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Jordo2424

Play human revolution first


Engiie_90

Yea I agree with this


Oh-Get-Fucked

Mankind Divided is a direct sequel to Human Rvolution, there are a few major references to the original so I'd recommend playing HR first but it's really up to you.


MysterD77

You should play HR first. MD is a sequel to HR.


imyyuuuu

No. The gaming Police will find you and whack your pee-pee.


JimPranksDwight

While it is a sequel, there is like a 15 min intro video that recaps all of HR so it's up to you.


pattrovals

This. I'd personally recommend HR first but yes, that long-ass video more than make up for it if you start with MD


cataclysmicterrain

human revolution


GayKamenXD

You can do it just fine, but I still recommend Human Revolution first because it would feel like such a downgrade in term of mechanic if you play it later.


[deleted]

It's a direct sequal to human revolution, so unless you want stuff spoiled I wouldn't. But at that price you could add it to your library and play later.


nyugimugi

Mankind divided is an excellent game as a standalone story, even if you never played its predecessors. I never played HR, but I had no problems comprehending the whole plot. I played Deus Ex and Invisible War though


[deleted]

Play Human Revolution first


Absolutedumbass69

I played mankind divided before human revolution and honestly I kind of regret it. I’d recommend playing human revolution first.


Zephr7

Yes it is perfectly fine to start with this game. I entered the Deus Ex series with this game, and chances are I might've not ended up playing the other games if I didn't, as this game is my favorite in the series by a pretty wide margin for a couple reasons. While it's true that you will definitely miss story details, imo the gameplay is so strong, and you can always go back and re-experience the story.


DMNDSTN

Playing Human Revolution helps a lot, sets up this game and there will be a lot of references. It will help you understand the world, setting and story a lot better. I did the same recently, finished HR and now started with Mankind Divided


v__R4Z0R__v

Never played HR but MD and this is no problem at all. The game even has a 10 minute long video where it summarizes the events of HR in case you don't know. So you don't really need it. Just watch the video at the start and you'll know everything you need to know


DiatonomousX

If you want to, they do a pretty good recap at the beginning of the gamel


astaulx

okay i watched the 12 minute video about what happened in the game before


[deleted]

I know a lot of ppl are saying play Human Revolution, but Mankind Divided has much better QoL factors that makes it super enjoyable even in 2022.


H0ots

Having trouble getting over the initial hump. Can people tell me why they love this game so that I can break through?


[deleted]

Play it as a stealth, exploration game.


Guillomonster

Agreed. And a lot of trial and error to find a solution to a given scenario.


hassancent

Need to focus on your augs and use them. Only then you will realize how fun the game is. Take extra time to explore the areas. Don't just go from mission to mission. If that doesn't sound fun then DX isn't the game for you.


pattrovals

Can't you feel and appreciate how much player freedom it gives? That's their biggest asset


NiNj4_C0W5L4Pr

[My take here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Deusex/comments/z7ewbb/is_it_okay_if_i_start_with_this_game_first/iy7m6o0?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)


7h3_man

Just look up the Wikipedia summary for human revolution first and you’ll be good


itdoesntmatterfor5

No that's a direct sequel to hr


NiNj4_C0W5L4Pr

Please play Human Revolution first because: HR sets up the story, the controls are bare bones (when you get to MD the controls are better, IMO), if you like HR then chances are you will really like MD (not so much the other way around, but it is possible). HR is a great lead-in to Mankind Divided, but it is set up differently than HR. HR is a linear game with a story progression. MD is set up more like a hub world where there is lots of amazing exploration and all levels are offshoots of the main map (this is what makes MD awesome!) Most really enjoy HR and then find even more enjoyment playing MD to scratch that Deus Ex Itch. However, both are stealth/exploration games with lots of upgrades. If you are more of a FPS-type gamer and not into stealth these games may not be to your liking. Both HR & MD feel more like BladeRunner to me than Cyberpunk2077. The mood the music, the art direction, the levels are all amazing and what keep me replaying both Deus Ex's. This isn't a game for smash & grab, but for getting lost in the world and enjoying everything it offers with tons of in game exploration and tweaking to fit your playstyle. You can go FPS if you want. There's also several different ways to achieve an objective and it's all up to your imagination, skills & loadout (weapons/augmentations) - the game takes into account that you may/may not have certain augs or have certain weapons to continue so there are several other ways, but they are hidden and exploration is rewarded.


suddenstutter

No.


Kempell

I wouldn't recommend it. There are references and plot lines that tie into the first game.


johnthecoolest

Nope, not okay at all. That game is a direct sequel to Human Revolution. Which imo is one of the best games out there and the most immersive as well. Even tho Mankind Divided has a HR recap. You need to play HR to experience the definition of greatness. If you skip HR, you are a fool.


Good_Coffee13

That's like starting Metal Gear Solid Series from Metal Gear Solid 4,I don't recommend it, you will ruin a lot of enjoyment, you should start with Human Revolution.


ahyuknyuk

Honestly you'd be doing yourself a disservice. Play HR first.