Well, i've read some mixed opinions about Fable III. Including a surprising review from Gamespot, which surprised me. With a score they gave, i was expecting more faults. But the faults they had come up with don't exactly justify the score. I would have given it an 8 or 8.5 with the faults they had. But still, that is their opinion and they are entitled to it. And many other gamers have disagreed with their review score as well.
Another niggle i have is the gamers who say there isn't enough to do, who have beaten the game and said it is linear. Those who say everything only lasts around 10 hours then it is game over. Well, i am near-convinced that you have not explored all what Albion has to offer. Or have completed quests other than what the story says to do. Or have even broken free of the shackle. Because my friends, i am 8 hours + in the game, in Bowerstone Industrial and have only done 20 quests. From what i have read, there are over 80 quests all together to complete. Some are small, and some are large quests. Lionhead said that there are 25 hours of additional quests. And thats after the 15 hours of doing the main quests.
So thats 35 hours of gaming with quests not including the fetch missions. I fail to see how this is a small game.
So, my thoughts.
It is an excellent game, better than Fable II in many ways. But i am not too much of a fan of the new expressions. I did like the wheel and the choices that way. I am a fan of the new choices with each mini-quest. Not going to spoil them for you, but they do affect your world what-ever you pick.
The LE quest i recieved is decent, lasts about 30 minutes depending on where you go and what you do. Doesn't open right away, you have to unlock it. But i do love the "Road to Rule", not going to spoil it for you either. I'm not a fan of the way Lionhead made visits to this frequent, but it is a good way to get back there to get stuff. I'm taking my time and enjoying this game, as i waited a long time for it. Unlike others who rushed it, believe me they have.
Overall opinion........... A great improvement over II, and well worth the score i gave it.