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In trouble again

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 30
Date: June 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

My first reaction to this segment of the game was disappointment that they hadn't made any changes from .hack//infection. And a bit of irritation, since the first fight sequence is quite dark and I had some close moments. Then I found myself settling into the pattern again and enjoying the game as much as the original. In a sense, .hack is a game for RPG traditionalists, even though its premise is a self-aware model of a virtual reality game gone awry.

For those of you who are come lately, this game is a game about playing a virtual role game called 'The World.' This is much like the online games currently available, but with better immersion. Something has gone awry in the game and players are being attacked by mutated monsters that can leave them permanently comatose. Kite, BlackRose, and a host of other player characters form a team that undertake both the central game quests, and get to play in randomly generated dungeons as well for leveling up. There is also a set of side quests that provide a distraction from the occasionally tedious character development.

Story is managed by cut scenes. One of the very positive things about this series is that the developers did not give in to the current fascination with long running cut scenes that overwhelm the action. Essentially this a hack/slash/magic game with a novel plot within a plot, solid graphics, and interesting characters. It is part of an entire marketing approach that includes the game, an included OVA, a TV series, and a set of music CD's. While the game is not the best component (I like the series and the OVA better) it provides strong, interesting play.

The included segment of the OVA ("The Case of Yuki Aihara") is an extension of the first segment and takes place in the 'real' world, where a group of people are trying to find out why their friends are going into comas. This provides a nice balance to the fantasy environment of the game and the TV series. The DVD also includes some interesting interviews, but they come dangerously close to giving away too much of the plot, which will become more and more focused on the players and the conflict between their roles in both the game and the real world as .hack moves along. But, there promises to be plenty of monster slayage as well. And at the end of a long day, nothing satisfies like chopping up a giant glowing lizard with a whirling combination of knife thrusts.

Fans of Infection will love the continued gameplay

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 17
Date: July 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This sequel to .hack Infection picks up where the first game left off - and even lets you import your character to continue the adventure! For new players, the game nicely provides you with all the mail messages, board posts and other content from the first game, so you can at least try to catch up a bit with the story. It provides you with a character up to the challenge of this next level.

In graphics, gameplay, user experience and interface, .mutation is exactly the same as .infection was. This game is a 'storyline expansion' to the first game, using the same engine.

People unhappy with the first game probably won't buy the second game, so the audience for game 2 is pretty much self selecting. People who loved the first game and didn't want the experience to end will be thrilled. Instead of most games where you put hours of time and energy into a character, only to have the game stop, you can keep playing for weeks more. And of course, when you're through with this one, there'll be another one out in the fall!

The continuation of the .hack video game series for PS2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 14
Date: May 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

.hack//mutation is another wonderous game for Play Station Two. The series starts out with .hack//infection, and continues on for another two games, which have not been released in America yet. As I beleive they have only been released in Japan, the birthplace of .hack and anime.

The game starts out right after the storyline ends with .hack//infection. The .hack story is about a mysterious item called the Key of the Twilight which co-exists in "The World" an online game RPG, or more commenly referred to as MMORPG. The game itself in real life is a simulated MMORPG. Let me take this time to explain a little but about the real world in 2007+ [when this game takes place]. A deadly computer virius called "Pluto's Kiss" ravaged the online world, resulting in sudden ultra-violet flares from computer screens. This resulted in millions of cases of blindness, and 7 deaths. All internet usage is unspeakable. In 2007, CC Corporation makes a game called "Fragment". By 2009 over 10,000,000 copies are sold, and the game is re-titled "The World" Through the shows, games, and Manga a select group of players slowly uncoveres the mystery of the key of the twilight, and Aura.

Now for the game, it has an excellent storyline, with excellent music, and excellent graphics. The main characters Kite, and Blackrose have the same features as the previous game, which is good in my opinion.

I would write more but the review space dosnt let me, and I would be spoiling it. The great thing about the series is, if you beat .hack//infection you can transfer the data to .hack//mutation and continue where you left off.

Thats all, regards, Oriellien Calvert.

.hack//Mutation

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: April 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

.hack//Mutation is the sequal to .hack//infection. This game is so much fun you still have all of your member addresses whicth you had in the previsous game. And you start at Level 30 so you can go to stronger dungen levels and more infected areas. If you liked the first one you will like the seocond one more.

A GREAT game, and here is some help if you need it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game and well worth your money. Though, seeing how you can only buy it used, you should get it from game stop. I got mine there for $17 and it works like new. Even the extra DVD worked perfectly. The reason why I gave this game a four is because the second big boss, Magus, is so hard I have be trying all summer to beat it.(seriously) I even leveled up to level 60! I have rare items equiped and every possible healing item and scroll. BlackRose and Elk are in my party and at my same level. It is anazing that I just beat it today. (Oct. 15) It took me 8 tries and 60+ hours of leveling up and other stuff. The trick to beating him is packing scrolls and healing items and make sure that BlackRose is level 56 atleast (she is the only one that is slightly spared when you are attacked by Magus. Another hint is to just last a while without dying and keep BlackRose constanly at full health. Also, if you try as long as I have you'll find that you can predict Magus attacks. Once he uses data drain on you it is only alittle longer until you beat him. Good Luck if your having trouble!
But otherwisw this is an awesome game it it is great to see all of my favorite .hack//SIGN characters again!

Mutation Relation

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love this game series. My daughter and I bought the whole series and have been playing it every since.

This series rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you are a fan of the .hack franchise you will love this story. It is a great game. enough said.

the best series of games ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

this game is one of the best games ever due to its missions characters and the game within the game! i like how you are the outlaw player and you can not trust everyone.i would like to think bandai for their superb at the edge of your seat series.

Wow

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Alright, I played and finished .Hack//Infection, and instantly, it got me hooked, so luckily, .hack//Mutation was out, and so I got that. Completely amazing, nothing short of awsome. Trust me on this, it just gets better from .Hack//infection, and not many games are able to be better than their first ones, almost like movies. But still, it is awsome the way that your playing a game thats inside of a game, and also how your able to see charecters from the TV series .Hack//sign. I completely recommend this game to anyone who has played .Hack//infection. Its just too bad that I finished the game, and I have to wait for .Hack//Outbreak to come out. Other than that, get this game!!

Hmm..

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: April 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Basically I was just browsing to see what the other games would be like and I was really suprised to see 1 star comments here! Usually if you didnt like the first you dont get the second, and if you liked the first you like the second. Guess I was wrong...

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