.hack//G.U. Last Recode (HD remaster, PS4 and PC) coming out
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SomePerson
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I played through all seven games at least twice back in the day and 100% completed both series. I originally preferred the story line of IMOQ, but G.U. grew on me to a point where I now prefer it more. Didn't IMOQ have a quest in the last game to collect every single piece of equipment? I remember things like they wanted you to have the basic weapons and armor that you probably sold off four games ago and were stupidly hard to re-acquire by the last game. And I think you only got something like a wallpaper for your effort.
At the end of the day, I'm absolutely stoked to play the G.U. trilogy again, while on the other hand I have no desire to touch IMOQ again unless those games get some serious revamping in the gameplay department. I very much remember that, especially with the last game, the enemy balance really started to get bad with every dungeon being a huge slog even when overleveled. I still feel weary when thinking about my efforts to 100% complete Quarantine. I'm completely fine with a G.U. remaster that has some tweaks, but the original games need a huge update, if not an outright remake if I'm ever going to consider playing them again.
At the end of the day, I'm absolutely stoked to play the G.U. trilogy again, while on the other hand I have no desire to touch IMOQ again unless those games get some serious revamping in the gameplay department. I very much remember that, especially with the last game, the enemy balance really started to get bad with every dungeon being a huge slog even when overleveled. I still feel weary when thinking about my efforts to 100% complete Quarantine. I'm completely fine with a G.U. remaster that has some tweaks, but the original games need a huge update, if not an outright remake if I'm ever going to consider playing them again.
Yeah didn't the first series only apply damage on the enemies that are on screen when hit by attacks?
Quoting for new page, and because I've only just now seen it myself:
Hopefully "high-resolution movies" means they still have access to the original movie files and not be forced to upscale PS2-res FMV. All of the major plot scenes are done in fmv, like Xenosaga.
I expect the three titles will be accessed via a game selection screen ala any other Remaster Collection (the easiest way, really), but I secretly hope that they can join the games up so that they flow directly into each other as you complete them, allowing you to carry over your progress immediately. Probably not doable since all three games include meta content that unlock after completing the main campaigns, credit sequences, etc.
As far as dubbing is concerned, my only real issue was Alkaid. That VA just could NOT pull off tomboy, good grief.
I'm glad to see Terminal Disk content being included, as I consider it part of the G.U. experience. It not only gives you a general overview of what happens in the first .hack games through the eyes of a third-party, but it continues on and sets the stage for the crisis that leads to the creation of the next version of 'The World' that the second series takes place in.
Hopefully "high-resolution movies" means they still have access to the original movie files and not be forced to upscale PS2-res FMV. All of the major plot scenes are done in fmv, like Xenosaga.
I expect the three titles will be accessed via a game selection screen ala any other Remaster Collection (the easiest way, really), but I secretly hope that they can join the games up so that they flow directly into each other as you complete them, allowing you to carry over your progress immediately. Probably not doable since all three games include meta content that unlock after completing the main campaigns, credit sequences, etc.
As far as dubbing is concerned, my only real issue was Alkaid. That VA just could NOT pull off tomboy, good grief.
killatopak
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Alkaid is one fine lady.
Endrance though. My teenage emo heart is beating.
Endrance though. My teenage emo heart is beating.
I don't think the concern is actual challenge so much as frustration. They probably want to lower the barriers so people can just play through the story without being annoyed, so they can get excited for the next .hack product that CC2 is presumably making.
GU was never really difficult to begin with. It was always about style and presentation. These improvement look like they just make things move quicker and not waste the players time.
As far as dubbing is concerned, my only real issue was Alkaid. That VA just could NOT pull off tomboy, good grief.
I liked Alkaid dub.
I really hope they just forget everything after .hack//G.U. existed and just make a sequel from Vol 3 on.
Trust me. I'm a PhD
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This is my highlight of E3^^ So excited to jump back in and hopefully fund a sequel series^^
AlexFlame116
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Man we need localization news pronto.
Gaf, is it worth it to hunt down the first 4? I played the very first and moderately enjoyed the few hours I've put in. But I fear that's too much gaming for too little value as a busy adult now.
Been meaning to find GU, but now that they're remastering all 3 together, I might let this be my entire .hack fix. Plus the //sign since it's only 26 episodes.
What do you think?
Been meaning to find GU, but now that they're remastering all 3 together, I might let this be my entire .hack fix. Plus the //sign since it's only 26 episodes.
What do you think?
Not really...
While the story is pretty good for the first 4, the gameplay and graphics have not been kind to it. It simply not fun to play and it's a long 4 games.
Not at all, Bandai have been pretty good about their PC releases recently. The last time they messed up badly was with Tales of Symphonia, and it seems now like that was a one-off messup.
sackboy2197
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It makes me so happy to see this thread in the front page with all the other "big" announcements from E3.
Hitlersaurus Christ
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So did any .hack fans in the thread keep up with Guilty Dragon or New World? How was the story in those? Any plot connections to the main series?
