I would recommend playing the first game. It has aged, but it's not the worst. Playing the first game will also help give a proper connection to the characters rather than just watching all the cutscenes. And it would help cement the world, which does circle back a little bit in 2. Seeing the actual difference firsthand is more impactful than just playing 2.
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I would recommend playing the first game. It has aged, but it's not the worst. Playing the first game will also help give a proper connection to the characters rather than just watching all the cutscenes. And it would help cement the world, which does circle back a little bit in 2. Seeing the actual difference firsthand is more impactful than just playing 2.