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User Review : Fable 2

Ups
  • Graphics/Combat System{The Dog, Your Choices{Engaging Plot!
Downs
  • Left You Wanting More (DLC FTW){Few Magic Abilities{Short Story

Fable 2 Review (Xbox 360)

The story begin's as your a young boy or girl who is doing small odd job's to obtain 5 gold coins to purchase a magical music box. As you collect the gold coin's you begin to notice that the decision's you make effect the people and the world around you. As you continue playing through the story you'll quickly realize even the clothes you wear have an effect on everything around you.

In the very beginning you meet a few major characters in Lionhead Studio's Fable 2. One character in particular is man's best friend who is with you throughout the story. Our furry little friend has his own unique personality based on the choices you make throughout the story. Lionhead Studio's really hit the nail on the head with the implementing of the Dog into this title. The Dog is just as important to you in Fable 2 as your sword and ranged weapons because he finds many interesting treasures for you throughout your journeys in Albion, all the while preforming his own antics based on how your playing. Much like man's best friend, each town will have its opinon of you based on many factors in the game.

Although the main story isnt very long about 8 to 10 hours if you play it through continueliously you become so engaged in the plot of this game that it really doesnt effect you very much. But I must admit the ending left me stunned and wanting more... Alot More!

All in all the combat system in this title was very easy to learn and pick up being a hack and slash style with special moves and abilities. The magical abilities left alittle bit to be desired but that wasnt something that stopped you from enjoying the game. Graphically the game was absolutely beautiful!

For big time RPG fans and new comers to the genre it is a must buy for any 360 owner. Very few flaws in this game have given it many good ratings, Lionhead definitely hit a homerun with this game. It brought a few new and exciting concepts to RPG's as well as amped up some older ones to bring you an awesomely fun and crazy game that can be enjoyed for many many all nighters. This is a game you have to atleast rent and experience some awesome adventures.

Score
10.0
Graphics
Combat, story, choices and everything inbetween was totally awesome in this title!
10.0
Sound
Absolutely Beautiful!
9.0
Gameplay
Wasn't very bad but felt repetitive after awhile. The voices were very funny and had me cracking up for the first 10-15hours of the play though.
10.0
Fun Factor
Very fun and keeps you playing for 30+ hours!
8.0
Online
The Camera and limitations really killed the co-op play in this game.
Overall
9.4
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The 7 Best Xbox 360 Games - Console Exclusives Win the Day

The Xbox 360 was a fantastic console in its day with some truly classic titles, but what are the seven best games for the console?

DrDoomer158d ago

I'm pretty used to these lists being bad, but this one is particularly s#ite.

raWfodog158d ago

I think Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon should have been added to the list.

BrainSyphoned158d ago

I'll go with,
Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, Culdcept Saga, Shadow Complex, Ace Combat 6 with the flight stick,A Kingdom for Keflings, A World of Keflings.
Bonus Kinect Games: Happy Action Theater and Sesame Street.
*Skyrim was so bad on PS3 that it almost deserves to be #1*

Husker42c158d ago

I really loved Shadow Complex.

P_Bomb158d ago

Ah yes, Shadow Complex! Good indies back in the day. Summer of Arcade. I enjoyed Trials Evolution as well.

ChasterMies158d ago (Edited 158d ago )

Was this made by a.i.? No human being would put Shadowrun, Fable III, and Splinter Cell: Conviction into a list of the 7 best Xbox 360 games.

Abnor_Mal158d ago (Edited 158d ago )

Would love to play Ace Combat6 on PlayStation, but Xbox decided to buy exclusivity and keep it off a competing platform.

The only mainline game I never played except for one level at a friends place. Game sold less than any other in the series if I remember correctly.

darthv72157d ago

360 had Namco hitters AC6 and RR6... both quality titles. You should at least bust out the 360 for AC6 if you can score the flight stick. Its great.

Hofstaderman158d ago

When the current gen XBOX offering is so lacking people need to refer to games released two generations back....

Profchaos157d ago (Edited 157d ago )

It's a nostalgia peice same reason we get thousands of YouTube videos on sega genisis. Something people have fond memories for but the era is long gone.

It's xboxs golden year imo it was their genisis years the time where they stuck it to the market leaders Sony.

