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Fable III
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The third game in the Fable series sets you with the task of overthrowing your own brother, the tyrant ruler of Albion, as the kingdom enters the industrial era.
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"Fable's cheeky charms get a bit buried by strange design decisions in this new sequel from Lionhead."
5 ★ (8)
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One of the most boring and uninspired RPGs I've ever played.

Like the title suggests I didn't like this game at all. which is disappointing because I actually think the first Fable is a real highlight on one of my favorite systems of all time, the original Xbox… Read more

Fable III

I genuinely approached this with an open mind. Sure I hated the first one, but if there's one thing that I couldn't say about it is that it didn't meant well. Also they couldn't possibly do worse than… Read more

Diminishing returns in Albion

The Fable series is one of the more curious products in modern gaming. Hyped to the nth degree when the first iteration came out, on the old XBox, Fable was, nonetheless, an enjoyable, slightly daft a… Read more

Fable in girly wrapping

Being a newbie and a girl, I quite enjoyed the updated gameplay in Fable III versus Fable II with its tendency to lean more towards a game of progression rather than a game of emergence. It is one of… Read more

Completely fails its pedigree. Fable 3 is 20 steps backwards.

The Short Pros - Follows the same addicting formula as Fable 2 - Has a more integrated plot than the previous games where you were just an unnamed hero; now you are a prince/princess - Same simple con… Read more

Fable III: neither bad nor great

--- This is a a flash review that I originally wrote as comment so there will be no differentiated scores nor average total --- I think Fable II was really good and it left me looking forward to this… Read more

We accidentally innovated all over the game, sorry about the mess

Fable III is the third entry in Peter Molyneux's series of very English RPGs. You'll face complicated moral decisions, fight menacing monsters all while starting a family and investing your money in r… Read more

Blood from Michael's mouth

Reviewer- Michael Kain Editor- GrindedStone As the game progressed, I found myself growing weary of many things. ZOMG! The relationships system was severely flawed. It could have just been the video g… Read more

Enjoyed the Hell Out of It

Fable III has been a much anticipated game since its announcement last year. This game has a lot to live up to as its pre-sequels have been voted into the range of best games in history, across the Xb… Read more

Feels Like a Mediocre Budget Game

Fable 3's combat gameplay is the best thing it has going for it. The combat flows easily and fluidly between melee, guns, and magic attacks. The weapon flourishes that can be done to finish off enemie… Read more

So you say you want a REVOLUTION? Well you know...

...everyone wants to change the world. If Beatles lyrics don't grab your attention I don't know what will. Pogs...are kids still into Pogs to go with their Pac ma men stuff? Lionhead Studios has done… Read more

fable 3

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The Hits and Misses: Fable III

Like its predecessors, Fable III is an overly ambitious game that bites off a bit more than it can chew. Regardless, if you can look past its (plentiful) issues, you'll find a lot to love here. THE HI… Read more

Broken but pretty

Fable 3. I really dont know where to start from the poor hack n slash mechanics, to a boring story and poorly voiced characters Fable 3 dissapoints on all fronts, but that doesnt mean its not better t… Read more

This is a hard game to say good things about.

Fable 3 is one of those games that is far too easy to spend long periods of time talking about every little thing that is so very very wrong with it. Partially, it's because there simply are so many t… Read more

A dissapointment of epic proportions

I had high hopes for this game, I really did. It is a true Fable game with all the same characteristics that made the previous two stand out so well. Unfortunately, Lionhead decided to make some reall… Read more

A Broken Game in a Beautiful World

It’s been about 50 years since your father (the Hero of Fable II) defeated Lucien and became King of Albion. While the billowing smokestacks of Bowerstone’s industrial district indicate much has chang… Read more

Lionhead's third effort is ultimately the most disappointing.

Lionhead Studios had the right idea for their 2008 game, Fable II. It successfully transitioned through a generation shift with significantly improved combat, a more robust campaign, and a great atten… Read more

Fable III Review

Another entry into the choose the evil or good side of saving a world torn by strife. You will once again be carrying the mantle of hero, and it will be your job to protect Albion from all that plague… Read more

"This is (unfortunately) my Albion"

I'll make no bones about it. Fable III is my favorite game of the Fable franchise. I'll also make no bones about the fact that I was absolutely underwhelmed when I played the first Fable, and thought… Read more

Good Intentions, Bad Execution

Warning: Possible spoilers ahead, read at your own risk. Fable 3 is a game that starts off well enough. It has been 50 years since the second game in the series and Albion is in the midst of an indust… Read more

Start the Rebellion to Rule over Albion in Fable III.

