Fable 2 or Fable 3?

Rymt · 02-08-2013, 04:45 PM

I have 1600 Microsoft Points and want to purchase either Fable 2 or Fable 3 which are both exactly 1600. I don't know which I should buy, this is my brothers old account and he did already get ALL the achievements for Fable 2, which is kind of making me edge towards Fable 3. Gameplay and storywise however, which is the better one and which should I buy?

WalterWhite · 02-08-2013, 04:49 PM

None. Buy a good RPG.

Veedrock · 02-08-2013, 04:49 PM

If you're going to do co-op, Fable 3 without question. If you plan to play solo, I'd lean more towards Fable 2 as it's more like the original Fable, and has more longevity.

ChickinOnaChain · 02-08-2013, 05:00 PM

I have both and prefer the second one. It was easier to navigate the menu to me.

pablito9722 · 02-08-2013, 06:10 PM

I enjoyed both of these games greatly. I thought that Fable 3 played a little bit more fluidly than Fable 2, but at the expense of some of the story elements. I'd recommend playing both eventually (and the original, if you haven't yet)

Pyrochaos · 02-08-2013, 06:12 PM

Fable 1>2>3. They pretty much got worse with every game.

The co-op in 2 is pathetic though, so as said above, if you plan on co-opping a lot over XBL, get 3.

Walecs360 · 02-08-2013, 06:13 PM

Fable 2 way better.

Samigi · 02-08-2013, 06:30 PM

Fable 2 - It's longer & has a better story.

Tsaako · 02-08-2013, 06:33 PM

I liked Fable 2, it wasn't spectacular but it was alright. I haven't played the 3rd yet.

II Mortis II · 02-08-2013, 06:38 PM

I'd agree with what the others have said. Fable 2 is great for single player but the online co-op is very limited. Overall I did prefer Fable 2, because in my opinion 3's story was very disappointing.

Also as WalterWhite said, there are plenty of better RPGs you could get with 1600MSP.
Try this thread: Official "What Should I Get Next" Thread.

Hayden · 02-08-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrochaos

Fable 1>2>3. They pretty much got worse with every game.

100% agree, if you want to play the best Fable, get Fable the lost chapters.

Death Metal Jim · 02-08-2013, 07:39 PM

Fable 2 is much better than 3, although the coop does suck as previously mentioned. It's too bad Sacred 2 isn't downloadable on the marketplace anymore, because I would have suggested skipping Fable entirely and getting that game instead.

metalsteelix · 02-08-2013, 08:20 PM

I prefer Fable 2 over 3, but if you're looking at it achievement wise it might be a pain because some of the achievements require people or other things such as going to a site that's down already.

FatalDeathSG45 · 02-08-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrochaos

Fable 1>2>3. They pretty much got worse with every game.

You forgot about Fable: The Journey. But it's a Kinect-only game, so nobody has ever played it

As for Fable 2 and 3, I personally think that Fable 3 is better. To me at least, it's a little easier than Fable 2.

DMagoo24 · 02-09-2013, 01:07 AM

I liked both Fable 2 and Fable 3. But I think Fable 2 was better... better story, and I think more fun over all...

EmporerDragon · 02-09-2013, 03:23 AM

Here's a better question: Why are you spending $20 on a digital copy of one of the two when you can purchase physical copies of both for around $10 total?

metalsteelix · 02-09-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EmporerDragon

Here's a better question: Why are you spending $20 on a digital copy of one of the two when you can purchase physical copies of both for around $10 total?

Now this is the answer we've been waiting for. Emporer is correct, since both of these games are cheaper than 1600 ms points total (if you know where to get them of course)

DecadentBeaver · 02-09-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterWhite

None. Buy a good RPG.

This x10. I've played both and finished them so quickly. If you want a game that's very similar, try Kingdoms of Amalur. Otherwise, give Star Ocean or Lost Odyssey a go. Both are truly epic and a masterpiece.

DEFCON 1 · 02-10-2013, 12:52 AM

kingdoms of amalur is bettter than fable

Rymt · 02-10-2013, 01:12 AM

Would I really be able to pick them up for $10 each? Well, thanks to you all for the help. Much appreciated!

WalterWhite · 02-10-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DEFCON 1

Kingdoms of Amalur is bettter than Fable

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rymt

Would I really be able to pick them up for $10 each? Well, thanks to you all for the help. Much appreciated!

