View Full Version : Fable review is up at TeamXbox and IGN
CheapyD
08-26-2004, 04:55 PM
They're heeere...
http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/775/Fable/p1
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/542/542632p1.html
Wombat
08-26-2004, 04:59 PM
I preordered my copy yesterday, who else wants to ride the Hype Wagon with me.
WildWop
08-26-2004, 05:13 PM
If you can magically complete my backlog of RPGs for me, I'll jump on.
Wombat
08-26-2004, 05:38 PM
Spell complete, go check your RPG's, I'll hold the wagon
Scorch
08-26-2004, 05:41 PM
GMR rated it 8/10.
Wombat
08-26-2004, 06:03 PM
could be worse, I'm still hopeful, gotta keep the hype wagon-a-rolling, all aboard
Kaijufan
08-26-2004, 06:27 PM
I just hope Fable gets more good reviews. 8/10 is ok, but I was hoping it would get higher reviews.
CapAmerica
08-26-2004, 06:32 PM
Fable was one of the two reasons I got an Xbox finally (Sudeki was the other). This game better live up to the hype... well actually it better live up to my standards, I find that the hype can be very misleading and that even if a game gets 9/10 or 10/10 it can still be crap in my book. So Fable just better be the game I'm hoping for.
JohnHam
08-26-2004, 06:35 PM
I was going to get the GCN metroid bundle, but then I decided to get this and Burnout 3 instead.
Am I wise?
xzafixz
08-26-2004, 06:39 PM
I was going to get the GCN metroid bundle, but then I decided to get this and Burnout 3 instead.
Am I wise?
Well if you went by gamerankings, Metroid Prime is the highest rated game ever... but to each his own i say.
flizmo007
08-26-2004, 06:42 PM
I was going to get the GCN metroid bundle, but then I decided to get this and Burnout 3 instead.
Am I wise?
Personally I would have gotten the Metroid Bundle but Burnout 3, from what I played of the Demo, is going to kick ass.
Wombat
08-26-2004, 06:45 PM
IMO you may better off with gamcube bundle, personally I think its a great deal, and there are alot great cheap gamecube games out there, by the time you are sick of those, burnout 3 and Fable may drop drastically in price
Sartori
08-26-2004, 06:47 PM
I was going to get the GCN metroid bundle, but then I decided to get this and Burnout 3 instead.
Am I wise?
Nope.
CapAmerica
08-26-2004, 06:51 PM
On a scale of 1-10, your a .5
You should have gone with Metroid Bundle. Metroid Prime is far greater then what Burnout 3 will be and Metroid Prime 2 is just going to be mind blowing!
Scorch
08-26-2004, 06:51 PM
I would take Burnout 3 and Fable over Metroid any day of the week.
//has no interest in Gamecube
TravTH
08-26-2004, 07:03 PM
I was going to get the GCN metroid bundle, but then I decided to get this and Burnout 3 instead.
Am I wise?
Hah! I got the Metroid Bundle, Fable, and 2 other games. :o
I hope Fable does get good scores. I'm hoping to preorder this game tomorrow, if the reviews are good. $30 at GameRush. If the review score is an 8 or higher, I'll preorder without a doubt.
ryosnk
08-27-2004, 02:24 PM
TeamXbox gave it a 9.1.
http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/775/Fable/p1
IGN gave it a 9.3
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/542/542632p1.html
:D
zewone
08-27-2004, 02:28 PM
Nice. Now I will be preordering it.
GameDude
08-27-2004, 02:35 PM
Dude, don't believe the hype for Metroid Prime. I got the game when it first came out and is one of my biggest regrets ever. I enjoyed Eternal Darkness much more.
int80h
08-27-2004, 02:43 PM
Here's the real question: Should I get Tales of Symphonia next or Fable?
sblymnlcrymnl
08-27-2004, 02:47 PM
Preordered a few days ago at mtv shop, about $33 for the game after discounts.
Santurio
08-27-2004, 02:50 PM
I knew I would be happy with this game!!!!!
I never had a doubt......................................
well not much of one.
