I’m curious about jumping straight into Death Stranding 2 without playing the first game. Do you think skipping to the sequel will ruin the experience for me? Is there any recap video out there that covers the important events from Death Stranding 1? Appreciate any advice!
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Honestly, you should definitely play the first one. I’m currently enjoying it for the first time, and it’s been an awesome experience!
While DS2 does include a recap and glossary, experiencing the first game is crucial for getting the full story and understanding the characters. You might find that watching a recap isn’t enough to connect deeply with the story.
I wouldn’t say it would ruin your experience, but not playing the first could really change how you feel about the characters and story. Kojima’s sequels usually build heavily on what’s come before, so you might want to play the first one for a better experience overall.
Skipping the first game might really take away from your experience since Death Stranding has a lot of lore and story depth. Playing it will help you appreciate the sequel much more. You’ve got a couple of weeks to finish it, so go for it!
Kojima’s games are really dense with story, so jumping into DS2 without playing DS1 is like starting a series in the middle. They’ll have a summary in DS2, but it’s really basic and won’t capture the emotional connections you’ll get from playing the first game.
I’m leaning towards that too; it seems like the right choice!