Yes. Steins Gate 0 builds upon the story and lore of Steins Gate 1. Without experiencing Steins Gate 1, you may be confused by the events, references, and character developments in Steins Gate 0. The first game sets the foundation for the entire series, so it's almost essential to play it before delving into Steins Gate 0.
No, in theory, you could play Steins Gate 0 without playing Steins Gate 1. However, you would miss out on a lot of important background information, character backstories, and the full depth of the story. It's like jumping into the middle of a complex movie series without watching the first part. So, while it's not strictly necessary, it's very much advisable to start with Steins Gate 1.
Chapter 167, "Seizing the Mirror, He Yuanhun's Confidence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yi Blade's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Xia Hong, thank you!" A gentle voice suddenly emerged from beneath.... By the end, If earlier Xia Hong had harbored any expectations that all this was.... Inside the broader family politics storyline, the chapter closes with "Xia Hong, please allow me to explain. There are hidden circumstances regarding the Mirror Immortal;
Chapter 148, "Mysterious Visitor, Deciphering the Cold Resistance Level [Vote for Monthly Pass]", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Gao Yu into a new phase or setting. Early on, Listening to the voice, it seems to be.... By the end, That person is really too courteous..." Xia Hong's expression was.... Inside the broader family politics storyline, it turns Gao Yu's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the power growth storyline linked to Gao Yu.
Chapter 114, "New House, New Rules, New Starting Point [Four-in-One Mega Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Wood Puppet Monster's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Living on the second floor is definitely more comfortable than the... and ending on In fact, even slightly clever people knew Xia Chuan was laying the....
Chapter 26, "Artisans, Nightmares, Fierce Spirits, Gods, Demons", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cold Beast Flesh's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with If a camp has more than one hundred thousand people, what kind of... and closes on Alright, there's no use telling you so much.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Above the Earth-digging Realm is the Cold Resistance Level;
Chapter 179, "Tigers Fall, Insights and Fond Hearts [Happy New Year]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Tian Yu's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The Xuanwu Team, only consisted of seven people in total.. By the end, With my brother's strength, you can't possibly capture him..
Chapter 114, "New House, New Rules, New Beginning [Four-in-One Mega Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mu Dong's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Hong Mu once again asked the question he was most concerned about,..., but the pressure keeps building through Obviously, he was not the only one who cared about this question..
Chapter 197, "Cloud Jiao Advances, Beast Blood Dosage", is the clearest early answer because Luo Yuan finally turns buildup into a real advancement. Early on, Qiu Peng fell silent upon hearing the voice, remembering clearly that.... By the end, Now, along the eastern and western sides of the four buildings,.... Inside the broader power growth storyline, it turns Luo Yuan's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the relationship tension storyline linked to Luo Yuan.
Chapter 151, "Pioneer, The Growing Xia Chuan [Sorry, I'm late]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Great Xia's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with First Year of the Great Xia, the third day of the third month, just... and follows through with The Martial Arts Training Ground was only put into use on the....
Chapter 51, "Conflict Resurfaces [Please Follow!]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yang Ning's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The camps surrounding Redwood Ridge, although all located on the east..., but the pressure keeps building through People from the two camps meet almost exclusively on their respective....
Chapter 104, "Camp Strength, Rapid Enhancement (2-in-1 Large Chapter)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Secondly, they are all well aware that if it weren't for Xia Hong's... and closes on The current hunting team of fifteen can meet the camp's needs, and....