Come on Sep. 14th!!!!!!
chickenhawk
08-27-2004, 02:51 PM
Way too long to read at work, but nice scores and the overall comments were informative. By the time I get an Xbox and am ready to play this, it'll be $20. I can't wait!!
magilacudy
08-27-2004, 02:53 PM
Preordered a few days ago at mtv shop, about $33 for the game after discounts.
What discounts did you use?
coolsteel
08-27-2004, 03:00 PM
I was getting this anyway, nice to see it is doing well in reviews though.
CaseyRyback
08-27-2004, 04:01 PM
not trying to sound like a dick, but let Gamespot tear into it before buying.
IGN's Xbox channel has a way of OVERINFLATING scores.
Remember Raw, Raw 2, Blinx, and the list goes on and on
not trying to sound like a dick, but let Gamespot tear into it before buying.
IGN's Xbox channel has a way of OVERINFLATING scores.
Remember Raw, Raw 2, Blinx, and the list goes on and on
Not to mention their love of Molyneux. I mean, they gave Black & White a 9.7 and it was terrible, so Fable has to be even worse with it's 9.3.
CaseyRyback
08-27-2004, 04:07 PM
not trying to sound like a dick, but let Gamespot tear into it before buying.
IGN's Xbox channel has a way of OVERINFLATING scores.
Remember Raw, Raw 2, Blinx, and the list goes on and on
Not to mention their love of Molyneux. I mean, they gave Black & White a 9.7 and it was terrible, so Fable has to be even worse with it's 9.3.
almost every review site was guilty of overrating B&W
TheRaven
08-27-2004, 04:23 PM
Nice start of reviews for Fable, though I don't put much stock in either companies review sites. Still, if IGN had come out and only given it a score in the 7 range, than that would be cause for big concern considering I usually dock a point or two off their scores generally. I personally think the game will end up being a very good game, but not worthy of a 9.
dsullo
08-27-2004, 04:30 PM
The review says that Fable is:
Fable is Live Aware, but there will be no additional quests provided via downloadable content
What exactly is Live Aware?
evilpenguin9000
08-27-2004, 04:34 PM
I have a feeling this is going to be a solid game. It may not be the be-all, end-all game that was hyped, but it looks pretty good. I'm definitely picking it up.
Ganon00
08-27-2004, 05:20 PM
Wasnt Fable suppose to be the THE BEST RPG EVER exclaimed the developer, well what a dissapointment and 22 hours to complete it sounds more like a rental or wait till the price drops
Kaijufan
08-27-2004, 06:57 PM
The review says that Fable is:
Fable is Live Aware, but there will be no additional quests provided via downloadable content
What exactly is Live Aware?
I dont have Live, but I think that if your playing a game with Live Aware people on Live can see your playing an Xbox game and send you an invitation to play an online game.
And I would also like to know what discounts sblymnlcrymnl used with the Mtv shop.
Nice scores. That is enough good scores for me to preorder at GameRush for $30.
YYYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
RAMSTORIA
08-27-2004, 07:28 PM
From IGN... "No, it's not even the best RPG on Xbox (KOTOR's engaging story retains that crown)." Ouch. Fable has way to much hype behind it to be live up to expectations, and when you think about all that was cut out from this game.... I can think of a dozen games I'd rather play before this one.
Kaijufan
08-27-2004, 07:41 PM
Well I finally finished reading both reviews, and Im a little disapointed by what they have taken out of Fable. It still looks like a good game, and I plan on getting it.
ChrisXE
08-27-2004, 07:55 PM
hmm why does GTA: VIce city get such high scores, that is one of the most over hype game EVER, maybe a 8 if lucky
Different strokes for different folks, and Im stroken away with this game
Here's the real question: Should I get Tales of Symphonia next or Fable?
IMO you should wait for Fable. Of course it doesn't have everything it was supposed to have but what are sequels for??? Also the guy at IGN Loves the game. And he had minor complaints.
For the guy who said that it was only 20-22 hours long. The developers made it like that so the game can appeal to everyone! And he said if you rushed it but the game can have as much as 100 hours and each time you play it you play something different.[/u][/i]
ChrisXE
08-27-2004, 07:58 PM
I just want to get fable and be a man whore to all the fine female citizens
bluenatas09
08-27-2004, 08:17 PM
I still think the games going to be a blast and definately a entertaining expierence if nothing else....It's going to be hard trying to rid my mind of all the big expectations I had for the game...but in the end I'm sure I'll still be enjoying myself...
