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Fable (1996)

Simbiosis Interactive

DOS · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.35 from 20 ratings

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The adventure in which you are about to embark tells the story of how once upon a time a young boy named Quickthorpe set out a journey through the lost world of Balkhane. It is a Fable in one way, but in the 'trick of the tale', it's a strange adventure through a shattered world and a saga born out … Read more
The adventure in which you are about to embark tells the story of how once upon a time a young boy named Quickthorpe set out a journey through the lost world of Balkhane. It is a Fable in one way, but in the 'trick of the tale', it's a strange adventure through a shattered world and a saga born out of the very sick mind of a man called Ismael. Long ago in the mists of time lived the Mecubarz. Ancient and beautiful, powerful and wise they ruled absolute. Strange beings, magical creatures and humans lived together in peace and harmony, until greed destroyed it all. Ismael, a respected man, and revered by all, sadly had a heart that was hollow and bitter. He and four others plotted to overthrow the Mecubarz. The Mecubarz' fury at the treason of Ismael and his men was cataclysmic. They trapped the four seasons and put them into impenetrable crystals, casting them to the four corners of the shattered world where they stood still and were held in an eternal dominion of ice, mist, water, and fire. The four traitors were exiled, but Ismael disappeared. As Quickthorpe, an inexperienced adventurer, your quest is to explore the Four Lands of the Mecubarz in search of the mystical gems that will liberate your people. Keen observation, puzzle-solving skill and quick thinking are the abilities required to undertake this exciting but unpredictable task. Interact with a universe of characters which come to life with true speech creating a world with an atmosphere so thick you can feel it. Combined stunning animations and atmospheric sound effects will ensure that Fable will take you on the journey of a lifetime! But beware... in the world of Fable not everything is as it seems. Read less
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Details

Developers
Simbiosis Interactive
Publishers
Sir-tech Software, Telstar Electronic Studios Ltd.
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Release dates

  • Feb 28, 1996 (Full Release) (Europe) DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 1997 (Full Release) (North_America) DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
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Rating distribution

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4 stars
9
3 stars
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1 star
1
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Review scoopings 3/5 · Apr 10, 2026

Beautiful, But Clunky

Preliminary: Hmm interesting. I love love love the Look and atmospheric Sounds. The colors and high-detail drawings are great. Oh and I love the "world map" type situation. The plotline is a bit meh but it's giving me Fisher Price Castle vibes with how it's presented. The puzzles are already a bit meh, and the Walk mechanic is a bit …

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Preliminary: Hmm interesting. I love love love the Look and atmospheric Sounds. The colors and high-detail drawings are great. Oh and I love the "world map" type situation. The plotline is a bit meh but it's giving me Fisher Price Castle vibes with how it's presented. The puzzles are already a bit meh, and the Walk mechanic is a bit clunky in that he tells you he can't a see sign from far away, but none of the spots near the sign allow you to use the walk command etc. Overall clunky but with a beautiful Look and neat Sound that mean I might push through a good chunk of it. Seemes early 96 is indeed another era of honorary 3 stars before 96 really gets going with Super Mario 64, RE, etc.

Unfortunately the clunky mechanics for the commands and the repetitive dialog when struggling with that added up and I decided to call it quits. The Look really makes this one special though!

Look: 8.5/10

Sound: 8/10

Play: 7/10 Clunky for a 96 point and click

Feel: 7/10

Attachment: 7/10

Overall: 7.5/10

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