.hack//G.U. vol. 1//Rebirth

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Play Magazine
    90
    It's time to dive back in if you're already a citizen, and if you're not, gain access to the gaming world's most compelling simulated cyber space. [Nov. 2006, p.76]
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  2. Gaming Age
    83
    What .hack//G.U. throws at you is a brisk (well, compared to most jRPGs), well planned, somewhat clever but ultimately a bit generic romp through a MMORPG that resides in a unsettling futuristic world that you only view through electronic windows.
  3. RPG Fan
    82
    Regardless of how the series pans out, as a stand-alone title .hack//G.U. Vol.1//Rebirth is a fun title to play, especially if you're stuck with a PS2 while everyone else spends big money on the next-gen consoles.
  5. GamePro
    80
    Though sometimes slow and laborious, .hack//G.U. Vol.1 Rebirth is a well thought out update to the series, and is a welcome addition to the growing dot hack family.
  6. netjak
    79
    Unparalleled graphics, improvements to the combat system and a longer gameplay experience don’t completely make up for a weak storyline and other annoyances, but the result is still solid.
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  7. GamerNode
    78
    The action and plot are both intense and well-woven, as well. The cutscenes are lengthy and numerous, but don't really wow you. And the weird distortion of reality heralds back to a much-missed adventure hey-day where the plot mattered more than simply looking pretty.
  8. GameZone
    75
    If they continue to improve the series as they have this time around, the final two installments of .hack//G.U have the potential to really make their mark in the RPG genre.
  9. Game Chronicles
    75
    But as far as sound investments go, buying up Final Fantasy XII, Suikoden V, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne and Dragon Quest VIII will get you a lot more bang for considerably less money -- you might even have enough left over to go grab one of the oft-overlooked Shadow Hearts games.

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best PS2 Game of 2006
91
#91 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
33
#33 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. TodC.
    Dec 19, 2006
    10
    I think that the gameplay has improved from the first 4. However it is geared more towards fans of the .hack series.
  2. MemeTeam
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    The gameplay is pretty repetitive and the game is 90% cutscenes. It is more like an interactive anime. There is a remastered version so youThe gameplay is pretty repetitive and the game is 90% cutscenes. It is more like an interactive anime. There is a remastered version so you should probably play that if you are interested.… Full Review »
  3. Sarsaparrilla
    May 24, 2021
    9
    The first game is fantastic. The other 2 volumes not so much.
    The inmersion is right there with one of the best assets of the game.
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