PlayStation.Blog: More New Folklore Tales Coming Soon

Following on the heels of last month's additions to the Folklore tale, two new downloadable add-on packs are heading your way soon.

In The Alchemist Pack (Folklore Add-on #3), Ellen heads for Undersea City in search of her mother, while other quests will find you collecting stones for a mysterious alchemy experiment and clearing away the Folks who are blocking the Elevator in Hell Realm.

Discover Scarab, a new Folk that will make sure you get the "point", as well as a special Faery-inspired costume for Ellen.

[Hapimeses]

All this extra content is making me seriously reconsider not purchasing this game. I played the demo and was largely underwhelmed, but I've heard many good things from friends about the game, and all the new downloadables appear they will considerably extend the replay value. I was similarly enticed to buy Motorstorm -- which also has a ton of extras if you so wish -- and I've been very pleased with that purchase so far.

Anyone tried any of the new packs for Folklore yet? Are the worth it?

[Keowrath]

I've bought all updates up till now and the free christmas update was a very nice addition. I'd say they are worth it (costing a measly £1.50). They give new outfits which look cool and also protect against certain status effects which adds a little more strategy on top of which Folks you choose to add to your attack panel.

There's also new quests which obviously prolong the life of the game and new Folks for you to "level up" which also adds.

Going for 100% and upgrading your folks can sometimes feel a bit of a chore but that could just be me as I try to upgrade them to max as soon as I get them. If you were to just get on with the pretty deep story and upgrade as you go along you may well feel differently.

It is a great game and utilizes the Sixaxis in ways that many PS3 games fail (It seems like a solid addition, not tacked on like some other titles.)

If you like action games with RPG elements, I think you'll like it.

[Hapimeses]

Sweet. Ta for the mini-review, I reckon I'm pretty much sold. I'll pick it up some time soon.

:)

Bubbles for that!

[KidMakeshift]

The packs are quite long. The game itself is around 30hrs if you upgrade your folks. The only bad thing about the game is you basiclly play the same areas with both characters with little variation.

[wageslave]

From Metacritic:

Playstation 3: Folklore (2007) 74

Will these extensions patch the big suck this game has?

For PS3 owners -- I recommend Elder Scrolls

Xbox 360: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The (2006) 94
Bethesda Softworks / 2K Games

Playstation 3: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The (2007) 93
Bethesda Softworks

Sure, its not as good as the Xbox 360 version (as usual), but if you dont have a Xbox 360, and only have a PS3, Oblivion is your best bet.

Or, just sell your Sony RIAA / MPAA player and get an Xbox 360 -- you'll have access to the best games that way. Oh, and Fable 2 is coming next year -- you know, the sequal to Fable 1 which has 8.5 / 10 on Metacritic, which you can play on EVERY SINGLE Xbox 360 in existence since they are *all* backwards compatible.

Certainly a better choice than that mediocre Folklore on PS3.

Cheers.

[Skerj]

Do you always follow what metacritic says or do you actually have taste? I had Oblivion and I hated it, I don't really care for Western/Euro/Medieval Fantasy and the combat was a super bore. I love Folklore though, the storyline is deep (Penned from the creator of the Shin Megami Tensei series), combat is fun, and they've been prolonging the life of the game. Have you played it past the demo? And is Folklore or any game like it on the 360? No? Wow gee I thought I was getting the greatest gaming system ever from what you said.

Yes all 360s are somewhat BC, but can you play Otogi I/II, Chronicles of Riddick, Everything or Northing, and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath on them? No? Well WTF does that leave me? Still playing the games on the original Xbox that's what. MY PS3 is 100% BC because I knew what I was buying beforehand, and I still have a PS2. For the record if you have the core system or the arcade system you're SOL on BC because it requires a hard drive which is at minimum an extra 100 bucks, correct? Don't come piss on topics that you had no interest in otherwise.

[wil4hire]

Both joke status :)

Enjoy counting invalid metacritic scores that dont add up a ton of PS3

PS3 people will be enjoying better games/movies/psp.

Uncharted is the best looking game out this generation says gametrailers and others, yet you will pass because of what some fat comic book guy said over the internet? lol.

Enjoy your RROD and busted ass XBL. Sorry to hear about HD-DVD.

