Worth playing before DD 2?

[hue]

I have always had this game on my "I want to get into it but am too into another game right now" list and I saw a sequel is coming out.

Should I wait for that? Or do you think that this game is good enough to start now?

[Narrowmind]

I have a feeling most would say that the original will be even better than the sequel. A lot better. But no one can really say what the sequel will become in time.

[Jelly Sandwich]

Originally posted by Ratlegion:

I have a feeling most would say that the original will be even better than the sequel. A lot better. But no one can really say what the sequel will become in time.

I played both and DD2 feels honestly better.

[Narrowmind]

That's good. We'll see.

[Chama]

Originally posted by Ratlegion:

That's good. We'll see.

I love how people make assumptions before the game even releases.

So quick to judge.

[Khan Boyzitbig of Mercia]

I've seen some gameplay of DD2, wasn't that impressed. DD1 is where I will stay at this point.

[Narrowmind]

Originally posted by Gradymeister:

Originally posted by Ratlegion:

That's good. We'll see.

I love how people make assumptions before the game even releases.

So quick to judge.

Could you clarify further what you mean?

[Dread Swoop]

I think the first is better after doing some of the EA (for 2) on Epic, but that's because I like the roster-building and forming attachments to the characters (even though the game warns you against the latter).

EDIT: clarification

[Jonkler]

DD1 and DD2 are almost entirely different games. IMO DD1 is great and if you are interested in DD then you should give it a try.

[Bay Harbor Butcher]

either game is fine if you're willing to put in the time to do trial and error. DD2 plays more like a roguelite compared to DD1 where its based around building a roster to beat the harder levels

[ANDERSU]

i really love darkest dungeon its one of the best if not the best single player game i ever played. but i HATE darkest dungeon 2

[RopeDrink]

Originally posted by hue:

I have always had this game on my "I want to get into it but am too into another game right now" list and I saw a sequel is coming out.

Should I wait for that? Or do you think that this game is good enough to start now?

OG Darkest Dungeon has been going strong for 7 years. There are usually thousands playing it daily, and if you enjoy the vanilla experience, you can also avail of the DLC and/or years worth of mods for additional replay value.

In short, yes, there's no reason not to try DD1 here in 2023.

As for Darkest Dungeon 2, it has incorporated (and improved) numerous systems and concepts from the OG, but it is also making a conscious effort to be a different experience to the first game. If you've not played either one, then there's no harm playing the first while waiting for the second, or simply diving into the sequel immediately.

In short, they can each be played as a standalone experience.

[Merry Band]

Your preference will depend.

DD1 takes hours and hours to get going and if you like Stygian mode, it can wipe all that in an instant, it can be pretty daunting. So DD2 is a better option for shorter in-between runs. Also if RnJ hate you, you might have a bad time. But I'm a perfectionist and also a sarchist. (((AND ALSO DON'T FORGET THERE'S AN AI IT'S NOT RANDOM AT ALL HAHAHA | CX XD |)))

Though In my opinion DD2 needs some expansion on other mechanics, especially good ones from DD1 to contend in my mind (highly subjective area). The bonds thing already happens between my characters because I pay attention to their persist-stories. and I feel like the bond system is not an adequete replacer and rather, should have been an expansion on the ideas the stress system put in play. I have some other greatly horrific ideas I refuse to give away because Red Hook doesn't pay me. So.

I also haven't played DD2 though I can remark that it looks cool, I want to play it, but it still doesn't suit my preference that much, so I will stay patient.

I would say DD1 is a more solid choice, there's a lot of content, and the modding community still loves it. And also, people seem to forget there's a PvP mode. It's fun~

[[セレナ].ĐøøM-]

DD1 is a better game

[Merry Band]

Originally posted by セレナ.ĐøøM-:

DD1 is a better game

I agree. But please. Expand. Your vacuousness~ =;)

[Sad Yak]

I have finished the game yesterday, and I'd say it's definitely worth playing tho prepare for extreme time sink. I think it took me about 90 in game weeks to complete, which probbably amounts to about 40-50 hours irl.