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    Fable II

    Game » consists of 13 releases. Released Oct 21, 2008

    An action-oriented role-playing game set 500 years after the original Fable, this sequel starts players out in the role of a street urchin destined for greatness.

    silver_dewsky's Fable II (Xbox 360) review

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    Journey Back To Albion

    Fable II Improves on all aspects of the original game.
    Fable II Improves on all aspects of the original game.


    +Well Done Main Quest line
    + Same great atmosphere as the original game
    + More of Albion to explore
    + Character interaction and Co-op play
    + Simple yet fun Combat System

    - Lenghty load times. To shorten this, Install to hard drive
    - Can't be Unique Character in Co-op. Also must stay together on one screen even on Xbox Live
    - Few technical problems here and there.
    - Shorter main quest than other Rpg`s

    Fable II is set 500 years after the original. Everything in Albion has changed, for the better and worse. Heroes are mostly a thing of the past and the guild which trained them all in gone as well. You begin the game as a male or female child alongside your sister. Your first quest is to collect gold pieces which also in a way acts as an tutorial. Shortly after becoming an adult, the story and game truly begins. You will be free to plow right into the main quest or take your time and explore everything the new Albion has to offer. 
    The World of Albion looks amazing thanks to what the Xbox 360 can do.
    The World of Albion looks amazing thanks to what the Xbox 360 can do.


    There's many things you can do, and all can reward you in many different ways.Gameplay consists of combat, exploration, and interaction. The combat is something that is done very well in fable 2. You use X for melee attacks, Y for Ranged weapons, and B for an assortment of magic. Holding down these buttons or rapidly pressing them will charge and chain attacks that help keep the combat simple and deep at the same time.
    Female heroes are now available and can be good or evil like the Male's can be.
    Female heroes are now available and can be good or evil like the Male's can be.

    Character interaction is also a big feature in fable 2. Even more so than the original, thanks to your loyal dog. The dog can attack downed enemies, alert you to dig spots and treasure, and gain its own set of expressions. It can also react to expressions you perform as well which people around the towns will notice as well.
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    Dubbed "Hal's Outfit", players who purchased the limited edition could wear Master Chief's armor.


    Fable 2 overall is a great RPG, but also has its faults. Lengthy load times break up the freedom and exploration in the game and the Co-op game play at least to me, doesn't seem like a reason to buy the game. You feel like there are invisible handcuffs or something as you must stay on one screen together, even on Xbox Live. I was hoping for something more like Saints Row 2 where you and a friend can venture across Albion, but the co-op isn't all bad. Since you can't both be your unique character, one plays as a henchman, who is able to gain gold and experience for their main hero.Fable 2 is overall a must buy for Fable 1 fans, even though Peter Molyneux came short of exceeding every expectation he announced. Still, I really enjoyed the game. 5/5

    Who Will You Become? Fable II allows you to choose.
    Who Will You Become? Fable II allows you to choose.























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      Fable 2 is good? Is it Fact or Fable? 0

      Fable II(Xbox 360) by psych0penguin on March 04, 2009

      Fable 2 is a Western RPG from British based Lionhead studios, and a fantastic entry to the Xbox 360 library. I'm going to say this from the get-go, although the combat is not as deep as most RPGs (particularly JPRGs) this does not particularly detract from the Fable 2 experience. The main strength of Fable 2 is it's atmosphere. It tries (and succeeds) in creating a world which is reminiscent of classic European fairy tales, which is an interesting and diverse land to explore, different towns and...

      7 out of 7 found this review helpful.

      Despite its flaws, a Ticket to Albion is worth the asking price. 0

      Fable II(Xbox 360) by tylea002 on February 06, 2009

      Fable II is an extremely ambitious game. Its scope is rather enormous, and with a quick glance, Fable II looks like a grand palace of a video game. However, when you get a little closer, as with any grand construction, the cracks begin to show. The Game begins with you choosing to be either a Male or Female orphan and you are thrown straight into a brief exposition/tutorial sequence. In this, as in the Childhood sequence from the original Fable, you need to do odd jobs to get some gold. The sta...

      7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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