• Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2003
User Score
8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 46
  2. Negative: 3 out of 46

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  1. KyuuK.
    May 21, 2003
    9
    This game will have you hooked. The graphics are kind of bland during gameplay, but there are plenty of nice things in the game. Character design is great, and the ability to customize your desktop. I think it's a unique idea and definately worth playing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Animegirl
    Jul 1, 2003
    9
    This game is great so far!! i would give it a 10 but sum stuff is kinda of clueless^_^
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChristopherP.
    Feb 11, 2003
    10
    THIS GAME WILL ROCK! It is as if you're online, yet offline. That's so wicked!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. AnthonyN.
    Aug 4, 2003
    10
    This game takes you away and makes you want to play it more and more!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. MarkJ.
    Feb 20, 2003
    9
    Just finished it and had a great time (mainly due to the addictive plot).
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. Hojo
    Jun 16, 2003
    9
    This is a really good game i love it! BUT their is only one thing wrong with it you cant pick your class.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. Web.Master
    Jun 12, 2003
    6
    An average rpg game that should only be played by hack infection anime fanatic. The overall gameplay is dull. Multi-sequel rpg games should rather play xenosaga, a 4 part innovative rpg series that strongly rivals the greatness of Final Fantasy X.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. SytraK.
    May 13, 2003
    10
    This is the best game I have played so far. Can't wait till I have all 4 parts.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. BrandonS.
    Feb 24, 2003
    9
    This game is great. Its innovative gameplay and addictive storyline is what keeps you playing. If stop to smell the roses (side quests) you can get a pretty good RPG experience. Extreme gamers like me willl get a break from the final fantasies and the usual RPG battle play, although I've seen a battle engibe like this in kingdom hearts I was thoroughly impressed with it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. MariaL.
    Jun 20, 2003
    10
    This game is fantastic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. MichaelP.
    Jun 27, 2003
    10
    One of the best games I played. but I don't like how you don't get to choose a class. I love this game and will continue to play all the .hack games.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. JefBuoy
    Jul 12, 2003
    10
    If you could pick your class this would be the greatest RPG ever. Oh wait, it already is.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. TimothyW.
    Jul 17, 2003
    10
    Awesome fighting techniques. Makes you feel like your in it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. JavkK.
    Jul 17, 2003
    10
    It really cool and it is my favoite game ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. JarnoS.
    Jan 3, 2003
    8
    I think your score is the right score.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. PatrickS.
    Feb 19, 2003
    6
    The game is a bit fun at first but soon becomes tedious. The graphics and gameplay both get overly repetitive. There's also no 'hook' to the plot, more of a poke.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. BrendanK.
    Jun 28, 2003
    10
    Really fun to play.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. MichaelQ.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    Great game, kept to the anime, good graphics.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. TreyF.
    May 7, 2003
    10
    This game rules over all games made and if u say diffrent i'll kick your ass.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. KuroiR.
    Apr 23, 2003
    10
    ^____^ Tis great! Very addicting.... I can't wait for the next one...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. StevenS.
    Nov 11, 2003
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. BrittanyF.
    Nov 12, 2003
    10
    This is a great game! It's very addicting and I would play it more if my PS2 would stop breaking... I can't wait to finish so I can start the next one!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Dec 19, 2003
    9
    I love this game it's fun there is so many people to use in your party.The battle system can be frustrating yet fun nonethless.The graphics aren't PS2 quality.The story though is simply fantasic.Buy it now...YES...RIGHT NOW
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. AndyC.
    Jan 2, 2004
    9
    ITS ALL RIGHT not the best game i have ever played but the A.I is out of this world and extremly funny . they say some weired things if you dont pay attention to them lol.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. PatM.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    I thought this game rocked! ( but i love anime )
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. RyanM.
    Jun 5, 2004
    8
    .hack offers up a unique rpg experience that sorta lacks in the environment department. This game is repetitive dungeon crawling and basic boring environments. But, otherwise this game is a great bonus to your rpg collection.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. TristanS.
    Jun 14, 2004
    10
    This game is awsome i must admit the camera system could have used some tweaking but other than that it is a great game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. JadeL.
    Jun 18, 2004
    10
    GREAT GAME. Really Cool for all RolePlayers.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. Josh
    Oct 23, 2003
    6
    I was very interested in the faux-MMORPG concept, but incredibly bored by the repetitive gameplay. After a while, I just couldn't force myself to walk through the same series of rooms over and over anymore. This game is worth renting, but not buying.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  30. BobM.
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Awsome! This game just goes to show you that RPG's are the best of the best in the gaming world
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. Oct 3, 2010
    8
    You know a game is good when even with crappy visuals it still holds on to you, this is even more evident in RPGs. This short but great RPG should be in every collectors catalog as it's one of the many great RPGs of the PS2 era.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. I had to muddle through almost half of this 20-hour RPG before .hack really grabbed me... And now, I'm hooked. [Feb 2003, p.100]
  2. The most fun I have had playing an RPG in a long time! This game just spews forth with innovation.
  3. Despite some dated-looking visuals (it REALLY does look like PSO), Dot-hack is an impressive bit of high-concept work, and scores lots of points for its presentational excellence.