Should I play Shadowrun Returns before Shadowrun: Dragonfall ?

[Kyur]

Should I play Shadowrun Returns before Shadowrun: Dragonfall ?

Are they story-wise independent from each other, or would I miss some references or even have spoilers about the previous game ?

Has Dragonfall much improved in terms of gameplay, UI, balance, ect., that going back to the previous game will be tough ?

Thanks !

[Lord Of Dorkness]

Short answer: Yes, but don't force yourself to finish it if you're just not feeling it.

They're two different stories and so. Not much in common, but there was enough improvments in Dragonfall & Hong Kong that going back is rough.

[NoodlesLereux]

I played Dragonfall without playing Shadowrun Returns, and the story stood on its own very well. I've heard that the gameplay had several improvements between each game, and Dragonfall was fun, interesting, and made sense when I started with it.

That said, I would recommend looking up the basics of gameplay if you're starting with Dragonfall. Since it started as DLC, there's no tutorial or anything like that, so it may take a while to figure out all your options and how to play most effectively.

[Dethlane]

1. No, it isn't necessary to play Returns before Dragonfall. It's also unnecessary to finish either of them before Hong Kong
2. They are story-wise independent
3. Yes, it's improved much. Going back to Returns can be uncomfortable, but I wouldn't say tough, especially since you'll be more or less proficient in genre after finishing Dragonfall

[Kyur]

Thanks for all the feedback, interesting to read and informative.

I decided to play the games in order of their releases, since I can see the series' natural growth and evolution, plus I get the tutorial/introduction I might be very thankful for in the end.

Also considering getting the old Shadowrun RPGs on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. :)

[v0]

Originally posted by Kyur:

I decided to play the games in order of their releases,

+1

Originally posted by NoodlesLereux:

I would recommend looking up the basics of gameplay if you're starting with Dragonfall.

@op: read ingame help screens VERY carefully. they're super condensed but ton of info's right there.

[Kyur]

Originally posted by v0:

@op: read ingame help screens VERY carefully. they're super condensed but ton of info's right there.

Thanks !

[Megalomaniac]

I've played all three games and the only link between them (at least that I remember) was one of the characters in Dragonfall mentioning an optional teammate in Hong Kong Racter
With my memory though I only noticed it because I played HK first haha

[Megalomaniac]

and maybe Aljernon