Fable 2 Review

This page contains reviews from various video game websites of the highly anticipated sequel Fable 2.

Online Co-op

Unlike the original Fable, online co-op will make its way to the sequel. On September 29, 2008, it was announced that online co-op would have to be added to the game in a patch due to kinks that still needed to be worked out. The patch would be available a week after the game's anticipated release.Fable 2 Development Blog: Online co-op in Fable II September 29, 2008)

On October 19, 2008, however, the game developers stated that the online co-op patch would be ready on launch day.Fable 2 Development Blog: Breaking News: Fable II Live Patch Done (October 19, 2008) In online co-op, gamers are able to join their friends' games on the fly.

E3 Reception

Fable 2 was shown off in nearly final form at the 2008 E3 Business and Media Summit, where it was met with praise and aniticipation. The game garnered numerous best of show awards from outlets like GameSpot, GamePro.com, 1up.com and Edge Magazine. All of the outlets were enamored with the game's depth and story.Lionhead Studios: Official Site