Fable II Review
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Exploration in Fable II is definitely more prevalent than it was in the first game. Thanks to the new sidekick, your dog, things have also gotten simpler. While you are exploring there is a golden trail you can follow straight to your next destination, but following it blindly will not get you any treasures. That's where your dog comes in. He can sniff out treasure chests for you and point them out to you, as well as find things hidden in the ground for you to dig up with your shovel. Your dog can't find everything at the beginning, however, but he becomes better at it as you teach him through books. He can also tell you where silver keys are hidden, which unlock certain treasure chests. Your dog also helps you in combat by attacking the enemies, but he can get hurt. You'll have to heal him, but luckily it doesn't cost anything. You also have to pay attention to the dog's emotions. If the dog is scared, you have to give him a boost of confidence by playing with him. It sounds annoying, but it actually isn't. It's quite awesome to have a sidekick throughout the whole game, especially one that doesn't require a whole lot of attention and gives back as much as it does. It has my pick for best sidekick of the year.
