Game · Medium risk
Is Fable safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Fable from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is rated Teen (13+) due to fantasy violence and crude humor, making it generally unsuitable for this age group.
- 9-12
- While rated Teen, younger players in this range might find the fantasy violence and some crude humor in Fable to be intense or inappropriate without parental guidance.
- 13-15
- Teenagers will encounter a world filled with moral choices, fantasy combat against various creatures, and comedic elements that can include suggestive themes or crude jokes.
- 16+
- Older teens can fully engage with Fable's open-world exploration, character customization, and the consequences of their in-game decisions, which impact their alignment as a hero or villain.
Fable is a reboot of the beloved fantasy action RPG series, known for its whimsical humor, moral choices, and charming world. Players will create their own hero and shape their destiny in Albion.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 5/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 3/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Fable is a role-playing game rated Teen (13+) that involves fantasy violence and crude humor. Players make moral choices that influence their character's appearance and reputation within the game world. Parents should be aware of the combat elements and comedic content, which may include suggestive themes, and discuss these with their children.
What to do about Fable
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Fable is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Fable setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Fable without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Fable that mean it is time to step in.
Fable age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Fable?
Parentwise puts Fable at 13+. We advise Fable from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Fable?
Not by default: we advise Fable from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While rated Teen, younger players in this range might find the fantasy violence and some crude humor in Fable to be intense or inappropriate without parental guidance.
Can a 12 year old play Fable?
Not by default: we advise Fable from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While rated Teen, younger players in this range might find the fantasy violence and some crude humor in Fable to be intense or inappropriate without parental guidance.
Can a 13 year old play Fable?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Fable (13+). Teenagers will encounter a world filled with moral choices, fantasy combat against various creatures, and comedic elements that can include suggestive themes or crude jokes.
Is Fable appropriate for kids?
Fable is a role-playing game rated Teen (13+) that involves fantasy violence and crude humor. Parentwise rates Fable overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Fable family friendly?
Fable sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Players make moral choices that influence their character's appearance and reputation within the game world.
Fable parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Fable is a role-playing game rated Teen (13+) that involves fantasy violence and crude humor. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Fable safe for kids?
We advise Fable from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Players make moral choices that influence their character's appearance and reputation within the game world.
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