.hack//G.U. Last Recode

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 12, 2023
    80
    .hack//G.U. Last Recode is a remaster of PlayStation 2 games... and it shows. The resolution is crisp and razor-sharp, but there is no hiding how basic these character models are. Lead characters fare best, but most NPCs are hopelessly devoid of detail or articulation - typically stuck with frozen expressions, too. On Nintendo Switch, .hack//G.U. Last Recode runs a perfectly stable 30 frames per second. The new bonus chapter is an epilogue where gamers can find out what has happened to all the characters that they have grown attached to. It is a welcome addition and lasts a few hours, but is ultimately unnecessary.
  2. TierraGamer
    Apr 28, 2022
    80
    .hack// G.U. immerses us in what people used to think was an online game in the early 2000s. The game did not age well, but it's still a franchise worth experiencing, especially for isekai fans. Made up of an impeccable artistic and narrative section, the world and the dungeons feel empty.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Mar 27, 2022
    80
    It feels a little funny to review .hack//G.U. Last Recode for the Switch. Diehard .hack// fans like myself just needed to be told when and where to buy it with no questions asked, and those who have never dipped their toes into the title (or franchise as a whole) have three current platforms to choose from with a basic understanding of what one can reasonably expect from any of them. To that end, I’d like to close the review on this note: .hack//G.U. Last Recode is worth the money no matter which platform you buy it on, but if you want to support some of the most creative and dedicated developers out there, pick up .hack//G.U. Last Recode on the Switch — don’t let CyberConnect2’s blood, sweat, and tears go to waste.
  5. COGconnected
    Mar 23, 2022
    75
    All in all, if you enjoy anime and story-heavy JRPGs, you’ll probably enjoy this title as well. If you prefer games that feature better gameplay to cutscene ratios, you should probably play something else.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 20, 2022
    75
    .Hack//G.U. Last Recode arrives on Nintendo Switch with a porting that changes nothing compared to that of almost five years ago, but which equally does not sacrifice anything of the experience. If you are willing to spend a few dollars more for the convenience of portability it could be the right time to spend about seventy hours of good old-fashioned entertainment.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. DrexX
    Mar 18, 2022
    7
    Really enjoying playing this again. Haven't ran into any bugs or lag. Feels good control wise. I would definitely recommend to fans of thisReally enjoying playing this again. Haven't ran into any bugs or lag. Feels good control wise. I would definitely recommend to fans of this series and encourage new members to give it a shot. Before Sord Art we had .Hack … Full Review »
  2. iRasetsu
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Love this game, it's still probably my favourite story in a JRPG, Haseo's journey and growth have still not really been repeated in a mannerLove this game, it's still probably my favourite story in a JRPG, Haseo's journey and growth have still not really been repeated in a manner as good and gradual as this in any other series.… Full Review »
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