. Hack 3 Outbreak for PlayStation 2

Continuation of a fun series

Strengths: Many hours of game play

Weakness: Combat can get repetitive

This is part 3 of a great series that fits into the .Hack world. Those familiar with the anime or manga should begin with the first game, .Hack Infection, and work their way through. The story keeps getting better and better, and more questions are answered the further you progress. It may not be for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent in "The World".

.hack // Outbreak

Strengths: Long, fun RPG

Weakness: Not that last in the series

.hack volume three is another wonderful RPG on the PS2. The story continues from the previous two games. This game provided hours and hours of fun, but unfortunately volume three was not the last of the series. This is a great RPG for any RPG fan!

.hack Outbreak

Strengths: Fun simulated MMORPG, good controls

Weakness: Can get repetitive

.hack Outbreak is the third game in the four part .hack series. This game picks up right where part 2 left off and you can even import your save data from part 2 directly into this game. Nothing much has changed from the first two games, but there are new areas to explore and new items to collect. If you haven't played the first two games, I would suggest doing so, but it is playable if you...

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.hack , part treux

Strengths: *Original concept and story* - *Fun to play*

Weakness: *Doesn't bring anything new into the mix*

If you are reading this, you most likely have played the first two .hack's in the series - or are looking at all 4 reviews to get a feel for the whole series, since at the time of my review all 4 games have been released. I actually picked this game up first, since it was part of a cheap sale - then i bought the rest. The series as a whole is definitely a unique concept. You are part of a virtual...

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Dot Hack 3: Outbreak

Strengths: Interesting storyline and concept

Weakness: Repetitive to the other games in the series

If you have played Dot Hack, parts 1, 2, or even 4, then you do not need to read this review. Besides advancing the story and adding some items and characters, this is the exact same game as the other 3 Dot Hacks. If you have not played Dot Hack parts 1, 2, or even 4, then I have to ask the question, why are you playing part 3? At any rate, the game does offer an interesting concept. You are...

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Hack Part 3

Strengths: Gameplay and plot.

Weakness: Same as the first 2 games.

This is the continuation from the first 2 games. This is why they called it part 3. The gameplay is basically the same. The bad thing about it is that you have to buy all 4 games in order to complete the series. This game is similar to the other parts. There is not much difference between the games. You might feel this is repetitive or tedious. There is no improvement of graphics. This game is...

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Interesting Idea, Poor Concept

Strengths: Decent voice acting, good gameplay, lots of extra bonuses, intriguing characters, plot finally starts going somewhere.

Weakness: Poor graphics, far too brutal for newcomers, new content lasts for around 20 hours, most areas still aren't anything to write home about.

The concept of combining anime, manga, and video games in order to tell a story about a particular online game and the world around it, both online and offline, was a staggering concept. Unfortunately, by .hack//Outbreak, the formula is starting to get far too formulaic. I respect .hack's plot and what it tries to do. When .hack deals with the central plot and with the characters found in The...

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Pretty good part 3

Strengths: continuation of a good story

Weakness: same as previous .hack's

This game is the third in a four part series that simulates an online game world. It is an action RPG. You again take the role of Kite, with the help of his friends, to uncover why people are falling into comas. The gameplay is good, the story is great, and the characters are awesome. Veterans of the first two games will feel right at home with this one. The game is longer than previous .hack...

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Hard not to enjoy a good story

Strengths: Strong concept, interesting plot and character

Weakness: Engine recyled, dungeons can be repetitive

The third entry in the .hack series for the PS2 (of the original storyline, with new storylines coming), and although some people might be bummed about seeing the same engine again, it kept dev time low and keeps the story continuity in check. The graphics might not be pushing the PS2 to the max, but they get the job done, and some characters and enemies have interesting designs. You do get tired...

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. Hack 3 Outbreak for PlayStation 2

Strengths: Gameplay, sound, dvd episode, and the World.

Weakness: Graphics haven't changed much, feels like the same old game, and pricey for the whole 4 part package.

.Hack Outbreak Part 3 is a action/RPG for PS2. You play as Kite who is in this MMORPG and is trying to find out who's behind his friends coma and to cure him. The game play like a hack n slash with leveling up and spells. The problem with this series is it worth $200 to get the whole set? No, but your in luck. Most parts are way cheaper now and you could probably get the whole series for around...

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