Thing about Fable 2 versus Fable 1 is that Lionhead has actually SHOWN what they promised.
I was a Fable 1, Day-One guy that was severely disappointed, because they promised so much, and gave so little....Especially the game length.
Fable 2, even though I won't get it day-1, looks to be vastly more promising, because there's a lot more media on the game's contents.
And having said all of that: Fable had some of the best ARPG combat elements in a long time. It was very, very good in that respect...Overall, Fable was a VERY solid RPG, but just lacked length.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.