.ht...eview_100207_flvhighwide.flv&object_ID=826967
XHitoshuraX
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Kaako said:
Why the hell would you make a seperate thread?
EDIT: I despise people who do that unless the game's OT is too large to populate it with.
somesayyea
Member
the demo(s) already had me sold on the game, but it's nice to see solid review scores coming in.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Good score from IGN. Unfortunately this game will probably end up largely overlooked, but I can't wait to pick it up next week.
XHitoshuraX
Banned
Lets hope 1up and Gamespot follow suit.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
pRAISE THE LARD.
XHitoshuraX
Banned
Awntawn said:
Please do!
This makes that 5.0 review all the more baffling. I always imagined this was a 9/10 game to me, and maybe a 7.5/8 game to people who aren't just absolutely FLOORED by the theme. But 5... man you had to seriously be bored of the gameplay from a month long Kameo marathon and be disgusted with the artwork for a 5.
I think this just shows how much of an "art piece" this game really is. It seems to just pull some reviewers in, while others are uninterested. People seem all too eager to agree on bland oversaturated HDR games of today, while this leaves them something to ponder, gaze upon, and perhaps enjoy.
I think this just shows how much of an "art piece" this game really is. It seems to just pull some reviewers in, while others are uninterested. People seem all too eager to agree on bland oversaturated HDR games of today, while this leaves them something to ponder, gaze upon, and perhaps enjoy.
kallisto76
Member
9 from ign, very good!!! day1 purchase for me!
AltogetherAndrews
Member
'tis a shame it's an IGN score
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Kaako said:
That video review was fantastic but that Ryan guy needs to stop reviewing games in his sleep, Dont sound too excited now buddy.
The game came out of nowhere for me I wasnt expecting such high praise but it will be the perfect thing to bide my time waiting for Ratchet.
True True but it could be worse it could be a Gamepro review.AltogetherAndrews said:
XHitoshuraX
Banned
I should hope that the rest of the week will produce the other main reviews....gotta love how IGN is praised when it scores a popular game and wtfomg???? when its an unpopular one.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
XHitoshuraX said:
I can assure you that I rarely, if ever, praise IGN
TrueReligion
Banned
This game deserves so much more attention. I'm buying this day one, now.
Question: Did the SMT creator make this game? I think I heard this before, but I just want to make sure.
Question: Did the SMT creator make this game? I think I heard this before, but I just want to make sure.
Already in love with this game. Especially Ellen (Nariko can suck my toe and trim my pubes i sitll won't give a fuck. Nariko is not hot).
IGN proves again that their reviews are one of the most reliable. IGN, Gamespot and Gametrailers. the game deserved a 9 but i don't expect other reviewers to be so kind. Gamespot may give it an 8 or 8.5 but Gametrailers maybe kinder.
IGN proves again that their reviews are one of the most reliable. IGN, Gamespot and Gametrailers. the game deserved a 9 but i don't expect other reviewers to be so kind. Gamespot may give it an 8 or 8.5 but Gametrailers maybe kinder.