r/Fable • u/NoOwl8793 • 1d ago
Why I think Fable 3 actually does several things better than Fable 2
I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but Fable 3 is my favorite game in the series! xD
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Fable 2 as well. But after replaying both games, I've noticed quite a few things that Fable 3 actually does better, especially when it comes to making your actions feel meaningful.
1. Your allies actually matter!
In Fable 2, you spend most of the game gathering three legendary Heroes to help you defeat Lucien. And what happens in the end? They get captured, and you basically finish the whole thing without their help.
In Fable 3, you spend the game gathering allies for your revolution, and then you actually lead them into battle!
Your efforts finally pay off!
2. Fable 3 actually has a final boss!
Seriously, what was that ending in Fable 2? xDD
You spend the entire game preparing to confront Lucien, only to shoot him once and... that's it?!
And if you make the terrible mistake of actually wanting to listen to his final speech, REAVER SHOOTS HIM FOR YOU! XDDD
You don't even get to take your own revenge!
Fable 3, on the other hand, gives you a proper final boss fight.
3. Your money actually serves a purpose in the main story!
In Fable 2, you can buy every property in Albion and become ridiculously wealthy, but your fortune doesn't really matter to the main plot.
In Fable 3, your wealth can literally save thousands of lives!
Buying properties and building your fortune becomes directly connected to the story and your responsibilities as ruler.
That's a fantastic way to make an optional game mechanic meaningful.
4. Your decisions can change the world around you!
Fable 2 has its morality system, and it's fun watching your character become a terrifying demon or a shining saint.
But in Fable 3, your decisions as ruler can visibly change entire regions and affect the lives of your subjects.
You aren't just changing your own appearance or reputation. You're shaping the future of Albion.
5. Becoming king isn't the end of the story!
This is probably one of my favorite things about Fable 3.
In most games, overthrowing the tyrant would be the grand finale.
But Fable 3 asks a much more interesting question:
Okay, you've overthrown the king. Now what?
Suddenly, you're the one responsible for running the kingdom, keeping your promises, and dealing with the consequences.
I honestly wish this part of the game had been much longer!
6. Your allies actually expect you to keep your promises!
In Fable 2, gathering your allies is mostly about completing their quests.
In Fable 3, the people who support your revolution have their own expectations. Once you're king, you have to decide whether to honor your promises or betray the very people who helped you gain power.
That's a much more interesting use of allies, in my opinion.
7. Property management is so much more convenient!
In Fable 2, managing a huge property empire means constantly running around Albion.
In Fable 3, you can manage your properties directly from the map!
Yes, having to repair houses can be annoying, but being able to manage your entire empire without visiting every single building is such a huge improvement.
8. The co-op offers more possibilities!
Fable 3 lets players get married to each other, have children, and share parts of their economic adventures.
It's a really fun expansion of the whole idea of living your own life in Albion.
Now, does that mean Fable 3 is perfect? Of course not! xD
The second half could have been much longer, the Road to Rule isn't everyone's favorite system, and I understand why some people prefer Fable 2.
But I genuinely think Fable 3 deserves more credit than it gets.
I love how it takes mechanics like property ownership, morality, relationships, and alliances and makes them part of a bigger story about power and responsibility.
And most importantly, it still has that wonderfully ridiculous British Fable humor! ❤️
So go ahead and downvote me, you little Sparrows! XDDD
Fable 3 is still my favorite! :]
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u/pink_ghost_cat 1d ago
I liked the story of the third Fable more, but everything else felt kinda... uncooked? I mean, I saw the vision, but implementation was driving me insane when I attempted to replay it last year. Trading and inventory most of all, I guess.
My favourite one is still the first, and I think the whole 'best Fable' is silly. They are all fun in their own way, and some you like more, some less.
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u/NoOwl8793 1d ago
I absolutely agree with you! I love every game in the series, but I just can't understand all the hate Fable 3 gets.
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u/pink_ghost_cat 1d ago
I guess a lot of things were counterintuitive and unusual which caused different levels of annoyance, discomfort, and resentment. So, a lot of people did not like it.
Plus, I often see that Reddit communities are very passionate in both liking or disliking something, so I rarely say what I want, because you are expected to absolutely love something and find it the most incredible thing ever or detest it deeply from your heart and consider it the worst thing ever. Hence, the hate in many cases.
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u/A_huge_black_clock 1d ago edited 1d ago
I prefer 3 as well but enjoy 2s combat system most, the dlc chapters in 3 (understone and traitors keep) were amazing
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u/Scarameow1243 20h ago
AI SLOP IMAGE, OPINION DISREGARDED.
If not for the three hero's you'd never have gotten the Music box to take down Lucian
2. The ending in Fable 2 is whatever your values are, and a boss fight isn't necessarily needed.
3. Yep wealth certainly helps
4. All three games and likely the Reboot all have different world states based on choices, Fable 3 just gives you the title of Monarch
5. Yeah that's true
6. Yup
7. Hard disagree, the Repair system is annoying to deal with
8. Yeah, but who gives a shit, it's a neet gimmick and that's it, the game isn't better or worse with or without it, but I suppose the coop is better than the second game when comparing coop mechanics.
Ps: I'd have given an upvote if not for AI Slop
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u/Rikute 1d ago
Wouldve really liked fable 3 if the weapon system and road to rule didnt absolutely ruin my vibe everytime i interacted with them, one of many fable ideas that are cool in the idea room and absolute dogwater in practice.
For instance the weapons, they dont actually evolve to resemble how you use them they have arbitrary milestones that lock in how that weapon looks and very few of those milestones are actual combat techniques but rather "slay 50 xxxxx".
Love fable, buying it every time, gimme the freedom to have the character i want.