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- Xbox Live Achievements for the first time in the original Fable adventure
- All-new UI and save system
- Includes all of the expanded content from Fable: The Lost Chapters
- Xbox SmartGlass integration* allows instant access to maps, mission and story information, as well as art and screenshots from the original Fable
- Fully remastered HD visuals and audio
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ASIN | B00DBCAT3W |
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Release date | February 4, 2014 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank |
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Product Dimensions | 0.58 x 5.34 x 7.43 inches; 1.92 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 49X-00024 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.92 ounces |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Date First Available | June 1, 2013 |
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For Every Choice A Consequence
As one of the best-selling RPGs on the original Xbox, Fable made sure every player's choice had a consequence. The world of Albion has inspired gamers to fall in love with the franchise for nearly a decade and counting.
Updated to HD to unlock the power of Xbox 360, Fable Anniversary is a major visual leap over the original. Vivid graphics and remastered audio result in a stunning re-imagination of Fable that will impress fans old and new.
This role-playing adventure puts you in full control of the choices that will determine your skills, appearance, and reputation. Create your life story from your early years as an inexperienced warrior to the prime of life as you become the most powerful being in the world. Choose the path of righteousness or dedicate your life to evil. And don't forget to hide the chickens — Jack of Blades is back.
With all new textures and 3D models, an entirely new lighting system, a slick new interface, achievements, and all of the content from "The Lost Chapters" expansion, Fable Anniversary is the definitive Fable experience for faithful fans and new players alike.
Game Features
- Fully remastered HD visuals and audio
- Xbox Live Achievements for the first time in the original Fable adventure
- All-new UI and save system
- Includes all of the content from "The Lost Chapters" expansion
- Xbox SmartGlass integration* allows instant access to maps, mission, and story information, as well as art and screenshots from the original Fable
* Xbox SmartGlass content is available in English only. Compatible device with SmartGlass app required; ISP fees apply.
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Graphically Updated to HD
Fable Anniversary is without a doubt a major leap visually over the original Fable, with stunning graphics and audio remastered for the Xbox 360. The development team has devoted enormous resources into remaking the adventure, breathing new life into the beloved classic with advancements like vastlyimproved fidelity, lighting, special effects and more. The result is a stunning reimagination of the original game that will delight fans old and new.
view largerNew Interface, Save System, and Seamless Experience
Through the power of Xbox 360, gameplay in Fable Anniversary is more seamless than ever and this version boasts a new user interface system that’s been designed to simplify and make it faster and easier to explore the rich world of Fable and its menus. In addition to lightning-fast load times, there’s an all-new save system that’s been built from the ground up to provide the player with the ability to save anytime, anywhere, including during quests. Fable Anniversary also revitalizes the features that Fable fans have come to love with an updated, optional control scheme acclimated for fans that loved the play styles of Fable II and Fable III.
view largerAchievements in Fable for the First Time
Fable Anniversary includes a full 1000 achievement points that are guaranteed to challenge and surprise new players and even the most veteran Fable fans as they explore the world of Albion again.
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Customers consider Fable Anniversary one of the best RPGs of all time, appreciating its HD graphics that look like the original game, and its status as an enhanced remake of the first Fable. The game works perfectly and customers find it fun to play. However, the quality receives mixed feedback, with some saying it stands the test of time while others find it worse than the original. Moreover, customers report issues with the game freezing at times and terrible glitches. The value for money is also mixed, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money.
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Customers enjoy the gameplay of Fable Anniversary, describing it as one of the best RPGs of all time.
"Fable Anniversary brings the beloved classic RPG to life with enhanced graphics, smoother gameplay, and the same captivating story that made the..." Read more
"...There is alot of content and the game is like a choose your own adventure rpg. The graphics upgrade is killer...." Read more
"Fable Anniversary is an amazing remastering of one of the best RPG's of all time, of which set many of the standards we currently hold for RPG's...." Read more
"...You can expect a strait forward adventure game with fairly linear progression through a series of main quests...." Read more
Customers love this enhanced remake of the original Fable game, describing it as the best version of the series.
