In this final episode of the .hack series, guide the outlaw Kite in a fight to save "The World" from a deadly virus. Uncover truth and fight to save the lives of your own friends. The immersive .hack saga ends here!
Review
To be blunt, those of you who have watched the show, re-watched the DVDs, and played through the first three chapters in this saga will buy this game no matter what I have to say about it. I don't blame you for doing so. If I had put in the 200-plus hours required to get all there is to get out of "The World's" world, I would do exactly the same – you owe it to yourselves to finish the task and find out what happens.
But, as is surely no surprise to anyone, there isn't anything in this final chapter that will convince those who have held out thus far to start up the journey. Surely, the pace of this game is quicker and more to the point than the earlier ones, but it still has the same problems as volumes one through three. Namely, camera controls that weren't acceptable with the first release, sub-par graphics, and dialogue that's more stilted than an episode of All My Children with "the part of Mercedes will be played by…" people filling in every one of the roles.
I want to give this game bonus points for being an interesting experiment. Personally, I don't think that it was entirely successful, but it was one that was worth trying. Hopefully, down the line, someone else can give us a similarly high-concept RPG with a little more meat on its bones.
Concept: Finish the four-part saga started in February by tying up all the loose plot threads
Graphics: Same as in earlier entries, which in my opinion, means that they aren't that great
Sound: Has no one in this game gone through puberty? The voice acting makes everyone sound like they're eight years old
Playability: Same icky camera, same somewhat uncomfortable menu structure
Entertainment: For those who have kept up, this game is a given
Replay: Moderately Low
Rated: 7.5 out of 10 Editor: Lisa Mason Issue: February 2004
2nd Opinion: Inventive dialogue. Intuitive gameplay. Acceptable graphics. The fourth and final installment in the Dot Hack series has none of these things. But, if you've played the first three, you aren't going to wise up and call it quits now, so while you're enjoying the thrilling conclusion, I'll be over here, doing fun things.
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Customers find the storyline simple but timeless, with a good ending. They also say the characters are likeable and the ending shook them. Overall, customers describe the game as an amazing series that deserves to be on HD.
"...If still say theyre worth their price though. The story is simple but timeless, the characters mostly likeable, and they're good games for both..." Read more
"...good storyline, good characters (Gardenia is my favorite), nice graphics, decent music & voice acting, & no endless leveling up before you can move..." Read more
"...I wont spoil anything so ill simply say it has a good ending to the story and while it is generally more of the same if you like the other games in..." Read more
"...It is fun and the story is not bad." Read more
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Customers find the quality of the video game software to be good for both involved gameplay and dungeon grinding. They also say it's a well-balanced rpg and fun.
"...timeless, the characters mostly likeable, and they're good games for both involved gameplay or dungeon grinding depending on your preference...." Read more
"...It is fun and the story is not bad." Read more
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Customers find the shape of the video game software to be decent. They also appreciate the nice graphics, decent music, and voice acting. Some mention that the discs have minimal scratches and contain all original art and manuals.
"...good storyline, good characters (Gardenia is my favorite), nice graphics, decent music & voice acting, & no endless leveling up before you can move..." Read more
"Both Discs minimal scratches, all original art and manuals" Read more
Customers find the value of the vintage video game software to be a bit expensive.
"The is great but the pricing of the hack games are the worst pricing I have seen on amazon and they need to lower the prices on this games because..." Read more
"Bit pricy but it's a vintage game, what can I expect!" Read more
I'm genuinely enthusiastic I made the investment in these games several years ago. When I bought my copy of quarantine it was 35 dollars. They're vintage now and the price has more than quadrupled. If still say theyre worth their price though. The story is simple but timeless, the characters mostly likeable, and they're good games for both involved gameplay or dungeon grinding depending on your preference. I may be viewing the games through rose tinged nostalgia glasses but I've recommended them countless times to friends and will continue to do so.... Though at their current sale price I might insist they get their own copies.
definitely a fun series. any rpg fan will like it i think. the dungeons are a tad repetitive, but they're good dungeons, so its not so bad. good storyline, good characters (Gardenia is my favorite), nice graphics, decent music & voice acting, & no endless leveling up before you can move on. one word of caution: you definitely want to have played the previous 3 games before playing this one. a great, well-balanced rpg.
This game is the climax of the series, great to get everything resolved. The product itself was in excellent condition, though No manual it did come with the how to guide, which was a very good offer. Now you really shouldn't get this game and expect to get the full story (though you can pick up most of the story from the context of it) you should have at least played the other ones just so to build that magical bond with the game so that it actually gives you value. If new to the series, try to get the other 3 under ur belt, but the problem with this is that, they are getting more and more expensive. But I'm of topic now, great game overall for its "time period" now stay classy everyone : )
One of my favorite video game series of all time. I bought them all used and every one of them looks just fine great shipping speed and barely and scratches highly recommend you check this out.
The is great but the pricing of the hack games are the worst pricing I have seen on amazon and they need to lower the prices on this games because people are not going to buy this games when they are high on price
I love this game series but I was sad to see how expensive some of the copies are for this game, and not even for perfect condition. However, anything to own it. Love this series and wish for the first four games to be re made.
Nothing new here from the other games. It was very very short and left a rather empty ending. This game didn't even bother to have all your characters request your help in a dungeon which I enjoyed in the other games. You are pretty much stuck with Black rose in this game and I liked other characters much better. One good point about this game is once you have SAVED "The World" you do get to continue to play and get item completion with some side dungeon quests added in. The problem is I kind of lost interest as I was no longer playing to complete a story but just for fun. After 4 games of the same fighting, this doesn't add much interest to me.
I am an hour into the first game. so to give any ratings for the last one is ridiculous. I'm giving it a generic 3 because the dang listings demand input. good luck in finding another copy to buy since amazingly enough, this last one was a B!tch to locate.