Fable 2 combines everything that was great from the first, as well as adds amazing new features that are sure to amaze.
That brings me to my first complaint, the game is really frightening at first. Without a map to fall back on and no real system the average player will be very confused and frightened at first. However, I realized while playing that this factor was not necessarily that bad. Before wondering why consider the premise that Fable was based on, getting the player to immerse themselves in the game and to bring emotion into it. Game Spot does not realize this however and marks it down for this reason which is bogus. Not having a very good map also forces you to some what memorize each location which isn't alltogether that horrible and makes the game more believable.
Next are the load times, that was highly aggravating. With a highly developed and wonderful world comes the price to pay, the loads will take thirty seconds or so although it feels longer because of the desire to play which you will be filled with the entire time. I marked the score down for this and I believe they should have worked on that a little more.
As for the issue of money, it really is kind of stupid for anyone to remark on the system. I say this because if you spend an ungodly amount of time working and buy yourself an expensive business, yes you will make tons of money. However that just brings up the obvious point, if you want to make your game about making money, you will make money, if you want to play the game, you'll play the game.
The next part that boils my blood about Game Spot is their blatant misunderstanding of the reasoning in this game. The good and evil system is made that way so it would be realistic. You will not make millions giving discounts right away but you will if you jack up the prices which will lower the economy. Also, people will like you if you are good, others will like you if you are evil, that is also how the world works, what did they expect the game to change to the players will? This is a world inside a game, not a world that changes based on your will alone, however the majority of the world does change because of your will but that is a bit different because it really just affects the place and not the people's personalities per say. Also in the story line things are set up so making a choice is difficult which is supposed to bring the player closer to the game.
Lastly I will remark on the excellent features of the game, the list is a bit long so bare with me.
The amazing voice acting- as a side note the actress that plays Kreia is also in this which sparks my nerdyness.
Fantastic Graphics
Beautiful Sound Track- better then most games.
Highly Addictive
Great Combat System
Highly Immersing Game Play
Your Dog and Family Add a Wonderful Feeling
Hilarious
You can Explore Literally Everywhere
Everything is Buy Able
Good Enough to Play Twice
Jobs are Far More Superior Then Most Games
One of the Few Good Sequels to a Video Game