Fable 2: Lionhead's Last Good Game

[@AvariceOverlord]

Fable 2 was definitely a great step in the right direction, you can tell the intention of the game was to emphasize all the stuff that was meant to be in the first game. It's a shame that the core development team had pretty much abandoned it after this game, mainly those from Big Blue Box Studios.

[@erikmcswain]

Yeah I was honestly surprised that Simon and Dene Carter stayed at Lionhead basically until the end considering what happened to their studio.

[@Slywyn]

I always loved that Lionhead intro. Showing off the physics engine and being really damn unsettling at the same time.

[@ginger8052]

fable 2 is my childhood. I spent so much time on the minigame jobs to the point that they're a highlight for me. That's not a popular take, I know, but with hindsight it's clear to me now that it was related to my autism and the calming effect it had on me LOL Everything about the game was so stupid and wonderful that it sits next to dragon age origins in my all time favorites.

[@cleoggentile]

bro we are the same, dao is my life and at the time I destroyed the toolset, on fable 2 my favorite minigame was cut wood

[@NightBane345]

Ohhhh, I just love that feeling Black&White games intro hits. I have my doubts on new Fable game being good, and feeling like the Fable games, but I do hope they manage it

[@erikmcswain]

@@NightBane345 yeah haven’t seen enough of the game but I think the tone and emphasis on humor feels pretty right and Playground is a good studio. So I’m optimistic but actually have to see the game properly in action.

[@NightBane345]

@@erikmcswain What I've seen from the trailers, with the guy sitting there, talking about some other heroine, for me, felt off. British humour can be difficult to get right in a way, even if you're British yourself. But I do hope they get it right, and I laugh whole heartedly as I did with the humour from all the games. But as said, trailer felt off for me, with the guy talking, felt more as them trying to hype up some random character, rather than jokingly hype up us, the playable character. Is early too early to really say it'll suck, since we both agree on not having seen enough.

[@AvariceOverlord]

@@erikmcswain Glad to see you have a reasonable perspective and outlook on it. Rather than just immediately thinking it is bad like some people, based off what little we actually know about it.

[@crustpunkheysoos8754]

fable 2 is to this day one of the most fun games ive ever played. I absolutly adore this game. its a capital crime that it is the only one without a PC port. id sacrifice my sister to the sword of aeons to get a PC port

[@MrFair1493]

😂

[@jaredburton1300]

Slow Time was my favorite crutch in this game.

[@matthew721199]

Been wanting black and white 3 since my childhood man… good memories with lionehead

[@jransom240]

I've played through this game, no joke, 20+ times

[@WarDogMadness]

Fable two was my intro to the series it was great still the best one

[@Rebelnutt]

Fable 1 probably has the best time in the world no guns or ancient gods trying to destroy the world and probably the best villain Jack of blades. Fable 2 honestly has the best art style even three still uses it with it having probably the best atmosphere. Fable 3 is my favorite I understand it might be the most hated however it has the best story and probably the best ending outcomes even beating 2 including better characters with Walter and jester compared to hammer in the second.

[@NightBane345]

Nothing wrong with liking Fable3 for the game that it was, I loved the weapon evolving system, even if it was flawed on how it worked, and the more slightly toned down evil morph in the game. Because the horns making you basically bald for me, felt way too much and annoying at times. But I could still see the charm of it. The world felt more alive, because of our actions at the end of the game was more impactful, than what the choices in Fable2 had, because was so few of them. Main menu, though annoying at times, I loved because it sort of allowed you to slow down for a moment, and you could see your inventory and things more immersed, than just small 3d models spinning at a flat screen, so to speak. Ohhhh, and the Gnomes coming alive, instead of Gargoyle heads, was a thing I found hilarious and loved it

[@themanwithnoname1839]

​@@NightBane345the decisions at the end of fable three included "oh no the hero fucked up and lots of us died now there are simply less npc's in the world now which you can easily replace by just buying the house or shop they left behind"

[@bowiesensei5574]

Fable and fable 2 are legendary.

