Fable II | 4K | Longplay Full Game Walkthrough No Commentary
30Full game longplay of Fable II, second game in the Fable series, an X360 exclusive, released in late October 2008. Here played via Backwards Compatibility on Xbox Series X/S consoles in 3840x2160 and recorded in 4K30. The only one out of three Fable games to not receive the FPS Boost. And so the game stays locked at 30 fps. Also, there is no option to turn off the nasty "motion" blur, which looks more like "ghosting" blur, apparently an artistic design. Controversial choice.
Played through the main quest plus, since for the main quest to proceed, you are required to gain Fame in the specific town/city, and the only quick option to do so is by doing subquests. Therefore, this longplay is main quest and all subquests required to proceed in the main quest. Did not marry, or shag a prostitute with no protection, no. xD
Overall, the ending make me actually cry, just thinking about all my pets, the present one (a cat) and the past ones. I almost never get emotional, especially not during longplays when I am usually all stressed and pissed off, but Fable II's ending hit me hard as hell. :C
Fable II is an improvement over Fable I in certain key areas, especially graphics and the scale of the world, not counting the nasty motion ghosting blur, but I'd still place Fable: Lost Chapters (NOT Anniversary) as the best Fable to date, and I believe Fable III most likely won't change my mind. Still, Fable II is a very good game, a very good sequel to an already great game, is not a disappointment in any way I could think of, morality system/choices are present and more consequential than before, everything's in order. Rate? 8.75/10. A great game, recommended for a walkthrough on your Xbox Series console in great quality, especially since it's permanently on Game Pass.
Story summary:
Fable II takes place within the fictional land of Albion - a large continent consisting of several settlements, the largest being the city of Bowerstone, surrounded by lawless stretches of land, including forests, marshlands, and coastal roads. The story and events take place 500 years after the first game, in which the relative safety and peace brought about by the defeat of Jack of Blades led to Albion's citizens deeming heroes to be corrupt and no longer being needed, effectively leading to many to disappear and the Heroes' Guild being destroyed in a riot. Since then, the land has seen changes to science and philosophy, with new religions replacing the old ones of medieval Albion, and new technologies being developed, including the creation of firearms. In effect, Albion has now evolved into a society resembling that of Earth during the late colonial and early modern period.
The game's story provides further background upon the "Old Kingdom" which existed centuries ago, but was destroyed following the activation of a large structure constructed by its inhabitants to magically grant a single wish to its user. The player's character (nicknamed by default as Sparrow) is a descendant of a hero from a bloodline traced back to the Old Kingdom, and takes place over three separate time periods (much like the first game): childhood, which acts as a prologue and training section of the game; young adulthood; and adulthood.
During a cold winter in Bowerstone, a young child known as Sparrow lives in poverty within the city's poorer district alongside their older sister Rose. Both dream of one day living in Castle Fairfax, the home of Lord Lucien that towers over the city. One day, the pair witness a travelling seller offering 'magical' wares to people, amongst them a musical box that can grant anyone who uses it a wish. An old woman convinces the pair to acquire the money needed to buy it by doing odd jobs around the district, during which time Sparrow rescues a dog from a local bully. Upon buying the box, Rose uses it to make their dream to come true. That evening, guards arrive to bring the pair to the castle, who are overjoyed that their wish comes true. However, the pair soon discover that Lucien brought them to his home to determine which of them were the three "Heroes" he seeks to fulfil his ambitions. Discovering that one of the pair is the fourth Hero who will stop him, Lucien kills Rose and wounds Sparrow, sending them out onto the city streets.
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