Fable III follows in the footsteps of the previous games by allowing to you play as a male or female hero, but this time you are Royalty to the world. As prince or princess, you have lived alongside y… Read more

The King and I

For fans of the series a return to Albion has always been cause for celebration, the world itself has been crafted and remoulded throughout the series making it as big a star as the games Protagonist.… Read more

Fable III Review

By -- Richard Jacklin Decisions, decisions, decisions. Fable III is game that is completely built around decision making. Although this is the first Fable game I have played, I've come to understand t… Read more

2 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back

The qualities of the Fable III series and how it has to be reviewed largely depends upon the type of player wanting to play this game. The Fable series on the whole has always been known as a game ser… Read more

autoplay

Is it just me, but are games getting to the point of sitting back and watching them play, more than actually playing them? I can respect the gorgeous visuals, the customization of characters, and the… Read more

Fable 3 review

Fable 3 Review With the last two games in the Fable franchise promising far more then they could hope to keep, can their newest title be the shinning beacon in an already crumbling Albion. You are the… Read more

Fable III is just too simple

Hack Slash Repeat. Never much of a puzzle and the story is only so so. I do appreciate the humor in the game. I mean, the loading icon is a chicken! Some of the characters are funny and the graphics a… Read more

Trouble in the land of Albion

I really wanted to like Fable 3, I really did. As much as I liked Fable 1 and even liked alot of Fable 2, I couldn't bring myself to bring up the same amount of liking towards this game for a couple o… Read more

Give your menu screen a hug

I feel like every time I’ve talked to someone I know about my experience playing Fable 3, the net result is the receiver of my discussion being turned off on Fable 3. This might be because it’s hard t… Read more

Simplicity Gets in the Way of a Damn Fun Time

We all know that Fabe has been using the hype machine for years now, and usually failing to deliver. My reason for purchasing this latest installment was: "Why not?". After Fable II I honestly did not… Read more

Not so much a Fable anymore, at least it has sexy jawas in it.

When I first played Fable way back on the original xbox I thought it was one of the best games I'd ever played. It was light hearted, funny and had addictive combat which was based around RPG principl… Read more

Decisions Decisions Decisions

Fable 3 did not finish as good as it started. I have always enjoyed the Fable franchise, and I though the second one was leaps and bounds better then the first one. With the completion of the third ga… Read more

Fun but Flawed

Like many others who have switched on Lionheads newest entry into the Fable series i am somewhat baffled. The graphics have greatly improved, as has the voice acting but the whole "hudless" display wi… Read more

Good Karma - Fable 3

Good news, fans of Fable and Fable 2! Fable 3 brings more of the humor and story you know and love. Your hero from Fable 2 becomes king and now your hero is trying to begin a revolution to overthrow L… Read more

The Epic that Wasn't

There are so many delightful moments in Fable 3 that it almost makes you want to forgive its fuckups. Unfortunately clever writing, and charming voice acting only go so far when the gameplay is monoto… Read more

Fable III will impress, despite the baffling design choices.

I spent alot of time trying to decide whether or not it's a good or bad thing that my biggest complaints about Fable III were almost entirely technical in origin. After completing my play-through of F… Read more

Just completed it...

I just finished it -- at least, I saw the credits screen. I can always go back. Here are some thoughts: I did a lot more eating and potion buying in Fable 2. In fact, I never ate a single thing or bou… Read more

What can I say? It's a Molyneux game

What other figurehead in gaming other than Bobby Kotick can get so much criticism and badmouthing as Peter Molyneux (well except for that guy who sues anybody who uses the word "Edge" but he doesn't c… Read more

It's a Revolution

It's extremely interesting to see how Fable has changed over the years. The first Fable game released on the original X-Box was mainly an RPG. When Fable 2 was released, it went more towards an action… Read more

The weakest Fable yet is still worth playing.

Fable III is really good, but it has a lot of little problems and some strange design choices. It's like every area that has a significant improvement, another has a moderate inconvenience. I have qui… Read more

It's more Fable, which is fine by me.

So Fable 3 casts you as the Prince of Albion, brother of a tyrannical King. Early on he crosses a line or two and you along with your mentor Walter decide to hightail it out of there and get a revolut… Read more

3rd Times The Charm?

Sadly no just like it's previous installments it fails to deliver again with a another one time play forgettable bitter experience of what could of been Limited world lackadaisical quest poor story te… Read more

Great Game :)

I ended up loving this game. A week before it came out it was not even on my radar. My friend talked me into it and now I am hooked. The combat is fun and the story is good (not the best story I have… Read more

Still addictive

I, like most Fable fans, couldn't wait to get my hands on the new Fable III. Right off the bat you have to make a serious moral decision. I love the fact you have to build up forces to start a rebelli… Read more

Fable 3:Awesome

THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!!! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it now! SO good buy it… Read more

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