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.hack//G.U. Last Recode
Developer CyberConnect2
.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection. From the Steam store page
214 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
168 positive · 24 negative
95% range 82–91%
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| Steam reviews | 168 | 24 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 8 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,438 of 2,805 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
87% recommend · 160 yes, 23 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 183 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (3,713 of 4,272 positive).
Players praise the unique meta-narrative of an offline MMO world with forums and emails. [1][2][3] Many note the gameplay is repetitive and dated, but the story and nostalgia carry it. [4][5][6] Some reviewers are upset about the removal of cloud saves causing lost progress. [7][8][9]
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Cloud support was removed, thanks for deleting my save you ♥♥♥♥♥
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.hack//G.U. Last Recode is a remastered bundle of the classic PS2-era “single-player MMO” JRPGs, and it still feels wonderfully weird in a way modern games rarely attempt. You’re not just playing an RPG—you’re playing someone playing an MMO, complete with forums, emails, news posts, and that early-2000s online culture vibe. If you can meet it on its own terms, it’s a fascinating time capsule with a lot of heart and …
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.hack//G.U. Last Recode 590.7 hours. That’s how long I spent inside “The World.” I laughed, I cried, I screamed at corrupted save files, and somehow... I still want to dive back in. This game is special. It’s not just nostalgia — it’s an experience. The story pulls you in, the music hits deep, and even though the gameplay can feel repetitive, I never got tired of it. I got so far into the game — nearly to the last …
- [6]
Decent story but very repetitive gameplay. Thankfully, the added cheat mode helps make the game less grindy and tedious. The combat is really simple and boring. It's cool at first but gets stale pretty fast. The combat improves and looks cooler in the further games (especially volume 3 and 4) but it's still pretty stale. The dungeons are forgettable and often times reused. The story is kind of boring in the …
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.hack//G.U. Last Recode is the definitive way to experience one of the most unique JRPG sagas from the PS2 era. This remastered collection bundles the original trilogy—Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption—with a brand-new fourth volume, Reconnection, providing a long-awaited and emotional conclusion to the story. Why You’ll Love It: - Immersive Narrative: The game excels at its "meta" premise—a game within a game. You …
Summarised from 34 of the 202 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked .hack//G.U. Last Recode talk about immersive world-building with a fictional MMO setting; those who didn't talk about repetitive gameplay and dated combat mechanics. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 214 · most liked firstMight as well play it before .hack//Z.E.R.O comes out. A great RPG series that I'm finally glad is returning in the modern era.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →YES, YES, YES~! It's a niche series, but the story as a whole is solid enough. Also, Z.E.R.O. got announced!! dot.Hack is Back!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →.hack//G.U. Last Recode is a remastered bundle of the classic PS2-era “single-player MMO” JRPGs, and it still feels wonderfully weird in a way modern games rarely attempt. You’re not just playing an RPG—you’re playing someone playing an MMO, complete with forums, emails, news posts, and that early-2000s online culture vibe. If you can meet it on its own terms, it’s a fascinating time capsule with a lot of heart and melodrama. The story follows Haseo, a spiky, angry powerhouse whose obsession…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My username everywhere online has been Haseo ever since I was 15 years old. Back then, I played .hack//G.U. Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on PlayStation 2. I never managed to find the final volumes, but I was already completely in love with its world, the mystery behind it, and the feeling that there was something much bigger happening beneath the surface. Even without finishing the story, it stayed with me for years. Now I am 31. After many, many years, I returned to G.U. This time, I watched the anime,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better Than Cringe SAO
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cloud support was removed, thanks for deleting my save you ♥♥♥♥♥
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think I want to tackle some games people have been raving about this year. Ive never played these so this should be fun. 1. Final Fantasy 9 2. Outer Wilds 3. Undertale 4. Abiotic Factor 5. Lies of P 6. .Hack//G.U. Last Recode
