![]() The more you invest yourself in Albion, the more you will get out of the ending. If you stick to the path and charge blindly ahead, you will miss a lot of Albion. ![]() The breadcrumb trail encourages exploration. Because of the breadcrumb trail, I never hesitated to explore anything that might be of interest. I can't tell you how many times I go sidetracked on the way to a mission. When you're done, you can just follow the trail back towards your objective. Wondering what's out in the lake? Dive in and find out. Thanks to the breadcrumb trail, at any time heading to a mission or even during a mission, you can break off and explore. There are 50 silver keys to collect, 50 gargoyle statues to destroy, nine Demon Doors to be opened, and a half-dozen magical statues with mysteries to solve. Fable II's world is significantly larger than the original and is packed with secrets to discover. The trail at first might seem like a lame gimmick, but it actually frees you up for exploration. It can be turned off, but that would be a mistake. Instead of taking up a chunk of screen real-estate with a mini-map, the breadcrumb trail fits nicely into the scenery. There is also a golden breadcrumb trail that (usually) points in the proper direction for your next quest. Your dog is not your only navigational tool. If you're looking for a bit more info on the new content before making your purchasing decision, take a look at our thoughts on those add-ons here:įable II: Knothole Island Impressions Fable II: See the Future Review The Platinum Hits disc is compatible with saves from the standard copy of Fable II, so if you are rebuying the game for any reason you won't have to start over. Simply pop in the game and make it through the opening story sections and you'll find the new missions and content added to your quest log. Unlike the recently released Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, the extra quests in Fable II Platinum Hits are included on the disc. With that concern gone in the Platinum Hits version, it's easy to wholeheartedly endorse the extra quests. Both See the Future and Knothole Island are fun additions to the world of Albion and Fable II, but neither is expansive enough to warrant their price tag. When we offered impressions and reviews of the two expansions last year, our criticism was mainly with the price and length. Those two downloads each carry price tags of 800 Microsoft points (US $10) if purchased through Xbox Live, yet they're here along with the full original game with a total suggested retail price of US $29.99. It also includes the two major expansions released for Fable II through Xbox Live, See the Future and Knothole Island. This has happened with Fable II, but this disc isn't simply a repackaged and cheaper version of the original game. Platinum Hits Microsoft often releases discounted versions of its top-selling games under the Platinum Hits label at a reduced price. And though, on occasion, you may see him walk through a closed door or witness the textures on his fur disappear, he is a well-crafted pet. And the rest can at least appreciate a canine companion who is helpful and almost never gets in the way or acts as a nuisance. I can't say that you will fall in love with your dog and keep a special place in your heart for him even after the disc's stopped spinning in the drive, but some will. You may never give him a single kindness, but by the end of Fable II, you'll have become completely reliant on his abilities. He's your pathfinder, sniffing out treasure chests and hidden items, warning of approaching danger, and tearing at the throats of fallen enemies. Play with your dog or give him treats and you'll probably feel better about yourself. You are his master and he will always be on your side - even if you're a total jerk. You can scold him all you want, leave his wounds unhealed, or never pay him any attention whatsoever. A dog is a hero's best friend, as we all know, and your dog is no exception. ![]() If you're a cat lover, this may not be the game for you. Coming along for the journey is your dog. It's the atmosphere and elements outside the main storyline that prove most rewarding. It's about as basic a hero's tale as can be fashioned. The main story is brief and has little in the way of plot. ![]() In Fable II, you play as a new character - either male or female - who begins life as a street urchin and eventually becomes savior of Albion. There are plenty of surprises waiting for those fond of the first Fable consider it a reward for having played the original. ![]() You don't have to know a thing about the first Fable to enjoy the sequel, but there are numerous references to the past. Fable II begins more than 500 years after the events of the original. ![]()
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