Given how hard it is to launch a new IP, it's really no surprise that most people seem to have completely overlooked Game Republic's Folklore, even though it was a very strong addition to the PlayStation 3's early library. Undaunted, Game Republic announced a new game during Namco Bandai's Gamescom press conference: Majiin: The Fallen Republic.
Majin is an action/adventure game about a young thief who finds a forgotten kingdom. The trailer embedded after the break hints at combat and stealth, but the real kicker is the protagonist's sidekick: a golem-esque creature who looks like he's rather late for the Wild Rumpus. The trailer doesn't reveal much, except that the "creature of legend" enjoys kicking ass and making leaves turn pink. That's literally the only information available right now: such is the nature of announcements.
Because of its temple setting and boy-and-his-giant-monster gameplay, Majin is going to have a hard time escaping comparisons to Team ICO's The Last Guardian (you can check out an early trailer for that game here and see for yourself), but I doubt that Game Republic had time to whip up an entire design and trailer in the two months since E3.
In any case, Majin: The Fallen Realm is being developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Definitely gonna get this game. I really regret not being able to play Folklore (I didn't have a PS3 at the time) when it came out. Not gonna make that mistake again.
Hell yes. I would pay a lot of money for another game similar to Folklore. This sounds pretty different, and hopefully they manage to make it as unique as Folklore was.
Ugh, I hated Folklore. Although an introduction to the PS3 library, I just found the combat wasn't too fluid for me. Hopefully Majin: The Fallen Realms differ.
Wait, wait, wait! So instead of creating another in the series of the most unique, and underrated RPGs this generation has seen.... they remade Prince of Persia? With Elika replaced with the BFG!?
You guys better know what you're doing because Folklore is your only great game this gen! Just being honest here.
it's not just the buddy game.
the characters have very different aesthetics but the environment and structures (at least in the ruins) have a very similar look.
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5:20 PM on 08.20.2009
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You guys better know what you're doing because Folklore is your only great game this gen! Just being honest here.
I like the way this looks. I also need to pickup a copy of Folklore. The demo was good.
Also, Also, you guys, ALL you guys need to pick up a copy of Wolfenstein. That game is awesome.
the characters have very different aesthetics but the environment and structures (at least in the ruins) have a very similar look.
but hey that's all good with me