Not only does Albion share a name with Britain, but it also seems to share history as well! During a quest from Fable III, the player enters a house in the Bowerstone Old Quarter with a bunch of little exhibits on display. It's part of the quest "The Pen is Mightier..." but if you take a moment to look around, you'll notice a brain in a jar labeled "Lady Jane Gr
When looking at the houses and military buildings in Aurora from a distance – or from the Sanctuary map – fans may notice that many of them look just like boots! This may be a way to indicate how poor the region is (i.e. living in a sh
To be incredibly brief, the first episode of Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan is about one incredibly lucky man who deserves absolutely nothing, and tells Rohan all about it whilst sat in a confessional booth. This man meets a homeless person, then promptly treats them like garbage, putting the starving man to work, and swiftly killing them with some literally back-breaking labour. The only upside to all of this is that he is now forever cursed by an antagonistic Stand that swears to take revenge at the happiest point in the man’s l
Much like in any other RPG, sidequests are the bread and butter of Bug Fables , rewarding players who go the extra mile with special gear, perks and abilities. Of course, not all sidequests are made equal, and some are definitely worth prioritizing over oth
His success was a lucky break, yes, but it also came at the cost of the lives and well-being of those around him. And now he stands in a park in Venice, praying that he can flick some popcorn into the air and land them in his mouth, all while pigeons swirl around him and the twisted visage of his daughter growls threats to his life. On the third attempt, the sun breaks through the clouds above, blinding the man and causing him to fail his final popcorn catch. Almost an act of divine intervention. The man’s head comes off, fulfilling the threats the Stand made years earl
Throughout their journey through Bugaria, Team Snakemouth may come across rare Crystal Berries tucked away in various nooks and crannies. While they serve as a neat collectible, their actual use doesn't become apparent until the quest "Requesting Assistance" is completed. This quest unlocks access to the Underground Tav
What follows is a long-winded fetch quest that culminates in Vi gifting some Red Paint to Jaune, finally putting aside their familial quarrels. Afterwards, Vi will unlock the Sharing Stash skill. This can hea the entire party, along with curing poi
One of the more visually stimulating western RPGs from the sixth generation consoles, Jade Empire is still a fascinating RPG to jump into, albeit a bit dated. Still, the game is a lot of fun and uses Ancient Chinese mythology to build a compelling world filled with interesting charact
Considered by many one of the most iconic indie RPGs ever, Undertale is deserving of the praise it receives as a truly wacky video game. Choices and dialogue options are the most engaging aspects of the game and players will often find themselves second guessing every option they cho
I’ve been a diehard Fable head for years. I even wrote an ode to the much-loathed but actually-very-interesting Fable 3 a couple of weeks ago. I know Fable 3 was weak in loads of ways, but it experimented with some weird shit, and I can respect that. Plus we’ve always got Fable 2 as a bonafide Perfect Adventure game online guide, so I don’t mind if Fable 3 isn’t the most replayable experience ever designed. Anyway, I digress — Fable 2 co-op was brilliant, wasn’t
Genshin’s not an MMO either, but it does take a variety of lessons from the genre. It has shared spaces and co-op events. Its world is designed as a progression tool of its own — hard level-gating ensures that you can’t progress through the main story without becoming intimately familiar with the area it takes place in. The fact it runs on a regularly updated individual server even plays a role here — logging in and seeing I have mail from Mihoyo reminds me of the startup UI for Final Fantasy 14 or World of Warcraft. It’s a game where every day brings something new, where you can pal around with mates in multiplayer areas or become friends with new folks who seem sound. Sure, Genshin caters to a single-player experience for those who want it — but if you’re after something a bit more sociable, especially in times like these, Mihoyo’s got loads of that for you as w
Luckily, completing Tanjerin's quest after escaping the Bandit Hideout rewards the Mightier Pebble Medal, which grants Kabbu the Boulder Toss skill. Not only does the Boulder Toss deal more damage, but it hits adjacent foes as well, making it a solid option for finishing multiple enemies at o
Just like Aesop’s Fables, this short, self-contained story has a powerful message, but one that Aesop could never have predicted in a world ravaged by global capitalism. The powerful abuse others, the powerful feel no empathy, and the powerful will use those around them to get what they want, even at the cost of their own happiness. But ultimately, no matter what, the powerful do not feel the brunt of their curse. They do not have to face the consequences of their actions. They just let those around them do it for them, and keep walking forward, living their life. As the man rises from the confessional booth and leaves the church we see the headless servant, bearing the man’s old face, crawl behind him, alongside the homeless man from years before, while the corn magnate himself strolls out, unscathed, with a face that isn’t even his
