Took me 40 or so hours to get into it properly. Once the main quest went to Lunden. 350 hours later I still think it's bloated and repetitive but it kept me playing!

Skyrim, parents bought it me for Christmas 2011 and I couldn't get into it. Let my friend at school borrow it and he said it was the best game. Got it back 9 months later and love it to this day!