Well I have been playing around with the upcoming PS3 demo Folklore and the title certainly has possibilities and is in need of some definite fixes. Folklore is a 3rd person action/adventure game with heavy traces of RPG elements.

The graphics, art direction and effects are very eye pleasing with rich vibrant colors and extremely unique creatures/monster’s that riddle the land. I did encounter some slow down during some graphic intensive moments but im sure this will be polished up on the final build.

The sound has me a little confused as I don’t know if they ripped all the audio out of the dialog system to bring the file size down or it just doesn’t have any. There is no way to really confirm this as of yet. During any unfriendly encounters this Final Fantasy 7ish music kicks in that is kind of goofy and doesn’t really match with the game all that well in my opinion.

The Camera system needs some definite work done. I really hope this is corrected when it comes out because it puts some serious ruin on what could be a decent and fresh game.

I really enjoy the whole stealing souls and absorbing powers thing they have going on and pretty much all of the game’s inhabitants are original with a high level of fantasy. Leveling up, items and options in the battle field are plentiful and fun to put together unique combos of attacks using the different folk powers you have collected. This is also the best use of the motion control that feels good and makes sence.

If I had to try and compare it with another title it would be most similar to Kameo: Elements of power. It shares many combat aspects but still keeps it’s originality without a problem.

Overall I had a fun time playing it and will purchase it granted the shady camera system is corrected and more fluid.