neutral · AI labelView post →I completed the three main games on my PS2 years ago. I wanted this edition for the fourth game, but I replayed it because I didn't remember anything. Due to lack of space on my hard drive, I decided to delete it, only to discover that I had lost my progress, since the game doesn't have cloud storage. I lost 30 hours of gameplay...If you're reading my review, make a backup of your saved game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →.hack//G.U. Last Recode is the definitive way to experience one of the most unique JRPG sagas from the PS2 era. This remastered collection bundles the original trilogy—Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption—with a brand-new fourth volume, Reconnection, providing a long-awaited and emotional conclusion to the story. Why You’ll Love It: - Immersive Narrative: The game excels at its "meta" premise—a game within a game. You play as Haseo inside a fictional MMORPG called The World, complete with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm quite heartbroken because these games used to be some of my absolute favorites when I was a teenager, nostalgia made me try them again all these years later and... they're just not good. But it's not like the whole thing is a mess and unplayable, to me it doesn't work in 2 different ways. Firstly because I'm simply no longer the target audience for these games, and I understand that, if it was just that I wouldn't be giving a negative review. The main reason is because the games have a lot…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →15 JPN Multi-Language Imports across NSW/PS5/NSW2 are back in stock at VGP! 💿 tinyurl.com/4crurj6n Clannad Cotton Rock With You .Hack//G.U. Last Recode Baldur's Gate 3 Okami Ace Attorney Trilogy + More.. - Enjoy Free Shipping when you spend $75 / 53 USD
neutral · AI labelView post →i miss the vibe of this game back in the 00s ps2 era. So many misteries, so many theories, and so many twists. Unfortunately, the gameplay havent aged very well. I would only recommend it for the nostalgia. Really good story that lived rent free in my head for over a decade.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would I recommend this game to someone who doesn't like JRPGs? No, absolutely not. Would I recommend this game to someone who does like JRPGs? Yes, with some caveats. The collection: This is an almost perfect collection of the original games from the Playstation 2. If I could give this collection a score for how well it does as a remaster, I would give it an 8/10. It adds a lot of features that make the experience overall more enjoyable to players... mostly. Some of the choices were…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished Part 1 and 2 of .hack//G.U. Last Recode and I’m currently playing Part 3, planning to finish Part 4 this year. I actually started this game last year. I’ve been a fan of the anime since childhood when .hack//Sign used to air on Cartoon Network India I think I watched it during UKG or Class 1, though I don’t remember exactly. What makes the game special is its unique idea of experiencing an *offline MMO world*. It feels like stepping into a fictional online game universe, which…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cloud saves were disabled, turn them back on you monsters :(
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →oh, so .hack games are hard to come by, and I get that the orginal ps2 versons may be hard to come by plus the 4th addon game in this pack is extremely enjoyable... I recomend this game but I feel the need to warn.. people complained that the orginal game was too hard or too grindy so they increased the experance gained by what feels 10x. so it's great if you only care about the story but if you enjoy the gameplay and want a challange or honestlly a better experance i highly recomend playing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →.hack//G.U. Last Recode 590.7 hours. That’s how long I spent inside “The World.” I laughed, I cried, I screamed at corrupted save files, and somehow... I still want to dive back in. This game is special. It’s not just nostalgia — it’s an experience. The story pulls you in, the music hits deep, and even though the gameplay can feel repetitive, I never got tired of it. I got so far into the game — nearly to the last chapter — only for my file to get corrupted. Yep. 590 hours gone. Just like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🟢 Live on Twitch! 🔗 twitch.tv/luckyamulet 【.hack//G.U. Vol 1】 + Day 8 Charity Streaming! NEW RPG ALERT!!! Playing a game that was gifted to me by @gravevt.vtubers.social! So let's see where this will take us! #hackGULastRecode #hackGUVol1 #hackGURebirth #vtuber #NMSS
neutral · AI labelView post →I love this game so far but no cloud saves is nuts...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This review is clearly biased because I played this game with eyes glazed with nostalgia. I remember how I waited in anticipation for each volume release when I was a kid. Now, 20 years later, I was able to play all the volumes at once. Haseo was still insufferable on vol 1, but he got better at the subsequent volumes (too shounen MC for my taste, though). Gameplay and battles are repetitive, especially for those who like to get overpowered early like me, making the last half of each volume…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game got me through some dark times and helped me process things going on in my life much more than I expected.