wreimers,
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When I find a new video game franchise that interests me, I have a very strong compulsion to play through it starting with the very first game.

This often stops me from playing any of the games, at all, because it doesn’t “feel correct” to start on a later game. And I don’t really want to play very old, unfamiliar games.

Anyone have any strategies to overcome this compulsion? I really want to play the latest “Yakuza” game (Like a Dragon).

penryu,
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@wreimers This recently affected me with Half-Life, insisting I play from the beginning despite how dated the original game is.

For years I waited until I finished a game I never felt like playing before starting any other games in the franchise.

It was a friend saying that HL2 (not the original) was an excellent game.

penryu,
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@wreimers

I think, "I'll just try HL2 briefly, see if the gameplay got better..."

A few minutes later, I peel my cramping hands off the controller, rest my bloodshot eyes, and realize it's been 3 hours.

penryu,
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@wreimers

It's a little easier with the Final Fantasy franchise, because most games are entirely unrelated to each other. So that helps some.

penryu,
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@wreimers

So no real strategy, except to confirm that it's often worth it to play out of order, or even skip.

penryu,
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@wreimers

Besides, even the best movie franchises often have prequels!

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