Fable II (X360)

“I am not here nor will I ever be here to defend Peter Molyneux's work, while I personally feel he does good work I will be the first to admit that I can clearly understand why someone would not enjoy his work. While I enjoyed Fable 2 and played it...”

“I am not here nor will I ever be here to defend Peter Molyneux's work, while I personally feel he does good work I will be the first to admit that I can clearly understand why someone would not enjoy his work. While I enjoyed Fable 2 and played it as much as I could possibly fathom I can clearly admit that there could be enough gripes to make a person question buying this game.

While I enjoyed the fact that the clothes meant nothing went it came to protecting you I felt that this would mean that there would be more clothes to wear then in the original. The truth of the matter is that there really isn't and by the end of the game you will have a higher chance of looking like George Washington then the guy on the front of the cover. Unless of course there are just several dozens of clothes that have to be FOUND and not bought (but honestly even the clothes I found were ones I bought!). Also I will admit that I liked the story, and the overall idea of "repercussions and consequences" does work well, but once the story is over (and it ends, disappointingly I might add) that's it. Sure, the game claims that "there are some things that can only be done after the main quest is over" but be aware that most of them have little merit and is just trying to keep you playing "just a little bit longer" without any true feeling of purpose. Honestly once the game is done expect to find yourself ditching the game and then picking it back up after you haven't played it for a couple of months. Also if playing a female character with an emphasis on physical combat expect her to look Chyna in the long run.

However even with these complaints I can say that I loved this game, simply because it was an improvement over the original (which I would honestly rate at about the same but certainly lower). Magic doesn't make you age anymore, you don't have to worry about changing clothes/hairdo/tattoos all the time just to get something done (well except when you have to open this one demon door), and the best part in my opinion is finally delivering on the multiplayer aspect that we've been waiting on since last game (as well as extras that you don't have to pay a second disc for!).

The truth of the matter is that chances are my gripes could probably be fixed with the inclusion of DLC I haven't had time or money to download (which apparently has been an ongoing problem). And if I finally get the DLC I will change this review to show my opinion is different. However as is the game is only "good enough" and "worth the purchase if you can find it inexpensively" but certainly not a "must buy".”

“Fable II was, for the most part, an unwelcome sequel that sought to make good the promises of the first game rather then transcend and surprise. Be that so, Fable II a lot of ambition and very few flaws in it's all too brief main quest (8-10...”

“Fable II was, for the most part, an unwelcome sequel that sought to make good the promises of the first game rather then transcend and surprise. Be that so, Fable II a lot of ambition and very few flaws in it's all too brief main quest (8-10 hours). Where Fable was Zelda with a European touch, Fable II is best describe as Zelda meets Oblivion. The game's world never quite replicates the massiveness of Oblivion and the dungeons are never as intricate as Zelda, but Lionhead Studios presents a happy medium that stands shares many of the highlights of those two action RPGs. Many have stated their disappointment in the game's Sims-aspects, but the truth is that they offer an excellent distraction inbetween quests--you can't expect them to stand out as strong as The Sims itself. Unlike Fallout 3 and GTA4, the world truly makes you feel like the role you are playing. Villagers comment on your clothes to an impressive extent, kids want to play with your dog (if you playing a morally good character), and there is always gossip going around on your latest ventures. Furthermore, the game wraps it all up in the best narrative and fighting system that this genre has seen. As much as one will find the game lacking in areas when compared to its contemporaries, I have a feeling we will all be longing for Fable II's fighting, humor, and heart when returning to Hyrule or whatever desolate wasteland Bethesda cook up next. ”

“nice rpg, had great fun with it, the coop was f'd up but otherwise great game”

“nice rpg, had great fun with it, the coop was f'd up but otherwise great game”

“Not terribly compelling. I love RPGs, but this just did not grab me...”

“Not terribly compelling. I love RPGs, but this just did not grab me...”

“As the appart immortal and awesome ruler with a magic wallet I smite thee”

“As the appart immortal and awesome ruler with a magic wallet I smite thee”

“My firts real effort at an RPG. I do like the game, but some of the quests get tedious. I was quite surprised I liked this game. It will probably be a while though before I get back to it and try and get through the entire story. Worth a look even...”

“My firts real effort at an RPG. I do like the game, but some of the quests get tedious. I was quite surprised I liked this game. It will probably be a while though before I get back to it and try and get through the entire story. Worth a look even though it's not generally my type of game.”

“The guy made me sad. There was so much he didn't deliver.”

“The guy made me sad. There was so much he didn't deliver.”

“a Nice Hack'N'Slash RPG for your Xbox. a nice Story, a Nice character, the Dog is usefull. too Short, and the Final Boss... there is None. the Sidequests will make you play alot. Expansions Packs are not really cool but hey ! it make the job...”

“a Nice Hack'N'Slash RPG for your Xbox. a nice Story, a Nice character, the Dog is usefull. too Short, and the Final Boss... there is None. the Sidequests will make you play alot. Expansions Packs are not really cool but hey ! it make the job !

Buy it :)”