Fable 3's Approach to Magic Was Underrated

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It's been almost twelve years since Lionhead Studios released its third and final installment in the popular Fable series. While Fable 3 had plenty of fans, the game also faced criticism for a lack of diversity in its enemy types, repetitive missions, and performance issues – particularly on PC. Despite some player complaints and a smattering of disappointment, the third game in the Fable franchise still received mostly positive reviews, and it seemed likely that a follow-up would soon be in the works. However, due to some internal issues at Lionhead Studios, Fable Legends was canceled in 2016 and the developer was shut down soon after.

Fans were left reeling from the news, and it seemed like this might mark the end of the Fable series. However, it has thankfully been resurrected, and the next installment has been confirmed to be in development at Playground Games. However, many players are wondering what aspects of the older games the new title will feature, like the focus on fantasy elements and the use of magic. While Fable 3 saw quite a distinct change in setting compared to the previous two titles, the modernization of many aspects of Albion didn't do away with magic altogether, and it remains one of the more underrated aspects of Fable 3's gameplay.

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Alongside the melee and ranged weaponry options in Fable 3's combat, players were able to utilize a few spells to help them out of any tricky spots. Magic, or Will as it's known to the inhabitants of Albion, has always had a role to play in the Fable series. It has been the foundation of a lot of the franchise's more fantastical elements and remained a fun part of the games' combat. In Fable 3, Will could be