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Fable II
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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.
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"Fable II keeps you thoroughly entertained whether you're saving the world or unraveling it."
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2 ★ (6)
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Fable II

Genuinely one of the worst "Triple A" game I've ever played. Disregarding the weird hype that it had managed to create around itself, it doesn't even really work as a fun free roaming action rpg. Whil… Read more

A charming game but has weak RPG elements and lacks depth

Pros: -Beautiful graphics and art style -Lot's of charm and funny gameplay -Good sized world to explore -Great soundtrack -Dog/Pet element is very well done -Co-op is fun -Great character customizatio… Read more

Video Review: Ambition Meets Successful Execution

Link, embedding isn't working AHHHH I Wish there was a different option for "video review" so I wouldn't have to put in 100 words of nonsense. The review is in the video so if you came to this video f… Read more

Somehow manages to be even worse than Fable 1.

I wasn't a fan of the original Fable by any measure, but I had heard enough good things about its sequel, that I went into Fable II with only the best of intentions. The game certainly makes a good fi… Read more

Does The Sequel Make Good On All The Promises?

The first Fable, released on the original Xbox, was an action-RPG with life-simulator influences. The player took control of a young boy who, through the player's interactions with the world, could be… Read more

fable 2

fable two's engine( the main concept and adventure to keep on going any further) is a no no for me, this cheap adventure will sure bore u in a couple min. literally if u like this game for some reason… Read more

Not Perfect But Getting There..

Introduction The first Fable was a good game, and fortunately so is this next instalment in the series, the main issue with both these titles arises from one thing, their creator. Peter Molyneux is as… Read more

one of the best RPG games this generation

Fable 2 is one of the best RPG from this generation after really hating the first fable i wasnt hoping for anything really good but i just loved this game. what i liked about this game is it was funny… Read more

One man and his dog

Fable II is best described as an adventure game with RPG features, rather than a full-bodied RPG. Lionhead Studios have managed to create a wonderfully rich world to explore, and written a half decent… Read more

Best game I have ever played

When I first read about this game I thought to myself, "This game is just going to be another one of those boring role playing games that are all the same." I love this game. The best game I have ever… Read more

Role playing meets the Sims

Having finished Fable II, it is clear that design team behind the game had multiple diverse goals. For one, the game tells the tale of a hero assembling a team of other heroes to fight a great evil in… Read more

Fable 2 Review

Im not gonna spend much time on reviews, the graphics were good, the expressions you can do is funny, some cool weapons and combat, good story and crap loads of stuff to do such as doing quests, jobs… Read more

like a big turd turning around in the toilet

Fable I was an interesting and superior mashup,but this just wrecks its extremely fine flow. Fable I was an insane superior game,but when Fable II was announced,everyone was like OMG,but when it came… Read more

Good or Evil

The long waited Fable 2 is finally here, but does it reach the great standard mark. Positive: Great visuals A life system Cool Powers Fun Upgrades Enjoyable minigames Good gameplay Stunning Storyline… Read more

Fable 2 is all its cracked up to be

The first Fable was great, if a little disapointing, Fable 2 has been kept a bit quieter, but not from me, I've turning up every stone to find more and more information about the sequel to the best RP… Read more

Fable 2 review

When I bought Fable II it cost me thirty bones I chose it over Fallout 3 which was still at sixty bones even though the games came out only eleven day apart. I don’t understand it’s low price. Fable I… Read more

Fable 2 getting better but there are still flaws

Ok fable 1 was a great game i mean it was fun had a decent amount of quests and sometimes a 4th playthrew might still hold new things but...what was the problem in that game besides the pre-determined… Read more

Still doesn't live up to the hype

Ah Fable, the game that promises too much, and can never deliver on such grand claims. The first Fable just seemed like it was incomplete, it fell so short of the game that was promised, but it had a… Read more

If you like RPG’s and own a 360, you need to have this game.

