The Rising Sun weighs in with a damage characteristic of 61, which again, is slightly worse than its master-tier cleaver counterpart making it a decent early-to-mid game option. This axe should be acquired if the player plans on becoming a true hero of Albion, although its augmentation, Righteous Violence, is quite niche and only works against a handful of truly evil enem

This time, instead of a fast-paced reel full of quick cuts, this game had the advantage of having absolutely no lore around it. The bold move of putting so many of the most emotional moments out beforehand disappointed fans when they realized that those moments were the only ones in the g

However, this reveal was pretty shocking for the few that could follow along. The marketing included one of the most impactful character deaths in the game combined with an end of the world drop. Come on guys - leave a little plot for the playthro

Savvy gamers will recognize Bug Fables as an homage to Nintendo's Paper Mario series. This extends not only to its aesthetic, but to its gameplay as well. if there was any doubt left, Bug Fables has even included a special endgame challenge that is more or less the equivalent of Paper Mario 's Pit of 100 Tri

Fable has an added layer of depth to it that many other similar RPGs didn't at the time: its morality system. In reality, the morality system at play here really only comes down to your character becoming good or evil, with some gray area in between. While it might not be as nuanced as the system employed in the Mass Effect series, Fable wants you to think about how your actions affect the world of Albion and its inhabita

Fable 's reboot seems like it was a long time coming. There hasn't been a new core installment in the Fable franchise since 2010, which is an awfully long drought. Technically, Fable Fortune is the most recent installment in the franchise, but unfortunate the digital trading card game from 2017 has since been shut down. There really isn't any more representation for Fable out there anymore. Thankfully, Fable has found a new home in the hands of Playground Games since Lionhead Games' closure. Rumors floated around about a franchise revival for a couple years, but now fans know for sure that a reboot is com

The Hammerthyst has a damage stat of 78 which is about 20 damage lower than the late-game Master Hammer, not to mention, the Master Hammer costs about 22,000 gold while The Hammerthyst is absolutely free. If acquired early on, this legendary hammer will enable the player to dispose of foes with ease whilst simultaneously taking less damage from enemies due to the Barkskin augmentation ability of The Hammerth

On top of a newly revamped R&D system, being able to recruit enemies in Death Stranding could give players an added incentive to intentionally head into Mule and Demens territory. There's currently the benefit of being able to find gear and materials within those areas, but there is a point in the game where it becomes easier to simply find or make alternate routes around the enemies. So, giving players the ability to run into these enemy camps and pull a handful out to be recruited into Bridges could make the world of Death Stranding feel more alive and like the player's actions have more eff

The last thing to do in Bug Fables is to unlock all the other achievements, which will grant players that sweet final 100% completion achievement . This includes a myriad of tasks, such as completing all quests, the bestiary and recipe book, along with collecting all Medals and Crystal Berr

Playground Games shouldn't rush Fable, of course, Personalized Gaming Experience but it also can't afford to take forever to release the reboot. There's big next-gen competitors on the way that the old school Fable will have to stand up to. Obsidian Entertainment, often acknowledged as a master of RPGs, has Avowed coming to Microsoft platforms down the line. Elden Ring is sure to be another competitor to Fable whenever it releases, drawing in fantasy fans who prefer darker tones. As much as the Fable IP deserves a comeback, the near future is also a difficult time for it to do so. One of the best ways it can undercut these competitors is by coming out ahead of them if possi

There's nothing fiercer than a giant purple gemstone fixed upon a winding hilt to satisfy the players monster slaying needs. The Hammerthyst is one of the easiest legendary weapons to acquire in all of Fable II enabling an immediate early-game power spike after its acquisit

Even if it wasn't exactly a traditional Fable game, Fable Fortune remains the best recent touchstone for the franchise. After all, it started out as Lionhead's handiwork, and even after the studio closed, many of its developers kept working on Fable Fortune. This card game first opened its doors to early access players in the summer of 2017, and then it released fully in February 2018. That means it's been about three years since Fable fans have seen any sign of life from the franchise, which isn't too long, even if it's been much longer since a normal Fable game came