I liked Alkaid dub.
I concur, Erin Fitzgerald was great as Alkaid.
Yeah, that one.
But will there be more than one damn healer until endgame this time?
Also I don't get, you can marry everyone now? Are they adding events?
...there's no easy way to play the original series, right? After enjoying watching SIGN like 5 or 6 years ago I wanted to track them down and continue the series, but even then they were a little too pricey for me. I feel like it's kinda weird for them to be remaking the second series with no accessible way to play the first?
lol, my comment from 3 years ago. "BUT DAD I'M ROLEPLAYING!
"I just imagined during that scene Haseo's family came barging in the room, giving him shit for being so loud while all this goes down. haha
Puck Beaverton
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It's weird if they're doing this as a potential revival for the series in the West (and I imagine they must be with them updating the game and adding an additional form) they would start with GU and not IMOQ.
If we somehow get updated versions of IMOQ...whew.
If we somehow get updated versions of IMOQ...whew.
SomePerson
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I really hope they don't make the games even easier. I don't mind quality of life improvements but I don't want them to make the games a total cakewalk.
I wonder if I should sell my PS2 copies while they still have some value. I've even got two copies of Reminisce. I found the second copy at a thrift store for only 6 dollars two-ish years ago. Maybe I should wait to see if this HD remaster actually gets localized first. I'm a little worried that it might not.
Man...I know it's a love it or hate it for a lot of people, but .Hack//Sign is such a nostalgic anime for me. Me and my sister would watch it together at least once every summer for years. Even now it's a great show to just put on in the background if only for the amazing music.
I wonder if I should sell my PS2 copies while they still have some value. I've even got two copies of Reminisce. I found the second copy at a thrift store for only 6 dollars two-ish years ago. Maybe I should wait to see if this HD remaster actually gets localized first. I'm a little worried that it might not.
Man...I know it's a love it or hate it for a lot of people, but .Hack//Sign is such a nostalgic anime for me. Me and my sister would watch it together at least once every summer for years. Even now it's a great show to just put on in the background if only for the amazing music.
BrianRoyale
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This seems random. I played the 4 before it, and never got to this trilogy, I might pick this up.
Mister Wolf
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screenshots from famitsu
Yup that's The Terror Of Death.
RPGCrazied
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Get the Roots anime tomorrow, can't wait to rewatch it. Been a long time.
eternalcircle
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The second screenshot actually looks comparable to a modern Tales game, lol.
My heart goes out to anyone brave enough to track down the original IMOQ titles. Please remember that they were released in the early 2000s, so the standard for anime-related games was kinda ass. A lot of the charm stemmed from its futuristic version of the Internet and online gaming in general. As a child that never really dabbled with online gaming until some years after the IMOQ series, it seemed like the coolest future possible. Playing crazy VR MMOs with friends was the dream, man.
You may stay for the story and the characters, but the combat is stiff and very ugly. Twinblades are also boring as hell from a combat persective, so try not to hate on your party members with cooler weapons and classes.
Edit: Shoutouts to all the Pi Lovers. Y'all the real ones.
You may stay for the story and the characters, but the combat is stiff and very ugly. Twinblades are also boring as hell from a combat persective, so try not to hate on your party members with cooler weapons and classes.
Edit: Shoutouts to all the Pi Lovers. Y'all the real ones.
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Reporting In. #TeamPi
Also those screenshots looks nice, I'm really excited to play .hack again.
I remember it being incredibly boring until the end.
psynergylover
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screenshots from famitsu
looks quite nice.
Puck Beaverton
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I can't really see a difference in the gameplay shots, but it has been a bit since I played the PS2 games so maybe it's improved. Did the CG always look that good?
BumperLips
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^ pretty much my reason for loving it.
Also, whaaat you didn't like spinning like a beyblade? Or doing an attack that keeps you in position for like 5 seconds as you do mediocre damage?
I still wish Fragment would have taken off T.T playing as other classes would have been amazing
Pandora012
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Looks basically the same, which isn't a bad thing. Though I never did care for Haseo's design, kite was so much better.
Yeah they always looked good. CC2 even in the ps2 era had good graphics.
Puck Beaverton
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Haseo doesn't look cool until his third form. Sure, it's maximum edge, but I dig it nonetheless.
the last CG shots is completely new thing I think.
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Pandora012
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Ehh dot hack had more media around it. Multiple anime, 7+ games, Manga, Movie.
Think Xenosaga had 4 games and an anime (looked so bad, never watched)
the whole point of the remaster is that they are rebooting .hack series to move forward.
xenosaga would be just hd remaster and nothing more after that, since xeno team (monolith) is in Nintendo making xeno games there.
I would love xenosaga HD remaster but it's a bit different situation I think.
Put it on Switch and rework it to tie into Xenoblade X. Call it Xenoblade X Origins: Xenosaga.
I don't have to accept facts.
Also, the .hack mobile game was really good too.