Molyneux and his promises...the game whisperer, always promising old wine in new skins.
He should have rather called the 1st Fable "Thee Olde Hyrule Albion". Still a nice game, though, and he at least admitted having borrowed "some elements" from Zelda.
I'll always have fond memories of his excellent earlier works - especially Dungeon Keeper, Syndicate & Magic Carpet.