Zodai Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So, I've had Shikkoku downloaded for quite a long time now, though it's currently sitting in the backlog as I've yet to open it. I came across a youtube comment today claiming Sekien was in the same series as it, and I'm wondering if playing Sekien is required to understand Shikkoku. I'd also like more information on the relation between the two, if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukiru Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Both are steampunk, that's their connection, there's an Inganock reference in Sharnorth, but that's as far as it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaguya Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Not needed. There are a few Inganock references in Sharnoth, if you're clever enough to get them, but it's not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beato Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 You don't need to play Inganock before but I would recommend you to do so if you're planning to read them both as Inganock is chronologically before sharnoth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katatsumuri Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 You don't necessarily need to read Inganock to understand Sharnoth, but it might help a little in understanding some minor things, that's basically it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyanko Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sekien and Shikkoku are both part of the "What a Beautiful-series", but so far these are the only translated ones. Like people already said there are some references but you don't need Sekien to understand Shikkoku, so if you're only interested in Shikkoku you can read it without any problems. However if you want to read them both anyway, I'd suggest you just start with Sekien. It's considered the best of those 2 by most people and I personally think its a better introduction to the style in this series. Also both VNs are full with references to a lot of well-known literature. Differences: while Sekien is more focused on fictional beings in a fictional place, Shikkoku focuses on fictional happenings in an existing place. It's really worth playing them both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwd2 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 series best known for screwing up history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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