The comic book cut scenes annoy us even more. Instead of creating more full motion video, Sony elected a more "stylish" approach in which scenes play out through semi-animated storyboards that don't fit well. You can't give us a gorgeous intro with voice acting and all these special effects and then expect us to read something.

These numerous issues notwithstanding, the game thrives on its graphics, a collection of vibrant and dark colors, imaginative creatures and superb particle effects. Just with that, we know certain people will embrace Folklore since it feels like a stereotypical Japanese action RPG with corny characters and traditional game design. So if you're one of these gamers, enjoy.

We, on the other hand, can't stand Folklore and want to body slam Sony for ruining what could have been one of the PlayStation 3's best games. Instead, it pumped out a derivative snooze fest that might look more appealing if someone slashes the price from $59.99 to $19.99. Until that happens, leave this one alone.