Fable 2 is $2.99 pre-owned at Gamestop and Fable 3 is $9.99 pre-owned. On Amazon a new copy of Fable 3 is $12.74 right now.

Fable 2
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/fable-2/70785

Fable 3
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/fable-iii/77444

Fable 3 (New)

Amazon.com: Fable III: Xbox 360: Video Games

FatalDeathSG45 · 02-10-2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WalterWhite

None. Buy a good RPG.

This. As much as I like Fable, there are other RPGs that are even better. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Skyrim, Torchlight and even Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Just in case you lose interest in Fable

PlanetBlaze · 02-10-2013, 03:33 PM

Fable 3. In my opinion better story and great immersive action and much funnier to play.

MGNThalentyr · 02-10-2013, 04:50 PM

Personally I enjoyed Fable 2 way more than Fable 3, but I'd rather go for another RPG

mcnichoj · 02-10-2013, 10:53 PM

Both are garbage.
I 100% the second game and the only thing worthwhile was the island DLC.

Steelstick · 02-11-2013, 01:29 PM

Fable 2, in my opinion, is far better than 3. Longer, more interesting, better features. I'd pick 2

B A R 4 D · 02-11-2013, 02:34 PM

I enjoyed Fable 2 the most, and not even a huge Fable fan..

CyberPunch83 · 02-11-2013, 07:41 PM

This may be biased due to me not playing Fable III, but from what I have read and seen it looks as though Fable II is the superior choice, assuming you only limit your choices to the initial two you presented us with.

However, echoing the sentiments of some of those who have posted here, save yourself the time and get a better RPG. I can't recommend Fallout 3 or New Vegas highly enough, despite their flaws and occasional 'quirks'.

Akuza · 02-11-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WalterWhite

None. Buy a good RPG.

this.

both fable 2 and 3 are both buggy and quite boring really.

surely there must be something else you want?

dark souls? kingdoms of amalur the reckoning? mass effect 3?

surely there must be something ?

Veedrock · 02-11-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Akuza

both fable 2 and 3 are both buggy and quite boring really.

I enjoyed and recommend both.

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02-08-2013, 04:45 PM	#1
Rymt Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: A cabin in the woods... Posts: 128 View My x360a Profile	Fable 2 or Fable 3? I have 1600 Microsoft Points and want to purchase either Fable 2 or Fable 3 which are both exactly 1600. I don't know which I should buy, this is my brothers old account and he did already get ALL the achievements for Fable 2, which is kind of making me edge towards Fable 3. Gameplay and storywise however, which is the better one and which should I buy? __________________ When I die please bury me deep! Place an MA5 down by my feet! Don't cry for me, don't shed no tear! Just pack my box with PT gear! Cuz one early morning 'bout zero-five! The ground will rumble, there'll be lightning in the sky! Don't you worry, don't come undone It's just my ghost on a PT run!

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WalterWhite Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 3,001 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	None. Buy a good RPG. __________________

02-08-2013, 04:49 PM	#3
Veedrock Supposedly casual gamer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 2,919 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	If you're going to do co-op, Fable 3 without question. If you plan to play solo, I'd lean more towards Fable 2 as it's more like the original Fable, and has more longevity. __________________

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ChickinOnaChain Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,340 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I have both and prefer the second one. It was easier to navigate the menu to me. __________________

02-08-2013, 06:10 PM	#5
pablito9722 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington DC (but from Wisconsin originally), U.S. Posts: 5 View My x360a Profile	My thoughts I enjoyed both of these games greatly. I thought that Fable 3 played a little bit more fluidly than Fable 2, but at the expense of some of the story elements. I'd recommend playing both eventually (and the original, if you haven't yet)

02-08-2013, 06:12 PM	#6
Pyrochaos Join Date: May 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,292 View My x360a Profile	Fable 1>2>3. They pretty much got worse with every game. The co-op in 2 is pathetic though, so as said above, if you plan on co-opping a lot over XBL, get 3. __________________

02-08-2013, 06:13 PM	#7
Walecs360 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 503 View My x360a Profile	Fable 2 way better.

