Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Fable

Today i'm writing a short review of a video game my girlfriend currently plays. I went through it a few years ago. It's a good action RPG developed by Lionhead Studios (remember Black&White?) with a lot of fights, decisions, different skills and a straight-line plot.

You start as a little boy in your hometown on the birthday of your sister. Just when you gave her your birthday present, the whole town is raided by bandits. Youself get rescued by a mighty wizard called Maze. He takes you to the Heroes' Guild, where you start to practice swordplay, archery and your willpower (for casting spells) to avenge your family.
I don't want to spoil any more of the plot. The battle system is mostly free, so you can attack nearly anybody and can change between melee weapon, ranged weapon and spells in one second. This allows you to be both archer, warrior and mage in one person. You get general experience for killing enemies and quests and additionally experience in the three categories (strength, skill, will) that is based on the method you damaged the enemy/skill you used. There is also the good/evil component in this game. Every decision you make, turns your character more good or evil, which also changes your appearance and the behaviour of NPCs towards you.

There are also funny RPG elements in this game. You can buy houses, extinguish whole towns, marry women, gamble, show around your trophies, fish, dig for treasures and get new hair styles/beard styles and tattoos.

I can hardly find anything that's not beautiful in this game, so it's definitely worth a recommendation. Due to the fact that there are already part 2 and 3 released, this game isn't expensive. Too bad i haven't got a XBOX360, i need to play 2 and 3 as well.

29 comments:

  1. I've actually been meaning to play Fable, especially seeing there are so many versions already out and it's so popular. The only thing holding me back is the fact that once I start playing it I know I'll waste many hours on it.

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  2. To be completely frank, I think the first one is the best one. Also, to be honest I havn't played the first one, but I have played the second and third. The second game's story isn't worth talking about really, the third is slightly better.
    However, if you havn't played them I think yuo'd maybe enjoy them, but maybe not as much as fable one. (This is what I've gathered from my brother who plays fable 1&2&3 all the time

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  3. this game is fantastic I have played it twice (everytime evil -,-) anyway I'm so looking forward for next part

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  4. I just recently finished this game. Made me want to play the others but I dont haven an xbox

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  5. I enjoyed this game so muuuch

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  6. Fable is such an epic story, everyone should try it out

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  7. Fable is an amazing game! Haven't tried the second one though, perhaps I should...

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  8. that sounds really good. I should try this some time but i barely have any time in my day to play

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  9. i was so pumped about fable but then all the features i was promised were just cut off

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  10. looks cool i'll have to check it out.
    +followed

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  11. Great review mate, I loved Fable.

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  12. I've heard awesome thing about this game. Never played it though.

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  13. I love this game, never been evil though. NEVER!

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  14. I remember when the first Fable came out on the original Xbox I went into GameStop to pick it up but it had been sold out, since then I've never gotten a chance to play any of the follow up.

    Will have to get around to it at some stage.

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  15. Sweet dude, can't wait for next update

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  16. I would play this if it were an MMO. The graphics looks intense btw.

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  17. I've heard of this game, and I have to say, this is quite interesting for an RPG! On my to-rent list for Xbox 360 games. Till then, I'll stick to MLG and Halo Reach :].

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  18. fable 1 is one of my favourite games, and the bets of the 3 in my opinion

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  19. wish they brought the others out on pc

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  20. I used to be addicted to this game. Then I realized I lived a mile from the beach...

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  21. An amazing game, much better than the newer ones.

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  22. such an amazing game man. i haven't played 3, but Fable 2 was an even better experience. hope you get that 360 soon so you guys can continue =]

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