Customer Reviews
Truth or Fable? - By: T. M. Bird, 31 Jul 2008 
I began playing Fable as bright & expectant as the young protagonist, who ventures out one early morningin search of a birthday gift for his sister. As the game progressed I like the main character became slightly more sceptical.
The graphics are endearing enough. But the story line is slightly dull, with as much depth as a morning chat show. It's surprising that this game is rated as 16, admittedly it does have some adult content, but nothing too imposing, as the game would really lend itself to a younger audience.
The game is quintessentially British, which is a pleasant change, its humorous & the dialogue engaging, regional accents & idiosyncrasies. The Game is over relatively quickly, with no World save during quests, a deliberation I imagine to expand the game's short life span. The bosses are not too difficult to defeat, & I was a bit disappointed that the infamous Jack o' Blades did not live up to his name or reputation. The game play is simple enough, although the World Map zoom, became a little irritating, especially when trying to fight bosses. This is being replaced with a dogin fable 2 & I can understand why
There are definitely some great touches & ideasin Fable, but like the game's content it feels a little bit rushed. The game play & artwork remind me of an earlier RPG releasedin 1999 called Silver, very similar & although graphically inferior,in my opinion a far better game.
Fable 2 is promising a lot, & like most I'm exited about its release, I just hope like the screen shots released on Lionhead's Website that it has a greater depth of field.
Only one fault - way too short! - By: Snowy3, 09 Jul 2008 
I loved this game but i have dropped a star because i felt it was too short! After playing something like KOTOR where you spend weeks playing the game it seemed Fable was sadly over much too soon.
But apart from that it was great! great story, great characters & lots of comedy moments. What other game could you actually marry a man when you are a man yourself!. Like KOTOR you have decisions to make but also the added bonus of being able to choose your own haircut & facial hair!. It all adds to personalising the game & gives added gameplay.
I would highly recommend this game to all adventures lovers - but for those hard core gamers you may find you whizz through it a bit too quickly. However not long till Fable 2 is out through eh?.
Simple but fun RPG - By: Pmgoss, 22 Sep 2007 When I first heard of this game, the way people talked about it made this game sound like it was potentially the best gamein the world. Although it is unlikely to beat Final Fantasy it is a fun RPG with an interesting story.
One of the main features of the game is the ability to choose whether to be good or evil. Although this is very fun, & watching your appearance change & how people fear/praise you, it always feels like it's one extreme or another, trying to be neutral is incredibly diffficult.
The battle system at first glance seems like a basic button-bashing-and-blocking-when-they're-about-to-hit-you but there is more to it. Try button bashing your way out of a cave full of Hobbes, not very easy. The levelling up system also seems quite basic at first glance (and possibly is) & just involves you spending your points on specific abilites.
Now the quests, although fun, try & give you the illusion that they give you the option on what quests to do & not do, but the truth is that it again is more of a case of good or evil on which side you take & most extra quests (not all of them but most) are the same repetitive mundane tasks that are rather boring.
There are a few extrasin the game such as buying drinks having topless fights & marrying women (or men) & although they seem small, they blend into the environment so well that it just adds to the fun of the gaming experience.
Now you're probably wondering why after badmouthing quite alot of the game why I gave it such a high mark. Why? Because this game although simple is fun & a must buy for anyone just wanting to play a game for the sake of it. Not just for simpletons. Buy it.
Good, easy fun! - By: Adrian Blacksmith, 10 Dec 2006 
Do not listen to those who give this one star; this game is certainly worth five. Someone who has only played half an hour or so cannot possibly appreciate the quality of it. From the very beginning it is easy to play & the storyline is involving. There is a lot to doin the large world that has been created & it certainly doesn't suffer from a lack of depth. There are some parts which are slightly frustrating, but this is all part of the gaming experience & gives the player a huge amount of satisfaction when they are completed. My only warning is not to get this if you don't wish to become completely absorbed. Great stuff!
Brilliant - By: superwowza, 28 Jul 2006 Albeit it starts pretty slowly, killing wasps & all, you soon get into real action, either slaughtering beasts of darkness, or innocent villagers. A good ripping laugh from start to finish, with infinite replayability. Oh & to all those who are like: "Too short man," or "Why can't we keep playing?" if you wait till after the credits, then you can keep playing, either with the big ol' sword (aeons) or not.
