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Folklore Hunter

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2026

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Quick resume

You are a hunter, world renowned for slaying supernatural beasts. Take on contracts and track down cryptids from all over the world. Gather resources, set traps, prepare your equipment, use your hunter instincts and hunt down the beast, before it hunts you.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Intense horror atmosphere
    • Strong cooperative multiplayer
    • Engaging folklore and lore
    • Active developer community
    • Immersive audio and visuals

    Cons

    • Early access bugs and glitches
    • Limited content/maps currently
    • Some clunky controls and ui
    • Monster ai needs polish
    • Short game length at present

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression, Competition.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore, choose strategies, and decide how to approach hunting and survival."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful survival, puzzle solving, and managing resources with feedback from monster encounters."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on cooperative survival and personal challenge rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and repeated engagement with evolving content."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer teamwork to survive and hunt the monster effectively."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players explore and solve puzzles but limited evidence of building or modifying game elements."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize shared survival and mutual support rather than exerting control over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Game provides intense horror atmosphere and distraction from real life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different strategies, explore maps, and test monster behaviors."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Strong focus on discovering clues, new areas, and secrets in the environment."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited customization or avatar personalization mentioned; mostly standard presentation."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Game centers on mythical creatures and supernatural folklore, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      5

      "Players form social bonds and community through cooperative play and shared experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn game mechanics, monster behaviors, and improve survival skills over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during play sessions."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Cooperative play fosters closer social interactions and emotional sharing among friends."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Some players take guiding roles in group hunts, but overall collaboration is balanced."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock abilities, and advance through story and challenges."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Sustained tension and suspense dominate the experience rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Immersive audio and visual effects create strong sensory stimulation and emotional impact."

    • Status
      -3

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards; focus on cooperative play."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative elements and lore are important, with unfolding plots and monster backstories."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players must plan resource use, traps, and tactics to survive and defeat monsters."

    • Thrill
      5

      "High suspense, fear, and adrenaline rushes are core to the gameplay experience."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good entertainment value and ongoing updates for the price."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and hunting are central, involving shooting and trapping mythical creatures."

    • Survival
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing resources, and overcoming threats."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026