This week, we continue our foray into "The World" with the first video game tie-in project of project dot hack. While the vibe, music, characters, voice acting all feel appropriate, the "game" part leaves a lot to be desired. I suppose that is something you can't escape. Even G.U. suffers from repetitiveness. But for a title with so much promise, to be this let down by procedural generation, sameness, and a lacking "gameplay loop," really does a disservice to what should be a fascinating experience.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Plot/Characters
17:31 - Battle System
24:12 - Positives/Negatives
28:50 - Outro
Tentative schedule (based on Tuesday Dates)
May 3rd: .hack//Roots
May 10th: .hack//G.U. Last Recode
May 17th: Toradora
May 24th: Metal Gear Solid
May 31st: Emma: A Victorian Romance
June 7th: Final Fantasy IV
Games: .hack//Infection/Mutation/Outbreak/Quarantine
Release Date: 2002-2004
Studio/Publisher: CyberConnect2/Bandai
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