Should i buy this or the first one?

[Sodie Popping]

Im thinking of buying pathologic classic hd because im interested and its £1 for me however pathologic 2 is a complete remake so should i wait and get the better version (buy pathologic 2) buy pathologic 1 or get 1 now then 2 later. Which one should i get?

[Sodie Popping]

because 2 is still pretty expensive compared to one atm

[NoTimeToWait]

Second game is superior in most aspects in my opinion. Gameplay-wise this one is much better choice. Narrative-wise the first game is currently a better choice.

If you want a game, buy Pathologic 2, if you want a book\philosophical thesis (and a good one, mind you, though I should warn you that it might rearrange stuff in your head a bit) - buy the first one

[Steppewalker]

The original one remains my favourite thing of all time, but at this stage I'd honestly recommend first playing Pathologic 2. It's far easier to get into, and it's a more refined vision. If you desire more, then you can play the original, but I feel for new players Pathologic 2 is a great gateway into Ice-Pick games.

[Sipher]

As already explained from others, in my opinion the 2nd game surpased the original in almost every way. I would definetly recommend you to buy the second game.

[penguin]

You'd have to be clinically insane to play the original game over Pathologic 2 tbh. Pathologic 1 is extremely dated and, as a game, quite dreadful - as in, just very very bad. Not dreadful in the way how playing Pathologic 2 can be dreadful, where it feels like an intended design element. Pathologic 2 takes the genius parts of its predecessor and combines them with a way more wholesome and refined gameplay experience. It's a stellar game. Easy GOTY for me.

[Ostross]

Why get Patho 2:
-Graphics are decent, however some optimisation issues arise.
-Actual gameplay is a lot, lot, lot better and a lot less frustrating and unfair than Patho 1. It's still hard, but it's hard without being cheesy or straight up unfair.
-Individuals, including Ice Pick officials, say that Patho 1 was a bit of a botched English translation. They believe they have translated things a lot better in Patho 2 than 1. Keep in mind that this is a highly allegorical piece of game, so the dialogue rarely bluntly states what is happening. For this reason, use of translation to capture all stylistic figures adequately is important.
-There's a free DLC (Marble's nest) that ties in with the story a bit.

Why get Patho 1:
-The cult classic.
-Patho 2 currently only has the Haruspex's storyline. Patho 1 offers the storyline of all three healers. However, Ice Pick Lodge has said that they will make the other 2 healer stories for Patho 2. Only a matter of time. However, they might come out as DLC. For now undefined.
-I have read on the forums that some people believe that Patho 2 and Patho 1 in their contents and philosophies vary differently, stating that Patho 1 is highly abstract, discussing captivating matters of life. I have only seen this argument once or twice, so I'm not sure how many people find this to be true. I cannot comment much, as I've not played Patho 1.

[NoTimeToWait]

Originally posted by Yaller:

I have read on the forums that some people believe that Patho 2 and Patho 1 in their contents and philosophies vary differently, stating that Patho 1 is highly abstract, discussing captivating matters of life. I have only seen this argument once or twice, so I'm not sure how many people find this to be true.

The philosophy behind the games is quite different. The main storyline hasn't changed that much, but the world and setting had improved, and there is a new tonality to the second game.
The game has evolved in terms of its philosophy, according to the game's mastermind Nikolai Dybowsky.

I would say, that the philosophy in the first game is younger (obviously), has an edge to it and a bite. It's daring and without many compromises. The second game is more wholesome, but it is also not as sharp as the first one. While the gameplay may have become harder, the ideas are a bit more forgiving and easier to understand. There are still a lot of quite innovative ideas in the game, but they were diluted by more mundane motives like family, friends, love and kin, so the player is not required to constantly crash his view of the world against the author's view anymore.

The best way to describe it is that if the first game required master's degree in literature and philosophy to be completely comprehended, the second game only needs you to be a Bachelor ;P

[StrayDogFreedom]

Originally posted by NoTimeToWait:

The best way to describe it is that if the first game required master's degree in literature and philosophy to be completely comprehended, the second game only needs you to be a Bachelor ;P

That's assuming you have a degree. [screenshot of Bachelor asking if you have a degree meme].png

[NoTimeToWait]

Originally posted by StrayDogFreedom:

Originally posted by NoTimeToWait:

The best way to describe it is that if the first game required master's degree in literature and philosophy to be completely comprehended, the second game only needs you to be a Bachelor ;P

That's assuming you have a degree. [screenshot of Bachelor asking if you have a degree meme].png

"asking if you have a degree" in latin ;P

[Sodie Popping]

ok thx so much guys i will decide to wait and get patho 2

[Sodie Popping]

because it sounds like its a better game in general and a better experience

[Sipher]

you are welcome comrade! :)