Zero Punctuation ripped it a new one:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/346-Fable-2

So, no, you are not alone. Myself, I haven't played it and the whole do rythmn mini-games to make money turns me off actually.

After playing Fallout 3, I've yet to go back to Fable 2. It's too controlled, too linear, it's almost like a JRPG rather than a WRPG.

Errrr...it might jsut be you, since Fable 2 was one of the best RPG experiences for me.

I haven't played it that much of it but it seemed ok, I plan on playing more of it soon.

More variety of enemies and quests would have made this game a masterpiece.

I quite enjoyed Fable 2. One of the few RPGs I have ever completed.

Yes, I was disappointed. But I had a great time being disappointed (if that makes any sense at all)

I don't know, maybe it was the difficulty. Not enough satisfaction once I beat (the game) :P

Its not just you. I prefer the original Fable too. I can't quite put my finger on it, but the sequel is missing the charm and appeal of the original game. Furthermore, the new additions are fairly superficial, and overall, there is nothing really new here. I was hoping for more of an evolution for the series.

Most of all, I'm disappointed that after all these years and with the advantage of next gen power, Molyneaux still did not even come close to fulfilling the over ambitious promises he intended for the first Fable.

For me, the game is simply boring. I've married, had a kid, bought most of the businessess and houses in Albion and made it half way through the crucible, but I can't be arsed to carry on any further. There are other games that I'd much rather play instead. Perhaps I'll go back to it one day.

I could see how you could get wrapped up into the hype and be a little disappointed by Fable 2, but is Fable 1 better than Fable 2 in any regard? There's a bunch of small bugs and a few potential huge ones in Fable 2, but how bug free was Fable 1? I think back in Fable 1 times people expected games like that to be a little buggy, so maybe people don't remember them.

I was disappointed by the first Fable, so I guess I'm the opposite of you.

I miss the "Warrior" armor.. now? blee running around like a rich N00b just so I can have bigger chance to be good and pure.