The Escapist 2008 Holiday Buyer's Guide

The Escapist Holiday Buyers' Guide: Net Setter

Fable 2 (Xbox 360)

RPGs tend to be a bit on the heavy side when it comes to your character's responsibilities. You usually have to save the world, rescue a family member, avenge a king, or some combination of all of the above. That's also true in Fable 2 - you're not just saving the world, you're avenging your sister - but the game takes a light and funloving approach to telling the tale. There are plenty of dramatic moments, but they're offset with the game's pervasive humor and cartoonish art style. Fable 2 is a great choice for gamers who want an RPG fix, but don't have the time or desire to dive into a massively epic timesink of a game.

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