Load times are fine when loaded onto the Hard Drive and it's by far the best RPG for 360 so far!
This game is bigger than both of those though. It has different starting areas depending on which race and background you choose, and even these choices determine outcomes later on. The combat system is great. One of the best AI control systems i've seen gives you almost complete control of what you want the party members you are not controlling to do if you do not wish to give them specific instructions all the time, which by the way is also an option.
The AI is good enough that you do not have silly things like extra health to compensate for them doing stupid things. There are many games out there where I find myself shouting at the TV "no no come back don't run there!" but not with this game.
I cannot emphasise enough however that the thing which makes this game good is the gripping dark storyline. This game was made for adults and as such is very detailed. The moral dilemmas and questions presented to you will make even the most wicked of people pause for thought.
If you are a fan of RPGs then look no further than this game. It will keep you going all of christmas as not only does it take a good 60 hours for one play though but it will call you back to play through it again just to see what happens if you make some different choices!