BehindTheRows157d ago

They stuck nothing. Sony screwed themselves giving Xbox an opening. They would have gotten the usual smack down if the PS3 had launched at $399 and was easier to develop for.

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Fable II - A Fantasy Series at Peak Performance

Fable II launched back in 2008 and remains the best the series has offered. Ahead of the series comeback, it's time to look at the classic.

Crows90321d ago

They gotta bring back those gargoyles!

Dudeson322d ago

I'd love to play it again, this time on pc though. Forever waiting on that pc port.

GaboonViper321d ago

Loved this game, oh and i always saved my dog at the end, hope the new Fable has a animal companion.

got_dam321d ago

Fable 2 was the best inthe series. Peter waaaaaaay over promised with fable 1 and it was good but disappointing. He didn't go crazy eith hype for the second game and it was surprisingly awesome. Then he ran his mouth promoting 3 and it was the worst of the 3.

cthulhucultist321d ago

Funny story: Fable 3 had a funny way of keeping the promises you made in the first half of the game and having enough money to defeat the darkness.

You only had to collect enough money to buy 2 stores in a busy market district. You then raise the prices to maximum and you turn xbox 360 internal clock 99 or more years ahead.

The next time you load the game, all the rents from the 99 years are collected immediately.

But yes I agree that 3 was the weakest of the three.

Demetrius321d ago

I only got to play it once 😩 I'm so tempted to buy a Xbox 360 slim but planning on getting the series x soon since I got a PS5 in February Im ready to get saints row 1&2 back, GTA 4, fable 2, but I also want to play infamous 1&2 again Sony screwed us over with the stream only for saints row 2 and other gems smh

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-Hermit-897d ago

Dragon Quest 11 isn't even the best Dragon Quest game, it's a good game, but not the best. Dragon Quest 8 is superior to it in almost every way.

thorstein897d ago

...and 1 and 2 and 3 and 4....

I am biased.

Hofstaderman897d ago (Edited 897d ago )

OK let's end this, in order
Xenogears
Final Fantasy 8
Final Fantasy 7
Final Fantasy 9
Final Fantasy 6
Chrono Trigger
Legend of Dragoon
Breath of Fire 4
Breath of Fire 3
Dragon Quest 8
Dragon Quest 11
Vagrant Story
Saga Frontier 2
Chrono Cross
Suikoden 2
Suikoden
Threads of Fate
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy XII
Lunar 2

Jiub897d ago

Sometimes I forget how much of a powerhouse the PS1 was

MadLad897d ago

I don't play too many jrpgs, and I'm trying to diversify a bit.

Outside of FF and Dragon Quest, what two games from that list do you most recommend someone trying? Doesn't matter if it's a sequel to another game or not.

Jiub897d ago

IMO: Chrono Trigger and Suikoden II

thorstein897d ago

Octopath Traveler is really good.

BlaqMagiq1897d ago

You have Threads of Fate on there which means you get my ultimate respect. Underrated and overlooked.

Exvalos897d ago

Man your dang near spot on absolute spot on choices

Epicor896d ago

I like your top 6 a lot. I don't have the same orders but all those games would make my top 10 RPG list most likely. Number 1 for me is FFIX. It holds a special place in my heart and imo it's the perfect Final Fantasy game.

In addition I would give special mention to some western RPG's as well: Skyrim and Mass Effect 2 were iconic games. Out of JRPG's I'd like to add Disgaea 2 on that list.

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MadLad897d ago (Edited 897d ago )

Some of my personal favorites are Planescape: Torment, New Vegas, Morrowind, Kotor 2, Wasteland 3, Witcher 2, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines, Deus Ex, Disco Elysium and Vampyr.

As far as jrpg, while I'm not as big a fan as I am for Western RPGs, I love Persona 3 - 5, Dragon Quest 8 and 11, Rogue Galaxy, Final Fantast 6,7, and 12; and Lost Odyssey.

LoveSpuds897d ago (Edited 897d ago )

Some quality taste in games there squire.

I'd add some Baldurs Gate 2 and Neverwinter Nights from back in the day too.

MadLad896d ago

Should have added BG2. Played through it many times over the years.

Never could get into Neverwinter Nights though. Not sure why.

Omegasyde896d ago

Loved rouge galaxy. Fav game from Level 5.

ManMarmalade897d ago

Legend of Dragoon #1 game of all time for me

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