02-08-2013, 06:30 PM	#8
Samigi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Worcestershire, England Posts: 541 View My x360a Profile	Fable 2 - It's longer & has a better story. __________________ *Credit to LankstaTDOT for the sig!* Gamertag: HD Monkeys

02-08-2013, 06:33 PM	#9
Tsaako Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,076 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I liked Fable 2, it wasn't spectacular but it was alright. I haven't played the 3rd yet.

02-08-2013, 06:38 PM	#10
II Mortis II Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 619 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I'd agree with what the others have said. Fable 2 is great for single player but the online co-op is very limited. Overall I did prefer Fable 2, because in my opinion 3's story was very disappointing. Also as WalterWhite said, there are plenty of better RPGs you could get with 1600MSP. Try this thread: Official "What Should I Get Next" Thread. __________________ Credit to DethHolly for the signature pic. \|TrueAchievements\| \|Raptr\| \|N7 HQ\| \|Follow me on Twitter\|

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Death Metal Jim Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 1,336 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Fable 2 is much better than 3, although the coop does suck as previously mentioned. It's too bad Sacred 2 isn't downloadable on the marketplace anymore, because I would have suggested skipping Fable entirely and getting that game instead.

02-08-2013, 08:20 PM	#13
metalsteelix Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 333 View My x360a Profile	I prefer Fable 2 over 3, but if you're looking at it achievement wise it might be a pain because some of the achievements require people or other things such as going to a site that's down already. __________________ Thanks to Gackt for this AMAZING sig ^^ Wanna keep in track with my Final Fantasy progress? http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...d.php?t=397345

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DMagoo24 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Abingdon, Maryland Posts: 181 View My x360a Profile	I liked both Fable 2 and Fable 3. But I think Fable 2 was better... better story, and I think more fun over all...

02-09-2013, 03:23 AM	#16
EmporerDragon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,503 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Here's a better question: Why are you spending $20 on a digital copy of one of the two when you can purchase physical copies of both for around $10 total? __________________

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DEFCON 1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 107 View My x360a Profile	kingdoms of amalur is bettter than fable __________________

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Rymt Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: A cabin in the woods... Posts: 128 View My x360a Profile	Would I really be able to pick them up for $10 each? Well, thanks to you all for the help. Much appreciated! __________________ When I die please bury me deep! Place an MA5 down by my feet! Don't cry for me, don't shed no tear! Just pack my box with PT gear! Cuz one early morning 'bout zero-five! The ground will rumble, there'll be lightning in the sky! Don't you worry, don't come undone It's just my ghost on a PT run!

02-10-2013, 03:33 PM	#23
PlanetBlaze Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sainte-Sophie, Québec Posts: 6 View My x360a Profile	Fable 3. In my opinion better story and great immersive action and much funnier to play.

02-10-2013, 04:50 PM	#24
MGNThalentyr Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 View My x360a Profile	Personally I enjoyed Fable 2 way more than Fable 3, but I'd rather go for another RPG

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mcnichoj Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,149 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Both are garbage. I 100% the second game and the only thing worthwhile was the island DLC. __________________ =Boosting= Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 - All multiplayer (Fatality, Friendship, 10 wins, 100 wins) So a man and a boy walk in the woods at night. The boy says "I'm scared", then the man says "You're scared? I'm the one that has to walk back alone."

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Steelstick Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,138 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Fable 2, in my opinion, is far better than 3. Longer, more interesting, better features. I'd pick 2 __________________ FIFA 12 Achievement Guide & Road Map Thanks to DEG23 for the azaming Trials Evo sig!

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B A R 4 D On the loose Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 13,702 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I enjoyed Fable 2 the most, and not even a huge Fable fan.. __________________ 2nd gamer on x360a to finish both versions of GTA IV.

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CyberPunch83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,094 View My x360a Profile	This may be biased due to me not playing Fable III, but from what I have read and seen it looks as though Fable II is the superior choice, assuming you only limit your choices to the initial two you presented us with. However, echoing the sentiments of some of those who have posted here, save yourself the time and get a better RPG. I can't recommend Fallout 3 or New Vegas highly enough, despite their flaws and occasional 'quirks'. __________________ 50k achieved 10/10/2011 Achievement: Full Recovery(50G) - Alice: Madness Returns Games 100%: 62 Latest: Crash Course (300) Working on: Syndicate (starting soon) Rock Band (860/1000)

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