Punishing fantasy roguelike game: Folk Hero Review
Folk Hero is a premium action title for PC developed by Chudo-Yudo Games. This roguelike game, inspired by Slavic folklore, offers players a challenging experience with pixel graphics. Players take on the role of warrior adventurers battling mythical creatures and exploring for treasure. Folk Hero combines fast-paced action, RPG mechanics, and Souls-like difficulty, akin to games like Children of Morta and Ravenswatch. The demo version provides a glimpse into the full game's mechanics and features, catering to players seeking a demanding gameplay experience.
Tales come to life in Folk Hero through its Slavic folklore-inspired setting. Players encounter mythical creatures like Leshy, Domovoy, and Rusalka on the fantasy Island of Buyan, investigating strange occurrences. The game's combat system features fast and powerful attacks, special skills, dash, block, and parry moves, requiring strategic approaches against different enemies. With multiple character classes, unique weapons, artifacts, and elemental runes, Folk Hero challenges players with its permadeath mechanic and intricate combat strategies.
