| Fable 2 is the anticipated sequel to the popular original that sold more than 3 million copies. Created by famed game designer Peter Molyneux, Fable 2 for Xbox 360 features an epic story that picks up 500 years after the first game. It offers an open world environment giving players a massive amount of freedom to explore and play as they please, with every decision made contributing to the game itself.  | Fable 2
Players:
Offline: 1-2
Online: 2
Gameplay Modes:
Single player, offline cooperative multiplayer, online cooperative multiplayer. |  | | 
The new combat system lets you master different fighting styles. View larger. | 
You are free to roam the world of Albion any way you like. View larger. | Every Choice Has Its Consequences
Fable 2 provides players with a truly immersive experience where a virtually limitless number of choices can be made, all of which have their own consequences, making each game unique. When you start the game, you choose either to play the role of a boy or girl, and depending on your choices, the hero will grow up to be tall or short, good or evil. Players can get married and have children; female player characters will become pregnant, which will then be reflected by their physical appearance. Early in the game, players are presented with a stray dog for a best friend, who will need to be fed and loved, and will accompany the player throughout his or her life. Depending on the player, the dog will change appearance and assist him or her in various ways, such as alerting of impending dangers and attacking enemies. Players inhabit the world of Albion and are free to roam the land to as they please. Players can use different expressions to communicate with others, such as taunting and laughing, and even belching or farting. As the players grow, so does Albion, reflecting the choices that were made earlier in the game. Every house, hut, castle, and dungeon can be purchased if the player wishes. Players can buy up all the land in a town and can become mayor, king, and even emperor of the entire land. Fable 2 presents a dynamic and free-roaming world that doesn't demand a player to take any one set path. At the same time, players seeking a plot line will find an epic story and quest that they can follow if they wish, along with many side adventures. Fight Using Different Weapons and Magic
Fable 2 introduces a new combat system that allows for mastery of hand weapons, such as swords, long range weapons such as cross-bows and guns, and, of course, magic. Players improve at each discipline with time, and can combine different combat styles when they fight. Other advanced design features include tactical positional advantages that can bring new strategic elements into combat. Bring Other Players into Your World
Fable 2 has a multiplayer mode that allows you to bring other players into your own world. Consistent with the rest of the game, the actions of these other players can be permanent and affect your world. You can explore and fight together with these other players, share treasures, and even fight each other. Note: Fable 2 will not ship with Online Co-op mode. An update with this functionality is rumored to be released shortly after the launch of the game. Xbox LIVE Arcade Mini-Games
Gamers can play minigames through Xbox LIVE Arcade and earn currency that can be used in Fable 2 to purchase weapons, armor, and other items for the hero. Fable 2 is rated M for having mature content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.
  
Depending on your choices, the protagonist can turn out wildly different -- male, female, good, evil, and more.
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 Refreshingly Promising |
| Review Date: October 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J & C, California USA |
I never played the original Fable because I was living Warcraft 7-days-a-week :) I heard the original was pretty good though it was short (content-wise) and might have been a little over-hyped? Well this time around I completely ignored the hype and early reviews and just bought the game. So far, I am not disappointed. I'm out of the training area, have my first spell, beat my first mini-boss, and showed off my first trophy. This is a really good game so far.
The combat system flows really nice once your get used to it and it's super simple - one button for Melee, one for Ranged, one for Magic.
Everything you expect in a good RPG is there : XP, Levels, Skills, Weapons Upgrades, Socketed Items, Gold, Loot Drops, Condoms, and Babies.... Umm. Yes, did I forget to mention it's rated M for mature. So make sure the receiver of this game is mature enough. It's all in good spirit and there aren't any secret nude cut scenes that I'm aware of. Of course this can lead to the responsibilities of a family, having children, buying houses, providing for them which sounds like a ton of fun but I'll save this part to the end after I defeat the world and wave fireballs in the air first!
Otherwise, one of things I like about this game is that there are so many different types of content. Talking statues, random items, magic books, treasure chests, treasures to dig up, you have a pet dog that you can train, you can swim above water, you can even buy and rent houses as well as own shops for income; or head down to the pub and gamble your way to riches.
There just seems to be a good amount of things you can do in the game - and of course the graphics and storyline are pretty darn good.
I think they did a good job with no bad surprises so far. So if you think you might like this game - there is a very good chance that you will. |
Better than the first!
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| Review Date: February 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. R. Swanson, Phoenix |
Fable II, the aptly-named sequel to Fable, hit the markets a while back. I didn't have a way to play it then, but I do now, so even if this review isn't terribly timely, I hope you'll find it helpful.
