Folklore invites players to journey through a fantasy world of combat and creatures. Taking on the roles of Ellen and Keats, players must adventure through seven Earth-like worlds as they encounter and defeat a variety of mythical creatures. Gamers begin with only enough power to summon smaller creatures, however, by progressing through the game players learn to call on more omnipotent allies. Each controllable monster features a power that is useful in several pre-determined situations such as an animal that can temporarily disable enemies by pouring honey over them.