Okay, star UK game studio Lionhead returns with the third in the Fable series and with them comes a stellar cast including Stephen Fry as Reaver, John Cleese as Jasper, Simon Pegg as Ben Finn, Jonathan Ross as Barry Hatch and Michael Fassbender as King Logan.
If the cast is not impressive enough, the game has been tweaked, improved and the whole idea of a role-playing game as been turned on its head. Rather than starting off as a weak and friendless hero who must defeat the tyrannical ruler, and then the game ends, Fable III sees the gamer moving on and becoming the King himself. That's when things get really interesting.
It is then the player's task to decide whether they want to be a benign leader of a happy land, or the kind of evil tyrannical leader that traditional heroes set out to defeat. This means that there is an awful lot of decision making the be done along with way, and this is where the gameplay comes in.
The game is ? intriguingly ? also set 50 or so years after Fable II. Although it plays out in the familiar territory of Albion. The game makes the player actually follow up on promises made to the people he or she was recruiting in order to gain the throne in order to maintain their love and support. In the background to the local politics and intrigue is the fact that a new country ? Aurora ? is rising as a possible enemy in war.
For gamers who want more than plot, intrigue and decision making, levelling up of weaponry and abilities are in the mix; as is the Extreme Emote system. This enables the player's character to reveal their real souls (demonic, angelic) to NPCs. These are combined with the ability to morph armaments for a rounded, combat-filled RPG.
Already own this item? Sell Yours and earn some cash.
It's fast and free to list! (Learn More.)
Want to help us find an image for this product?
Find an image and get a $0.05 credit to your Fishpond account.
(Learn more.)
Reviews
–
The 3rd Fable game from the UK based, Lionhead Studios, is a step down for the franchise. Not only does this game not live up to expectations, but it makes true fans lose confidence in the series. Fable 3 stepped even further away from it's roots by bringing in even simpler game mechanics and giving the user less options and customization, which is so important for a game where every decision affects your character. Albion does however, look quite wonderful, from the castle gardens to the slums, the contrast is simply captivating. Maybe it would have been better if there was more land to discover, not just a few measly towns. This may have also lengthed the storyline which could be completed within a day with only boring fetch quests to complete otherwise. The decisions the Fable series is renowned for, are still there, although you will certainly notice the lack of them throughout the main story. Then just as the game starts to become interesting after becoming the king, the game finishes.
All in all, this game will let down true Fable fans, but it's still a decent rpg to waste a few short hours on.
You can earn a 5% commission by selling Fable III Xbox 360, DVD on your website. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. After you're set-up, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep!
Authors/Publishers
Are you the Author/Publisher? Improve sales by submitting additional information or image on this title.
This item ships from and is sold by Fishpond World Ltd.
Help
My Cart
Ships within 24 hours from UK supplier
– 