I know I messaged you literally right after I finished playing this, but I have to say it again: Goodbye Robert was such a beautiful experience!
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It was very bittersweet (and even distressing at times) But, I really enjoyed the theme of Identity. Although that almost made the experience sadder, since Robert really didn't exactly get to retain his in most of the endings. But, sometimes the way he gave himself up for some of the creatures in the Neverplace seemed... sweet? In a rather unsettling way, admittedly.
I do look forward to seeing what happens in the rest of the Folklore series, both with Robert as well as the other characters that are present in the other games. I'm still holding out for a relatively happy ending!
Besides the heart-wrenching story, your art was as beautiful as always. I love the character designs and the backgrounds so much!
Also, the VAs did a wonderful job. They really brought the characters to life.
Keep up the good work! I'm definitely excited for more of the Folklore series and getting to see more of these characters 💜
Thank you so much Cryptid. I really took the time to sit and enjoy your playthrough and I was moved by how much the story resonated with you, so thank you so much for playing it so sincerely ✨
The voice actors really outdid themselves here, making the challenging material engaging to listen to and watch through.
Everyone will be back in one game or another and there will be some happy endings for sure 😉
This is a part of Robert's story arc in the Folklore VN series, the final part of Robert's/Oculus Sinister'story - although out of chronological order will release next year. There are other bits in Bloodlines, Inside the Box and Only When you Sleep.
What a delight it is to have caught the release of this so soon(all thanks to your reply to one of my comments on Bloodlines, of course). An intriguing continuation to the series as always, though more of a prequel in the case of the main series, setting up the events of Inside the Box. Speaking of that!!! My worst fears have come to fruition alas, poor Robert! I do find it fascinating and very satisfying the way you set up and elaborate on story beats and in doing so expand the worldbuilding of your games. And I have to say, this is best played after playing most of the series. The realisation that the little voice who helped you escape all the way in the beggining is quite one! All in all this was a great elaboration into the Robert we were introduced to in Bloodlines. Also, I like how the more that is explained about the Neverplace and Pandemonium, the more of a nuanced a picture that is painted on whether Pandemonium is truly the absolute moral evil that it is established to be. The amount of moral greyness and nuance in the world building is very satisfying when you play through all the games and realise just how truly intertwined everything is.
As per usual, the lore of the chaos prince and john faust continues to fascinate and continues to remain the unsung core of the story
I felt really bad when I saw you said 'I'm really worried that Robert is...' when I was sitting on this release, so I thought I would wait until the 'reveal'.
I'm so happy that you've read into the moral ambiguity of the Neverplace. King Tier and the mundane realm have their views on the place, that's for sure. But depending on your motivation for going/being there/existing there perceptions might be quite different.
It's not that everyone is coded good or evil in either realm, and I wanted to explore that.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and reading through all of the series so far ✨
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[Vague spoilers]
.
.
It was very bittersweet (and even distressing at times)
But, I really enjoyed the theme of Identity. Although that almost made the experience sadder, since Robert really didn't exactly get to retain his in most of the endings. But, sometimes the way he gave himself up for some of the creatures in the Neverplace seemed... sweet? In a rather unsettling way, admittedly.
I do look forward to seeing what happens in the rest of the Folklore series, both with Robert as well as the other characters that are present in the other games. I'm still holding out for a relatively happy ending!
Besides the heart-wrenching story, your art was as beautiful as always. I love the character designs and the backgrounds so much!
Also, the VAs did a wonderful job. They really brought the characters to life.
Keep up the good work! I'm definitely excited for more of the Folklore series and getting to see more of these characters 💜
Thank you so much Cryptid. I really took the time to sit and enjoy your playthrough and I was moved by how much the story resonated with you, so thank you so much for playing it so sincerely ✨
The voice actors really outdid themselves here, making the challenging material engaging to listen to and watch through.
Everyone will be back in one game or another and there will be some happy endings for sure 😉
Is this the full game?
Hi eshetkhayil,
Thanks for your comment.
This is a part of Robert's story arc in the Folklore VN series, the final part of Robert's/Oculus Sinister'story - although out of chronological order will release next year. There are other bits in Bloodlines, Inside the Box and Only When you Sleep.
I hope that's helpful. Thank you
What a delight it is to have caught the release of this so soon(all thanks to your reply to one of my comments on Bloodlines, of course). An intriguing continuation to the series as always, though more of a prequel in the case of the main series, setting up the events of Inside the Box. Speaking of that!!! My worst fears have come to fruition alas, poor Robert! I do find it fascinating and very satisfying the way you set up and elaborate on story beats and in doing so expand the worldbuilding of your games. And I have to say, this is best played after playing most of the series. The realisation that the little voice who helped you escape all the way in the beggining is quite one! All in all this was a great elaboration into the Robert we were introduced to in Bloodlines. Also, I like how the more that is explained about the Neverplace and Pandemonium, the more of a nuanced a picture that is painted on whether Pandemonium is truly the absolute moral evil that it is established to be. The amount of moral greyness and nuance in the world building is very satisfying when you play through all the games and realise just how truly intertwined everything is.
As per usual, the lore of the chaos prince and john faust continues to fascinate and continues to remain the unsung core of the story
Thank you ✨
I felt really bad when I saw you said 'I'm really worried that Robert is...' when I was sitting on this release, so I thought I would wait until the 'reveal'.
I'm so happy that you've read into the moral ambiguity of the Neverplace. King Tier and the mundane realm have their views on the place, that's for sure. But depending on your motivation for going/being there/existing there perceptions might be quite different.
It's not that everyone is coded good or evil in either realm, and I wanted to explore that.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and reading through all of the series so far ✨