"...The remaster offers a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern improvements, making it the ultimate way to experience the whimsical world of Albion...." Read more
"Fable Anniversary is an amazing remastering of one of the best RPG's of all time, of which set many of the standards we currently hold for RPG's...." Read more
"...The visuals were even better than I expected and the story got really interesting right after the head of the Guild of Heroes teleported me to a..." Read more
"...This first in the series had the best story out of all of them, and better bosses...." Read more
Customers report that the game works perfectly.
"...Nevertheless, the game played well and did what it had to for an adventure game. -Score: 8/10 =Overall..." Read more
"...The game works fine, and the manual isn't really necessary, but it was disappointing to have the product come not fully as described." Read more
"I haven't been able to play much of the game, but the disc itself works just fine. I look forward to playing the game...." Read more
"...I was hoping to relive a childhood game, but the game I received does not work or it is common error with this version of the game...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the game, with some finding it a great buy for the price while others consider it a waste of money.
"...Everything seems to have truly been touched up and had quality time spent on it...." Read more
"...On the whole, it is worth buying, if only to have a prettier version of the game to show your kids someday...." Read more
"...'Anniversary,' is beyond all realms of horrid, terrible, asinine, pointless...you get the picture...." Read more
"...It's worth it even if it freezes on occasion because the majority of the time it's just fun...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the game's quality, with some noting it stands the test of time and comes in mint condition, while others find it worse than the original version.
"The disc came in wonderful condition this remake really holds up from a graphical standpoint even today two gripes I have with the game itself is..." Read more
"...installment of Fable, entitled 'Anniversary,' is beyond all realms of horrid, terrible, asinine, pointless...you get the picture...." Read more
"...Game is mint condition, and runs smoothly out the box, couldn't ask for better." Read more
"Fable is a classic that in many ways has stood the test of time. The writing is brilliant and the game play is fun, if a little repetitive...." Read more
Customers report significant issues with the game's glitches, describing them as terrible and odd in-game problems.
"...Additionally, the platform has a serious glitch that presents itself in a freeze/release/freeze/release kind of way when moving about the towns...." Read more
"...The other drawback is I did discover a glitch on my first run-through that made the game impossible to complete so i had to go back to a much..." Read more
"...The old Fable had several very annoying bugs, which would have been very easy to fix, but they didn't take the time to do so...." Read more
"...THAT IS IT. The game is still just as buggy as it was 10 years ago...." Read more
Customers report issues with the game freezing and stalling, with one customer noting that it restarts after just 3 minutes of play.
"...Except for one problem. In my 2 hour playing session, the game froze 3 times...." Read more
"...I have had the game freeze a couple times, but other than that the only glitch i have had was one time when characters started walking sideways, and..." Read more
"...And then!... the game froze. Completely froze. The controller was unresponsive, or rather the XBox was unresponsive to the controller...." Read more
"...Game freezing is a very common occurrence, luckily the checkpoints occur so often, that even if it does freeze, you will generally end up almost..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014I'm a long time fan of the series, starting back with the original. I really like 2 but I hated 3. So far, Anniversary is exactly what expected, and IT IS GLORIOUS!
Except for one problem. In my 2 hour playing session, the game froze 3 times. Twice I restarted the console, but on the third time I called it a night. If this problem persists, it will be too frustrating to play.
I'll edit my review to be 5 stars if this issue is resolved for me at any point. Other than the freezing, I recommend this to anyone who loved the original Fable. I never got to play TLC, so I'm looking forward to finally playing that, too.
Edit 1, Feb. 5, 2014: There's good activity on the Lionhead user forums regarding the freezing issue. Lionhead seems engaged in resolving this. I'm optimistic about getting the freezing fixed and bumping my review to the 5 stars this game deserves.
Edit 2, Feb. 7, 2014: Based on info from the Lionhead forum I have had great success with the following steps: install game to hard drive, clear system cache and reinstall title update, wait 5 minutes on the Start screen to let the game cache before playing. In my most recent 4-hour session the game didn't lag or freeze once! So, here we go! Rating upgrade to the full 5 stars!
Here's a little more about why this game is so great and why you should buy it if you haven't already:
Expectations have always been infamously high going into a new Fable game. This time, my hopes were set on revitalized graphics, a better save system, better menus, and the Fable II control scheme. Fable Anniversary delivers on those completely!
