Originally announced in June, the .hack//G.U. remaster is now getting a physical copy to go along with the digital download. This probably not a big deal for PC users, but PlayStation players are sure to love it.
The remaster of the classic PlayStation 2 games is actually a compilation of the three .hack//G.U. titles - Vol. 1: Rebirth, Vol. 2: Reminisce, and Vol 3. Redemption. Featuring updated graphics, resolution up to 1080p, 16:9 widescreen and 60 frames per second, .hack//G.U. Last Record is the definitive edition of the .hack// series.
In addition to the graphical overhaul, the game will also include balance and gameplay changes, as well as “additional features” such as “Cheat Mode”, rebalanced avatar battles, and an added “retry” function for when your dog jumps in your lap and you fail a mission. The remaster will even have increased battle tempo, movement speed, shooting speed, and a brand new look for the main character.
Originally releasing the first title in 2006, .hack//G.U. is a game within a game. Players take the role of Haseo as he fights monsters and players alike in a virtual reality game called “The World”, desperately seeking a player-killer named “Tri-Edge” who left his dear friend in a coma after murdering him in the virtual world.
In your quest for revenge, you’ll travel over fields teeming with beasts, dungeons filled with demons, and murderous players everywhere in between. The only time a player is safe is within “root towns” where the game’s code prevents any players from killing anyone else.
One of the more neat features of the original .hack//G.U. games were the ability of the player to actually log-off from “The World” and go back to a simulated desktop. There, players can review their email, in-game news, chat on message boards, and customize their virtual desktop with color schemes and music. They also allowed the player to transfer completed game files from one game of the series to the next. Since the remaster is going to be a compilation of all three games into one this process is likely to be automated.
