As someone who has both 1 & 2 and can't really seem to get into it, I want to know what it is that makes this (now) Trilogy so damn popular?

I really want to get into this game because I hear its expansive, beautiful, and chock-full of story. But every time I try to start the series, it just feels very dull and empty. I only ever get like an hour into the game at the most.

I'm mainly curious and figured it would be something nice to talk about.

And no, I cannot comfortably start at 2. I hear 1 is just bad and 2 is what saved the series.

Let me know!