Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out now and has received a lot of praise for improving gameplay, expanding the game world, and making overall improvements over the first game. There seems to be a sentiment that the sequel replaces the original, or is the actual fulfillment of the original’s vision, but that’s not true. While the second game definitely improves on the first, it doesn’t take away from the unique experiences and value of the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

A lot in the sequel outdoes the first game, but there’s so much from the first game that can’t be replaced with a simple cutscene explanation. The first game features unforgettable quests and characters that can’t be duplicated. The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an exceptional RPG and one of the most historically accurate games out there. Fans of the sequel should definitely not skip it.

There Are A Lot of Memorable Quests & Characters In The Original

There Are Some Things That Can’t Be Beaten

Kingdom Come: Deliverance takes players on a journey through a gritty and realistic medieval Bohemia, featuring interesting characters and memorable quests. One such character is Father Godwin, the parish priest of Uzhitz, who struggles with his faith and personal desires. This leads to funny and morally tricky situations. Players get to know Godwin better by sharing drinks, ringing the church bell, and getting tangled up in his unusual lifestyle. At one point, Henry ends up giving a sermon in a surprising twist that raises interesting moral questions.

While Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is great, the original has quests that stay with players, one of which comes from Father Godwin. In this quest, Father Godwin asks players to look into witchcraft rumors among the village women. We won’t ruin the story because there’s a twist depending on the player’s actions. Still, it has themes of superstition and fear, resulting in strange encounters and a shocking ending where Henry has a memorable scene of waking up next to the consequences of his actions.

Father Godwin from the original is a great history lesson because he shows not every priest was a die-hard supporter of the Catholic Church, setting the stage for the Protestant Reformation that came 100 years later.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tells a completely different story. The original makes players feel like they’re brand new to the world, like Henry feels because he grew up in a small village. By the time the sequel happens, Henry is a different person, and the amazing quests of the past are behind him.

You Can’t Replace Henry’s Origin & The Start of Sir Hans’ Friendship

An Origin Story & A Bromance

Kingdom Come: Deliverance sticks in players’ minds because of its powerful story about Henry’s transformation in wartime Bohemia. The game starts with Henry, a blacksmith’s son, whose life changes forever after a Cuman raid destroys his home and kills his family. This backstory, combined with the player’s feeling of vulnerability at the start, creates a strong emotional connection that a sequel might not achieve with a cutscene. Seeing Skalitz’s destruction and feeling Henry’s anger and sadness are key experiences that drive his journey.

Another appealing part of the original game is the introduction of Sir Hans Capon, a lively and somewhat boisterous noble. Their early interactions are a bit hostile but end up filled with humor and help build a friendship that contrasts with the dark world around them. Players get to see the beginning of their bond, which plays an important role in Henry’s development throughout the game.

Their adventures in Rattay, including getting drunk, causing trouble, and trying to impress women, add some lighthearted moments to the story. These experiences are deeply woven into the original game’s narrative and can’t be replaced. Although Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues that story, it can’t redo the emotional weight of Henry’s beginnings or his friendship with Hans. These moments are key to understanding Henry’s character and motivations and essential to the overall Kingdom Come experience.

The From The Ashes DLC Still Hasn’t Been Replicated

I Want To Build Another Town

Even though Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has improved in many ways, the original game’s DLC, From the Ashes, offers a special experience that the sequel hasn’t managed to match. In this DLC, players take on the role of a bailiff who rebuilds the destroyed village of Pribyslavitz. Instead of just going on quests, From the Ashes mixes elements of town-building and management within the immersive world of Kingdom Come.

Players need to manage resources, make important decisions about what to build, and attract new villagers to their settlement. This involves balancing the budget and addressing the needs and wants of the villagers. What makes From the Ashes special is how it combines management simulation with RPG elements. The choices players make influence the town’s growth and success, providing a real feeling of achievement. Players negotiate with merchants, settle disputes among villagers, and even create laws to keep order.

This DLC shifts the focus from Henry’s personal story to the challenges of being a leader and building a community. Additionally, it introduces new dynamics and mechanics that aren’t present in the sequel. Although it received mixed reviews, From the Ashes offers a refreshing change from the core gameplay. Its blend of management simulation with the existing systems of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, along with memorable quests and interactions, makes the original game an essential part of the Kingdom Come series.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Is Well Worth Playing, Even After Its Sequel

Play It if You Haven’t Yet

KCD2 has received a lot of praise for its improved gameplay, larger world, and overall upgrades compared to the first game. Some online discussions suggest that the sequel completely replaces the original, which isn’t true. While the second game improves what the first one started, it doesn’t take away the unique experiences and value of the first game.

The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance features unforgettable quests and characters with the aforementioned fun-loving priest and Henry living the monastic life in a monastery and working to avenge his family. While Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 summarizes the first game, it can’t match the experience of actually playing it. The original game remains a standout in the RPG genre, and fans of the sequel should not overlook it.

Anyone who has enjoyed their time in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 but hasn’t played the original will love it if they play the original. It isn’t necessary to play Kingdom Come: Deliverance to enjoy the sequel, but it’s a fantastic story that can feel much less restrictive than the second game.