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my all time favourite franches. This trilogy kept me company during some very dark and lonely times in my life, and holds a very special place in my heart. I still have my PS2 copies in pristine condition. Cannot recommend highly enough for fans of RPGs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bring back the original. Outbreak was perfect. PERFECT. For the love of god, bring back my Grunty farm, silver & golden axes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is with a heavy heart that I have to leave a "Not Recommended", as I love the .HACK games and played through this back on the PS2 when I was in high school. Unfortunately, it almost feels like this remaster changes almost nothing. Making adjustments to settings is very tedious, and a lot of options that you would normally expect in remasters are mostly absent here. It is true that there is an additional 4th game, but it is very short and barely makes up for the very anti-climactic ending of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really charming and underrated with a super fun concept. It has the kind of earnest story we don't get a whole lot of anymore and made me nostalgic for both the early mmo days and this era of gaming and anime in general.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Decent story but very repetitive gameplay. Thankfully, the added cheat mode helps make the game less grindy and tedious. The combat is really simple and boring. It's cool at first but gets stale pretty fast. The combat improves and looks cooler in the further games (especially volume 3 and 4) but it's still pretty stale. The dungeons are forgettable and often times reused. The story is kind of boring in the beginning but it gets better as you go on. Character designs are pretty good and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great story, characters and worldbuilding. Simple gameplay, repetitive gameplay loop. Volume 1 has no endgame besides a quest. Volume 2 has a superboss as endgame plus the sequel to 1s quest. Volume 3 has an extensive endgame with a 100 floor dungeon, quests and a "secret" character. This is a great JRGP held back by the most obnoxious and repetitive dungeon crawling ive played.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is what sword art online tried to be and failed. absolute peak.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its grows on you. Remember that its a PS2 game and the first games are the most limited but it progressively opens up per game. They all use the same game engine btw so dont expect the graphics to jump up in quality but its charming in its own way. Gameplay gets repetitive until the 2nd/3rd game so go in for the story which you should be doing. Just go straight through the main quests. Really resonated with me because I started a playing a mmo myself and made friends along the way. Excited…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DISCLAIMER: While I rate this game positively, this is a mostly negative review (as you will see from my many complaints). Realistically, I'm only giving it a positive rating in hopes that they remaster the IMOQ games in the same way. I will start by saying I am a massive fan of the .hack series. I own nearly every piece of English localized media in the franchise from manga and light novels to the original PS2 games. I have so much praise to say about Project .hack and it's probably my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 38: .Hack//G.U Last Recode A remake of a 3-game collection from my childhood, with an added 4th part. I think this held up even though as a serial MMO player the story was sometimes unintentionally funny. It takes a bit to find its footing, but once it does it's still quite a good action RPG
positive · AI labelView post →Between my 100 hours on PS2 and another 20 on Steam, this series has practically wired itself into my DNA. Last Recode isn’t just a remaster—it’s a reunion with an old friend who still knows how to wreck your emotions in 1080p. You play as Haseo, an edgy, determined player trapped in the MMO world of The World R:2, hunting down the mysterious force that put his friend into a coma. It starts as a revenge story—but quickly becomes something way deeper about identity, friendship, and what it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've finished this game on playstation, so I wanted to leave this review here. Generally, the lore, the universe, story, characters, all of that is top-tier. ... thats where the positives stop. the Game loop itself is honestly quite dull and one-dimensional. there is no variation in hack-n-slash combat, which makes it so dull. literally there is one button for attack, which you can charge, then you can do a special..but no combos or anything else. this game essentially doesn't really feel…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very nostalgic. The UI improvisation really make it more worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is the gameplay good? Ish. You can feel that it was 20 years ago. Are the graphics good? Ish. It's..one of the early 3D styles that doesn't look grating, and we can handwave everything else as 'because it is innately rendering a game.' What this DOES have going for it is that it is absolutely a game made by people who REALLY want you to care about the game. Are