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[WrikaWrek]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

"Under Promise, and Over Deliver" - Peter Molineux

edit: Goddamn, i haven't read a review from start to finish in a long ass time. But i feel i've seen so little of this game, that i was compelled to do it. It's actually a really awesome review.

Though it doesn't mention anything of the multiplayer option. What gives?

 

[TheOddOne]

Damn that are some nice scores!

 

[Psychotext]

I've been wanting to say it for a while... MOLYNEUX REDEEMED!

 

[N.A]

My (amateur) review: http://spongychicken.com/fable-ii-review/ (I gave it a 9 but may increase it depending on the co-op)

 

[Francias Castiglione]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

Molyneux just sprouted a halo above his head!

Great stuff.

 

[Chinner]

anyone who wants the game early in the uk should go here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=390002032940

they're selling it for 29 quid. Ive just purchased it and they're sending it first class so I should have it tomorrow!!

 

[Psychotext]

My (amateur) review: http://spongychicken.com/fable-ii-review/ (I gave it a 9 but may increase it depending on the co-op)

Unlike the EG review, I actually read yours. Good write up.

 

[Dunlop]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

for us poor saps stuck behind a firewall at "work", can anyone paste the reviews providing this is not breaking some kind of rule here

it would be very appreciated, I went from not getting this game to counting down the hours til tomorrow

 

[MickeyKnox]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

It took me two solid days of playing to scramble to the end

:|

 

[Chinner]

for us poor saps stuck behind a firewall at "work", can anyone paste the reviews providing this is not breaking some kind of rule here

it would be very appreciated, I went from not getting this game to counting down the hours til tomorrow

can't do dat apparantly

 

[APZonerunner]

For posterity:

EuroGamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778
10/10

N.A: http://spongychicken.com/fable-ii-review/
9/10

RPG Site: http://xbox360.rpgsite.net/reviews/122/101.html
9.6/10

Gameplayer: 9.5/10
OXM US: 9.5/10
Edge: 9/10
Gamepro Germany: 88%

Try reading the less-big site reviews if you're behind a firewall. I doubt Spongychicken or RPGSite are blocked.

 

[WrikaWrek]

:|

We knew from the beginning that the main story would be between 12 to 15 hours....

ok

You can't do that i believe.

 

[Spirit of Jazz]

Fuck me, I'm so glad that Peter's wonderful concepts have finally been resonated in a great game again. I think the most exciting thing of this franchise is where the next title could go to, especially now Lionhead have the fundamentals of gameplay and narrative down right. I'm thinking a world that morphs as much as your character plz

 

[Skellig Gra]

I know there had been some mention of it earlier in the thread but has anyone else's amazon order not shipped yet? My CC hasn't even been charged yet.

 

[Fortinbras]

consol.at/consol.plus: 90%

Consol.at is Austrias biggest gaming magazine.

Review online:
http://www.consol.at/Reviews.29+M54fd8726277.0.html

 

[Vinterbird]

Xboxlife (danish)http://www.xboxlife.dk/review/285/Fable-2.html

10/10

And here are some gamplay videos:

Killing civilians

Dogtricks (SD)

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

WTF. I was planning on getting Fallout 3 over this, but now...not so sure any more. :lol

 

[Psychotext]

I was excited before... now I'm tingly. :lol

 

[gcubed]

man, LBP got pushed back a week, so i have a full week dedicated to this and nothing else. Cant freaking wait

 

[Chinner]

You can't do that i believe.

ok

 

[TheOddOne]

 

[PhatSaqs]

12 hours in. Probably my favorite game this gen.

 

[Brandon F]

This game has insanely amazing art. The collector's edition strategy guide contains a massive artbook that is filled to the brim with beauty and awesome.

 

[Dark Octave]

We knew from the beginning that the main story would be between 12 to 15 hours....

I'm betting on 7 to 10, just like the first one.

 

[Psychotext]

I'm betting on 7 to 10, just like the first one.

Given there's people here that have finished it, there's no need to bet on anything.

 

[Dunlop]

can't do dat apparantly

thanks! (I managed to read it, sorry I wasn't sure if it was against the rules I've seen whole IGN reviews posted before)

Try reading the less-big site reviews if you're behind a firewall. I doubt Spongychicken or RPGSite are blocked

We we hit with a brutal virus last year that caused them to put our firewall to block everything even remotely interesting...Anything associated with games will be blocked (I tried the sites you mentioned just for fun).

I can get on Gaf as it must be classified as a news site or something else (thankfully)

 

[GashPrex]

:|

...

It also makes you consider why so many games force you to traipse around in circles or click on every NPC you meet to access the next mission.

Following Fable II's path of least resistance leads you through an expertly paced trail of combat and quests, spectacle and challenge, with no roadblocks in between.

