Edge Reviews Fable II [9}]

"Fable II is Lionhead's greatest achievment to date, with a coherent, onward-rushing adventure story that ranks with the best the medium can offer."

9 /10

source: neogaf

ok

then LBP got there 10/10,lol XD

sainta row 5/10 O.o??? MS:PR 7/10?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... I wonder how this converts to gamespot numbers.

I would say it migh mean Fable 2 = AA at best here.

Astounding. Especially when from a source as harsh as EDGE...I really expected Fable 2 to crash and burn after I saw one of the recent vids on Gametrailers. Framerate was all over the place, visuals didn't look as good as previously displayed, combat was stale, repetive and uninspired.

...Can't wait to myself find out how this received a 9 from none other than..EDGE:|

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... I wonder how this converts to gamespot numbers.

I would say it migh mean Fable 2 = AA at best here.

TheGrat1

why? i think Edge is usually more harsh than Gamespot ... a very recent example GS gave SaintRow2 8.0 while it scored 5 at Edge.

i think its gana get 8.5 here since all xbox rpg games seems to get stuck at 8.0-8.5 like masseffect and stuff

little big planet wins

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Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... I wonder how this converts to gamespot numbers.

I would say it migh mean Fable 2 = AA at best here.

p30

why? i think Edge is usually more harsh than Gamespot ... a very recent example GS gave SaintRow2 8.0 while it scored 5 at Edge.

The very EDGE that awarded MGS 4 with an...*drumroll*

8! :o

Differing opinions I guess.

A 9 at edge is like an 11 in the gaming world.

I'll wait for what more credible sources have to say.DA_B0MB

you dont think edge are credible??

A 9 at edge is like an 11 in the gaming world.

usmcjdk6

Exactly my thoughts :P

But I`d say here it wiull score 8.5-9.0

Edge hate everything, and in reality, their reviews lack cohesion, docking points and whining over small matters over and over again

I remember, James Bond EON got 5/10 for being 'repetetive.' Yeah friggin right

Oh well, good score

Awesome score, especially considering its from Edge.

Now this has 2 reviews,a 9.5 from OXM and 9 from Edge. Looking good.

well LBP got 10/10 and it barely got AAA here on GS.....that means Fable 2 AA here on GS......flop confirmed.

btw I'm just joking but it's funny how some people actually think like this.

well LBP got 10/10 and it barely got AAA here on GS.....that means Fable 2 AA here on GS......flop confirmed.

btw I'm just joking but it's funny how some people actually think like this.

darthogre

It is funny that people think this way. But to add to this, MGS4 scored an 8 there.

fable 2 makes me rage. i hope it flops on ign and gamspot and we can be done with it.NaiKoN9293

What is wrong with you?

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well LBP got 10/10 and it barely got AAA here on GS.....that means Fable 2 AA here on GS......flop confirmed.

btw I'm just joking but it's funny how some people actually think like this.

xsubtownerx

It is funny that people think this way. But to add to this, MGS4 scored an 8 there.

fable 2 makes me rage. i hope it flops on ign and gamspot and we can be done with it.NaiKoN9293

why? :?

Edge is all over the place. Trying to predict a GS score from what Edge or even Eurogamer gives games is an exercise in epic frustration. If you go by System Wars rules, wait for the GS score.heretrix

The edges reviews are... how do I put it... Inconsistent.

Not to say that the game wont score well here. I think a 9.0 is in order - personally.

well LBP got 10/10 and it barely got AAA here on GS.....that means Fable 2 AA here on GS......flop confirmed.

btw I'm just joking but it's funny how some people actually think like this.

On the other hand, it gave 10/10 yet gamespot gave it a 9/10. Alos, it is much easier for a game such as Fable 2 (or any other RPG) to fail since it has way more features, thus more places to flop. LBP however, is pretty much the same gameplay over and over again, with the creator tool. We will just have to wait and see until GS, IGN etc. give review to actually be able to understand the reasons for the mark it got and judge for ourselves.

darthogre

[QUOTE="heretrix"]Edge is all over the place. Trying to predict a GS score from what Edge or even Eurogamer gives games is an exercise in epic frustration. If you go by System Wars rules, wait for the GS score.skrat_01

The edges reviews are... how do I put it... Inconsistent.

Not to say that the game wont score well here. I think a 9.0 is in order - personally.

