Fable 2

Who is excited about this?

I really can't wait, but sadly won't get it as soon as it comes out because it would seriously affect my studies. When I got Fable for the xbox, I spent about a week living in Albion. I just wish that Fable 2 could have come out at the beginning of the summer! But then it wouldn't have been finished properly, so I'm sure it will be worth the wait. It comes out on the 24th of October in the UK, and the 21st in the US.

The new Fable looks incredible. You can do as much as in the last game, and so much more. Although its 500 years later on in the world of Albion, you still get to do most of that cool medieval stuff. But they do have guns now, so longbows aren't really effective. I know crossbows are still included though. There will be 2 player coop, but I don't know about xbox live. Basically if you have a friend over, they can jump straight into the game as your henchman. Sounds cool.

You get an AI dog, which the developers were claiming to be the most advanced AI ever. I don't think I'm in a position to comment on this claim, but it sounds good enough. Basically this dog follows you around, helps you out in situations, and will grow with you. I think you can train it up to be evil or good - either that or it becomes like you. It will alert you to danger and interesting things on the map, which you can investigate or ignore.

The other things I'm looking forward to is the full working economy of the towns in Albion. So you can buy all the shops and buildings, even the castle. Then do as you please with them. You don't get gold for completing quests, so you will have to do other stuff to get it. Complete the game without exploring Albion, and doing none of the side quests will make you a poor and lonely hero. But if you go for the full experience you can have a family, and end the game a rich and loved hero. Oh yeah, you get to choose your gender this time too. I believe your appearance is fully customisable too.

Screenshots can be found here.

If I wasn't at uni, then I'd literally spend at least a whole week this time playing the game. I managed to play through Fable 5 times. Normally I'll play games just the once (with certain exceptions like Halo 3 coop with friends).

The story in this game is supposed to be really good too. Fable was such a deep game in my view because the story was so emotionally gripping, and by starting from childhood you really feel for your character.

Discover more at the developer's site

Any thoughts or things I've missed? Comment.