Fable 2 - The 2022 Review 

They truly don’t make games like this anymore fable 2 was a amazing so many memories

Fable 2's title screen music just hits me in a way that so few other games can, it's truly amazing

I actually hooked up the Xbox 360 in my bedroom to play this game again. My oldest daughter (she's 20) saw me playing, and wanted to create her own character to play. I haven't been able to play again since..... She's always on it. 😂

I can’t explain fable 2 but it marks possibly the biggest game from my childhood. It’s nostalgia is something I simply cannot describe. It invokes so much raw emotion in me and for the most part I can’t even explain why. This is coming from someone who is typically quite stoic. This may be dark for some but I even contemplate the bower lake theme for my own funeral music.

Anxiety hit me like a truck for the first time ever early December 2020, a bit after I started to replay Fable 2 again. Maaan thank god for this game at that time. Helped keep me grounded at a time when I felt so much fear for seemingly no reason

The game was my summer of 2010. I spent the whole summer playing this game and getting all the achievements. Best summer of my life in terms of gaming!

Fable 2 is forever a game that will live on in my memories

Played Fable Anniversary and instantly bought Fable 2. Haven’t gotten around to cracking it open with all of the recent game releases but MAN this has me excited lmao

I loved this game so much when it came out. Haven't played it since. Have been debating replaying Fable 2 for a while.

No lie I recently purchased Fable II and III from the Microsoft store last month and MAN I'm glad I did...

Fable 2 was the first game I got for my Xbox 360. Glad you hit me with the nostalgia. Awesome game.

I really hope Playground embraces that Dickensian Christmas Carol art style that the older games had. It would suffer from a photorealistic reimagining. Keep that style, open the world and release around Xmas and it should do well.

Fable 2 was the first gaming experience I remember. I can see it now. Me sitting by my older cousin watching him play, and eventually letting me try. About a year later, i got my own 360 and it was the first game i asked for. Not long after that fable 3 came out. And i got to experience that on my own. Man those were the days!!

This was the first game I played when we bought an Xbox 360 (which also was my first console when I got 12 yo, used to play a few games on my parents' computer before). I'm really attached to it and although I guess nostalgia plays out, thus disregarding some of its bad aspects, I really love that game. I've been going back to it from time to time when I get hold of my 360 and it's always pure pleasure. There's something really appealing about Albion's universe which really is the definition of fantasy, with its haunting music and visuals (the lighting in this game) along with the very british humour. I really hope I can get back that feeling if they actually do a game in the next few years, I was sad to hear that lionhead went bankrupt back then.

Miss this game. I’ll never forget when I got the Daichi Katana on my first play through. Good memories.

I was a little surprised the guns didn't get a mention in this review. They were a real game changer for me. I wasn't impressed when I heard they'd be coming, but they were beautiful, deadly & really fun to use thanks to the detailed aiming mechanic. Plus, they had the best sound of any game of that era. The way they'd crack & echo thru the mountains & reverberate in dungeons & caverns was so sweet. Also, you didn't have to max out all your skills if you didn't want to. This not only changed your individual play style, but radically changed your character's physical appearance. My gunslinger build was a leggy, elegant femme-fatale & my mage looked like a being of pure light. One reason dogs are so omni-present in modern games is because of Fable 2. My dog was my best friend in that game, for good reason. My whiney wives & cherubs never stood a chance. ;)

Fable II is one of my favorite games and holds a special place in my heart. The exploration, the secrets, the music... it made me fall in love with gaming.

This game blew my mind when I was a kid. So much to do, your decisions had long lasting impact on the world, the lore was interesting and unique! I even liked the 3rd fable lol very excited for the new game whenever it may come

Im surprised you didn’t delve more into the music, honestly this game was the height for the music, the battle themes slapped, the ambient tracks were so distinct and whimsical

Why Fable 1 n 3 have a 60fps update on the Series X but not 2 is beyond me.

Best game in the series in my opinion. Badly need a pc port as well

I want them to hurry up and give us the new fable

That intro though. We need more of this CHAOTIC ENERGY Matty.

wow forgot how much i loved this game as a kid man. watching the gameplay and cutscenes on here just blasted me back wow

I love so much about Fable 2. I think my favorite part is that, somewhere, you get to read thar the guild master from Fable was found dead with the words "Your health is low" carved into his skin.

Fable 2 was my first fable game. it is for sure the best one in the franchise.

I just realized my mentor is my sister from the first game Theresa. Shes blind and everything

Fable 2 is so fantastic. I want a port of it on PC so badly man. One of those cases where I am here willing to throw money at microsfot if it was just on Steam but they just are still not that great at PC support no matter how much they talk. I am really hoping they they remaster the trilogy and give it some love in time for Playgrounds Fable

This is one of my favorite games ever, probably top 5. Can't wait to watch the video this evening!

