Abstract: Fable Heroes isn’t quite your standard Fable adventure, and bears a more striking resemblance to old-school Konami arcade beat ‘em ups like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, or The Simpsons. That said, it’s also not quite as enjoyable as any of the ...
Abstract: Fable Heroes is a game in the unenviable spot of being a downloadable tie-in for a yet-to-be-released retail product. Further, throughout its run, the developers persist in taking the time to remind you that what you are playing is only a partial produ...
Fun competition for coins with four players present, "Dark Albion" offers a humorous topsyturvy vision of Albion, Clever nods to previous Fable games.
Uninspired, simplistic combat, Boring level design, Upgrades too reliant on chance.
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Published: 2012-05-01, Author: Sean , review by: gotgame.com
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