A young girl has cried wolf for all the right reasons in this new Fable 3 combat showcase extended clip released by Lionhead Studios.

In the clip, the player confronts a massive pack of wolves on a snowy trail with a variety of combat moves that are familiar but improved upon. Blood stains the snow and the fire spell seems much more effective, but nothing really stands out as revolutionary to the franchise. Cut-scenes, featured in Fable but abandoned in the sequel, make a triumphant return as the player effectively slaughters the wolf pack and saves the little girl.

Lionhead promises the clip is not final gameplay footage and was created just to offer a taste of what’s to come. Fable 3 arrives in stores on October 26 for Xbox 360 and the PC.

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