Folklore Hunter
- February 24, 2020
- Liquid Donkey Games
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Folklore Hunter" is a first-person shooter game where players explore various environments to hunt down mysterious creatures. Players can set up traps and cameras to aid in their hunts, and can access a global network to take control of any placed cameras. Each hunt features a unique story and environment, with players gathering resources, solving puzzles, and surviving harsh conditions to uncover hidden mysteries.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere and is genuinely scary, especially when played with friends.
- The developer is active in the community and regularly updates the game, showing commitment to improvement.
- The unique concept of hunting folklore creatures adds depth and intrigue to the gameplay.
- The game is currently very short and lacks replay value, with only one completed map available.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with AI behavior, making the gameplay experience frustrating at times.
- The sound design can be overwhelming, with loud and repetitive noises that detract from the horror experience.
- story94 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging plot and atmospheric elements, particularly in the first mission, while others criticize the lack of depth and coherence in the narrative, especially in subsequent missions. Many users express a desire for more content and improvements to the storytelling mechanics, as well as frustration with bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the story has potential and can enhance the experience, it currently suffers from inconsistencies and a need for further development.
“The story behind the game is amazing and makes the gameplay even better.”
“Came into the game with no expectations, and it was actually a great game with a good storyline, but the game needs more content; still worth the little money it costs.”
“A horror game that doesn't rely completely on jumpscares and has good story and lore elements that will get you spooked (and the dev is still adding more!).”
“The story has little depth and feels rather disjointed.”
“This game sucks; the plot makes no sense and there's like no maps, and it's just not fun anymore because of the lack of effort put into this.”
“The mission/story doesn't change in any way, so there isn't much reason to play it again once you have completed it.”
- gameplay86 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as straightforward and immersive, offering a few hours of entertainment despite being in early development and facing financial constraints. While some players appreciate the mechanics and atmosphere, others criticize the repetitive gameplay loop, lack of replayability, and basic AI, suggesting that the game needs further development and more diverse mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, it has potential but currently feels limited and underdeveloped.
“Gameplay is promising, I like that there is more to hunting the creatures than just finding and killing them, kind of like a puzzle.”
“Folklore Hunter has amazing gameplay even though it is only in early access.”
“All in all, the atmosphere is great, the gameplay is solid, the horror in both setup and execution is top notch.”
“Gameplay can be slow-paced at times and boring.”
“The writing (what little there is) isn't intriguing enough, the gameplay loop isn't enough to justify much, and at the end of the day I'm not sure the game is ready for even the price of free.”
“Looks like a mobile game and very very very bad monster/AI mechanics. Me and one other bought this thinking we were gonna hunt some monsters and get hunted, but we went down a cave and ran after a low-quality monster that wouldn't attack.”
- atmosphere58 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, with many players highlighting its ability to create a creepy, slow-burn horror experience rather than relying on jump scares. While the ambiance, sound design, and environmental storytelling are noted as standout features, some users feel that the intensity could be improved. Overall, the atmosphere is considered the game's strongest aspect, enhancing the gameplay and providing memorable, tense moments, especially when played with friends.
“The atmosphere setup is incredible; me and two friends purchased this to play together and found ourselves hugging the cabin for the first couple of days and taking turns watching cameras, etc. These first few days were pure horror magic.”
“The first two nights in the game were some of the most tense, scary, and atmospheric experiences I've had in any horror game, giving me great hope for this game in the future.”
“All in all, the atmosphere is great, the gameplay is solid, and the horror in both setup and execution is top notch.”
“Some really amazing surprises and seriously terrifying atmosphere.”
“The sounds and atmosphere can be terrifying.”
“That 3 bullets make him flee, the carnival was pure genius and the child ghost whispers triggered a phobia in my friend that really reinforced the atmosphere.”
- graphics46 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the visual quality, atmospheric environments, and creature designs as impressive and engaging. However, some users noted issues such as framerate drops, a lack of originality in creature design, and a feeling of unfinished polish. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are concerns about performance and the game's early access status affecting the visual experience.