What a nice coincidence. I just got done playing the first one for the first time ever. And was looking into part 2! Nice video bud

Fable 2 is a pure masterpiece i replayed it few months ago it was so cool

To be honest, Fable 2 was my first fable and it was amazing! Beautiful and peaceful! When I was a young teenager I often get scared at the Hollowmen but then I remember it was in the game. I love it even tho it's an old game! Great video tho, keep up the amazing work! You should play the DLC for this game and fable 3! Highly recommend it!

Randomly had the urge to play this game after last playing it in 2008/9 and I was 10 years old. 23 now and this game is stands the test of time! My favorite in the series

Looks surprisingly good on the series x.

I remember playing Fable 2 when my 360 Red Ringed on me. Great game and franchise though. I'm glad MS has since gotten their act together with their hardware.

There is certainly NOT a game like Fable…likely ever. Fable is such a unique and long loved experience that I feel like it’s hard to replicate. Something about the soundtrack of Fable 2 instantly transports me into the best kind of happy nostalgia. I’m so so so nervous for the new Fable because I fear it won’t be anything like the original 🥲

Great video. When will the triangle strategy review be out?

What are you playing this on to have such minium motion blur, or what tv settings is your xbox using

Imagine this title on PC with mods

Dude I just love your channel

Great review, Matty!

the fable series is a typical example of developers trying to fix what isnt broken, Netherealm studios are going through the same thing right now with mortal kombat, the constant rewriting of their lore and lack of legacy fighting mechanics is hurting their brand but still they feel the need to reinvent the wheel every sequel - in regards to fable, each sequel got progressively worse after the first, I still remember the impact the first game had on me as a child, I had never played a choice based adventure game like that before where my actions shaped the character, world and its people and I have never been able reach that level of immersion again all 20 years later, games like Red Dead Redemption, Elder Scrolls Oblivion and recently Cyberpunk 2077 game close because of their unique experiences but Fable was like nothing I had ever played before, it blew me away and still to this day no game has come remotely close to doing fantasy adventure choice based RPG as well other than Baldurs Gate 3but BG3 is more of an MMO than RPG

Fable 2 is SOOOOO good, I talk about it more than I probably should but I want more people to appreciate it. I bought a Series S just to play it again.

Excellent video, truly. Started watching when you were pissed about Elden ring not being released 😂 we are the same age and have played the same games as kids lol

Fable 2 is a game ive completed many times and still play to this day. I love visiting my Serenity Homestead and Bower lake. Ive given Millions away to new starters along side some mission items like Regal Purple dye or Crucible nuts. Its simply amazing game. In comparison i completed Fable 3 once.

title theme is another version of the song that would play inside the demon doors. super nostalgic

Best Fable. I'd buy it again if it were made available on PC.

That Commander still fuqs me up! Thank you for making this!!!!!! From a fellow Fable fan

Fable 2 is my favorite fable game..but yes it has a few over sight..the co-op exp oversight basically allows you to max out your character after 1 min of play...it's ridiculous It sucks this isn't natively on PC..I would buy a fable 1 2 and 3 bundle on steam ASAP.

This is really weird. I was just playing Fable 2 a couple hours ago for the first time in a year and then this video shows up. What a coincidence.

Forever love Fable

Loved this back on the Xbox360 days. I really hoped to see the Fable Anniversary Collection rumored to come out soon (twitter thing about 🐔). But anyways I'll just play the backcompat version 😁

I love seeing people currently reviewing games from the 360/PS3 era for me it was the best generation of video games when it comes to games.

Cool review. Definitely looking forward to the new Fable. They should have used you on the cover of AC Valhalla. Never would have guessed you'd behave like Paulie in Goodfellas. Good for you. Lol, multiple wives and they can fight each other? That's hysterical. Also, that theme you showcased from the score, very magical. Looking forward to your Fable 3 review. Awesome video dude. Loved that theme.

I’ve never played fable, should I play them before the new one comes out?

i started this game today (never played mmo or anything like this in my life) AND I LOVE IT !!!

the new vegas cameo was absolutely fantastic 😂

I love fable 2, it was great and the gameplay is unmatched. But it's insane how the last part of the game wasn't a boss fight and as epic as Jack of Blades was. Fable 1 will forever be my favorite.

Ahh fable 2 brings back good memories

I played Fable 2 and 3. I don't think I ever played the first. Fable 3 was ahead of its time. You could buy and sell property, the reputation system was amazing, the music was really good, you could start a family, etc.

