Craig Little

Playground Games' devs are so confident in Fable, they made me play the Gamescom demo twice

Playground Games' upcoming Fable title impressed during a Gamescom demo, with associate game director Will Kennedy expressing high confidence in the game's combat system. The preview highlighted the ability to seamlessly weave melee, ranged, and magic attacks, with a particular emphasis on player choice and nuanced combat mechanics. The performance of Matt King as a companion character, Super Hans, was also praised for its emotional depth and comedic timing.