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Kotaku: Fable 3 Review

Shave off Fable III's disappointing end and you'd have a better game, albeit it one quite similar to the laudatory Fable II. But the world is boring without experimentation. Fable III is better off with its shaky, risky king phase. The fifth act of this play is still a rough draft. But it's been built on an impressive set that we can play in for a long time. Those interested in ambitious stumbles should commit to Fable III. Those wanting something more polished can settle for the previous model.

BeAGamer4962d ago

"Those interested in ambitious stumbles should commit to Fable III. Those wanting something more polished can settle for the previous model."

ouch

xCaptainAmazing4962d ago

kind of disappointed they have apparently failed to deliver a good ending two times running now.

Blaster_Master4962d ago

Yeah, the ending of Fable 2 is the reason why I ended up snapping the game in half.

RockmanII74962d ago

That was a waste of money

rezzah4962d ago

What about buying 1 peice of jewelery at the price of 100K or more?

MAJ0R4962d ago

I knew this would happen, but Peter Molyneux probably thinks this is the best game ever

Fishy Fingers4962d ago

No word from Pete yet, last seen taking a copy of Milo into a dark office.

SilverSlug4962d ago

when he announces Fable 4 and that he fixed them for this game.

RadientFlux4962d ago

Even Peter Molyneux worst game is still better than most developers best game.

DanteKnightsTemplar4962d ago

Im sorry.But,Fable needs a overhaul.clearly..it needs a new direction

Blaster_Master4962d ago (Edited 4962d ago )

Needing a new direction is what has destroyed the series. Fable 1 was a masterpiece. I honestly think Peter made a good game by accident the first time cause the second time was a total slap in the face, the third, I dont even wanna waste my time. I'd rather just play Fable 1 again. BTW, guns don't belong in the Fable universe. Whats the point of magic if there is guns?

CrzyFooL4962d ago

Brian Crecente needs to review games for Kotaku once again!!

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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.

Crows90339d ago

They gotta bring back those gargoyles!

Dudeson339d ago

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

GaboonViper339d ago

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

got_dam339d 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.

cthulhucultist338d 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.

Demetrius338d 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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Fable: The Greatest Game Concept That Never Was

The Fable series is one of our favorite gaming franchises. Heres what we want from the rumoured sequel

ColdSin1416d ago (Edited 1416d ago )

Microsoft announced Fable Legends at Gamescom 2013, not E3 2013. I'd like for the new Fable to have the same artstyle as Fable Legends.

Zoned1415d ago

Thanks for that. I agree, definitely like the art style, but that's it. Nobody wanted Fable Legends!

moongrim1416d ago

How about Fable II Remastered for the pc please?!

RaveTears1416d ago

I would honestly buy the Xbox series S just for Fable 2 remastered or a remake.

moongrim1416d ago

I've never played it so I'm like dying over here.

Zoned1415d ago

Fable II was probably the best of the series. It had its flaws but overall was definitely a step in the right direction. Fable III was a huge misstep in comparison

RaidenBlack1415d ago

I was disgusted with Fable III

RaidenBlack1415d ago (Edited 1415d ago )

Yeah ... its an odd situation ain't it?
MS released Fable 1, Fable 3 and Fable 1 Remastred for PC.
Skipping the best one in the franchise.
Same goes for Gears: GoW, GoW Remastered, Gears 4 and Gears 5 are on PC.
And Halo: The entire Halo MCC and Halo Infinite will be on PC. But no Halo 5.

Zoned1415d ago

Definitely agree but you lost me with Halo 5. That was my least favourite Halo game (out of the Halo numbered titles)

RaidenBlack1415d ago

Yea, same here. Only liked the visuals of Halo 5 (that too on an One X, it doesn't look that good on the One S)

But what I meant was, MS is releasing every Halo game on PC from 1 to Infinite, except 5. Which is a bit odd.
Coz the free Halo 5-Forge was quite popular in PC community during its release.

porkChop1415d ago

I never got to play it because I sold my 360. It should have been remastered.

The only thing I can think of is if after the release of Fable Anniversary they decided to take the series in a different direction. They might not want the new game to be associated with the older ones.

sushimama1416d ago

Well lets hope Microsoft are going to announce a new Fable. The MS fans deserve a great Fable game. If it is announced and the gameplay looks cool, this might convince me to get, at least a Series S. It would be my very first Xbox console.

Zoned1415d ago

I would definitely buy an Xbox Series X if a 'proper' Fable sequel were to be revealed!

RgR1415d ago

You mean Fable fans.
Don't have to be an MS fan to want Fable but you definitely need to be a Fable fan to want a new Fable game.

RgR1415d ago

Kicking chickens! That was fun....hope modern society doesn't ruin it for a next installment.

chiefJohn1171415d ago (Edited 1415d ago )

Hell no Fable legends is NOT what we wanted.
Fable 2 is what we want outta Fable. Remake Fable 2 please.

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5 Sequels We Would Love To See On Project Scarlett

Sam Smith writes: "While we hope to see lots of fresh and exciting new IPs on Project Scarlett, here are 5 sequels to established Xbox franchises we’d very much like to see."

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gangsta_red1685d ago

This has to be one of the lamest lists I have seen for wishing for sequels.

Perfect Dark should be on the top of this list and it's amazing that MS hasn't even attempted to try and bring this amazing franchise back.

Charlie Murder, MS should pay and get Ska Studios to make a sequel to this excellent beat 'em up game. IMO, they should have been the ones to make Battletoads

Lost Odyssey, another no brainer and should be right up there with the whole Gears/Halo/Forza chant. And while we are talking about JRPGS...

Magna Carta, I loved the art style for this game. MS should definitely try and get a sequel to this for their new syste,

Bomberman Live, really one of the best in the series and I loved how it was simple and just focused on MP. Being able to customize your Bomberman was fun and I would love to see this make a return to Live.

Platformgamer1684d ago (Edited 1684d ago )

sunset overdrive 2... oh wait

EDIT: a trolling once in a while is ok, unlike most of the N4G users tho.

xX-oldboy-Xx1684d ago

Please continue to levitate above us.

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Relientk771684d ago

Terrible and unappealing list