Abstract: 'Jumping the shark' is a term that gets thrown around all too often nowadays, but sometimes it's simply the best way to explain what's happened to a once successful entertainment franchise. And if Fable III is not quite there yet, it's certainly eying ...
Abstract: Fifty years have passed since you and your unnamed Hero last saved Albion. The current king isn't terribly popular (did anyone else notice the proximity of Fable III's release date to election day?), which sets up the story in seemingly familiar territ...
Abstract: As good as Fable II was, it wasn’t the experience we were told we’d get. With a severely limited online element and fewer customization options than were promised, the finished product was less robust than what many fans expected. Fable III, with the...
Abstract: Several decades after the events in Fable II with the whole Tattered Spire incident, Albion has entered the age of industry. The well-liked Hero King (or Queen, as the case may be) already passed away some time before Fable III begins, leaving the king...
Smooth gameplay mechanics; excellent voice acting; ZOMG so many weddings
Heavyhanded plot is preachy; dumping your own money into the treasury equal automatic paragon; you kind of want to punch Stephen Fry after three throne room sessions
Shallow, tedious combat, Lack of interesting moral choices until the end, No emotional connection to any characters, Lots of small technical problems.
This gorgeous world is brimming with humor and personality, but a bevy of technical problems and overly simplified gameplay distract from the fun....
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Published: 2010-10-26, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: The world of Albion is brimming with a vibrant personality that few imaginary worlds are able to match. While strolling down cheery forest lanes with a soothing melody permeating the air, it's easy to lose yourself in the fantastical atmosphere that en...
