Newbie: Buy DLCs before or after start this game for the first time?

[ControlC]

Hi everyone,

I am going to start playing this game. I saw it has some kind of story mode. Should I buy the DLCs before start this first story mode because it brings new items, rooms, and so on or should I buy them after the first campaign be completed? Thanks!

[Jonathan J. O'Neill]

It doesn't really matter, to be honest. The DLCs assume you are familiar with the game, though.

[Pythagoras]

Definitely, after. There are 15 hospitals with the base game, that is tons of game play. The DLCs don't add anything to those levels. Each DLC just adds 3 more hospitals. So, make sure you like the game, and even if you do, you might be satisfied after the 100+ hours of game play from the base game. But after that, if you want more, grab the DLCs then.

[Tripas]

Yeah, the DLC just adds separate hospitals who have their own special circumstances, and diseases which don't carry over to the "main" game. You can just leave the DLC for later, if you feel like you want to play something a bit different.

[ebrumby]

You can add them any time, but really need to play most of the game to unlock equipment upgrades. I think it's good to wait until they are on sale.

[KickAir8P]

When you're just starting, most entertainment content (keeps staff and patients happier) is locked behind a high kudosh barrier. The Retro Items Pack (wiki link below) includes several entertainment items that come unlocked, no kudosh needed. It also has the Weighing Machine, which boosts diagnostic and treatment power of rooms it's put in.

The rest of the DLCs include content that it's fun to have throughout, but it won't hurt to wait until you're ready to play their levels (except for the Exhibition Items Pack which has no levels, just attractiveness content).

https://two-point-hospital.fandom.com/wiki/Retro_Items_Pack_DLC

[ladydaisydew]

Where do you download the DLC content?

[Tripas]

Originally posted by ladydaisydew:

Where do you download the DLC content?

You buy it from the game's store page, and then it is automatically downloaded into your game.

https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/535930/Two_Point_Hospital/

[OldGamer]

I would see if you enjoy the base game first.

If any on sale though DLC or base, I would grab them. Bargain!

Just look at my hours :)