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'Fable 2' Plot Around 12 Hours Long
Posted By: Stephen Johnson - Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:39 PM

According to game-blog Joystiq, the main plot of Fable 2 will only be around 12 hours long--not quite the epic length many people expected.

Although, that seems to fit in with the overall vibe of the game, in which self-direction and exploration are prized above a linear story progression. Long or not, all the early reactions to the game that we've heard have been raves.

Joystiq.com: Fable 2 main quest will be around 12 hours long




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Posted by mac11s (BANNED) - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:04 PM
hahaha wow.... ahahah wow.... u need to switch to blue ray!! ahahaha man too bad for the xbots!!!

Posted by mac11s (BANNED) - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:06 PM
hahaha wow.... ahahah wow.... u need to switch to blue ray!! ahahaha man too bad for the xbots!!!

Posted by Warheart1188 - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:08 PM
@mac11s

The game not being on Blu Ray is not the reason why the story is short, you idiot. How you that dumb??



Anyways, 12 hours is about how long Fable 1 was.

Posted by Schizorogue - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:14 PM
wow 12 hours, thats just wrong. I mean, 12 is fine for a shooter, but a rpg? Should be at least 20, at least.

Posted by MC_Pwnalot - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:19 PM
Mac11s, it has nothing to do with the cd itself, considering Oblivion was over 100 hours long and Fallout3 will have something similar. Its the choice of the developer and the work they put into a game to decide how many hours it will be. Considering thats just the main storyline, i'm sure everything else such as pubgames, co-op play, leveling up, having fun, and other side missions, it would easily come out to be atleast 40 hours of gameplay.

Posted by ScottFleener - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:20 PM
So none of you guys can read? Nice life.

The game ISN'T linear, but if you take it in that direction (not sure why you would), it is a 12 hour game. But if you actually play the game, it will be much longer.

@mac11s;
Sad to think that this "12 hour" game will still be ranked higher than all but 1 PS3 exclusive. Enjoy your exclusive games... i mean game ranked in the 90%'s.

Posted by ANDREtheGAMER - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:29 PM
Yeah... Peter Molynuex said that back at GDC.
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Posted by blakseed - Thursday, July 17, 2008 4:43 PM
Calm down Mac11s. Not everything has to be about X-bots my man. Chill a little.

Posted by X_Chris_X - Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:20 PM
lol sure it will take a lot longer exploring and Co-oping with friends, nearly had an excitement attack watching the video. Can' wait for it though may buy it on the PC.....still doesn't feel right paying for some thing I've already paid for.

Posted by Gulani - Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:30 PM
@warheart1188 "How you that dumb?? " Rofl? Education is a terrible thing to waste.

Posted by staychisel (BANNED) - Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:40 PM
you have to be a complete n00b to think that anyone who buys this game is only going to play the main missions and call it a wrap.

Posted by mdwheeler101 - Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:50 PM
So, any one read the whole thing it said 12 hours for the main story, that not including finding every thing the game has to offer.

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Posted by bbricketts - Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:11 PM
the story is short but to completely beat the game you need to buy all the shops, buildings, houses, etc. not to mention the spells and weapons.

Posted by TheWolfMI - Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:30 PM
Many games can be completed fast if all you do is run through it.

If you're reading the story above as "You'll get everything in the game done in 12 hours." You're reading it wrong. You'll have just gone through everything that takes you on the most direct path through the game and missed out on all the side stuff and extras the game has to offer.

Posted by master_peterm - Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:48 PM
that is the main story that doesn't include leveling up crime jobs wives or nothing

Posted by deleted_C500C119-53DD-4584-B8AF-983D528528D8 - Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:13 PM
wow only 12 thats stupid for an rpg the game play will be amazing but 12 makes it a rent

Posted by ghost120XH - Friday, July 18, 2008 1:04 AM
12 hours im not geting this

Posted by mercisan - Friday, July 18, 2008 3:05 AM
12 hours sound good to me. I know I can explore a lot and get much more out of the game. I'm sure it'll be very entertaining.

Posted by goliath182 - Friday, July 18, 2008 7:01 AM
@ everyone who said wow its a 12 hour game

I can beat the main quest in Oblivion in under 12 hours is that game short? No, stop being retarded.

Posted by h0m3star - Friday, July 18, 2008 9:18 AM
@ScottFleener
FAIL. According to Metacritic and Game Rankings, Fable got an average 85% score (from professional reviews). And a user score of 82 and 84.7 respectively.

Posted by Donthate - Friday, July 18, 2008 10:19 AM
some people made a good point fable 2 is not linear, they said the main plots 12 hours, honestly you can beat oblivion in like 10 hours pretty ealisly. there trying not to lie like the first one and say it is like a week long game cause it was not.

Posted by ghost120XH - Friday, July 18, 2008 1:20 PM
well oblivion has more depth to their magic system and experience system and is a lot larger than fable, And the side quests aren't enough to keep some people playing because some people dont care about side quests.Also the people in oblivion talk more than the fable people because the fable people just say one word. I got the first fable despite the short story but fable 2 is new gen and i expect more.

Posted by xSniper209LHSx - Saturday, July 19, 2008 11:23 PM
well this game is also online soooo yeah....i hope they will have updates that add on hours on hours of gameplay

Posted by xSniper209LHSx - Saturday, July 19, 2008 11:25 PM
im still getting this game, i have a good feeling there will be a big expansion pack...if not then idc since this game will b good

Posted by Westx - Monday, July 21, 2008 10:07 AM
It's better than the 4 hours from the last game

Posted by slobanocka - Sunday, August 24, 2008 5:46 PM
the shortest game i ever played was gauntlet seven sorrows 1 hour and 8 min the firt time thriogh beating everything. Why are people complaining about 10houre for just the main quest?

Posted by emad - Saturday, September 27, 2008 6:32 PM
12hours is the time of the main quest not the game.Like Peter said u can go through the game with the best skill and the crappiest weapons.So its up to you whether you want it to be a short or long game.

Posted by ichi7223 - Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:05 AM
will you guys stop bickering the bottom line is fable 2 has a lot of potential and its worthy of buying. 12 hours of the story line is not bad fable's got a good rep for side quests and i don't believe it will be a waste to get plus there is a good chance for downloadable content that will help the story line's length. if it really is short it doesn't matter the choices you make in the game will make you want to play it again and chose a different path. there ownage! lol

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