.hack//Infection Part 1

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2003
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75

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

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  • Summary: A fourteen year old boy named Kite is invited by his schoolmate, Orca, to play the online game The World. While playing the game both Kite and his friend are attacked by an unknown monster. As a result, Orca becomes comatose in the real world. Despite his friend's condition, Kite continuesA fourteen year old boy named Kite is invited by his schoolmate, Orca, to play the online game The World. While playing the game both Kite and his friend are attacked by an unknown monster. As a result, Orca becomes comatose in the real world. Despite his friend's condition, Kite continues to play The World believing he'll find a way to revive Orca. While playing, Kite accepts Book of Twilight from a mysterious girl in white. Kite is transformed into an outlaw player within the game wielding the very same power responsible for Orca's condition. [Bandai]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Cincinnati Enquirer
    100
    The end of this first episode of .hack - dubbed Infection - will leave players hanging and longing for more.
  2. GameReviewer
    84
    This sense of fun defies all odds. I never would have thought it, but these encounters with computer-generated pals can sometimes be even more enjoyable than the real thing.
  3. GamingTrend
    80
    Don't buy this game if you don't plan on getting the whole series. It would be like watching "The Fellowship of the Ring" and not bothering to watch the rest.
  4. GameShark
    78
    Definitely something that is not for the faint-hearted. It can be a tough to keep your attention from wavering onto another game. Believe me; with all the other games being released now, it was a challenge. But if you stick with it, you will be pleasantly surprised.
  5. GamerWeb Sony
    75
    Highly original and addictive, .hack is more interesting than most of the MOM-RPGs the game attempts to simulate.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    A game so fresh and unique, it just begs to be experienced despite its flaws. [Feb 2003, p.138]
  7. Gamestyle
    50
    It’s all rather tiresome and disappointing in a release that promised something different. But what remains is a bog standard RPG, dressed up as something else but flattering to deceive.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. kain567
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    Never thought I would play such a unique and amazing rpg what else can I say about this one how about amazing so good best game of all time itNever thought I would play such a unique and amazing rpg what else can I say about this one how about amazing so good best game of all time it was a masterpiece… Expand
  2. TimothyW.
    Jul 17, 2003
    10
    Awesome fighting techniques. Makes you feel like your in it.
  4. ChristopherP.
    Feb 11, 2003
    10
    THIS GAME WILL ROCK! It is as if you're online, yet offline. That's so wicked!!!
  5. PatM.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    I thought this game rocked! ( but i love anime )
  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.
  7. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  8. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Sous prétexte d'une pseudo-simulation de MMORPG, voilà une petite daube d'une rare indigence qui ne vaut même pas la peine qu'on marcheSous prétexte d'une pseudo-simulation de MMORPG, voilà une petite daube d'une rare indigence qui ne vaut même pas la peine qu'on marche dessus. Le jeu japonais est en déclin ? avec des pseudo-jeux (et vraies daubes) de ce genre, ça ne m'étonne pas du tout. L'interface a été pensée avec les pieds et la jouabilité a été réglée avec des moufles. L'ensemble niaiseux à n'en plus pouvoir est à vomir des arcs-en-ciel.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#84 Best PS2 Game of 2003
42
#42 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#43 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003