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.
Reviews
- The game offers a thrilling and immersive horror experience, especially when played with friends.
- The atmosphere and sound design are excellent, creating a genuinely scary environment.
- The developer is active in the community and regularly updates the game, showing commitment to improvement.
- The game is currently very short and lacks content, with only one map available.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as AI issues and inventory problems.
- The mechanics can feel unpolished, with some players finding the monster's AI predictable and easy to exploit.
- story47 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 twists and atmospheric storytelling, while others criticize it for being disjointed and lacking depth. Many users noted that the first mission offers a compelling narrative, but subsequent missions feel incomplete or repetitive, leading to frustration. Overall, while the story has potential and can enhance gameplay, it currently suffers from inconsistencies and a need for more content.
“The story behind the game is amazing and makes the gameplay even better.”
“The plot twist genuinely hooked me.”
“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.”
- gameplay43 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the straightforward mechanics and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize the repetitive gameplay loop, lack of depth, and limited content. Many express a desire for more diverse mechanics and tools, as well as improvements to AI and overall game balance. Despite its early development stage, some find the game entertaining for short sessions, particularly for fans of horror and monster-hunting themes.
“The overall mechanics and whatnot are quite good and fit this type of game very well.”
“Gameplay is promising; I like that there is more to hunting the creatures than just finding and killing them, kind of like a puzzle.”
“All in all, the atmosphere is great, the gameplay is solid, and the horror in both setup and execution is top-notch.”
“The gameplay can be slow-paced at times and boring.”
“Looks like a mobile game and has very poor monster/AI mechanics. My friend and I bought this thinking we were going to hunt some monsters, but we ended up running after a low-quality monster that wouldn't attack.”
“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.”
- atmosphere29 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, with many players highlighting its ability to create a creepy and engaging environment that enhances the horror experience. While some reviewers noted that the intensity could be improved, the overall ambiance, sound design, and atmospheric storytelling contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature despite some gameplay shortcomings. Many players found the atmosphere to be the most compelling aspect, often leading to memorable and tense moments during gameplay.
“These games thrive on the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere setup is incredible; my friends and I found ourselves hugging the cabin for the first few days, experiencing 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.”
“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.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the visual quality and atmospheric design, describing it as "visually impressive" and "beautiful." However, some users noted issues such as framerate drops and a lack of polish, suggesting that while the graphics are good, they may not be optimized for all systems. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a strong point, contributing to the fun experience, despite some technical shortcomings.
“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.”
- stability20 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 in the AI and environmental interactions. While many users acknowledge these problems, they also express that the game remains enjoyable, especially when played with friends. As it is in early access, players are hopeful for improvements in future updates.
“This is an early access game, so don't expect it to be 100% bug-free.”
“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.”
- humor14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurdities and glitches, providing a mix of funny scares and comical moments, especially when played with friends. Players report enjoying the chaotic sound effects and unexpected interactions with the wendigo, leading to laughter amidst the horror. While some criticize the game's development quality, many find the experience entertaining enough to recommend for a lighthearted gaming session.
“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, its sound effects will 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.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers some value through planned updates and random item spawns, many players feel it ultimately lacks depth, especially for solo play. Although it can be enjoyable with friends, the overall consensus is that the game has limited replay value, with some users noting it can become tedious after a short time.
“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.”
“All that having been said, these maps have low replay value.”
“Unfortunately, there is not a huge amount of replay value for the average player.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as haunting and chilling, effectively enhancing the supernatural hunting experience and contributing to an intense atmosphere. While some aspects are still rough, the soundtrack and sound effects consistently evoke fear and tension, making encounters with creatures genuinely terrifying. Overall, the music is praised for its ability to engage players and elevate the game's suspenseful moments.
“Music changes as things ramp up as well, and both creatures you end up facing in the maps are genuinely terrifying.”
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the process of unlocking everything, others feel it can become tedious due to limited replayability and a need for improved AI development.
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy relies heavily on microtransactions, which some users find intrusive, particularly due to inconsistent ad placements and poor sound design.
“The sound design is abysmal and the ads aren't consistent.”
“Microtransactions are everywhere, making it feel like the game is more about profit than fun.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report feeling emotionally drained, indicating that the game has a significant impact on their emotional state, likely due to its intense narrative or challenging themes.
“I am so drained emotionally.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally perceived as mediocre, indicating that performance may not meet players' expectations.
“Game optimization feels mediocre.”
“The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times hinder the overall experience.”
