First released in 2004, Fable is a high profile role playing game series on the XBOX, Windows and MAC PC. They are among the best fantasy games made.
Fable is best know for the choices between good and evil the player will have to make continuously throughout the game. These choices will determine the storyline of the game and the development of the character.
Hype
The first Fable game was much anticipated due to a good marketing campaign by Lionhead and positive previews. After release, the game was also mostly well-received by critics and gamers. Fable was one of the best sellers of 2004 and by 2007 had sold more than two million copies (including the extension The Lost Chapters).
The two sequels, Fable II in 2008, and Fable III in 2010, were also received well and successful. However, both games also have quite a few bugs and glitches giving them a bad reputation on this end. Most agree that especially Fable II could have been really exceptional without the many bugs.
Story & Gameplay
In the Fable games, set in the land of Albion, the player starts out as a young boy or girl destined for greatness. The character evolves to a good or devil hero, depending on the choices made by the player throughout the game.
Fable has often been criticized as being too easy, everyone could complete the games without much effort but I see this also as one of the strengths of the game. This, together with the nice graphics and the fact the easy way of moving and fighting.
Tags: Fable, Fantasy Games
