Fable III
Main Game
RELEASED
6.8
Oct 26, 2010
Xbox 360PC (Microsoft Windows)byLionhead Studios•Microsoft Game Studios
Overview:|
Fable III is a 2010 fantasy Role-playing Game where you begin as the Hero, leading a revolution against your tyrannical brother, King Logan, to rule the continent of Albion. The core gameplay blends hack and slash combat, moral choices affecting your reputation, and deep simulation elements as you transition from rebel to monarch. The narrative splits into two halves: overthrowing the king, and then making difficult governance decisions to defend Albion against an external threat called The Darkness. The game features customizable progression and includes two DLC packages.
This is a main entry in a fantasy role-playing series, originally released in 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PC. Set 50 years after the previous installment, the game transports players to the continent of Albion, now ruled by the tyrannical King Logan, who happens to be the older brother of the player character, the Hero. The core experience blends traditional role-playing elements with systems that simulate leadership, strategy, and personal consequence, wrapped in an adventure framework that includes hack and slash combat. The narrative structure is notably split: the first half focuses on the Hero rising as a revolutionary leader to overthrow the current monarch, while the second half shifts focus to the responsibilities and difficult choices that come with ruling Albion yourself.
The Journey to the Throne
Players step into the role of the descendant of the previous Hero, beginning a quest that is deeply personal and politically charged. The atmosphere balances the whimsical, fairy-tale aesthetic the series is known for with darker themes of oppression and governance. The central premise revolves around gathering support, leading a rebellion, and ultimately ascending to the throne.
Once the player assumes the crown, the gameplay shifts significantly. Decisions made as a ruler directly impact the kingdom's infrastructure, the happiness of its citizens, and the state of the treasury. This blend of personal adventure and kingdom management forms a key part of the experience.
Core Gameplay Mechanics and Systems
The gameplay loop involves exploration, character progression through various skill trees, and real-time combat that incorporates melee, ranged, and magical abilities. A distinctive feature of the game is the emphasis on morality and reputation; actions taken throughout the journey influence how the world and its inhabitants perceive the Hero.
The game incorporates a unique hub area, often referred to as the Sanctuary, which serves as a personalized space where players can access weapons, customize their appearance, and manage their estate.
What defines the dual nature of this adventure?
The defining characteristic is the transition from revolutionary to monarch. Players must balance the needs of the people against the looming external threat that emerges later in the story—a force known as The Darkness originating from Aurora. The choices made regarding how to fund the kingdom, which laws to enact, and how to prepare for the inevitable confrontation carry significant weight, shaping the final state of Albion.
Available Additional Content
This main title includes two downloadable content (DLC) packages that offer supplementary quests and features to extend the core experience.
Platforms and Release Context
This title was launched in 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Game Details
Primary Name: Fable III
Alternative Names:
Fable 3 (Other)
Fable 3 (Other Alias)
Type: Main Game
Series: Fable
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Release Information
Release Date: Oct 26, 2010
Genres & Themes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Themes: Sandbox, Open world, Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Platforms
Xbox 360PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Offline Co-op, Online Co-op, Campaign Co-op, Multiplayer
Game Modes: Single player, Co-operative
Age Ratings
ESRB:M (Mature)
PEGI:16+
The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 16 years and over only. It contains: Realistic looking violence This game allows the player to interact with other players ONLINE
CERO:Z (18+)
USK:16+
GRAC:19+
ACB:M (Mature)
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