were mesmerizing to me at the time; the gameplay mechanics were so-so.

The graphics for the second game were top notch, but the storylines left such a bad taste in my mouth that that hesitate to even want to give this show a second of my time.


At the very least, I suggest you play the first game, especially if you're deeply invested in the show. The latter portion of the first game really picks up nicely in several aspects.