.Hack//G.U. Vol 2//Reminisce

Hey all, sorry for the late review, but I was just being slow like always. So let's get on with it.

Story: This is part 2 of the new .Hack series, so it follows directly after the first. You take control of Haseo, a somewhat gruff player in the World. In this volume Aida has become more prevelent and hints that there is something else out there fighting Aida show up. Also players are becomign infected with Aida and starting to infect other players. It's just a continuation of the plot frmo the first one, which isn't to say that it's bad. in fact the game is very engrossing, constantly making you wonder what's gonig on and who you can really trust. 4/5

Graphics: The graphics are much in the same as the first, a lovely cell shaded look that isn't too overdone. 4/5

Audio: Much of the music is of course the same as the first game. There are some new tracks that are very well done. Overall the music is great. 4/5

Gameplay: I can go into it all again, but it's basically the same as the first. There are a few more mini games that can be played now, including bike races and the Crimson Vs card game. The bike racing is fun, it just takes some time to figure out how to best manage, and as you race more you can earn more parts to upgrade your bike. the card game is both extremely simple and very difficult. You make yourself a four card deck: one general and three people to will battle against other decks. All battles take place while you're runnign around in the world so you don't have to do anything; however, there is strategy in figuring out what the best deck combination is. many of the little issues from the prior game have been fixed as well. you can now change your party member equipment instead of having to wait until they are the proper level to give them new gear. Also there is a new group attack that becoems available taht is insanely powerful and wonderfully beautiful. Overall, I think it improves the already great gameplay of the first game. 5/5

Replay: I can't be sure now what replay is like, but since I've started this, I've thought about playing the first game again and finding all the little hidden things that I had missed. 3/5

Overall: The game is an entertaining and at times deep piece of work. If you played the first one, you should definitely pick it up. if you haven't, then you should play that first or you'll probably be confused as to what is happening. 4/5

To read the first review again, go here:

http://gameranter.blogspot.com/2006/11/hackgu-ps2.html