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Review of .hack//G.U. Last Recode on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2017
Cover image of .hack//G.U. Last Recode on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 01 Nov 2017
Genre: Action Role-Playing Game
Developer: CyberConnect2
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the tangled web of .hack//G.U. Last Recode, where player-killers roam free and plot twists come faster than your WiFi connection drops. Pull up a chair as we dive into a digital world of MMORPG madness that brings back nostalgia while questioning your life choices—again.

Gameplay

You play as Haseo, aka ‘the Terror of Death’, which sounds both cool and tragic, like a misunderstood emo goth kid. Haseo searches for the notorious Tri-Edge, the killer of his dear friend Shino, who, spoiler alert, is in a coma due to something rather peculiar. The gameplay is an absolute mash-up of standard RPG and MMO mechanics: hack and slash your way through dungeons, then log off to check your imaginary emails (because who doesn't want their digital WiFi disrupted?). The battles are fast-paced, and Haseo earns various weapons along his journey that he gets to swing like a digital ninja! The Skill Trigger system? It’s basically your RPG-approved way of yelling ‘Let’s kick some ass!’ to your pals (aka party members) who, just like they do in every MMORPG, you have no control over—unless you want them to heal you. Good luck with that strategy!

Graphics

Graphically, Last Recode is a visual feast for your wide screen! The remasters have made it look sharper and shinier compared to its original release. Towns are vibrant, characters are sharper, and the monsters look like they’ve had a serious upgrade—think of it as giving your old PC a necessary makeover. The new HD look is so good you might just forget the plot is essentially a love letter to your own teenage angst.

Conclusion

.hack//G.U. Last Recode isn’t just a game; it’s a nostalgic journey filled with fantasy, friendship, and the occasional despair. The added content in the remaster ties up loose ends like your oldest pair of sneakers. It may not be perfect, but it is definitely a good investment for those who relish the blend of action, drama, and some complicated online interaction where real-life problems seem delightfully distant. So, grab that controller, and join Haseo on his quest—it’s like RPG therapy, minus the bill!

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