I'm just going to make it a point to STOP reading any more reviews until I play the game myself..
Mr. Anderson
08-27-2004, 08:27 PM
Well, the opening reviews look solid, but not groundbreaking. Looks like they watered it downt o get it out the door.
Sartori
08-27-2004, 08:31 PM
Well, the opening reviews look solid, but not groundbreaking. Looks like they watered it downt o get it out the door.
It was pretty obvious that this was happening .. oh.. a year or more ago..
TheRaven
08-27-2004, 08:39 PM
The review says that Fable is:
Fable is Live Aware, but there will be no additional quests provided via downloadable content
What exactly is Live Aware?
I dont have Live, but I think that if your playing a game with Live Aware people on Live can see your playing an Xbox game and send you an invitation to play an online game.
And I would also like to know what discounts sblymnlcrymnl used with the Mtv shop.
Do a search on mtv and you will find the deal on here. Basically, if you spend 50 bucks, they take a little over 8 bucks off your total. Then, they had a 10% code you could use and also shipping was free.
el bobo
08-27-2004, 08:48 PM
The GFAQs boards are swamped with trolls. It is pretty bad...
Stupid IGN and their 8 PAGES of review. Damnit. I wish they'd wrap it up in 2 or 3 pages tops instead of writing a damn novel about the thing.
Because of the reviews, I preordered the game for $30 at GameRush and to my suprise, they had the limited edition DVD if you preorder. It had the GameRush logo on the front. I didn't have a clue that anyone besides EB and GS had these. I'm happy.
WildWop
08-28-2004, 02:10 AM
Stupid IGN and their 8 PAGES of review. Damnit. I wish they'd wrap it up in 2 or 3 pages tops instead of writing a damn novel about the thing.
And reading the full review left me a bit confused as to where the 9.3 came from exactly. Then I realized that it was written by fanboy Hilary Goldstien, who obvoiusly wanted to rate it high no matter what.
Issues that apparently don't figure into lowering the score:
1) Extremely easy. "Challenge you to die" he says at one point.
2) Repetitive, monotonous dealings with NPCs. He says repetitive a LOT in this review.
3) Framerate jumps and crummy models and animations (except for the main character and enemies)
4) Nothing to do but putz around with NPCs after you finish the quests
5) Inconsistent or overly rapid aging
This is not to say I'm not still interested in playing Fable, but it seems to me that the 9.3 was somewhat inflated.
Scorch
08-28-2004, 02:39 AM
Starting to wonder if it's really worth $50.. I may pull off the $10 I have on it..
bluenatas09
08-28-2004, 02:52 AM
Stupid IGN and their 8 PAGES of review. Damnit. I wish they'd wrap it up in 2 or 3 pages tops instead of writing a damn novel about the thing.
And reading the full review left me a bit confused as to where the 9.3 came from exactly. Then I realized that it was written by fanboy Hilary Goldstien, who obvoiusly wanted to rate it high no matter what.
Issues that apparently don't figure into lowering the score:
1) Extremely easy. "Challenge you to die" he says at one point.
2) Repetitive, monotonous dealings with NPCs. He says repetitive a LOT in this review.
3) Framerate jumps and crummy models and animations (except for the main character and enemies)
4) Nothing to do but putz around with NPCs after you finish the quests
5) Inconsistent or overly rapid aging
This is not to say I'm not still interested in playing Fable, but it seems to me that the 9.3 was somewhat inflated.
I was wondering the same thing...he kept mentioning how repetitive it was, how off balance it can be..but at the heart of it all I think the 9.3 basically came from the fact that, despite the faults, he was having a blast thorugh and through. Maybe it's just the expierence or maybe it's the last 4 years he's been waiting...
WildWop
08-28-2004, 12:03 PM
I was wondering the same thing...he kept mentioning how repetitive it was, how off balance it can be..but at the heart of it all I think the 9.3 basically came from the fact that, despite the faults, he was having a blast thorugh and through. Maybe it's just the expierence or maybe it's the last 4 years he's been waiting...
