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Posted on 1/25/26 at 8:12 pm to
Posted by BulldogXero
Member since Oct 2011
10286 posts
Posted on 1/25/26 at 8:12 pm to
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This is tough because 2 is so much more approachable than 1. 1 can be a real pain in the arse to get started.

Id try to play 1 but there is a story recap for it on 2


I think if you play through 1, you will appreciate 2 more. 2 is quite literally a direct sequel or "part 2" to the main story and is where the main plot of the first game is finally resolved.

If you play 1 first, you might get burned out on 2. They are very similar games. 1 is just a bit rougher around the edges and is more dry in tone than 2.

2 also has a lot more action than 1. In 1, you are essentially a baby grubworm that can barely hold a sword. The combat is also kind of bad. The developers realize this, and there are barely any instances in 1 where you are forced into combat.

2 has a lot more action. The combat isn't perfect in 2, but it's much more streamlined. The main character also starts out at a higher base skill level, so it takes far less time before you feel useful.

Posted by sgallo3
Lake Charles
Member since Sep 2008
26814 posts
Posted on 1/25/26 at 9:10 pm to
Yeah. My only worry is someone would try to play 1, not enjoy it, and miss out on 2 which is a much more polished game and better in the graphical area too.

I never finished 1. Made it to basically the end tho so was able to fill in the final parts with the recap

I think the games are close enough that if someone played 2 first they would have fun going back and playing 1 as a prequel.
This post was edited on 1/26/26 at 1:43 am
Posted by SaintEB
Member since Jul 2008
23641 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 11:50 am to
I had this in my steam cart the other day but didn't pull the trigger. So now I am doing a 2nd cyberpunk playthough 2 years after my first. This will suck some time.
Posted by caro81
Member since Jul 2017
6279 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 1:33 pm to
great game. really loving it.

i didnt play1 but got a quick synopsis of the events of 1 via youtube.

my only complaint....and this wouldnt register as a problem for some people, but god damn is this game long. too long. if yo u ignore alot of the side quests its more manageable. Its hard not to get involved in them though.
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
45717 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 1:50 pm to
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my only complaint....and this wouldnt register as a problem for some people, but god damn is this game long. too long. if yo u ignore alot of the side quests its more manageable. Its hard not to get involved in them though.


*laughs in having RPG OCD to where I cleared every single question mark in Witcher 3*
This post was edited on 1/26/26 at 3:34 pm
Posted by MLSter
Member since Feb 2013
4220 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:10 pm to
Do it, i was shocked at how much i liked it. I have not beaten it but love it. Combat was a bit hard for me to get used to, I am always in too much of rush so its my fault not the games.
Posted by cfish140
BR
Member since Aug 2007
9094 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:57 pm to
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but god damn is this game long. too long


This is what gives me pause. I can only game so much nowadays so the long ones take me forever. Took me 6 months to finish cyberpunk and 4 months to finish EXP 33, and it sounds like this is longer than both of those. May just wait till Black Desert drops in March
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
45717 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:34 pm to
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Combat was a bit hard for me to get used to


It gets much, much easier once you get some perks under your belt. Specifically the master strike.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
67887 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:34 pm to
Haven't played 2, but played 1 and got so frustrated with the movement and object interaction that I gave up.
Posted by sgallo3
Lake Charles
Member since Sep 2008
26814 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 6:38 pm to
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This is what gives me pause. I can only game so much nowadays so the long ones take me forever. Took me 6 months to finish cyberpunk and 4 months to finish EXP 33, and it sounds like this is longer than both of those. May just wait till Black Desert drops in March

just take your time with it. theres no rush
Posted by Veritas
Member since Feb 2005
10748 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 7:58 pm to
Didn’t look to see if this was already said, but if Expedition 33 didn’t come out same year, would have had a real shot at Game of the Year and would have won more awards.

Really great game, with a good story.
Posted by sgallo3
Lake Charles
Member since Sep 2008
26814 posts
Posted on 1/26/26 at 10:39 pm to
I purchased both around the same time and still haven't gotten out of chapter 2 in E33 because KCD2 outshined it for me.

Probably due to the medieval setting though and not that it is a better game for everyone.
Posted by BulldogXero
Member since Oct 2011
10286 posts
Posted on 1/27/26 at 12:20 pm to
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I purchased both around the same time and still haven't gotten out of chapter 2 in E33 because KCD2 outshined it for me.

Probably due to the medieval setting though and not that it is a better game for everyone.


E33 is more polished, but it's a turn-based take on the soulslike genre. Soulslikes are a dime a dozen.

KCD2 felt like it had more heart poured into it. I would like to experience the story of E33 in an anime or movie adaptation though because I am told it's very good.
Posted by sgallo3
Lake Charles
Member since Sep 2008
26814 posts
Posted on 1/29/26 at 3:30 pm to
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KCD2 felt like it had more heart poured into it.

Yeah and the fact that it is a true RPG in terms of decision making and character building.
Posted by BCLA
Bossier City
Member since Mar 2005
9038 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 5:20 pm to
Downloaded it last night and was really excited to play based on feedback here, but yikes this first hour or so is rough.

Minus 1 annoying stealth mission it's been nothing but cut scene after cut scene. Please tell me the game isn't like a Metal Gear game that's only like 20% playable.
Posted by Henry Jones Jr
Member since Jun 2011
76953 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 5:40 pm to
I’m 40 hours in and just did the wedding mission
Posted by Henry Jones Jr
Member since Jun 2011
76953 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 5:42 pm to
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Downloaded it last night and was really excited to play based on feedback here, but yikes this first hour or so is rough. Minus 1 annoying stealth mission it's been nothing but cut scene after cut scene. Please tell me the game isn't like a Metal Gear game that's only like 20% playable.
It’s got to get the story set up and since a lot of people didn’t play the first game, they try their best to get you up to speed. It gets better
Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
38323 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 6:27 pm to
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I’m 40 hours in and just did the wedding mission


It do be like that.
Posted by Morgus
The Old City Icehouse
Member since May 2004
9975 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 7:33 pm to
Do whatever you can to get Master Strike ASAP.
Posted by BCLA
Bossier City
Member since Mar 2005
9038 posts
Posted on 3/5/26 at 12:47 pm to
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It gets better


After I got thru all that and the scene at the castle or whatever it has picked up a bit. I took everyone's advice and headed directly to get the master strike. I've died more than I expected to tho lol.
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