Thirdly, Fable 3 has got to sort out the control system. The idea of emotional engagement is fine, but the problem was only a complete idiot gamer would sacrifice their dog because it’s such an important gameplay mechanic, so the decision to be “good” or “evil” really wasn’t open to you, unless you’re happy to spoil DLC and further adventuring. It just didn’t engage enough, possibly because it was trying out so many new ideas. Secondly, Fable 2 lost some of the charm of Fable 1 and I want to see that back in Fable 3. Basically, we like to use them and feel powerful, and Fable 2 didn’t allow us that. While, I think that narratively it made sense, it seemed to forget that in RPGs, when gamers have built up their skills and powers, they like a big battle at the end where they can throw it all against some big bad. So, while the story was better, that ending really irked some people.

I suspect that it will return in Fable 3.

Peter Molyneux has already said that there’s more DLC on the way for Fable 2, which will continue the Spite and Teresa storyline, but I don’t think DLC will finish The Spire.

When Fable 2 came out it scored 90+% and won gold awards (including in our own 360Zine), and it deserved to, but now enough time has passed since playing the game through, I can see some of what was wrong in Fable 2 and what I hope will be focussed on in Fable 3.įirstly, the story in Fable 2 was much stronger than the original Fable, so I’d hope Fable 3 continues this.

Got fable 3 free with gold