The rebirth of a series.
-Good and deep story
-Amazing and unique graphics
-Epic soundtrack
-Fun battle system
-Lots of sidequests
Cons:
-Lack of dungeon designs can get repetitve
-Story portion is short
-A bit easy
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.hack is back, here we go!
Story:
The story, is different from the first series, meaning this is a good place to start also if you want to try the series. The story here, like the first series, is very unique, very deep, and gripping. It's actually the reason why you're playing it! Now all you need to do is buy the other 2 volumes to complete it...
Gameplay:
The first series' battle system, was way too simple and got too repetitve after a while...this one fixed it, buy changing it almost completely. Basically every battle you do will feel "epic." Also you're party members AI is very smart...they'll heal you and/or revive you when necessary...
Music:
A wide range...it just makes this, excellent...from lots of instrumentals, to operatic, and to rock themes, this soundtrack pretty much has it all.
Graphics:
Very unique...it blends cell shaded with 3-D creating an intersing and "dark" look. CG scenes are really nice, and makes it seem like you're watching an anime...Character and enemy designs are also a plus...
Sadly the lack of dungeon designs pull this down a bit...
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OVERALL
Story: 9/10
Gameplay: 8/10
Music: 9/10
Graphics: 7/10
Final Thoughts:
This is another good place to start if you're interested in the .hack series (another being .hack//INFECTION) A good recommedation would be to rent this first, and if you like it buy the rest...