Why exactly is it in order? Have you played it yet?

[QUOTE="heretrix"]Edge is all over the place. Trying to predict a GS score from what Edge or even Eurogamer gives games is an exercise in epic frustration. If you go by System Wars rules, wait for the GS score.skrat_01

The edges reviews are... how do I put it... Inconsistent.

Not to say that the game wont score well here. I think a 9.0 is in order - personally.

i find most sites seem to be erratic alot of the time but you are right, Edge is more arbitary than most. i shall wait and see what ign says and then probabaly wait around 2 weeks whilst gamespot writes the same thing.

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[QUOTE="heretrix"]Edge is all over the place. Trying to predict a GS score from what Edge or even Eurogamer gives games is an exercise in epic frustration. If you go by System Wars rules, wait for the GS score.darthogre

The edges reviews are... how do I put it... Inconsistent.

Not to say that the game wont score well here. I think a 9.0 is in order - personally.

Why exactly is it in order? Have you played it yet?

Yes, I stole peter molyneux's copy

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Clearly from everything I have read and seen.

Its my predicted score and suddenly I have to effing justify it?

Really now.

i find most sites seem to be erratic alot of the time but you are right, Edge is more arbitary than most. i shall wait and see what ign says and then probabaly wait around 2 weeks whilst gamespot writes the same thing.

thegoldenpoo

Edge is all over the place. Trying to predict a GS score from what Edge or even Eurogamer gives games is an exercise in epic frustration. If you go by System Wars rules, wait for the GS score.heretrix

Well different sources fo have different standards :? (i.e. they factor certain areas more than others)

I personally dont see EDGE as inconsistent because their rating scale is such that differences between a 7 and an 8 are far greater on here, where there is a middle value, compared to theirs. So what appears to be a large difference in terms of rating is actually fairly consistent with how they rate games. It is hardly inconsistent when they rate games of a series in similar ways to other sites: One look at the metroid prime series (9-8-7) is actually fairly consistent with GS' following (9.7-9.1-8.5), both scores show a downward tren but because EDGE's system is more sectioned off lower scores must be applied.

However you view them the important thing to remember is that very few people on here actually read their reviews. If you had then you will perhaps understand why they are held so highly. They do write some of the best reviews in the industry and they do always justify their scores-it's just that you have to get used to the fact that they are perfectly happy to give out a 6/10 rating, while still praising the game. Again-different standards.

Edge is hard to gauge because they tend to be pretty inconsistent, but it is an encouraging score considering they gave the original Fable an 8.

It's official, Fable 2 is better that MGS4 because MGS4 got an 8.

Kidding (or am I? I guess we'll see)

Anyway good for Fable 2. I've been very critical of the many risks the game is taking so if most of them pay off I would be impressed.

I'll wait for what more credible sources have to say.DA_B0MB

I agree with this one, Edge is entitled to their opinion but they always seem way off base.

aren't they harsh?

I guess this is a good sign for Fable 2....now lets hope it can get a 9 in the states as well

Edge is all over the place. Trying to predict a GS score from what Edge or even Eurogamer gives games is an exercise in epic frustration. If you go by System Wars rules, wait for the GS score.heretrix

I'll wait for what more credible sources have to say.DA_B0MB

EDGE = longest running videogame publication in existance.

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"]I'll wait for what more credible sources have to say.Ninja-Hippo

EDGE = longest running videogame publication in existance.

No it isn't.

When did Edge first start soming out? 93, 94?

I think EGM has been around since 89 or 90... as well as a few other publications.

I mean, PC Gamer has been around just as long as Edge, think they're from around the same time, and there was definitely review mags out long before either of those two.

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[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"]I'll wait for what more credible sources have to say.RuprechtMonkey

EDGE = longest running videogame publication in existance.

No it isn't.

When did Edge first start soming out? 93, 94?

I think EGM has been around since 89 or 90... as well as a few other publications.

I mean, PC Gamer has been around just as long as Edge, think they're from around the same time, and there was definitely review mags out long before either of those two.

The first one I remember was nintendo power in 1988, Gamepro was in 1989, I don't know if any were before that.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... I wonder how this converts to gamespot numbers.

I would say it migh mean Fable 2 = AA at best here.

TheGrat1

I would be really suprised if Fable II got anything less than a 9.0. After all GS did give Fable II the best game at the E3 08'.