- March 4, 2010
- CyberConnect2
.hack//Link
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.hack//Link is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by CyberConnect2 and was released on March 4, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.
Set in a fictional version of the year 2020, .hack//Link's story takes place in a new version of “The World,” a popular series of MMORPGs known as The World: RX. The game focuses on a young man named Tokio Kuryuu, a second year junior-high student who gets transported into The World: RX by a new student named Saika Amagi. After arriving into the game, Tokio is tasked by an artificial intelligence …
- The game is a must-have for .hack fans, featuring familiar characters and an engaging storyline that can be followed even without understanding Japanese.
- The package quality is excellent, arriving in perfect condition with a bonus DVD that provides context for the .hack series.
- The gameplay is easy to pick up, making it accessible for new players while still offering enjoyable elements for long-time fans.
- The battle system is repetitive and can become boring, lacking the depth that some players expect from the series.
- The game is only available in Japanese, which may limit enjoyment for those who cannot understand the language.
- Some players feel that the game lacks the freedom and complexity of previous .hack titles, making it feel more like a simple task rather than an immersive RPG experience.
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The story is generally regarded as a significant strength of the game, featuring a vast and engaging narrative that can be followed through cutscenes, even without fluency in Japanese. While some players find the battle system less compelling, the storyline remains a redeeming quality that appeals to both casual players and collectors who may seek additional resources to enhance their understanding.
“The storyline is huge and amazing!”
“You don't have to speak Japanese to understand what they're saying; you can pretty much follow the storyline just by watching the cutscenes and figuring out what's going on.”
“The battle system can get rather boring; this would have been resolved if I could understand the language. So in general, the story is the only redeeming quality.”
“I took Japanese in middle school, so I can kind of understand the gist of the story.”
“But if you're a collector and are okay with watching a video on YouTube or reading the synopsis for the story, you're going to love this.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
.hack//Link is a role playing game with science fiction theme.
.hack//Link is available on PlayStation and PSP.
.hack//Link was released on March 4, 2010.
.hack//Link was developed by CyberConnect2.
.hack//Link has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
.hack//Link is a single player game.
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