If you like RPG’s and own a 360, you need to have this game. Lets just put that out there.You’ve also most likely played this game but, if you have not, and fall into the category then please go purch… Read more

Fable 2 -- Freedom Within Limits

when a game makes you think, “i might have liked it if i didn’t play fallout first,” it comes as a surprise that joystiq.com’s best of 2008 list(link) gave it the top recommendation. the first fable w… Read more

Disappointment compared to the original

NOTE: I enjoyed the original Fable. While I didn't like the fact that in the original, each map felt small and the game world wasn't that open, I thought that the combat system was solid and that ther… Read more

Fable II was a huge improvement over the original but had faults.

Overall, I enjoyed Fable II more so than the original. Most of the bugs were kinked out, the controls were fixed, the quests were better, etc. I just had more fun with this game. The map, while not gr… Read more

My favourite Xbox 360 Game so far

The world of Albion has moved on since Fable: Lost Chapters (PC, Xbox), but this new adventure is a cut above. You start as a homeless boy or girl in the mist of Bowerstone Old Town, trying to get to… Read more

this game makes me sad

I was a huge fan of the first fable, but i could just not get into this one. i just found it to be very boring. it all felt abit too similar to the first game. if you want a good RPG in a similar styl… Read more

A mixed bag of epic fun, awkward animations and great humour.

Fable 2 for me personally, has been standing at the front of the que as to why I wanted a 360 and so far is the biggest highlight of the console still. Its amazing versatlity with how to play through… Read more

Hours of Fun

My most favorite game EVER! I was never into gaming before, but Fable 2 totally sucked me in and now after finishing it I'm constantly on the look out for something similar and so far have yet to find… Read more

Fable 2 Review

Considering the first Fable game was a monumental letdown after the numerous hype from original xbox gamers its no surpise that the pre release hype for this game has been kept to a bare minimum. Lion… Read more

Fable II Review

Fable 2 brings you back to a world where every action that you decide will shape not only your character but the world around you. Become a pure and saintlike character or become a demon spawn, master… Read more

Fable II

It's not often a game comes along that can move its player emotionally with deep poignancy and yet still be flat out hilarious and superbly thrilling. Fable II is one such game. It is a masterpiece, f… Read more

Speaking of Bird Poo

The thing I carry away from Fable 2 is a good storyline that ended far before I wanted it to. I was just playing along doing quests and its like, hey, here’s the last guy, kill ‘em and the game be ove… Read more

Fable 2 - Review

Fable 2 takes you on an adventure like no other game has done before, is it enough to win the hearts of gamers this holiday season? Coming off the success of the original game, Fable 2 is a realizatio… Read more

Fable 2 is good? Is it Fact or Fable?

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 (par… Read more

Review Written by Nook29

For those that don’t know, Fable 2 is an Action RPG, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 in October 2008. The game is the sequel to the original Fable, which was released in September 2004, on the X… Read more

This was the stuff that (wet)dreams are made of

One thing before you rip me a new asshole (edit if you'd like) I am not an experienced gamer. Hell! I don't even know if I am actually a valid judge of awesome-ness but, I will review it for those lik… Read more

Fable 2

It’s interesting how something that can seem so right in theory, so immaculately constructed, can manage to fall flat on its face when set into motion. I remember first hearing of Peter Molyneux and h… Read more

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

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 g… Read more

Old Pete's back, and this time he brought you a puppy.

Before Fable 2 came out, I wasn't positive that I was going to want it, but as it came close to release time, I realized that I was going to play it, whether I waited on it or not. Something about Mr.… Read more

Fable II - Knothole Island

Please note this is a review for the first DLC pack for Fable II: Knothole Island and not a review of Fable II the full game. Knothole Island is the first expansion to Fable II release via Xbox Live,… Read more

Powers, Guns, Family, and a Dog.

