How important is it to play the 1st Avadon to the story?

[Hathur]

Does this game continue the story from the 1st game? If I skip the first game, will I feel confused or out of place in regards to the story and characters of this game?

[jbrint86]

It prettymuch walks you through as if you're clueless, so it can be played independently. Still, it is meant to be a continuation, so there will be details you won't catch if you don't play the first one.

[kud1]

I recently completed Avadon 1 for the first time and am currently halfway through Avadon 2. I have the impression that A1 is an introduction to the world, its history and rules, and the plot is rather unimportant from the point of view of the entire trilogy. There is no main enemy here, we mainly run errands, solving various problems on the orders of our bosses. The only significant event happens at the very end of the game.
A2 is another matter. We still run errands, but everything is part of a larger intrigue. In addition, we play a completely different character than in the first one, who knows nothing about previous events. Of course, there are some mentions and references, but that's all.

[gorba]

I'm sure Hathur decided in November 2023, so this is mainly for newcomers visiting the forum.

Playing A1 before A2 helps in these ways:

+ You'll be much more familiar with the Avadon lore.
+ You'll be much more familiar with the Avadon Fortress, knowing where people are and where to get things done.
+ When someone mentions an event from the first game, you'll have a greater understanding and appreciation for its meaning.
+ You'll enjoy continuing the adventure. A2 picks up where A1 left off, albeit with a two-year gap.
+ You'll enjoy exploring brand-new regions discussed in the first game (even shown on the world map in A1).

Outside of that, you can start playing A2. It does an excellent job of bringing you up to speed. When you need to know something that happened in A1, it gives you an abbreviated version.

P.S. Hathur, what did you decide?

[READTHEE]

Honestly, first one is never discounted so I haven't bothered buying the sequel.

Last time first game was on discount was in 2015.

I don't like playing sequels with random gaps in story. So not sure why entire collection is not discounted properly for those who want to buy it, but Avadon 2 keeps getting discounted more often.

Anyway, as long as all three games don't go on discount, never buying it. Not a fan of games remaining same priced ages after release, especially when they HAVE been discounted in the past.

[mgraf237]

even the full prize of 9.99 for part one is ridiculously low.

but hey, maybe tomorrow you ll get lucky.

[mgraf237]

yuhuuh! part one is on sale !!