With all these japanese RPG's on the market. Fable is definitly a refreshment.
Graphics: Beautiful and unique. The environment is rich and colorful. The armor and weapons all have a unique design. Character animation changes over time depending on your behavior throughout the game. The facial effects are very realistic.
Sound: Epic. Top notch orchestral piece. Nature affects are dead on. Voice acting is incredible.
Story: Typical RPG. A boy gets recruited into a guild of heroes after bandits slaughter his family. Boy gets released into the world as a teenager and spends his life struggling between the balance of good and evil.
Gameplay: New and immersive. Typical magic, Sword, and bow weapons with your different armors. Battle system is simple and fun. Character customization is basically the bulk of the game. Choosing between the right and wrong thing is fun and over-time builds either a hero with a halo, or a villain with horns. Ai interaction all depends on how your characer develops, if he is a hero then everyone will love him, and vise versa.
Pros: Simple, New, and visually impressive elements all giving the player a very satisfying experience.
Cons: Even with the new additions the game is short. Although the world is a desent size for an RPG, the player will still recieve the feeling of lineality.