fable anniversary
fable anniversaryrecently released by Microsoft for Xbox 360, celebrates the (almost) 10th anniversary of the original Fablereleased in September 2004 for the original Xbox console. Anniversary is a faithful HD remaster of the original game, including all additional elements lost chapters content, along with some updates such as the addition of achievements, SmartGlass functionality, and a new save system.
The first thing you’ll notice, and only because they make a point of pointing it out every time you load the game, is the SmartGlass functionality. For those who don’t know, SmartGlass is an app for Xbox 360 and Xbox One that allows compatible Android, iOS, and Windows devices such as tablets and smartphones to connect to a console to provide a number of features. Usually SmartGlass just turns my iPhone into an awkward Netflix remote to use, but with fable anniversary you can use it to compare on-screen images with original Xbox graphics, take screenshots, and browse the map. It can also be the key to revealing some hidden items in the game and an easy 25 point achievement.
Once you get past the initial SmartGlass splash screen/advertisement and start the game, the next thing you’ll notice is the graphics overhaul. fable anniversary it’s downright gorgeous, and it’s not hard to see where the 15 months Lionhead Studios spent developing this game went. The world of Albion and its familiar environment are brought to life with updated lighting, high-definition skins and textures, and overall improved graphical fidelity. So good, in fact, I ran into some frame rate issues more than once. Whether that was due to my machine, the disc I was playing, or just a bunch of extra pizzazz thrown into a 10-year-old game remains a question.
if you have played Fable, Anniversary it will definitely be familiar. Aside from the graphics and audio overhaul, the game itself remains essentially unchanged. fable anniversary It’s definitely not a reimagining of the original game, but more of an update. Fans will likely be pleased that the mechanics, story, and side content remain unchanged, but those who haven’t played the original will find it an ‘open world RPG’ that doesn’t feel very open, voice acting passable but outdated, and has Fable game that is less feature rich than fable II Prayed Fables III.
That’s not to say there isn’t a lot here. As a hero of Oakvale and card-carrying guild member, you will have many quests to do. There are still houses to buy and later move into or rent as a source of income. There are titles to win; after all, no one wants to be known as Chicken Chaser for the entire game. Oh, and you’ll have to decide if you’re good or bad, of course. Will you be a hero to the people of Albion, or will you save them from themselves by ruling through fear and intimidation?
The game is not perfect. Aside from the occasional graphical slowdown, it would have been nice if the team at Lionhead Studios had spent maybe one of the fifteen months they spent on this game to rebuild the arcane menu system or reduce load times. The graphics are nice and all, but maybe it’s not worth waiting 15-20 seconds every time you change areas. Still, if your only exposure to Fable the series is II Prayed third, this is absolutely the best way for a 360 owner to take a look at the roots of the franchise. At the low price of $39.99 new, fable anniversary It’s a no-brainer pickup for die-hard fans of the series. Casual fans and achievement hunters alike will find plenty to keep them busy here as well. Look for it at your local Slackers today.