FolcDark

About this game

Explore the dark prologue of a third-person action and fantasy adventure immersed in the rich Brazilian mythology.



In FolcDark, embark on a journey in search of your sister, relying on a Saci captured in a bottle (Saci is a Brazilian folkloric character known for being mischievous and having only one leg) to bestow supernatural abilities. These include the power to conjure hurricanes to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Both characters are trapped in a nightmare conceived by Tupã and other ancient gods to confine beings who defied their rules.



Highlighted Features:

Master powers such as conjuring hurricanes, teleportation, tears of Iara (Iara is the goddess of the seas in Brazilian mythology), and tears of Vitória Régia (Vitória Régia is the goddess of medicinal and poisonous plants in Brazilian mythology).
Face a variety of terrifying creatures, including:

Hairy Hands: (The "Hairy Hands" are known as bichos-papões in Brazilian mythology and are often described as tormented spirits manifesting in a frightening manner.)
Caruaras: (The "Caruaras" are grandiose stick-like creatures with 4 arms in Brazilian folklore, often associated with legends of transformation and nocturnal behavior.)
Dry Bodies: (The "Dry Bodies" are beings from Brazilian folklore often depicted as skeletons or reanimated corpses wandering in search of food and vital energy.)
Capelobos: (The "Capelobos" are mythical creatures from Brazilian folklore, often described as a kind of wolf with a terrifying appearance.)
Bradadores: (The "Bradadores" are entities from Brazilian folklore known for making thunderous and frightening noises.)
Mapinguaris: (The "Mapinguaris" are legendary creatures from Brazilian mythology often described as hairy giants with a mouth in the abdomen, known for their ferocity.)
Even assemble the legendary headless mule and learn about her curse.

Latest news

• Announcements·23 Feb 2024Official

  FolcDark Part II: Completed

  Hello everyone! I've just completed Part 2 of FolcDark this month, delving even deeper into the rich traditions of Brazilian folklore. Get ready to unravel mysteries and face challenges as you encounter legendary figures from Brazilian mythology. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2372910 Explore the Nightmare World of Yurupari: Within this new chapter, players will have a unique opportunity to interact with some of the most fascinating figures in Brazilian mythology. Meet the mysterious Rondolo, feel the fury of the Thunderbird of the God Tupã, face the danger of the Pink River Dolphin as you try to free Iara, the goddess of the sea. Uncover Unexplored Stories: Each legendary character brings an engaging narrative and unique challenges. Get ready to get lost in never-before-told stories as you unveil the secrets surrounding these mythological figures. Embark on this Epic Journey: Don't miss the chance to explore the wonders of Brazilian folklore in FolcDark. The new chapter will be available on 01/03/2024 and will be completely FREE for those who have the base version of the game. Immerse yourself in an adventure full of magic, mystery, and legends echoing through the centuries of this universe.
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• Announcements·15 Jan 2024Official

  Evil Saci - A new enemy appears !

  A new species of Saci has been discovered; these are faster and more frightening. After Yurupari transformed these Sacis into monsters, they gained control over the element of electricity and are anything but friendly! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2372910/FolcDark/ Get ready for a completely new challenge! The Evil Saci not only embodies the classic cunning and mischief of folklore but also has the power to control electricity. Its shocking abilities promise unprecedented challenges! https://i.imgur.com/RzOAOEb.png Our goal is to bring you an authentic and immersive experience. By delving into Brazilian folklore, we aim to celebrate and share the richness of our culture. News Implementations 1 - Now the player's footsteps sound changes according to the terrain. 2 - Further optimization in the game's frame rate. 3 - Player commands have been enhanced.
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• Patch Notes·29 Dec 2023Official

  FolcDark update v1.0.4

  Hello everyone, I've come to bring another update to the game based on the analyses/feedback I've received. I'm doing my best to make the game as enjoyable as possible! 1 - Added some new cutscenes during the campaign, especially when the player encounters a boss. 2 - Implemented a mechanic for the player's camera to adjust to a farther distance during battles, and also added a lag to the camera to prevent it from following you too closely. 3 - Added new sounds for enemies. 4 - Now you can defeat enemies by running them over with the headless mule. 5 - Enemies can now knock you down when you're on top of the headless mule. 6 - Gameplay improvements. 7 - The game now recognizes whether you're playing with a joystick or mouse/keyboard, automatically changing the icons accordingly. 8 - While the game is paused, players can resume by pressing ESC or the Pause button (Joystick). 9 - Added new enemies to the game: the Mingusoto Sentinels and the Hairy Leg. 10 - Improved climbing animations. 11 - Added new documents in the game to provide more information about some creatures. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2372910/FolcDark/
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• Patch Notes·27 Nov 2023Official

  FolcDark update v1.0.3

  -Added voices in Brazilian Portuguese for all game characters. -Improvements in the animations of the main character. -Added a new skin for the main character. -Added HUD with life, magic, and items. -Added a tutorial for the game. -Added the ability to unleash a fire hurricane as the campaign progresses.
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• Patch Notes·3 Nov 2023Official

  FolcDark update v1.0.2

  - fixed bugs with climbing - improvement in the movement system during climbing - added more saves during game progress - added improvements to lighting and post process - added widget with reminder on how to let go while climbing - added red screen widget when health is low - added heart beating sound when health is low - improved graphic resources menu - fixed bug when finishing the flying hurricane - stones now fly inside the hurricane - added camera shake during battle with mapinguari - music correction during the battle with mapinguari - correction of sound effects with the mapinguari battle - added setting for camera speed - added camera shake during gate animations - when the prologue ends, the game will go to part I automatically - reduced number of enemies to defeat in the Golden Mouth quest - added player sound when jumping - added player sound when dying - added screen when dying with Saci celebrating his death - added hair to capelobos - added by mapinguari - new music for Mouth of Gold forest - added new shader to brazers - added HP bar on enemies - added enemy names above the HP bar - new walking animations for mapinguari - improvements to mapinguari attack animations - improvements to the capelobo's attack animations - added widget to interact with collectables - new idle and walk animations for curupira phantasm - new sounds for the ghost curupira - new animations for the hair hand - added transparency on enemy hair hand
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