Just as I posted on gamefaqs to your replyWould of been best to ask people who own it...
You can play Flames of Vengeance from the word go. You get the option to play Flames or Ego - any order you like.
The whole game has been remastered for the better in ever area and an all new inventory system with your character now displayed with new icons short links to the kit you wear. It's an amazing package.
In no way is this like a Game Of The Year version, it's like playing a new game. Never has a game been released twice and had this much love added to the original.
Both games share an all new 1000 achievements.
Never trust a magazine!! Across the board DKS has been getting high praise and reviews above 90%. How do you feel now jumping straight in with the bad-mouthing when it was not called for??