I wanna start playing fable, do i need to start with the 1st fable release? Or can i just start at the latest game

I got a buddy on xbox to try fable 2. He played it and said wtf combat etc is ass. I said fable is about the sand box etc. So he played it again and payed more attention to the sandbox like getting houses wives and so on and he said yo this is fucking awesome x"D

fable 1 and 2 changed the game, glad i played 1 before 2 dropped so i could truly appreciate how crazy it is to deliver that much with that many expectations

Sorry that I don't comment enough but love these reviews where you go back on cool games, replay them and review them again. Agree with you on Fable 2. Great gameplay with not so great story choices but a really cool and for me addictive economy system taking over Albion

This game will always be one of my top 5 games

How do you play it on pc? I wish it was on steam.

I need to go back and replay all the fable games before 4

I replayed fable 2 12x the first year it was out. I was mildly obsessed

Loved that opening lol.

I remember Fable 2 being fun af. I tried playing a bit of it late last year. Times were simpler and I guess I was more lenient back in 2009 when I first played it 😅 I can still find enjoyment in however. Can't wait for your thoughts on 3, played that to completion last year as well and had some good fun. Not as much as I did back in 2010, but I was mostly coasting on nostalgia in that playthrough.

Man I miss this game I want to have a remaster for PC

I just recently played and completed this for the first time last month.

Ey yo Matty, i must say i dig your hairstyle, how can i obtain this style?

I really enjoying playing Fable 2 the only thing is to get to Knothole Island 🏝 has been a challenge is there any other way to get to the island without buying to get there. I so want to be able to finishes Fable 2. Thanks for sharing 👍

fable 2's title music is amazing

To me as somebody who grew up on fable 1 The hype leading up to fable 2 was amazing, Granted PM lied and promised a game 30 yrs ahead of its time, he infact delivered a game 15 years ahead of its time It's fantastic, if you dig deep you really can do anything

I remember getting close to unlocking all the achievements in Fable 2/3 but now that I’m older I can’t remember anything else about them.

The game has lots to offer. Certian chain quests continue after the main story is done.

The main menu theme for fable 2 is the temple of Avo theme from fable 1 called temple of light.

That reminds me, I need to collect my rent from half of Albion. I wonder how much money I'll be getting after about three years.... My noblewoman wife might be happy to see me too, lol.

Really enjoyable video! 😁😁 imScott 🤓🤓

I loved playing this game when it came out, I really liked using the chicken outfit in the game.

What I love about fable is the Color. So much beauty

Just beat the 3 games again recently, and this one is just so amazing. A classic rpg and one of my favorite

I started playing these games at Fable 2 and I loved the game I still re play it once a year now in 2023 but in highschool someone said to me the first one is miles better so I bought fable tlc and not wrong that is one of my all-time favourite games even better then a game I loved so much I non stop played these games for years every choice bad or good until I got to fable 3 and it wasn't a bad game but it wasn't really good for me didn't enjoy the industrial age of fable the story and the enemies just didn't feel the same but still a great trilogy of games

This game introduced me to storytelling on videogames. This game impacted on gaming and more and I dream on it for a PC port. No remaster or anything, just want to play it again.

The Nostalgia 🫠

Just started playing this game, really good so far

Fav game in series

Mrmatty is a class in fable

What do you have to say about these sly cooper rumors my man.. Would love to see a video if you can!

The sound track make me cry 😭😭😭😫

16:23 the theme from the main menu is from the original fable

Is that Pokémon Stadium in the back in the N64? If so, nice! I used to own in many years ago. I still own Stadium 2. The 1st has some great mini games on there.

Xbox 360 was the last great Xbox console. I was never able to get into fable 2 because my Xbox got the red ring right after I got it and then the game kept freezing on my new xbox 360. Hopefully the platinum hits version ironed out most of the bugs because I just purchased it.

I remember buying Fable 2 but didn’t play much cuz I was still in Fallout 3 world and then went over to Wrath of the Lich King release

hey yall know Christopher nolan's brother, supposed to direct the fallout tv show, told gameinformer posted about it that its supposed to start fimling gets me hyped fr

I dont know how young I was but I was young as shit I bought it cause I didnt have enough for fable 3 at the time and I loved it spent days playing when I didnt have to go to school

The best thing about fable 2 is the life simulator and the writing, this was back in a time where people knew how to write jokes and stereotyping the british was ok, I hope they keep the humor going forward and the life simulator, I also hope they don't make the game world too unnecessarily big, fable's world was always condense but so much richer for it.

Fable 2 brings back good memories.