if you can read moonrunes and have plenty of free time, then I would suggest for playing the prequel series before. as for myself, straight to Sengoku Rance. and I'm not really fan of Alice Soft. I found myself more fond to Eushully games. I consider to play prequel series if a vn's really worth (example Baldr Series). as for Rance Series, I don't think the story's the selling point. we all have limited time in life so don't bother spending something which u didn't enjoy :peace: