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Folklore

Good Critical Reception

Good: 7

Excellent: 1

Poor: 1

Mediocre: 1

Based on 10 critic reviews

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Platform:	PlayStation 3	Genre:	Action Adventure	Developer:	Game Republic
ESRB:	Teen	Release:	October 9, 2007	Publisher:	SCEA

Critic Reviews

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Ryan Clements IGN	October 3, 2007 - Excellent - The menu load time, framerate, and level repetition issues can detract from the gameplay experience. But we strongly recommend that you don't let these concerns stop you from playing Folklore. Full Review


Ray Barnholt 1UP	October 8, 2007 - Good - While Folklore isn't really an RPG nor a straight adventure game, it has enough of both to appeal to many different players. It's not the best of its breed, and may well bore the average player before reaching the halfway point. Full Review


Tareq Shrourou Game Positive	October 29, 2007 - Good - Folklore certainly has problems, but it will win you over in the end with mostly enjoyable gameplay. Full Review


Kevin VanOrd GameSpot	October 5, 2007 - Good - Folklore is an enjoyable game that spins a good yarn and can be a lot of fun to play. It doesn't make a great first impression, but you should stick with it. Full Review


Cameron Lewis GameSpy	October 8, 2007 - Good - The curious mechanics and calculated, indirect combat won't appeal to everyone, but anyone that appreciates outlandish character design and trippy visuals should at least give it a try. Full Review


Chris Antista GamesRadar	October 4, 2007 - Good - Folklore is a damn good game in its own right. Visually, it's everything we've hoped for - even if it isn't exactly the RPG we all wanted. It's an "action-RPG" that tips the scales heavily in favor of the action. Full Review


GameTrailers	October 4, 2007 - Good - Despite its pretty package, many of the game's strongest points are marred by incongruities that keep it from excelling in a genre where excellence has already long been established. Full Review


Wesley Yin-Poole VideoGamer	October 11, 2007 - Good - Folklore is a beautifully realised faery-filled fantasy which is let down by some poor design and repetitive combat. Full Review


Dave McCarthy Eurogamer	July 27, 2007 - Mediocre - Folklore turns out to be one part boring adventure game, one part underdeveloped collect-em up, and one part standard dungeon crawl. Full Review


Chris Buffa GameDaily	October 4, 2007 - Poor - We can't stand Folklore and want to body slam Sony for ruining what could have been one of the PlayStation 3's best games.

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