Is this a remake?

[Sommo Magister]

Hello! I recently bought Pathologic 1 and i wanted to ask if i had to play it before this one or if Pathologic 2 is a remake and i should play only this chapter and ask for a refound. So my question is: is this game the sequel of the first chapter or it's only a remake? Thank you and sorry if i made grammar errors

[malek86]

It's a "reimagining", as they call it. Not quite a sequel, not quite a remake. I'd say it is a bit like what Metal Gear Solid 2 was to MGS1 - it uses a similar story and gameplay to the first Pathologic, but explores the concept with somewhat different themes and approach.

It's not necessary to play the first to enjoy the second, but it does have some elements that mean old-time players will have a slightly easier time.

[Sommo Magister]

I never played mgs.
So is more like a sequel? I mean the plot is different or is more a "nostalgic thing" made for the ones who played the first Pathologic and want to play it again but with bette graphic?

[Sommo Magister]

The central question is: in your opinion i should play Pathologic 1 and then the second chapter or you think is better if i forget the first game and play only the new one?

[Pancakes]

Publicado originalmente por Arthas:

The central question is: in your opinion i should play Pathologic 1 and then the second chapter or you think is better if i forget the first game and play only the new one?

You can quite reasonably just play the new one. If you don't want to wait for the other two playable characters though then you may want to consider registry tweaking the game and playing Clara's route.

[Sommo Magister]

I would like to play the first (even because it's in my library) but if the second one is the same game but with better graphic and better gameplay (i read thta Pathologic 1 had some problems in this) then i think i'll play only the second one. I'm sorry if i'm making lots of questions but i found barely something online...

[Pancakes]

Publicado originalmente por Arthas:

I would like to play the first (even because it's in my library) but if the second one is the same game but with better graphic and better gameplay (i read thta Pathologic 1 had some problems in this) then i think i'll play only the second one. I'm sorry if i'm making lots of questions but i found barely something online...

No need to apologise. With the original game you'd go in different directions to get to the same choice of endings. With this new title the endings that we have for this first character are different, with [for me] improved gameplay mechanics included.

If you'd like to get more story details from the original game then again, I'd suggest tweaking the registry to unlock Clara from the start and plaything the original game with her. A lot of what you'll have learnt playing this new game will still be useful.

The alternative is to wait for the other two characters in this new game. I'd honestly just recommend getting stuck into this new game as it stands on its own merits - even without the other two playable characters.

[Sommo Magister]

Clare isn't the one that you unlock after completing the game with the other two characters (the doctor and the other one)?

[Pancakes]

That's right yes. You can adjust the registry entry for the game to unlock her from the start though. Failing that, give me a nudge and I can send you a save game that will be at the start of her playthrough.

[Sommo Magister]

I'll try, ty mate!

[NoTimeToWait]

Just don't try Clara's route first. I mean, it is supposed to be 3rd route for a reason.

And well, there are plenty new things in the story of Pathologic 2. So, if you find yourself liking any of these games, it's highly likely that you end up playing both of them.

So, don't worry which one to start, just enjoy the story

[Sommo Magister]

Mhh...ok. I am worry to play two games that are veeery similar for what concearn the plot and the choices you have, because i didn't understand if it's a remake or what XD

[Pancakes]

Publicado originalmente por Arthas:

Mhh...ok. I am worry to play two games that are veeery similar for what concearn the plot and the choices you have, because i didn't understand if it's a remake or what XD

As I said before. In the original game you had three different routes that brought to to the same ending scenario and choice. In the new game you have one route [so far] with two main endings to choose between or two smaller endings that depend on success/failure.

If you were to just play the same character in both games, you'd still find quite large differences in the story let alone the mechanics. I'd encourage you to play the new game because it is mechanically stronger - a story can be looked up for a plot summary, and no matter how many people gush over Pathologic's story, it holds true - the story can be looked up and read, the mechanics need to be experienced first hand.

[NoTimeToWait]

Let me tell you this: two of these games are quite different experiences, story-wise and gameplay-wise. In that respect, it's better to start with Pathologic 2 in my opinion

[Sommo Magister]

Mhh, honestly I'd prefere to play the first one if the events are different from the second chapter, i know that he has some problems but it's something i can accept. My only problem is that maybe playing the first chapter could ruin the second one because they could be almost the same game but with graphic and mechanics improved (like Warcraft 3 and Warcraft 3 Reforged) or if it is a new game with different events and it's only the sequel of the first chapter. I'm sorry but on internet i'm finding discordant results XD (please don't make any spoiler, i'm sorry to ask it but i really hate them)

[Sommo Magister]

Ok, so in the second chapter there are no spoilers about the first one?