Running Fable Review (Xbox Series S)

For this Running Fable Review, where we have a cross-platform multiplayer racing-strategy game for up to 10 players, in which each player must place items and traps strategically before racing on fantastical levels. It presents a new take on the racing genre, adding a fresh item placement mechanic that enhances the experience from just going from point A to B while keeping rounds fast-paced.

Running Fable Review Pros:

  • Nice graphics.
  • 2.5GB download size.
  • 1000 Gamerscore.
  • Character racing gameplay.
  • Optional tutorial.
  • Controller settings – can Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
  • Two characters – Rand and Kilp.
  • Customize your character with hats.
  • Set emotes to your d-pad.
  • Earn EXP from playing and level up for Rewards.
  • Set your server region.
  • The game can be played online or offline.
  • A 3D world with full 360-degree camera control.
  • Stamina is used to run, you can replenish it automatically over time or collect eggs to restore it faster.
  • Regain health by eating a carrot.
  • Each character has a special ability.
  • Six places to race in.
  • Round-based races.
  • At the start of each race, you get X amount of time to place traps.
  • Cross-play matches can be played.
  • Online options for lobbies – create public, join random, create private, and join private room.
  • Easy achievements.

Running Fable Review Cons:

  • The camera is loose no matter the sensitivity.
  • General movement looks clunky and that affects how you play.
  • Had the tutorial not spawn the checkpoints until I go around the course again.
  • Only two characters.
  • You are playing for just hat cosmetics unlocks.
  • The axis sensitivity sliders don’t line up and are always out of sync.
  • You are just looking for the cup at the end of a race, not a big finish line.
  • No way to know what position you are in.
  • A lot of pop up and pop in.
  • Can get lost if not paying attention.
  • If you hit water you instantly respawn at a checkpoint.
  • You never know when you have hit a checkpoint.
  • Cannot rebind controls.
  • No one is playing online.

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Running Fable:

Official website.

Developer: Seashell Studio

Publisher: Seashell Studio

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Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!