Oddworld isn't a RPG.
Well as the regulars on here know, I am a Final Fantasy addict. Along with Oddworld it is my favorite game series of all time. Although my favorite game of the series always has, and always will be Final Fantasy VII. Can someone say Sephiroth ... *dreams* But his presence aside, the game is what got me into the series, and I believe that it has the best storyline and gameplay out of the series. Although FFX is my second favorite.
FFX-2 was good, the battle system was fun. But the storyline was kind of lacking and I hated how they changed Yuna into a Rikku wannabe. FF12 has a weird battle system though... it really takes some getting used to. And yes, I have played demo levels from FF12. *brags*
From the non-FF RPGs, my favorites are Vagrant Story [good battle system but most of all the exploration is second to none] and Kingdom Hearts [yes, my Sephiroth is in it also]. Although I generally play any Square-Enix RPG, but haven't had too much time to play any for a while now.
On the Xbox, Morrowind and Enclave are good. Although somewhat different styles in RPG than I usually play. I wouldn't mind playing Fable one day, I have heard a lot of good things about it, although it's supposed to be somewhat short for a RPG.
About the people who don't like RPGs because of their length. I love a long game. Especially when it's a game I enjoy. I actually feel ripped off if I buy a game and it is too short. Although I don't think I would ever play a MMORPG, not even FFXI, because I really don't have time to play a game that "never ends" and I have heard too many people get addicted to those things.
Abe Babe...