I got this game day one, not because I'm a fan of the game but because this generation of games I have become a huge collector of games and this is one I really wanted. I never played the first Fable… Read more

Solid Fantasy RPG

Fable II is the right type of RPG for someone like me. It has a larger amount of customization and scope than the Legend of Zelda games (which I love), while at the same time not overwhelming you with… Read more

Better Than the First

When I picked up Fable 2 I wasn't expecting it to completely destroy the origignal Fable. Like huge RPGs before it the sequel's story and main quest pales in comperision to the original's. To my surpr… Read more

Fable 2 gets quarantined

Fable 2 : An action/RPG hybrid from a developer best known for not really keeping promises. Fable 2 gets off easy as the only broken promise here is the lackluster co-op play. Story : A revenge plot i… Read more

Molyneux puts the money where his mouth is in this sequel.

Peter Molyneux is probably one of the most over-zealous hype masters to ever walk in the spotlight of the games industry, generally attempting to offer the world on something as small as a disc for th… Read more

All the glitches in Fable II don't stop it from being really fun

Fable II is an RPG from Lionhead. The Fable franchise is quite known for being one of the few RPGs on Xbox, although that has changed on the Xbox 360. Another reason for its fame is its creator, Peter… Read more

It Needs to Cook a Little More

It Needs to Cook a Little Bit More WA Julian Fable 2 is a lot like a batch of your mom’s chocolate chip cookies. You love these cookies, they’re really good. The ingredients are all well-done and it’s… Read more

great game, but easily could have been amazing

Fable 2 i thought was a good game but could have been a lot better with some minor adjustments. The story was mildly entertaining and although the game is centered around it the real meat of the game… Read more

Journey Back To Albion

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 + Simp… Read more

Molyneux's talks the talk but skips the walk

Be you're own hero, craft you're own story, hide your disappointment. Peter Molyneux is going to wake up tarred and feathered one of these days. The creator of Populus, Black and White and of course,… Read more

Fable II--Review

I never played much of the original Fable. But I did get a basic idea of what the game is about. When I started playing Fable II, it felt like I was playing the same game. From a technical standpoint,… Read more

Fable 2 Is Fun But Not GREAT!!!

I thought that the game itself was a little to easy and that it was not as good as I expected of Molyneux. The gameplay is good but nothing really special and the weapons are cool, but the lack of arm… Read more

Albion and On and On

I'll be honest, I never got around to playing the first Fable so I was very quick to find a disconnect when playing Fable II . There was a lot of talk about old guilds and lands that I had no real ide… Read more

Fable II delivers an immersive and fun experience

Peter Molyneux's reputation often precedes him, and rightly so. Molyneux is notorious for promising the world and not delivering. It happened with Fable, and many thought that it would happen with Fab… Read more

Fable 2 is a solid RPG on the Xbox 360

You know I expected more out of Fable 2’s story than what I got out of it. Many games these days are like movies you watch and don’t remember the story a week later. Fable 2’s story was like this. It… Read more

Once Upon A Console...

The first Fable was a game I had severely mixed feelings about. Playing the game about three years following its initial release certainly didn't help matters, but just something about it felt very...… Read more

Fable 2, A lot of fun

Before I start my review I just want to say that I have never played Fable 1, or Fable as it was called before this game. I never even sniffed that game. I will say my brother beat it and loved it, bu… Read more

An Able Fable

After years of cooking, Lionhead's latest work is upon us. Fable II has been a highly anticipated title for quite some time, and while it does have its faults and finds inconsistencies - Fable deliver… Read more

Fable 2 is ok...

For anyone perhaps thinking about buying Fable 2 and taking a look at this review, I would urge you to pay closer attention to my review than the score I assigned the game. Please read this less in th… Read more

Fable II is good

To review a Peter Molyneux game without mentioning his penchant for outlandish promises and how the game in question doesn't live up to them is heresy. Thankfully, Mr. Molyneux' promises were relative… Read more

Fable II is a midly enjoyable, albeit artificial feeling game.

