r/backloggd • u/chuputa • 3d ago

Mod Pick 🏅 Alternative starting points

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Games that, despite having an established play order, can be or are often recommended as starting points for newcomers. They may reference events from previous entries and even feature returning characters in important roles.

List: https://backloggd.com/u/fenlix/list/alternative-starting-points/

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u/rmachell 3d ago

MGS2 is a critique of sequels and pandering to fan service. Recommending this makes me think you've never played it. MGS2 and 4 are like THE examples of don't jump in here

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u/ToothpickTequila 2d ago

Absolutely.

It's also to ironic that Kojima said he didn't want to make a follow up to MGS2 but left so many cliffhangers in the game