there multiple backgrounds for your ingame desktop? Yes. Many of them are Cool Good Ones earned by doing ingame things. There is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute dog water, the story feels like a cheap copy of SAO The fighting is just mashing attack, with the occassional ability thrown in. I loved .hack, i played the hell out of .hack//mutation and loved it. They ruined the feel of a "game world" and made it feel like one of those gacha where you can just auto play and watch your character fight flawlessly. The game maps known as "areas" are boring, rinse and repeat of fight/avoid monsters or npcs, open chest for key, get item at end or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i Played this and the rest of the dot hack series when it originally came out, Playing back through this was a real hit of nostalgia. Has it aged well? Lets be honest its very of its time judging it by mordern standards isnt kind ... so no it hasent, But it remains a fun experience with some grindy BS old school JRPG stuff if you want to 100% it. but the voice acting and story remain a pretty great experience as i said i got hit with a wave of nostalgia and with the news a new game is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my save file got deleted. after 15 hours of playing. AFTER 15 GRUELING HOURS OF PLAYING THIS GAME WITH THE MOST SHALLOW COMBAT AND SHOUNENSLOP STORY OF ALL TIME. WHO IN THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO PUT SAVEFILES INTO THE GAME DIRECTORY? OF COURSE ITS GOING TO BE GONE IF YOU UNINSTALL THE GAME!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The search for the Key of the Twilight continues. .hack//G.U. takes place after the original IMOQ tetralogy, but introduces a new cast of characters and a new version of The World. The gameplay has been significantly reworked and no longer resembles the original games very closely. Instead of focusing heavily on type matchups like its predecessors, the combat now emphasizes physical action and timing. This results in a much more fluid and engaging experience, with far more action and fewer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →was gifted to me by a friend because I like .hack//SIGN and the books, only 4 hours in and I'm really enjoying it! I honestly would've bought it for myself (because sale) had my friend not gifted it to me so quickly after mentioning it. The music, the setting, it's all well done and familiar for an MMO player. I'm super hoping //Z.E.R.O. also gets a steam release, and eventually IMOQ. Definitely making sure my friend who bought it for me hears allll about my first playthrough ( •̀ ω •́ )✧
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →4 ps2 games in one. very immersive storyline, great character development, idle card battle and collection, simple non-complex rpg system, and more. I recommend this for people who wants a breather from hard games. totally worth the full price. The game feels like watching an anime and the gameplay is so easy I can just sit back and relax. What I also really like about .hack//G.U. is the unique OS system that replicates real world internet. I find reading forums, news, and emails interesting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Only buy this game for nostalgia reasons. Its VERY repetitive, the gameplay its easy and boring. Storywise, you could be VERY DEEP into the game and the characters still dont understand whats happening. Its quite frustrating.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this franchise. .hack encompasses anime, video games, manga, OVAs, and more. It introduced me to anime and basic MMO concepts. It is a little hearbreaking that this franchise has received so little love over the last 20 years. If you can, watch .hack/Sign and play .hack/IMOQ(By any means neccissary) before playing this. IMOQ mechanics are so cringy by today's standards, but the overall story is great. I enjoyed Sign/IMOQ series more than Roots/GU, but I will take what I can get after…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent game, no complaints. Looking forward to .hack//ZERO.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Due to recent events, I will show one physical game from my collection every day until I run out of games 😤 I'm caught up now! Day #26: .Hack//G.U.//Vol.1//Rebirth Day #27: .Hack//G.U.//Vol.2//Reminisce Day #28: .Hack//G.U.//Vol.3//Redemption Day #29: .Hack//G.U.Last Recode
neutral · AI labelView post →Tentative Recommend Very easy game, but a very in-depth game. It requires you to read in-game emails, news, and message boards. You'll go back and forth into "the world" a faux MMORPG world filled with npcs and faux player characters. Some member berries from the .hack IMOQ saga here and there as well. If you have an attention span, like over-complicated animes, and don't mind easy combat... this might be up your alley.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will be playing .Hack//G.U. Last Recode!! And @smugsinder.bsky.social & @cherrichomp.bsky.social will be joining the ride!!💕💕 I have love the animes so this is my first time play an actually .hack// game!! 🤩 I will be playing on Twitch @ 9:00PM CST! SEE YOU ALL THERE!! 💕💕 twitch.tv/haineiki
neutral · AI labelView post →.HACK//G.U. LAST RECODE IS ON STEAM SALE FOR ONLY 5 WHOLE DOLLARS!!! PLAY .HACK//G.U. LAST RECODE!!
