Folgore

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what 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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game is completely free, providing good value for players looking for a short, entertaining experience.
The art style is appealing, reminiscent of 1960s Italy, and the gameplay mechanics are surprisingly deep for a short game.
The story is well-written and engaging, helping players connect with the characters and enhancing the overall experience.

The checkpoint system is frustrating, as players must restart from the beginning if they quit, which can lead to a poor experience.
There are long and buggy load screens that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it feel less polished.
The game lacks variety in enemy types and attack options, which can make combat feel repetitive and less challenging.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a unique art style reminiscent of "The World Ends With You" but with a 1950s Italian aesthetic and more realistic proportions. 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 highlighted more prominently in the game's presentation. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong aspect of the game, despite minor technical hiccups.
- “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 longform with similar gameplay and art style.”
- “Also, more of a personal nitpick, but I loved the art style during the intro and loading screens; it should be emphasized a lot more.”
- “The graphics are reasonable; it seems ESMA is capable of teaching students that gaming is a visual medium.”
- “My only qualms with the experience were some graphical chugging that reared its head during the final boss fight and the awful voice acting of Giove's fiancé.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is praised for its fun and surprisingly deep mechanics, offering a good variety of enemies despite being a short free game. The art style complements the gameplay well, drawing comparisons to "The World Ends With You" but with a unique 1950s Italian aesthetic. Overall, players express a desire for a longer, more developed experience with similar gameplay and artistic elements.
- “It has enough variety in enemies and the game mechanics are fun, surprisingly deep for a short free game.”
- “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 longform with similar gameplay and art style.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The story of "Folgore" attempts to merge a unique superhero theme with elements of 1960s Italy and ancient Roman mythology, but opinions are divided; while some appreciate the well-crafted narrative that enhances character immersion, others find it difficult to engage with the overall plot.
- “They spend a good amount of time perfecting the story of the game; it is nicely written and helps you to 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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly highlighting long and buggy load screens that detract from the overall experience, as they occur when instant loading is expected.
- “Further crippled by very long (buggy) load screens when they should be instant.”