Fable review:3 stars (Eh...) - I had high hopes for this game, and perhaps that was its downfall.

I had never played a game that gave you the chance to be good or evil, so that was an interesting gimmick for me. Once I got into the game, however, I was underwhelmed. My character aged so quickly it was ridiculous, and many of the examples of the AI component were, I fear, overexaggerated.

The biggest drawback to Fable, however, was its length. Just when I was starting to really enjoy myself, it was over. I played through it a second time (as evil), but it had lost much of the excitement for me. Even slaughtering whole towns...or even half a town, wasn't that great. There were some alignment-specific secrets (one demon door requires you to perform an act of great evil in front of it before it will open for you), but even the few alignment-specific parts of the game weren't that great.

It was still fun, don't get me wrong. I just found it to be less innovative than all the hype had claimed that it would be. Try Jade Empire instead...(see my review for that)4 stars (seriously flawed but playable anyway.) - when my housemate gave me his copy of this game to play recently, I had no idea how much hype it has had, because I'm not much of a gamer. I have finished a grand total of maybe four games in my life.
This game, despite the fact its kinda dull for the first hour, had me interested straight away, which is a rare thing for me. I liked the concept and the graphics were pretty nice to look at, and it all captured my imagination - which I like a game to do. So I was happy to stick with it for a while, because despite its flaws the game is eminently playable. but wow does it have flaws:

the fighting / menu system is a mess. It's so unweildy and cumbersome. every button is used and objects are assignable. up to now I havent figured out a way to unassign things so I've ended up digging at really inappropriate moments, like in the middle of a melee.
the concept of good/evil is interesting and it has an impact on the way the rather one dimensional NPCs interact with you, but in the end it is pointless because the outcome is the same either way.
the camera is generally alright but lets you down when you really need it, like when you're under attack from all sides. and if you press the wrong thumbstick the stupid map takes up half the screen. this can be very annoying.
Why the fishing thing gets harder the more you do it is beyond me.
For all it's hyped ultra freedom, the game is still pretty linear, and you can't explore anywhere you want, unlike a game like the GTA series. You are restricted to staying on the path mapped out, but this only a minor problem.
The story line is pretty halfbaked, just your usual RPG/Fantasy cliches really.On that note, I don't really think this is much of an RPG, its more an action-adventure game and unfortunately the endless button mashing battles get kinda samey and dull after a while.
A lot of people have complained that the game is too short, but I havent really been concerened about that. It's a fairly easy game for the most part, I guess hard core gamers might feel cheated somewhat.
It's playable though, and i'm pretty fussy when it games to games. I enjoyed it and wanted to keep playing despite all of it's many flaws. I wouldnt recommend it to hard core fans of the genre but i'm sure they all ready have a very negative opinion of it.

5 stars (amazing but...FUNNY) - Thisw game was sooo funny.after you beat the game you have an ordinary life well for me,not so ordinary.i would flip people off,cuss at people,drink beer and get drunk,fart and burb on people,have sex,get married sleep in peoples bed yeah.IT RULES!!!! BUY IT (if your parents will let you play it) Graphics rule sound rules rules rules,rules,rules,rules,rules,rules SOOOOOOO MUCH buy it today!
Fable Features:
Video Games
Xbox (x box)
Microsoft
Action
Adventure
Choose the path of righteousness or evil -- each action further determines your physical appearance and destiny in the game
Real-time combat with blade weapons and magic
For 1 player
Role-playing adventure game
Create a character's life story from childhood to death

Fable is the Video Game version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 19.88USD.