Update: June 21, 2007
From the publisher
Developed by Tokyo’s Game Republic under legendary game creator Yoshiki Okamoto, executive producer for Onimusha, Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales and built to showcase the power of PS3. Set in the mysterious town of Lemrick, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. They soon learn that the town serves as a gateway to fantastic realms, full of creatures, spirits and monsters. In order to solve the mystery of the town, and their past, the pair must journey through these worlds to uncover its secrets. Keats' Backstory
Despite being a realist, Keats unhappily finds himself a journalist for a third rate occult magazine. One day Keats receives a phone call from a woman asking for his help. Through the static Keats hears the word “Lemrick”. Sensing something wrong, Keats rushes to the village, but the woman he believes to have called him, is found murdered. He stays on to find out more about this murder. Strange events follow that night, and he travels to the “Netherworld”. Ellen Reid's Backstory
Having lost her mother as a young child, Ellen is prone to dreaming and tends to look away from reality. Strangely, she spends her holidays actively searching England’s countryside for folk stories. She is not so good with people but seems to have a rapport with children and the elderly. One day Ellen receives a letter from the mother she lost as a child, the message proposing a meeting in Lemrick. She finds herself in the village at the same time as Keats. Here they wander between “reality” and the 7 Netherworlds, in search of the end to their stories. Game Features
» Journey to seven incredibly vibrant realms, all uniquely designed and tailored to fit their distinct personalities. From the ruins of the Undersea City to the never-ending maze of the Endless Corridor, each destination is different from the next. » Inspired by western fairy tales, players interact with or clash against a cast of over 100 originally designed creatures, characters and monsters. » Using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, the player must battle monsters and literally “shake” them into submission and “yank” their powers from them. The absorbed powers will be used to capture or defeat the monsters that lie ahead. » Begin the game as either Keats or Ellen and learn their story and gameplay style. Keats uses traditional direct attacks while Ellen uses strategic methods to trap her enemies. Decisions made in one story line will directly impact the story path of the other. View the back cover and screenshots on the main NCSX website. Jan Code: 4948872730099
NCS Game Notes
» The text in the game is entirely in Japanese. The voices during the cinematic cut scenes are in English but note that the voices for the dialogue during the actual game play are only in Japanese. » The introduction song is Nefilim by abingdon boys school. » After receiving a letter from her supposedly dead mother, Ellen Reid sails to Lemrick on a slow boat atop stormy seas. The letter reads, "My beloved daughter, forgive me for being absent from your life for 7 years." The back of the envelope is signed "Your Mother" on the flap and a red wax closure is stamped on the back to seal it. Ellen opened the envelope with a letter opener so the seal is unbroken. While standing aboard the boat, Ellen blinks her eyes and seems pensive as she awaits her reunion with mama. » Lemrick serves as a nexus to seven worlds including Elf World, War World, Underwater City, Infinity Hallway, and Hell. Introduction Voice Over (Ellen Reid)
I Lost My Mother When I was very young
My only memory of her is telling bedtime fairy tales about a mysterious village
The village of Lemrick, where the living could meet the dead.
And now she tells me she's alive
Mother, why did you wait so long? Book Text from Ellen Reid's childhood
The lighthouse at Lemrick lies far across the sea
It is a place not of this world, nor the next
A place twixt our plane of existence and the Netherworld
When its light shines, One hears the whispers of creatures from beyond
And the door to the realm of the dead is flung open Jan Code: 4948872730099 NCS Game Notes are ©NCSX 2007. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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