[Hapimeses]

Well, if I soley based my purchases from Metacritic reviews, there are many games I've seriously enjoyed that I wouldn't go near with ten-foot-long barge pole. Fortunately, I have a broader view.

As for Oblivion: I love it (indeed, I got the GOTY edition for Christmas), but the graphics are seriously bad in comparison to other PS3 games I have; and that isn't just a PS3 issue as the game is effectively the same on both platforms,once the GOTY nonsense is added (that said, people keep trying to tell me the PS3 version is better, but I'm unconvinced; although, the draw distance did look a little better to me -- that said, the draw distance comparison isn't a good thing, as it isn't great on the PS3 in the first place). But, the game is pretty old, so I forgive it a great deal for all the things it does right.

As for your trolling comments, I'll just ignore those.

[Tsukasah]

Once again, [email protected] retarded [email protected] xbox [email protected] fanboys say good [email protected] ratings make a [email protected] game [email protected] good. God [email protected] dammit you need to SHUT THE [email protected] UP! ALL OF YOU DAMN RETARDED XBOT FANBOYS. Seriously, Folklore is by far an AMAZING game. For once, an original game comes out and everyone downgrades it solely because it got bad ratings. Whoop de dooo! Halo got great ratings, but it is most definitely not the best FPS out there. UT3 and COD4 are much better. And just because something sells good does not mean its good. Using your logic you're saying Killzone 1 was a good game. I personally didn't like it, but do have good hopes for KZ2. If good sales make something great, then rap music of today would be actually talented. I'm not saying the music is bad(I hate rap, but I do admit some of the beats are pretty nifty!), I'm just calling them talentless retards. Basically all modern music sucks anyways.

Blah, get off this site... and say bye bye to your bubbles.

[n_n]

following a tarnished broken review system and allowing others to make the decision because you're not smart enough to have your own. I'd like to say that i did buy Oblivion and it having great reviews and awards and guess what? THE GAME SUCKED for me. It was boring and the story sucked. I bought Folklore and it is fun as Hell (pardon pun) This goes with a lot of games that scored low yet i had so much fun with them and i'm glad i never go by reviews. Why let others decide what game is good for you?

[Keowrath]

Was it me or was there a stealth update in "the worst PSN update for EU ever" because I found a new DLC pack last week that I hadn't purchased (Giving Keats a new outfit with top hat and tails, a new folk and a new quest or 2)

I love the game but some of the quests are infuriating as hell (especially the ones with time limits) and this is coming from someone who went through Ninja Gaiden on Master Ninja mode.

More DLC is always welcome in my book.

*EDIT* was the disagree to say that it wasn't a stealth update or is it just Wageslave being an ass (see above)

[Skerj]

All the PSN post Xmas updates sucked ass, but I'll have to check on that one if so coolbeans. At least you guys got the Super Stardust HD update, it's still not available for other territories and I'm not buying the game again.

[PS360WII]

Folklore is a great game and unfortunatly so many greater games came out at the same time so this one got swept under the rug :(

Underrated game for sure. The upgrades are alright but the game on the disc is sweet enough if you don't want to buy any of the extras

[lodossrage]

they add stuff to keep you coming back. I think I'm starting to like next gen gaming lol

[titntin]

I read this item with anticpiation, but I already have these packs as they've been available in the UK for a while now.

This game is obviously one that polarises opinions. Its not made like other titles, and its got elements that some will dispise for sure. But its a great example of games that I think Sony does well, and why I feel the need to own a PS3 AS WELL as a 360. Maybe 33% of all people looking at this game will hate it, but for those that love it, it's as brilliant as any 10/10 game and all the better for being different.

Especially if you are playing in 1080P, this is a trully engaging, innovative stunning looking title that provides a long and unique playing experience. An aquired taste for sure, but a taste thats worth aquiring in my opinion! :)

Incidently, those members that quote metacritic scores as if they are the very definition of a games worth, should ask themselves if they have taste of their own at all? I have my own tastes, and just like my music and movie tastes, it doesn't always go down well with other people. Many of my favourite games of all time have been reviewed with mediocrity, but that never stopped them being hugely moving entertaining pieces of entertainment for me and many others. Theres no 'universally brilliant game', and even classic titles like Mass Effect leave some people very cold and underwhelmed.