Fable holds a special, nostalgic place in my heart for the time I spent playing this in my younger days. You can never play a game for the first time more than once, no matter how much you loved the first time. Even time doesn't make that possible. Coming back after so many years can make the original game more disappointing than magical.
With FA, though, Lionhead has breathed the life back into this game for me. It feels more how I remember it than ever, even though it's looks different and uses some different mechanics. Games are always about the experience for me, so I'm less interested in the purity of the original form than I am in the similarity of the original experience. FA is the closest I've been able to get to the gameplay that I fell in love with back in the day.
Great job, Lionhead! Thanks for bringing back that wonderful experience.
To anyone thinking about buying this game: If you loved or even liked the original Fable you have to get this game.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014Fable was, and to this day, was an amazing game to play. It wasn't that the graphics were the greatest, or the story, or even the gameplay; rather, the combination of all of that which tied it all together, making it a fantastic game. Within the last few years I would pop open the Fable: TLC case for the Xbox, pop it into my Xbox 360 and give it another play through. And further installations were no match for the original Fable's story, because they began drifting from what made Fable a great game.
But then the news came: Fable Anniversary was coming for the 360, and it would be a remake faithful to the original version! I was ecstatic, but I digress. You aren't here to read my feelings towards the game, are you?
=Story
The story is a rather generic story, with no definite elements to set it apart. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, because it plays like a good book. And even though the game is somewhat bland in areas, it still tends to stick out with the characters and their voice actors. The antagonist in the game serves their purpose well, and in turn helps make the story stick out.
-Score: 7.5/10
=Graphics
The original looked pretty good for its time, and the remake does nothing but improve upon the original. The only complaint I have is that the game seems to chug sometimes, especially towards the beginning, and the game is not on par with other high-end games. Nonetheless, it's a beautiful game and a welcome addition to the 360 collection.
-Score: 8.5/10
=Gameplay
Depending upon your choice of control style, it plays like one of the previous Fables. However, choosing Fable 2/3 won't allow you to sheathe your weapons, so I stuck with the Fable layout. The games controls are pretty fine, and they don't feel overly dated.
The combat was rather easy, especially with a bit of practice, and the few puzzles in the game were easy as well. The game does reward you a bit with treasure chests and digging off the beaten path, but the chests tend to stick out, and the digging spots tend to be hard to find. Nevertheless, the game played well and did what it had to for an adventure game.
-Score: 8/10
=Overall
Fable was and is a great game, and if you liked the original then I'd say you should pick this version up as well.
-Score: 8/10
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025Fable Anniversary brings the beloved classic RPG to life with enhanced graphics, smoother gameplay, and the same captivating story that made the original a fan favorite. The remaster offers a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern improvements, making it the ultimate way to experience the whimsical world of Albion. The choices you make still have deep, impactful consequences, keeping the gameplay engaging and replayable. Whether you’re a returning hero or a newcomer, this edition is a must-have for any RPG fan.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2014I love this game. I'm about 28 hours in to it and I think I've covered about as much as I can before going to the last area. There is alot of content and the game is like a choose your own adventure rpg. The graphics upgrade is killer. I never played the old version, but I didn't even noticed the graphics looking really dated. It has graphics about as good as the first GTA 4. All voice dialog so you won't have to be reading all the time. Character development system is simple to understand. My only gripe about this is that the game seemed too easy after I learned a few spells. Slow time makes you super overpowered. Money is really never an issue so all you have to do is carry some mana potions and spam Slow time if you are having trouble with a mission. Some of the puzzles are a little over the top and need a walkthrough. it's nothing you can't look up on gamefaqs though if you are stuck. get the game! I'm going to try fable 2 and 3 next. I hope they get better!
Top reviews from other countries
- klmgomReviewed in India on July 31, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game
Got for 450 best game all Xbox 360 lovers will have this game
- SteveReviewed in India on December 11, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deal!
Best buy got it for 399
- GauravReviewed in India on September 29, 2018
3.0 out of 5 stars 2star deserve
this game is made for child I don't like that
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on January 31, 2017
2.0 out of 5 stars The game is a good old classic
The game is a good old classic. But this anniversary edition had so much lag that it was difficult to play certain levels. I had to eventually return it.