I also found it entertaining that he kept gushing about how great it was when the NPCs actually said something different. Well no kidding, it's like if someone was continuously hitting you on the head with a wiffle bat, then all of a sudden stopped, you'd be happy too.
Smell
08-28-2004, 12:18 PM
Fable sounds good
wait till it goes platnuim hit dough
schultzed
08-28-2004, 12:35 PM
I was going to get the GCN metroid bundle, but then I decided to get this and Burnout 3 instead.
Am I wise?
No . . . I'd say get the GC now to play Metroid now (sell the demo disc and get $10 off your sys) plus having a GC will broaden your gaming possibilities (play cheap but good games like Rogue Squadron 2, Pikmin, Zelda . . .)
I'll get Fable when its $20 next summer ($15 if GGC still exists . . . $12 if Target still does rainchecks :-)
Buy Burnout 3 for $10 next clearance cycle :lol:
bluenatas09
08-28-2004, 12:46 PM
I also found it entertaining that he kept gushing about how great it was when the NPCs actually said something different. Well no kidding, it's like if someone was continuously hitting you on the head with a wiffle bat, then all of a sudden stopped, you'd be happy too.
ha, yea. Like I said though, I'll still be picking up my preorder...I guess after watching that DVD, reading a couple of things online, AND following the Fable for last couple of years.. has rubbed off on me....if nothing else I still might get a kick out of randomly lopping off everyones head
CapAmerica
08-28-2004, 12:54 PM
The reviews are pretty good. I have a real good feeling the game won't live up to the hype. very few games do. But I think the game will be cool none the less.
I have such a hard time beleaving IGN now, They can be waaaaaaaaaaay off on their reviews, Didn't they give Grabbed by the Ghoulies a good review?. and Getting a review from a Xbox site is still pretty iffy for me, I mean any group who does just one console always seems to give the games a better rateing then some one who reviews multi-platforms.
But anyway I'm not going to pass judgement untill I actually play it. If it winds up sucking oh well I guess I can always trade it in and hopefully get at least $40 for it. =/
Monsta Mack
08-28-2004, 01:51 PM
Seems like the game is still awesome, but low 9's because more was promised and wasn't delievered. It will probably still be one of the best RPGS out there, maybe RPG of the year unless KOTOR2 can beat it when its out.
rebenns
08-28-2004, 02:01 PM
Damn! I was hoping this game would suck, and therefore I could save some money. Now I have to go out and get a job!
Moxio
08-28-2004, 03:28 PM
9/10ish, eh? Sounds pretty good. I was a bit skeptical, but I might actually get this.
chunlirocks
08-28-2004, 03:44 PM
In FABLE, the main character has a NICE package :shock:
In FABLE, the main character has a NICE package :shock: :? Thanks for your deep insight as always Kenny. Now we send it back to John. John, what is possibly going on over there.
WildWop
08-28-2004, 04:37 PM
Seems like the game is still awesome, but low 9's because more was promised and wasn't delievered. It will probably still be one of the best RPGS out there, maybe RPG of the year unless KOTOR2 can beat it when its out.
Or Jade Empire, which is by the original KOTOR team..
BLarR
08-28-2004, 05:58 PM
All I can say is that I'm glad I pre-ordered my copy back when. Also, that guy's higher than hell if he really thinks KOTOR is the best RPG right now for X-box, Morrowind is god of the genre.
All I can say is that I'm glad I pre-ordered my copy back when. Also, that guy's higher than hell if he really thinks KOTOR is the best RPG right now for X-box, Morrowind is god of the genre.
Morrowind is overrated crap.
bluenatas09
08-28-2004, 07:32 PM
Morrowind is overrated crap.
I wouldn't say it was "crap"...theres soo much to do it's easy to get overwhelmed
I also found it entertaining that he kept gushing about how great it was when the NPCs actually said something different. Well no kidding, it's like if someone was continuously hitting you on the head with a wiffle bat, then all of a sudden stopped, you'd be happy too.
ha, yea. Like I said though, I'll still be picking up my preorder...I guess after watching that DVD, reading a couple of things online, AND following the Fable for last couple of years.. has rubbed off on me....if nothing else I still might get a kick out of randomly lopping off everyones headThat DVD really made me want it more. Also, the disk has alot of demos and trailers on it that I thought were really cool. I got this game and the DVD for $30. It would have to bomb pretty badly for it not to be worth it. The review scores are still very good, and once the game comes out, I think it will be better than some of you think it will be.