After years in production, Peter Molyneux's piece, Fable II, is finally upon us on the Xbox 360. Following a similar mold from its 2004 predecessor, Fable II introduces new features and improves upon… Read more

A fun and empowering, albeit familiar outing.

Fable II , much like its predecessor, is a game about choice; these choices in effect ripple throughout the experience, creating a myriad of different outcomes for both yourself and those around you.… Read more

Hero?

When Fable 2 was first announced I had no interest in the game until I began to talk to one of my friends who was a Fable obsessive. Anyway the first game sounded like a lot of fun and as I looked at… Read more

Fable 2, Flawful Perfection

Ok, well I've had it since release now and played it about 3/4 or more through the game which is good enough to give my impressions of it so here goes. First off, the graphics are pretty decent, not p… Read more

Fable II is incredibly addictive and better than the first Fable.

This game is friggin addictive! It's tons better than the first game and really fun. I couldn't stop playing it cuz there are soooo many sidequests. I didn't even complete them all when I finished the… Read more

Entertaining sequel mixing humour, combat and morality decisions

I can’t deny that this game is probably one of the top rated Action-RPGs to date & you’ve probably heard about all the new features, bells and whistles the game has to offer. As a result it delive… Read more

Great game... but not the Greatest.

Well, It Finally Came out after my Year(s) of waiting, Fable 2 was More or less everything i had hoped for To be completely honest. It managed to capture most of what made Fable 1 great and actually m… Read more

Burnt steak.

If I were composing this review in conjunction with the first play-through of the game my initial gasp of excitement would have led to a more positive review. After accruing around 750 gamer points ho… Read more

Fable II Review

Okay, so for a long time, I have been anxiously waiting for a sequel to Fable. I cannot begin to tell you the joy I had with the first game. Sure a bunch of people were dissapointed because it didn't… Read more

Fable 2 A Great Simulated World.

The Most stand out feature with fable is that the world was really well simulated. From NPCs behaviors and dispositions, to the economy of the world. The NPCs aren't as scripted like characters in oth… Read more

Fable 2 Review

The World Of Fable 2 is a vast, charming and stunning achievement. The streets of Bowerstone have busy with activity and the wilderness between each community is filled with the chance for exploratati… Read more

Fable II

Fable II is an example of what an RPG should be in today's market. The game expertly pulls off the choice between "good" and "evil". The consequences are actually in the game, and mean more this time… Read more

Fable 2 is pretty damn fun.

Pros Simple, though still quite involving combat that's as fun to play as it is visually impressive. Moral choices that make differences beyond having folk either love you or hate you. Terrific audio… Read more

Fable II

Whether or not the original Fable lived up to expectations is still up for debate. Some people say it was exactly what they wanted, and some said it was "a great game, but it didn't live up to expecta… Read more

A great game that needed bit more time to cook

Peter Molyneux is famous for games with moral choice, and almost never delivering on all of his promises. With Fable II, Molyneux hoped to finally deliver on all of his ambitious promises, and in fact… Read more

Fable II: Good and bad

Fable II has a lot going for it. A huge world where everything can be bought from items and weapons to shops and houses. An alignment system that affects your looks and how people in the world react t… Read more

Role Playing At It's Best

That title pretty much sums up Fable 2 for the Xbox 360. A great role playing game that captures the essence of what it is like to be an adventurer in a lush world full of excitement and danger in eve… Read more

Jump down the Rabbit Hole

Fable 2, in a word, is magical. Peter Molyneux's ( and Lionhead Studios ) Albion is a trip down the Rabbit Hole to Alice's Wonderland, well, at least the Wonderland the creator intended before Disney… Read more

Instant Classic

I have yet to complete the story mode, but i've played the story for about 2-3 hours and already have fallen in love with it. The graphics aren't anything to brag about and are certainly no Gears of W… Read more

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