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You can smack each other as Hungarian folk tale characters in this upcoming game!
The world of Hungarian folk tales has long been a cherished part of local pop culture – they have inspired countless memes and remain a nostalgic favourite for many.
Iconic characters from Hungarian folk stories appear in the ring
Now, this beloved folklore is making a surprising leap into a new genre: a Hungarian-developed fighting game titled Folktale Fury, recently unveiled at PlayIt.
The project’s creator, Dávid Fodor, says the game was conceived as a tribute to the classic stories and characters of Hungarian mythology. Although still in early development, the first trailer already offers a glimpse of the quirky and distinctive experience the game aims to deliver.
The visual backdrop draws heavily on motifs of the Hungarian plains: grey cattle, haystacks, draw wells, peasant houses and wooden carts all appear, while the soundtrack echoes traditional folk songs. The concept itself is delightfully straightforward: iconic folk-tale characters battling one another in a manner reminiscent of the genre’s best titles.