[@Greatdictator]

I always had a issue with games where they impart how important your decisions are, simple and binary as they can be but the game doesnt adequatly showcase the impact of them often enough or they are the kind of decisions that do not impact things till a lot of time has passed cannonically which most games do not do that kind of time skip. I will say tho the music and cutscenes in the game are just great, i always love the etheral and mysterious music theyve had in these games, especially that intro choir

[@erikmcswain]

It’s always been one of the big gimmicks that hasn’t really been figured out. Some ways of doing it work better than others. I definitely want to do a wider exploration choice and endings in gaming. That’s one of the things I’m most curious about with the reboot. I agree though the music is so special it’s the most consistent thing about Lionhead games lmao.

[@anthonyonfire]

fable 2 was soo good. unfortunately i got rrod just after my first playthrough. i didnt even know you could get new hair so my character was bald af. i wish i could do a new playthrough but as a pc gamer im fd (yes i saved the dog)

[@TheRKG1337]

i truly like yo style man, the way ya structure ya vids is nice to listen to and we can truly hear your passion for em games o' Lionhead. I sincerely hope F3 isn't gonna break ya m8 .

[@erikmcswain]

@@TheRKG1337 haha I promise it’s not breaking me it might be the most interesting game in the series to talk about despite its flaws.

[@keevanmanners255]

Im ngl fable 3 is my favourite by far idk why I know it’s the worst made but it’s so fucking fun

[@erikmcswain]

Nothing wrong with enjoying something more than everyone else. I think it has some awesome ideas.

[@DarkKnife1100]

Nothing as fun as giving the love letter to the mum. Enjoy your new life, james corden

[@samvt5302]

LOL I see so many of my filming and editing work in this video (from the Lionhead Video Diaries).

[@erikmcswain]

Thank you for your service. 🫡 That is so cool!

[@DoomOfConviction]

I never played Fable 2 while being the biggest Fable fan. But this console exclusivity was so disgusting that it really cemented my opinion that I should never buy an Xbox, as I did in the end. I hope it was worth it to diminish the reputation of the whole series by ripping the communities apart just to sell Microsoft more consoles.😊

[@erikmcswain]

I mean it always was an Xbox exclusive on console. I’m guessing you’re referring to there being no PC port which is fair it could have benefitted from one

[@Hierophant111]

Fable 3 upcoming?

[@erikmcswain]

Oh yeah making it right now and I have a ton of thoughts.

[@baconbenjidestroyer]

Fable > Fable III > Fable II Fight me.

[@luckbisquick]

@@baconbenjidestroyer basketball court at three pm

[@Solanaar]

I'll back you up

[@erikmcswain]

You’re wild for this one.

[@NightBane345]

*takes of gloves and slaps you across the face* We dual, at dawn good sir!

[@luckbisquick]

Rizz Biden

[@erikmcswain]

On god?

[@luckbisquick]

@@erikmcswain chat is he deadass?

[@Easttowest45]

Greatest tragedy was there was never a PC port. I'll never be able to play it again.

[@themanwithnoname1839]

No no youre definitely able to, you just refuse to is all

[@Easttowest45]

@@themanwithnoname1839 Refuse to purchase an Xbox 360? I suppose so. Or is there another way? I hear there have been attempts at pirated PC ports but that they're pretty rough

[@erikmcswain]

Best hope right now is emulation. I’ve seen posts of people playing it and I would have thought about it too but it seems like it’s not perfect yet and there’s a little too much work involved for me to go that route especially since I have a series x.

[@D--FENS]

I believe you can play it on PC via Game Pass Ultimate's cloud gaming service, though it requires a controller. This video is tempting me to upgrade from PC Game Pass for that very reason.

[@Ballbroth]

​@@Easttowest45 I recommend you figure out how to set up emulation. It's super simple, and is a much better way to play compared to streaming it or even playing it natively(I own it on 360 and prefer to emulate it still). You can even use archon's toolbox to mod fable 2. On youtube there is a channel named Guy who has a few good tutorials. If you've ever emulated before, Xenia shouldn't be an issue, it's super user friendly. You could always try game pass ultimate, but there will ALWAYS be an input delay and screen smearing, regardless of how good your internet is. Game passes streaming just isn't that great, hell sometimes it can't even download your profile. PSnow is leagues better, but sadly will never have fable 2

[@SavageGordon]

Imo their first bad game