[THE_JUDGE]

game up, the last time when I could have, I choose to get Ratchet. It wasn't a bad choice as Ratchet was an awesome looking a very well done game. Yet everytime I think about Folklore, the more I like it. I need to pick it up for sure. I think the add on's are just giving me that little extra to push me over the edge.

[lodossrage]

Although I hear you. Rachet and Clank is a dang good game so it was a good call to grab that on your part. But yeah, hopefully you'll find a way to give folklore a shot.

[RadientFlux]

After downloading the Fokelore demo I wasn't too impressed. Even with the new content I probably still pass on Folklore since I am an old school wRPG player (ie Ultima) and most jRPGs don't interest me.

Still it is nice to see a developer support their game with new content. Hopefully Bioware will follow suit and release a few add-on packs for Mass Effect.

[NanoGeekTech]

Great game FU*K Metacritic review ..Folklore is a fantastic game..

--Great Graphics
--Great use of the Sixaxis...best way implemented so far on the PS3
--Great Story***the way the story unfolds..CGI,Comic book style, and in game cut scene... very different
--Great replay value...For the millions of people out there that screams that Next Gen games are getting too short..this will take you a while to beat..
--I had to start my game over because when I change my harddrive I did nt back anything up.
--Very ambitious game without a hiccup: No frame rate issues, no clipping, virtually no glitches at all in this game(its sounds hard to believe but it will be hard press to find any imperfections)
--One bad thing I am a little disappointed with there is loading times...and when you switch up on your Folks there is a one second pause before you get back to the game..

---Like I have been saying Folklore the "Best game no one is playing..."

--A Great preview to Ghostbusters..

--A very different and beautiful game..This game is under the radar because its has some of the most colorful vibrant enchanted levels out there...The game has a tremandous amount of charm and style and some of the best BOSS battles since Super Contra...and old school boss battles...

[Tsukasah]

When I play as Ellen, I keep thinking I'm playing as my girlfriend. They look almost exactly the same! Hell, she was Ellen and I was Keats for Halloween(I still wear the cowhide trench coat! :P). I forget how old Ellen is, but my GF is 17 so maybe thats even more realistic! xD! I cant wait for more Folklore DLC, this game just gets better and better!

[DJ]

But I haven't even beaten it yet (just finished Ratchet) so I'll probably hold off on this DLC until later.

[mullet]

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Ratchet & Clank Future: TOD
Motorstorm
Call of Duty 4
Heavenly Sword
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Resistance: Fall of Man
Unreal Tournament 3
Oblivion

And even though I own each of these, Folklore is my favorite.

Why?

Because it's unlike any other game I've ever played. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING about it is unique. It has one of the best stories I've experienced in a video game and I'm happy to see Folklore getting so much downloadable content because I truly do love the game. I bought it before I even saw reviews and I don't regret it. I completely understand why the game received a 9/10 from IGN.

It's just too bad there aren't more original games like this one. Everyone (especially Americans) always seems to want another shooting game, even if it's mediocre.

I'm already looking forward to buying their upcoming PSN download Dark Mist.

[THX7168]

I love Folklore but I've never heard of Dark Mist. Care to enlighten me?

[mullet]

http://www.gametrailers.com...

Here ya go.

[KidMakeshift]

Dark Mist is basically a next-gen remake of Zelda 1. I bought it off the japanese psn awhile back. I'm surprised that it hasn't been released worldwide yet since practically the whole game is language free. There's a text opening to the game and that's about it.

[THX7168]

I got the feeling that Dark Mist is a mix of The Legend of Zelda, Folklore, and Everyday Shooter (or any top-down shooter for that matter).

The little guy and the music reminded me a lot of the early Zelda games. The settings (vivid colors, weird creatures and such) seem to be fitting in the Folklore universe. And it seems to have the same control scheme for such games as Everyday Shooter, Super Stardust HD, etc.

Very glad I asked. Definitely jumping on the bandwagon and am looking forward to getting this game.

Thanks.

UPDATE: Just read KidMakeShift's comment. Seems you had the same impression as I did (Zelda). Bubbles for both of you.

UPDATE 2: Now if only it had online Co-Op. That would just be spectacular.

[paracardium]

Folklore is a must have game.. gameplay and graphics are pretty sweet.