System: Xbox 360
Genre: Action-adventure RPG
Release dates: October 26th 2010 (USA), October 28th 2010 (Europe)
Players: 1 Player or 2 Players Co-Op
Developer: LionHead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Games Studio
Origin: UK
Rating: ACB: MA15+, PEGI:16+, ESRB:M
Fable 3 is set 50 years after the events of Fable 2 on the continent of Albion. The old monarch, Fable 2’s hero, is dead and left the Kingdom of Albion to Logan, the player’s older brother (you). Power has turned your brother into a real tyrant, who causes poverty and injustice across the land. And after an event that Logan forces on you, you have to escape Logan’s castle along with your mentor, Sir Walter Beck and your servant, Jasper (voiced by the fantastic John Cleese). You then start to gather allies to aid in a revolution against Logan.
But what would you sacrifice to secure the crown of Albion? Expect to have to make much tougher choices with far wider consequences than ever before in Albion, as at some point you’ll rule your kingdom as King or Queen. You will be called upon to make choices and sacrifices that will test your morality and can affect your entire kingdom.
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As a conclusion let’s see how much fun the game is on a scale from 1 to 10.
Graphics: 7
A Major improvement on previous titles but nothing that will make you shout from the roof tops, the world of Albion though is a beautiful sight to behold and is almost as captivating as the story. From the poorly lit brothels and ale houses to the most magnificent castles the looks of this game will not disappoint.
Gameplay: 8
A huge story that could unfold in so many different ways its worth saying that you would need to play this game at least twice to even begin to get an idea as to it’s scope with side mission a plenty and a huge main arch Fable 3 will take you through the highs and lows of being a true ruler.
Music: 8
With a general theme to certain area’s the music highlights every aspect of the game very well and never leaves you feeling alone in a huge world even when just exploring and with over 47 hours of recorded speech there’s always something new being said even if it is just local gossip from the town drunk.
OVERALL FUN-FACTOR: 8
A game that shouldn’t be missed from hard core gamer to just the casual weekender this is one of those titles that will have you talking to people about how you did things. In my humble opinion this is one of those games that should be on everyone’s game shelf.
For help with the game, check out our giant Fable 3 walkthrough.