Folgore
- February 14, 2024
- 171 Materials
Get on Steamwhat Is Folgore Folgore is a top view fighting game, inspired by comics, taking place in south Italy at the end of the 60’s. To save his fiancée and his honor, the hero must cross the city of Olimpia, inspired by Naples, and eliminate all types of enemies on his way to the final boss. To do that, he makes a pact with the Folgore, a divine artifact endowed with electrical powers from Jupiter, but…
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Reviews
- The game is completely free, providing good value for players looking for a short gaming experience.
- The art style is decent and reminiscent of other popular games, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- The combat mechanics are fun and surprisingly deep for a short game, with a variety of enemy types that keep the gameplay entertaining.
- The checkpoint system is frustrating, as players must restart from the beginning if they quit the game, leading to a poor progression experience.
- There are long and buggy load screens that disrupt the flow of gameplay, which can be aggravating for players.
- Some aspects of the game, such as enemy variety and attack options, feel lacking and could benefit from further development.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a unique art style reminiscent of "The World Ends With You" but with more realistic proportions and a 1950s Italian aesthetic. However, some users noted issues with graphical performance during intense moments, such as the final boss fight, and expressed a desire for the art style to be more prominently showcased throughout the game.
“The graphics are reasonable; it seems Esma is capable of teaching students that gaming is a visual medium.”
“And it has a nice art style to boot - reminds me a bit of The World Ends With You, but with more realistic body proportions and a 1950s Italian aesthetic instead of a modern Shibuya one, of course. I hope they do something more long-form with similar gameplay and art style.”
“Also, more of a personal nitpick, but I also loved the art style during the intro and loading screens; it should be emphasized a lot more.”
“My only qualms with the experience were some graphical chugging that reared its head during the final boss fight.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a surprising depth for a short free game, featuring a variety of enemies and enjoyable mechanics. The art style complements the gameplay well, drawing comparisons to "The World Ends With You" while incorporating a unique 1950s Italian aesthetic. Overall, players express a desire for a more extensive experience with similar gameplay and visual elements.
“It has enough variety in enemies, and the game mechanics are fun, surprisingly deep for a short free game.”
“Art and gameplay are decent.”
“I hope they do something more long-form with similar gameplay and art style.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story of "Folgore" attempts to blend a unique superhero theme with elements of 1960s Italy and ancient Roman mythology, but opinions are divided; while some players find the narrative well-crafted and immersive, others feel it falls flat and fails to engage.
“They spend a good amount of time perfecting the story of the game; it is nicely written and helps you dive into the character.”
“Folgore is a 3D rendered 2D top-down brawler/combat game with a very obtuse superhero theme that tries to blend 1960s Italy with ancient Roman mythology. I have to say I'm not buying into the story with this one.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to engage with the characters or their motivations.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the story fails to deliver any meaningful depth or emotional impact.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly citing long and buggy load screens that detract from the overall experience.
“Further crippled by very long, buggy load screens when they should be instant.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
