Fable 2 did a great job of redefining the original Fable engine. When that sequel arrived in October 2008 it met with generally positive reviews, though some fans still felt that they didn’t get quite what was promised. Its unique fantasy setting, lush soundtrack courtesy of Danny Elfman along with its addictive gameplay made it one of the better RPGs of the previous generation.Īfter a Fable expansion back in 2005, the franchise went into hibernation for three years while Lionhead set to work on a Fable sequel. With such a ridiculous image to live up to, Fable is never given quite the respect it deserves. The fact is though, that he built up the hype of Fable to an unnecessary level that the game just could not meet, regardless of its quality. I’m actually quite a big fan of Peter Molyneux. This isn’t intended to be a hate article against the man as, for all his faults, he’s made some excellent games in his time and is a testament to what our industry needs more of. The problem with Fable was not in the game itself but in the aggressive marketing tactics employed by our dear friend Molyneux. In fact I doubt it would be a huge stretch to claim that Fable was one of the best games made for the original Xbox.įable gave us some solid gaming, without the usual RPG cliches Though the game failed to live up to all the hype, it was still a fantastic action RPG with it own unique style and brand of humour. Was this a problem with Fable as a game? Absolutely not. Molyneux even went as far as to say that “it’s gonna be the best game ever.” Some of these points were delivered, and many were not. We were promised a unique experience for every player. We were promised many things in Fable: We were promised a hero who would physically change based on the environment and in game events. With the series getting significantly lower praise from fans and critics with the previous two instalments, is there any need for a Fable 4 and would it help restore the series to its former glory?īack in the halcyon days of the original Xbox, Peter Molyneux of Lionhead studios announced an RPG title for Microsoft’s debut console. With the dust slowly settling on the release of Fable 3 late last year, now seemed a better time than any to reflect on where the Lionhead franchise is heading and where it has come from.
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