neutral · AI labelView post →.Hack//G.U Last Recode is a frustrating game. Not because it is difficult, boring, or grindy. It's frustrating because at the end of the day, it's just another disappointing example of the AAA games industry being more focused on the foolish pursuit of infinite growth instead of things that matter, like quality control. integrity and giving a ♥♥♥♥ about longevity over short-term revenue. Let me preface this by saying, .Hack//G.U Last Recode is a fun game. It's a classic hack and slash…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pi and alkaid gave me a boner
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →UPDATE: Revising thumb-down to thumb-up. The game gets a lot more interesting towards the end of the Vol.1 Rebirth, and the combat gets better once you have more interesting weapons and start figuring out the combo timings. I still prefer IMOQ, and Haseo is kinda insufferable, but it's a good bunch o' games. Also, the character models and art style in general look way better than they have any right to, a well done Remaster. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Wanted to like this because I have nostalgia for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a fantastic set of games in an already wonderful series. You can go into this with or without prior knowledge of IMOQ (original games) or Roots (prequel to G.U.) but you will miss some references though they don't ruin the experience. I can't wait to play .hack//Zero!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i want ovan to PK me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →.hack//G.U. Last Recode was an amazing experience from start to finish, and I honestly can’t believe I waited this long to finally play it. The characters, story, music, and world completely pulled me in, and it really felt like I was going on a long journey alongside everyone in The World. The combat was fun, the atmosphere was memorable, and watching Haseo’s growth throughout the story was one of my favorite parts of the game. This is definitely one of those RPGs that’s going to stick with me…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the most entertaining pseudo MMORPG I have ever played. The story is absolutely captivating, the graphics are incredible, and the gameplay is extremely fun. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- simple combat system but really addictive - unique protagonist trait and character development (based on my experience) - really worth it if you buy during discounting period (regularly 80%-90% discount on many steam event) - unique character appearance design - story is standard shonen style, if you like it, you like it - not require grinding. you can just play along the story. Developer well calculate the difficulty of enemy, make it correlate to the EXP and level you gain during playing on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Took several hours to make that emotional connection to the characters, but this game is extraordinary! If you are in RPG's for the story buy this game! Might make you reassess some of your views on the external universe. Just sayn
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No Spoilers: I only just finished Vol 1 at about 40 hours in. I took my time and the thing that took me the longest was finding every NPC. But you could easily complete Vol 1 in 20 hours. It just takes a while if you're trying to 100% the game. As whole, there are 4 games packaged together. Which means there is a LOT of content. At full price, I'd say it's worth getting, however I got this on sale and it's almost criminal what I paid for it vs how much I enjoyed so far. Also, I know it's not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a product of its time yes. However this game has predicted so much so long ago. Most of the NPCs act like how people act online, in servers and forms. I think that if you can understand that this game is an anime game and has a large over arching plot conected to various other works in the franchise you can enjoy it. I do reccomend this just know what you are getting into.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A classic JRPG series set during the early period of MMOs. Visually it's mostly PS2 gameplay and anime cutscenes. Works perfectly without fuss on my SteamDeck. Functionally, I recommend this game but in terms of story and in-game play --- I think you really have to like the melodrama and slow burn of some anime to really enjoy this game. It is also set in a very specific time period of MMOs that doesn't really exist anymore, so it may hit some fans and really bore others. The fighting…
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