I've never even played Morrowind, so I need to pick that up soon. I just have to beat the stack of games I have right now before I buy it.
KOTOR will (probably) be a good game but I don't think it will be GOTY since it uses the same engine and everything. They're only going to use new force powers, a little bit greater graphics and a kick-ass storyline.
bluenatas09
08-29-2004, 10:37 PM
I still can't see why some things are cut. For instance, the Dragon battle..that just sounded really neat...how hard could it of been to just include a boss battle with a dragon..? They only had 4 years...
Kaijufan
08-29-2004, 10:47 PM
Does anyone have a link to an article about the game when it first was announced and everthing they said was going to be included? I would like to see what all has been cut from the game.
bluenatas09
08-29-2004, 10:54 PM
Does anyone have a link to an article about the game when it first was announced and everthing they said was going to be included? I would like to see what all has been cut from the game.
I was going to do a search on that...BUT...come on, do you really want to know? I thought about maybe reading about it AFTER I played it and all because all that article will do is SEVERLY piss me off...
RAMSTORIA
08-29-2004, 11:00 PM
10-11-2001 http://xbox.ign.com/articles/136/136526p1.html
3-25-2002 http://xbox.ign.com/articles/356/356079p1.html
WildWop
08-29-2004, 11:08 PM
Morrowind is overrated crap.
I wouldn't say it was "crap"...theres soo much to do it's easy to get overwhelmed
There's a lot to do, which is great, but there are also a LOT of walking. Far too much walking. Often you can walk and walk and walk and not find anything at all. Is that immersive? I didn't really think so.
bluenatas09
08-30-2004, 01:14 AM
Morrowind is overrated crap.
I wouldn't say it was "crap"...theres soo much to do it's easy to get overwhelmed
There's a lot to do, which is great, but there are also a LOT of walking. Far too much walking. Often you can walk and walk and walk and not find anything at all. Is that immersive? I didn't really think so.
Not to mention it actually takes a while to really get into it. And yes..the walking blows..LOTS of walking..and also..the game just feels empty somehow. ALL those characters, all those monsters..but you still just feel lonely.
evilpenguin9000
08-30-2004, 02:38 AM
Morrowind is overrated crap.
I wouldn't say it was "crap"...theres soo much to do it's easy to get overwhelmed
There's a lot to do, which is great, but there are also a LOT of walking. Far too much walking. Often you can walk and walk and walk and not find anything at all. Is that immersive? I didn't really think so.
Not to mention it actually takes a while to really get into it. And yes..the walking blows..LOTS of walking..and also..the game just feels empty somehow. ALL those characters, all those monsters..but you still just feel lonely.
I'd wholeheartedly agree with this. I hated wandering about looking for something and missing it completely. I just got sick of that and gave up. Plus those stupid birds that would always attack you, I got annoyed having to stop and kill them.
bluenatas09
08-30-2004, 02:44 AM
Morrowind is overrated crap.
I wouldn't say it was "crap"...theres soo much to do it's easy to get overwhelmed
There's a lot to do, which is great, but there are also a LOT of walking. Far too much walking. Often you can walk and walk and walk and not find anything at all. Is that immersive? I didn't really think so.
Not to mention it actually takes a while to really get into it. And yes..the walking blows..LOTS of walking..and also..the game just feels empty somehow. ALL those characters, all those monsters..but you still just feel lonely.
I'd wholeheartedly agree with this. I hated wandering about looking for something and missing it completely. I just got sick of that and gave up. Plus those stupid birds that would always attack you, I got annoyed having to stop and kill them.
exactly. I give the game credit for being so open ended...but still..I wouldn't mind a little bit of direction from time to time. The first time I encountered one of those birds it took me by suprise and it was neat..but after the 500th random bird I had to swat it...it just got a little old.