Should I play 1 to play 2 ?

[Goktug]

Hello! I've been watching some youtube vids.
This saga got my attention. I saw that KCD 2 is more optimized for obvious reasons. But for the storyline, should I play the first game before playing the second?

[Humpenstilzchen]

I think it would be better to play the first game first yes. While KCD 2 does explain roughly what happened in KCD 1 you´d still miss a lot by jumping right into KCD2 and besides KCD 1 is still a fantastic game. A little bit janky here and there but other than that it is amazing.

[polarnomad]

If you play the first one, you'll get to know your character better. I would. It's a good game.

[Mouse Rat]

second one will get you spoiled with the new mechanics, so you better get through the first one quick.
isn't bad just heavily outdated.

i love the first one but i'd be hard pressed to play it right now after experiencing the new one.

[Skrublord Topheric]

You can play the first one if you want too. But it isn't required

[EricHVela]

There is a recap video hosted at both the Kingdom Come Deliverance and Warhorse Studios channels on YouTube. They will spoil the first game but also get you up to speed on the second.

(Do not watch the 5-hour cutscene video to try to learn the story. The cutscenes have no context, and it includes variants on individual scenes back-to-back. It's for people who played enough of KCD1 to know what triggers the scenes.)

[kony]

You definitely should play 1 before 2, otherwise you'll begin the story half-way through. Gameplay is practically the same.

[n0mad23]

I think for getting used to the combat system alone, it's worth playing the first game. It's been a good 2 years since my last playthrough, and I cannot even imagine what it'd be like jumping into combat in 2 without having at least some idea of what you're doing.

I have to recommend taking your time as well. There's a lot of content in the game, and for the most part they really can add to the understanding of the assumptions of the culture you're a part of.

[Coolverine]

Don't think I'd be enjoying the second one as much if I hadn't played the first one.

[Bava]

You should. Why ?
1- The first game is AWESOME!!!
2- You won't be lost in the lore as to who are the main characters and lore is important for the optimal result in choices you'll make (resume: knowledge = vantage and quality of life)
3- Combat in the first game is easier to learn than in the second game and you'll need to learn combat as soon as possible in the second game so it'll be better for your sanity to play the KCD I first.

[startrekmike]

The second game quite literally picks up almost exactly where the first one left off and while the developers did their best to add exposition when possible to catch new players up, it can only go so far. If you were to start with the second game, pretty much every moment where character driven storytelling happens won't hit nearly as hard.

Honestly? you really should play the first game. It will make the second game so much better in every way.

[Kamikaze762]

You would be insane not to play KCD1 before 2. It's a great game. In some respects, it is even better than this one.

[Private Hidehead]

I have an even better suggestion. Play 1 and do not play 2.

[Mechagran]

Of course. 2 fun games > 1 fun game. Careful with the optional gayness though it has got a LOT of fragile babies upset 😭

[𝕕𝕟𝕥𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕒⛤]

Originally posted by Private Hidehead:

I have an even better suggestion. Play 1 and do not play 2.

Why not? Is there something wrong with the sequel?

[redeyedraven]

Having played the first one is definitely going to improve your experience playing the second one. There's a lot of good stuff in both and both have their own issues respectively.