190°
9.6

XXLGaming | Fable III Review

XXLgaming writes, "Lionhead gives us the third installment of Fable and they have without a doubt topped the previous two efforts. You'll be completely engrossed in the environment and the story as you embark on an experience that is matched by no other RPG."

Read Full Story >>
xxlgaming.com
knifefight4932d ago

Perfect score. 97 would have shown so much obvious bias, but 95 would have really been a huge ripoff--just unforgiveable. 97 is really the best number for it.

Spydiggity4932d ago (Edited 4932d ago )

"Lionhead Studios has once again brought a masterpiece of a game to the Xbox 360 console."

as soon as i read that, it became clear the author has no interest in being unbiased.

i played both previous fables, and while they are fun (although short and nowhere near as deep as lion head claimed they would be), they are not great games, and certainly not unmatched.

fable is a good series, but come on... reviews like this deserve no credibility. it's basically an elaborate marriage proposal to Albion

xXxSeTTriPxXx4932d ago (Edited 4932d ago )

i'm calling bs on this or any review thats talking about this game like it's the second coming fable has always been a shallow attempt at a rpg.no depth no character devolpment, and the only way you interact with the world is through simple and sometimes funny gesture.the first fable was boring as f**k with a gimmick ageing system.the second fable was good with simple but some what deep combat but the story was ass and the character interaction and devolpment was hideous.but 360 bot's like simple mind numbing games.and before you ask yes i own a 360 yes i've played (or tryed to) play fable 1&2.the first fable, i played like 8hours of then was so bored i traded it in for chronicles of riddick.the second fable i couldn't finish because everything is over simplified.simple games are not engaging because they offer no real depth.

Danniel14932d ago

Reveiws arn't meant to be unbiased, they are the opinions of the author, would you have made a similar comment if the game had been given a 10/100 be this reviewer.

Chuk54932d ago

the hits keep on coming.

blue7xx74932d ago

Wow it's getting really great reviews overall a few 8's, the majority are in the 9's and a few 10's not bad.

Highly-Strung4932d ago

incredible score, goes to classic!

110°

Fable II - A Fantasy Series at Peak Performance

Fable II launched back in 2008 and remains the best the series has offered. Ahead of the series comeback, it's time to look at the classic.

Crows90309d ago

They gotta bring back those gargoyles!

Dudeson309d ago

I'd love to play it again, this time on pc though. Forever waiting on that pc port.

GaboonViper309d ago

Loved this game, oh and i always saved my dog at the end, hope the new Fable has a animal companion.

got_dam308d ago

Fable 2 was the best inthe series. Peter waaaaaaay over promised with fable 1 and it was good but disappointing. He didn't go crazy eith hype for the second game and it was surprisingly awesome. Then he ran his mouth promoting 3 and it was the worst of the 3.

cthulhucultist308d ago

Funny story: Fable 3 had a funny way of keeping the promises you made in the first half of the game and having enough money to defeat the darkness.

You only had to collect enough money to buy 2 stores in a busy market district. You then raise the prices to maximum and you turn xbox 360 internal clock 99 or more years ahead.

The next time you load the game, all the rents from the 99 years are collected immediately.

But yes I agree that 3 was the weakest of the three.

Demetrius308d ago

I only got to play it once 😩 I'm so tempted to buy a Xbox 360 slim but planning on getting the series x soon since I got a PS5 in February Im ready to get saints row 1&2 back, GTA 4, fable 2, but I also want to play infamous 1&2 again Sony screwed us over with the stream only for saints row 2 and other gems smh

250°

Fable: The Greatest Game Concept That Never Was

The Fable series is one of our favorite gaming franchises. Heres what we want from the rumoured sequel

ColdSin1386d ago (Edited 1386d ago )

Microsoft announced Fable Legends at Gamescom 2013, not E3 2013. I'd like for the new Fable to have the same artstyle as Fable Legends.

Zoned1385d ago

Thanks for that. I agree, definitely like the art style, but that's it. Nobody wanted Fable Legends!

moongrim1386d ago

How about Fable II Remastered for the pc please?!

RaveTears1386d ago

I would honestly buy the Xbox series S just for Fable 2 remastered or a remake.

moongrim1385d ago

I've never played it so I'm like dying over here.

Zoned1385d ago

Fable II was probably the best of the series. It had its flaws but overall was definitely a step in the right direction. Fable III was a huge misstep in comparison

RaidenBlack1385d ago

I was disgusted with Fable III

RaidenBlack1385d ago (Edited 1385d ago )

Yeah ... its an odd situation ain't it?
MS released Fable 1, Fable 3 and Fable 1 Remastred for PC.
Skipping the best one in the franchise.
Same goes for Gears: GoW, GoW Remastered, Gears 4 and Gears 5 are on PC.
And Halo: The entire Halo MCC and Halo Infinite will be on PC. But no Halo 5.

Zoned1385d ago

Definitely agree but you lost me with Halo 5. That was my least favourite Halo game (out of the Halo numbered titles)

RaidenBlack1384d ago

Yea, same here. Only liked the visuals of Halo 5 (that too on an One X, it doesn't look that good on the One S)

But what I meant was, MS is releasing every Halo game on PC from 1 to Infinite, except 5. Which is a bit odd.
Coz the free Halo 5-Forge was quite popular in PC community during its release.

porkChop1385d ago

I never got to play it because I sold my 360. It should have been remastered.

The only thing I can think of is if after the release of Fable Anniversary they decided to take the series in a different direction. They might not want the new game to be associated with the older ones.

sushimama1386d ago

Well lets hope Microsoft are going to announce a new Fable. The MS fans deserve a great Fable game. If it is announced and the gameplay looks cool, this might convince me to get, at least a Series S. It would be my very first Xbox console.

Zoned1385d ago

I would definitely buy an Xbox Series X if a 'proper' Fable sequel were to be revealed!

RgR1385d ago

You mean Fable fans.
Don't have to be an MS fan to want Fable but you definitely need to be a Fable fan to want a new Fable game.

RgR1385d ago

Kicking chickens! That was fun....hope modern society doesn't ruin it for a next installment.

chiefJohn1171385d ago (Edited 1385d ago )

Hell no Fable legends is NOT what we wanted.
Fable 2 is what we want outta Fable. Remake Fable 2 please.

Show all comments (25)
100°

5 Sequels We Would Love To See On Project Scarlett

Sam Smith writes: "While we hope to see lots of fresh and exciting new IPs on Project Scarlett, here are 5 sequels to established Xbox franchises we’d very much like to see."

Read Full Story >>
powerupgaming.co.uk
gangsta_red1655d ago

This has to be one of the lamest lists I have seen for wishing for sequels.

Perfect Dark should be on the top of this list and it's amazing that MS hasn't even attempted to try and bring this amazing franchise back.

Charlie Murder, MS should pay and get Ska Studios to make a sequel to this excellent beat 'em up game. IMO, they should have been the ones to make Battletoads

Lost Odyssey, another no brainer and should be right up there with the whole Gears/Halo/Forza chant. And while we are talking about JRPGS...

Magna Carta, I loved the art style for this game. MS should definitely try and get a sequel to this for their new syste,

Bomberman Live, really one of the best in the series and I loved how it was simple and just focused on MP. Being able to customize your Bomberman was fun and I would love to see this make a return to Live.

Platformgamer1654d ago (Edited 1654d ago )

sunset overdrive 2... oh wait

EDIT: a trolling once in a while is ok, unlike most of the N4G users tho.

xX-oldboy-Xx1654d ago

Please continue to levitate above us.

1654d ago
Relientk771654d ago

Terrible and unappealing list