I'm thinking of getting a bunch of Tom Clancy games, and i was wondering whether Advanced Warfighter 1 is 'The Shit' of the franchise, or whether AW2 is just as good, which means i can skip one 
 
so is the first a must or can i just play this sequel and it's all the same ?

Graw2 has an horrible single player. Graw1's single player is outstanding. At least, was, back in the days.

I would say you can stick with the second one.  It is pretty much the same.  Unless you are into the story or something or want some points.  But the AW2 has everything the first has, with better graphics and small improvements on the gameplay.

You could start with the original Ghost Recon.
 
It still holds up pretty well.

" You could start with the original Ghost Recon.  It still holds up pretty well. "

Play the first one, it's a great game. I don't really like Graw 2 though and I still haven't finished it.

" @FancySoapsMan said:

" You could start with the original Ghost Recon.  It still holds up pretty well. "

This X 1000. You cant go wrong with the oringals in the tom Clancy series. "

Wait... you realise the console and PC versions of GRAW (both 1 and 2) were totally different games right?  Which are you thinking of getting?

" @BigBoss1911 said:

" @FancySoapsMan said:

" You could start with the original Ghost Recon.  It still holds up pretty well. "

This X 1000. You cant go wrong with the oringals in the tom Clancy series. "

im afraid i have zero tolerance for outdated games.. i worship San Andreas yet i cant stand to play it anymore ! i try but i cant old games with outdated gameplay mechanics and visuals just dont entertain me.  edit: have not hate "

you should at least play the first one. then move on the second AW2.

" Wait... you realise the console and PC versions of GRAW (both 1 and 2) were totally different games right?  Which are you thinking of getting? "

The first GRAW on 360 is an amazing game. The single-player is much better than the sequel.