The game takes place in the world of Albion, a beautiful, lovely world somewhere between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. In that it quickly differentiates itself from most fantasy worlds.
You play the Hero. You don't get a name, but you can get titles (like Lionheart, Executioner or the NAMBLA-friendly, Chicken Chaser). You can be male or female, good or evil. You can marry the opposite sex or the same sex. You can customize your looks with new hair styles, tattoos, facial hair and hair dye. You get all sorts of different clothes to pick from, and get scars when you die. You also age.
In addition, you get a whole slew of skills. You can learn how to chop wood, for example. If that's not exciting enough, you can also tend bar! Blacksmithing, bounty hunting and a couple other jobs round things out.
If jobs aren't your thing, you can go on a whole series of quests, though not very many. During these quests, you can earn gold which you can use to buy all the usual stuff, plus real estate. Yes, if you want you can become the next Donald Trump! One of my friends has done this and basically owns every bit of property that can be owned.
This is an action RPG, which is different from regular RPGs in that you don't select options from a menu screen. No, instead you bash, smash and crush your enemies by repeated button-mashing. Think of the Zelda games. You have both melee weapons and ranged weapons as well as a series of spells, some of which can be lots of fun!
Along the way, you have a dog acting as your faithful companion. Allegedly he helps in fights, but not so you'd notice. What he mostly does is sniff out treasure, and that's a damn nice thing, given how well-hidden some of the treasure chests are.
Graphics wise, this is one of the most beautiful games on any system. Everything looks gorgeous, even the darker and more unpleasant spots.
If it seems like I'm focusing overly much on the non-story aspects of the game, it's cause the story, well, kind of falls short. It's the usual "fight against someone who killed your sister" kind of plot. Nothing memorable. It's also rather brief. There's nothing wrong with it, per se, but it's not very original.
Still, the joy is in the journey, and this is one of the best games of its kind out there. Highly recommended! |
A blast to play
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| Review Date: January 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Samer Khouli, San Diego, CA United States |
| This is an all around great game. Lots of fun, keeps you engaged and not too difficult. |
A game of the year contender that's well worth your time!
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| Review Date: October 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Movie Fan, |
Fable II is a serious contender for game of the year. As soon as the game begins, you're pulled into an incredible fantasy world where you can choose to do good or evil. I'm only a few hours in, but apparently your choices will shape the fate of your character. If you choose good deeds, you'll be shaped into a hero. If you choose more aggressive or hateful behavior, you'll be shaped into something darker.
Fable II has some of the most jaw-dropping visuals I've ever seen in any game, period. The cut scene animations are on par with Hollywood blockbuster movies like Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings. The music and voice acting is of the highest quality and the gameplay graphics are vibrant and detailed. From a sound and visual standpoint, I can't imagine anyone having anything negative to say about it. The game controls are intuitive and simply put they feel right. With an RPG, controls are very important. You never want any button placements that make it difficult to play, and Fable II has the controls laid out in a way that make the game a pleasure to play.
You can play as either a male or female. You'll begin as a child and go all the way to old age. You can be a loner, get married, have multiple lovers and have a family. You can have a family in one town, a lover in another town and another family in yet another, but if you neglect your wife, or she finds out about your other lovers, she will divorce you! Also, if you play as a man, you can pursue men and if you play as a woman you can pursue women. So any sexual preference you have can be played out in the game.
The game is also co-op! At any point a friend can connect a second controller and jump right into your Fable II game. This is my favorite feature. I really wish more games would take advantage of this.
Replay value is going to be huge for this game. I read where the game contains 38 hours of recorded dialog alone, making it impossible to hear the same dialog twice during multiple plays. Plus, you can play once as a male and be a hero, then again as a villain. Then, play as a female hero and then again as a villain. And that doesn't even begin to touch on the fact that you could do other things such as raise a family, just have multiple lovers or stay alone. Each play thru can truly feel like a whole new gaming experience.
I wish I could share more, but I'm only a few hours in, but in this short span of time Fable II has completely captured my imagination and I can't put it down. This is the best RPG I've played since last fall's Mass Effect, and I'm going to enjoy this just as much if not more.
In this crowded holiday season of hit games (and we still have Fallout 3 and Gears of War 2 coming) Fable II stands out as one of the must buy games of the year. |
Wonderful RPG
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| Review Date: February 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bryce Edison, Irvine, CA |
| If this is the new direction of RPGs, I welcome it. Speaking as someone who was absolutely addicted to JRPGs, Fable II perfectly encompasses the innovation and "fun factor." The story could have been a bit better, but that's about it with negatives. |
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