Fable 4 to Deliver Epic Storytelling and Intense Combat Like God of War Ragnarok

The upcoming Fable game, part of Xbox's popular action-RPG franchise, has released a new trailer that showcases a familiar gameplay element of battling a giant in their own dwelling. Fable has historically been a successful franchise for Xbox, with all three original games enjoying immense popularity. However, since the release of Fable 3, the franchise has faced challenges, with spin-off games failing to achieve the same level of success. The cancellation of Fable Legends dealt a huge blow, resulting in the closure of Lionhead Studios. Although the digital card game Fable Fortune was released shortly after, it was short-lived and has already been discontinued.

Fable is making a comeback after a tough decade, thanks to the talented team at Playground Games. The developers have been tasked with rebooting the beloved franchise, and fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the upcoming game at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Recently, the first official trailer was released, showcasing Fable's gameplay and introducing a larger-than-life character portrayed by the hilarious Richard Ayoade. The gameplay footage looked like a nod to the classic fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk, but also evoked memories of a sequence from God of War Ragnarok.

Fable Giant Battle Has God of War Ragnarok Vibes

The Fable 4 trailer maintains the franchise's trademark sense of humor while delivering a modern twist on the game's action-RPG combat. Narrated by Richard Ayoade's character, the trailer initially keeps the giant's presence a mystery before revealing it towards the end, leading to an intense battle between the player character and the colossal man. The fight incorporates platforming elements and requires players to come up with creative ways to counter the giant's attacks. Despite the humorous tone, the giant remains a formidable foe, and the trailer leaves fans wondering about the fate of the captured player character. Interestingly, the sequence brings to mind a similar scene from God of War Ragnarok, but while the latter takes a more serious and dark approach, Fable 4 manages to balance humor and intensity in a way that only this franchise can.

The Fable giant fight promises to offer a fresh take on the concept, and it will be intriguing to see how it compares to God of War Ragnarok's version. However, there's no release date set for Fable yet, which means fans may have to wait until 2025 or even later to play the game. While there's a slim possibility of it launching in 2024, it's best not to get one's hopes up and instead remain realistic about the game's development timeline. Fable is being developed for both PC and Xbox Series X.