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Fable
FableShape your destiny in a living, moral fantasy world.
Fable Anniversary
Fable AnniversaryHD remaster of the classic Fable with new Heroic difficulty and fully upgraded visuals.
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Fable is an action‑role‑playing adventure set in the whimsical kingdom of Albion, where every choice you make reshapes the world around you. From humble beginnings to legendary hero, the game blends humor, moral decisions, and sandbox freedom in a richly detailed open world. Explore sprawling towns, treacherous dungeons, and dynamic landscapes while mastering combat, magic, and a reputation system that reacts to your deeds. Single‑player storytelling meets sandbox gameplay, delivering a timeless RPG experience.

Fable Anniversary is a fully remastered version of the original Fable, featuring high‑definition visuals, new lighting, and updated audio to bring the beloved fantasy world to modern platforms. The game retains its single‑player adventure roots while adding the challenging Heroic difficulty, removing Resurrection Phials and introducing tougher enemies. Create a hero or villain from childhood to death, with visible changes like aging, muscle growth, obesity, and scars reflecting your choices. Recruit allies, earn glory or notoriety, and shape a living legend across an open‑world filled with humor, action, and moral decisions.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of story‑driven RPGs
Fans of story-driven RPGs
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$39.99−20%
release date
2004-09-14
2014-02-04
Specifications
developer
Big Blue Box
Lionhead Studios
publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Studios
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
90/100+38%
65/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich moral decision system
  • Vibrant open world
  • Humorous writing and voice acting
  • Deep character progression
  • Stunning HD visual and audio overhaul
  • Deep moral choice system with visible character aging
  • Challenging Heroic difficulty for seasoned players
  • Rich, humorous fantasy world to explore
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Occasional repetitive combat
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
  • Original game mechanics may feel dated to some
  • Higher difficulty can be frustrating for newcomers
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