.hack//G.U. Last Recode
Best RPGs of Q4 2017
The .hack games released back on the PS2 were fairly niche titles that had an interesting premise, set within an MMO known as the world where you have to discover what mysterious phenomenon is putting players into comas in real life. The series was ambitious for its time, but just didn’t catch on in the West as it did in Japan. That doesn’t change the fact that all three of the G.U. games are quality JRPGs that don’t require knowledge on any other part in the series.
You play as Haseo, a newbie player that makes a name for himself as the the PKK (Player-killer killer), essentially someone that stops other players from player-killing. Combat in .hack plays out much like it would in a Tales game, with a real-time battle system that allows you to use a number of skills along with regular attacks. Part of the appeal of the series is just how thorough the games are with their world-building, telling you about events happening in the real world while also fleshing out the history and lore of The World.
Last Recode gives you the three original G.U. games remastered, along with a brand new fourth volume that takes place after the end of Redemption, the third volume. That’s three good RPGs given new life, along with a brand new experience – not a bad deal for a remastered package.
