Fable II (Xbox 360)

By Microsoft, Lionhead | Released: Out Now!

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Fable 2 Review

By Tom Orry - 20/10/2008 - 1:00pm GMT

Fable II hasn't perfected the RPG, but it's a massive step in the right direction and a beautiful game to boot. If you think you have what it takes to be a righteous hero, give Fable II a try.

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Posted at 10:27 on 29 October 2008

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Perhaps you've missed the point a tad. I've played it solidly for the last four days, and I'm still to get to the second hero. I Spent a good 3-4 hours yesterday doing anything BUT following the main quest.

I wandered around and uncovered new areas, looking for dig and dive spots, hunting Gargoyles (I've got 10 of the little Scottish buggers now) plus uncovering treasure and unlocking Demon Doors...

I bought items on the cheap and sold them for a profit to stores with stock shortages...

I took advantage of the economic crisis going on in Oakfield right now and purchased a couple of stalls for myself...

I impressed a few locals, by posing, flirting, showing off my Trophies and generally getting my Renown up by commisioning statues...

I dyed my clothes, hunted around to get an idea of house pricing, bought books, taught my dog new tricks...

I took the Red Bandit quest and eradicated them all for a farmer...

And I tried my hand at pulling pints, plus got myself up to being a 3 Star Woodcutter, earning 70 Gold for every chop...

... and at the end of it all, I realised I'd basically achieved very little for the amount of time I'd played it... and yet, it was utterly fulfilling.

I love this game, and I'm in no rush to see it end. That's not somethig I say very often.

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I've played it solidly for the last four days, and I'm still to get to the second hero. I Spent a good 3-4 hours yesterday doing anything BUT following the main quest... and at the end of it all, I realised I'd basically achieved very little for the amount of time I'd played it... and yet, it was utterly fulfilling.

That's basically me too although I pressed on, got the 2nd hero and pushed on into Wraithmarsh and Bloodstone where I'm currently expanding my property portfolio. Fable II is growing on me and has been elevated to 'perfect timewaster' in my games collection.

It gets even better, keep an eye on the hints that pop up during loading screens and there's one that mentions that there are some quests that only become available once the main storyline is complete. RPG heaven.

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Posted at 10:42 on 31 October 2008

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Another post-2am playtime for me on this yesterday. I was barely awake by 1am, but because I wasn't doing anything all that challenging was able to potter around to my heart's content buying property and taking more advantage of stock shortages. It really was quite relaxing.

I spent a good 10,000+ gold on various stalls and houses, so quite interested to see how much my investments recoup overnight.

Oh, and I had sex. Get In My San!

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Posted at 18:26 on 02 November 2008

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I don't get all you "critics" asking questions like "if i wanted to make choices i'd go out and do it!" or " why do i have a dog". I dislike people who only look for the wackness that they seem to see. You know if you don't like something DON'T BE AROUND IT, TOOL. Play a game that you like or read a review of something you might buy. I know that your highly intelligent opinion is very valuable but find something else to do, trolls.

Posted at 07:56 on 03 November 2008

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THIS GAME IS JUST WRONG....SUCKYSUCKY

Posted at 07:57 on 03 November 2008

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GET A LIFEEEE YOU FAGS, GET SOME GIRLFRIENDS!

Posted at 10:39 on 03 November 2008

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Yours Truly is right - horses for courses, n all that.

As for haterator... Girls come and go. Get a hobby, troll.

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Posted at 14:30 on 03 November 2008

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this game takes the silver at most though it is a good game it is more 7 material. the only reason it gets 9's and 10's everywhere i because every1 at E3 overhyped about it and its overconfident creator can shut his idiot mouth.

Posted at 01:12 on 08 November 2008

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i have to say this is a great game to mess around on. i read the reviews of games but i dont have opinon on them untill im playing away. i dont usally buy these sort of games but from playing fable1( truly a great game) its changed my opinon and im glad to say fable 2 is one of the best games i have ever played so far. but this is my opinon and some or even most may hate it for diffrent reasons.

oh and to the two cock juggling thunder ****s on the last page how about you go put your cock in a toaster.

p.s have a nice!

Posted at 14:21 on 12 November 2008

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played it thought it was pretty good was kinda short but left an opening for an update or something. i loved the game ^^ a ton of stuff to do if you arent straight into the storline.

Posted at 16:24 on 12 November 2008

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I'm up to the final quest and absoloutly loving the game i'm now wandering around doing random bits and bobs as i too don't want this experience to end. Its a game I will keep coming back to over and over. Amazing!

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Posted at 01:29 on 14 November 2008

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I gotta say, it's a great game. The storyline is a bit better than the first fable and the graphics are sweet. The combat's a little complicated in my opinion (or maybe I just suck?)

Although, I have to admit with the review. It's a great game, and besides the glitches here and there (I haven't finished it so can't comment on the ending) it's a great game worth the buy.

Posted at 07:51 on 14 November 2008

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Finished it last night. Poor ending! However I can keep playing on and on!

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Posted at 14:19 on 20 November 2008

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simply mediocre this game hasnt changed anything its a full copy/paste of the first oblivion is far superior to this failure

Posted at 05:48 on 28 November 2008

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i haven't played this or bought it i did buy the first and it was pretty great somewhat annoying bc everything seems repetive u do this you are criticized do this and ur praized i got kinda tired but i really liked the game overall but not sure i want to go through all the crazyness or the game another time id rather play a game like GOW2

Posted at 15:33 on 23 December 2008

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...okay, maybe I'm just not taking this seriously enough, but does it REALLY matter whether this review is "accurate" or not? I haven't personally played Fable II yet, but I'll have it by the end of the week, and I'm just looking at the reviews to get an idea of the quality, and somebody's opinion on it.

Fair enough, people want something they can really rely on. There's one thing you seem to be missing here, though: paid or not, the people writing these reviews are human. Different people have different views and tastes. What I may think is phenomenal, you may think is pathetic. Just because everyone on here is (to a more OR lesser degree) a gamer, doesn't mean everyone has the same standards, views and tastes. Reviews are, to put it bluntly, just somebody's opinion.

True, the professionals allegedly know what they're talking about. But why do they have to be perfect? Even a professional can't get it right every time. And I agree that the rating doesn't quite seem to fit in with the review, but that's (as JDV said) mainly due to the glitches/problems which, let's face it, even a true 10/10 game will have somewhere.

At least it's not just sugar-coating the whole thing and saying there are no glitches or problems anywhere. Surely somebody on this comment board would find SOMETHING to complain about, however trivial.

I've played tons of games which have (obvious AND discreet) glitches. How many games have you played which make your character disappear or turn hollow when you zoom in too close?

It makes more sense to just look at the review as an opinion, rather than something to fully base your choice on. Personally, I'd only trust a close friend or family member who knows what I like and what's good/bad in a game to actually help me choose.