“Really cool folklore monster hunting game, even though it's still in early access it has some really neat features and graphics.”
“The atmosphere and graphics are great!”
“Graphically it is beautiful.”
“The novelty of the graphics and sound wore off, and we were left with what felt like an unfinished school project.”
“This game is definitely not worth 12 dollars; the monster does not even fight back, and the game has weird graphics and UI.”
“Running this game off a cutting-edge graphics card, and I'm still noticing occasional odd instances of framerate drops and stutter.”
- stability40 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, particularly affecting AI behavior and gameplay mechanics. While many users acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access title, they still find the game enjoyable, especially when played with friends. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is fun, it is plagued by instability that detracts from the experience.
“As for the elder wendigo, that thing is just a buggy mess.”
“Super buggy, really short.”
“Might have just been a buggy mess that ruined it for us, but sadly the experience wasn't enjoyable.”
- humor28 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurdities and glitches, making it a source of laughter, especially when played with friends. Players find the wendigo encounters and overlapping sound effects amusing, often leading to a mix of scares and comedic moments. While some criticize the game's development quality, many appreciate its "so bad it's funny" charm, resulting in enjoyable, albeit chaotic, gameplay experiences.
“Tried hunting the wendigo but got eaten by a wolf, lmao! The game is funny and I had a couple of jumpscares!”
“When you have multiple people in the match, the sound effects overlap, making for some hilarious content.”
“In my opinion, and judging by the amount of time my friends and I spent screaming and laughing during a 2-hour playthrough, I definitely recommend it.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, with many players noting that it can become tedious after a few hours of gameplay. While there are some elements, like random item spawns, that enhance replay value, the overall consensus is that it lacks depth, particularly for single-player experiences. However, it is considered more enjoyable when played with friends, and future updates may improve this aspect.
“There is replay value, and even more content on the way with planned updates that add maps, etc. For $11.99 USD, you get what you pay for, and it is worth it :)”
“Randomizing item spawns is good, as it adds replayability and prevents people from just running through the map in 5 minutes.”
“It's a very fun game to play with friends and does have replay value, but only to a certain extent.”
“Otherwise it might become tedious as the replayability is not great and I think they should continue to develop the AI a little bit.”
“Unfortunately, there is not a huge amount of replay value for the average player.”
“Sadly lacks replay value.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and chilling quality, effectively enhancing the supernatural hunting experience and contributing to an intense atmosphere. While some players noted issues with the predictability of chase music and sound cues, the overall impact of the soundtrack is described as terrifying and engaging, consistently delivering chills throughout gameplay.
“Music and sound effects kept getting to me every time I played this game; they gave me chills.”
“Terrifying, intense, and engaging, as well as an amazing soundtrack.”
“The cons are it's still rough in some aspects, like always knowing when your friends shoot a gun or everyone experiences chase music when one person is chased.”
“Music and sound effects kept getting to me every time I played this game, gave me chills.”
“My review of Folklore Hunter v0.3b: even with 1 out of 3 creature hunts currently released, this game delivers a good supernatural hunting experience that includes a haunting soundtrack and chilling atmosphere.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable for unlocking content, but some express concerns that it can become tedious due to limited replayability and suggest improvements to the AI to enhance the overall experience.
“Otherwise, it might become tedious as the replayability is not great, and I think they should continue to develop the AI a little bit.”
“Have fun grinding to unlock everything.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy heavily relies on microtransactions, which are often criticized for being intrusive and poorly integrated, leading to a frustrating user experience. Additionally, the inconsistency of ads further detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong sense of emotional exhaustion, indicating that the game has a profound impact on their feelings, leaving them feeling drained.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally perceived as mediocre, with users expressing dissatisfaction regarding its performance.
“Game optimization feels mediocre.”
“Game optimization feels mediocre.”