The sheer scope of the game is an achievement in itself, gliding from a knockabout Dickensian childhood through a grim middle age, and on to a conclusion which all hangs on some particularly tricky choices.

With the game's story finished, you're left with an open world stuffed with new side-quests.

Inclusive and often thought-provoking, this is a daring portrait of a game-world with all the failure cut out, and it's hard not to love a game that loves you so much in return. Fable II will charm you, thrill you, and leave you very, very happy.

 

[Stocka]

Any game that Eurogamer awards a 10 I will buy without hesistation

 

[N.A]

I'm betting on 7 to 10, just like the first one.

From my review:

The average play through of the game should take somewhere between 15-20 hours. If you ignore all the sidequests & diversions you could probably finish the main quest in around 10-12 hours. However there is so much to do in the world of Albion that you should expect upwards of 25 hours to see and do everything the game has to offer.

 

[Falagard]

I said wow.

It's because the game has a European style. There, I said it.

 

[TheOddOne]

It's because the game has a European style. There, I said it.

:cry moar:

 

[Spirit of Jazz]

Wow at Eurogamer referencing Adam and Joe.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Cool.

Good for Molyneux.

 

[FrankT]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

Chyea

It's because the game has a European style. There, I said it.

 

[TheOddOne]

Gametrailers: Choice & Consequence Gameplay 2 HD | SD

 

[Fortinbras]

Gamezone Germany: 9.1
http://www.gamezone.de/reviews_detail.asp?gameid=26948&review=Fable-2

 

[Brandon F]

All this 'lovefest' talk makes me feel guilty for not playing through the original now.

Also, the commercial for this is awesome. It's available for download on XBL now.

 

[FFChris]

anyone who wants the game early in the uk should go here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=390002032940

they're selling it for 29 quid. Ive just purchased it and they're sending it first class so I should have it tomorrow!!

Thanks, I've ordered it too. Though I very much doubt we'll get the PAL version of the game, it should work just fine.

 

[DancingJesus]

EuroGamer Review: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778

10/10

Holy Shiznat! Although, I'll take that with a grain of salt considering Eurogamer gave Gears an 8.

I'm surprised IGN wasn't first.

 

[Psychotext]

I'm sticking my neck out, 90% average on Metacritic 1 month from today.

Looks like I may have undersold it somewhat. :lol

 

[Blablurn]

short question: the whole "you can plant a tree"-thing isnt really implemented, right? Im on a video-blockout atm, so I wont watch those gametrailers videos.

 

[FrankT]

short question: the whole "you can plant a tree"-thing isnt really implemented, right? Im on a video-blockout atm, so I wont watch those gametrailers videos.

I read on the official Lionhead forums that it was last week however I cannot confirm either way.

 

[N.A]

short question: the whole "you can plant a tree"-thing isnt really implemented, right? Im on a video-blockout atm, so I wont watch those gametrailers videos.

I haven't seen it.

 

[Prine]

This game has insanely amazing art. The collector's edition strategy guide contains a massive artbook that is filled to the brim with beauty and awesome.

You didnt even play the first! I begged you too! Remember?? I've seen your latest gaming sessions on XBL, I DO NOT APPROVE.

This game should set you right Capone

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

WTF. I was planning on getting Fallout 3 over this, but now...not so sure any more. :lol

:lol

Same here.

 

[APZonerunner]

Summary time:

EuroGamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=263778
10/10

N.A: http://spongychicken.com/fable-ii-review/
9/10

RPG Site: http://xbox360.rpgsite.net/reviews/122/101.html
9.6/10

Consol.at: http://www.consol.at/Reviews.29+M54fd8726277.0.html
90%

Xboxlife (Danish): http://www.xboxlife.dk/review/285/Fable-2.html

Gamezone (German): http://www.gamezone.de/reviews_detail.asp?gameid=26948&review=Fable-2
9.1/10

Gameplayer: 9.5/10
OXM US: 9.5/10
Edge: 9/10
Gamepro Germany: 88%

 

[Wizman23]

Wheres IGN? They spouted off all last week to tune in at 6 AM pacific time and still no review. That site is such fucking fail its not even funny anymore.

 

[DancingJesus]

Wheres IGN? They spouted off all last week to tune in at 6 AM pacific time and still no review. That site is such fucking fail its not even funny anymore.

They are purposively holding it back to get more hits. :lol

Strategy Informet Review: 9/10 (Never heard of them before)
http://www.strategyinformer.com/xbox360/fable2workingtitle/review.html

 

[Doc Evils]

I decided to get the game after canceling my midnightclub order. Going to be a lot of rpg's to finish this year.

 

[DancingJesus]

First 10 Minutes of Fable 2:

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_7246_en.html