.Hack//G.U. Vol.1//RebirthBasic InformationInstallation InstructionsGame OverviewStory LineStory LineSlide 7Game SummaryUser InterfaceDesktopUser Interface The WorldUser Interface Root TownsUser Interface Root TownsUser Interface BattlesSlide 14Game Play DesktopGame Play Root TownsGame Play Battle AreasScoringArtwork, Sound, and MusicSpecial FeaturesManualBugsGame Review The GoodGame Review The BadGame Review The UglyHow does it Compare?Design SuggestionsSummary.Hack//G.U. Vol.1//RebirthCIS 587: Computer Game Design and Implementation IFall 2007Barry BelcherInstructor: Bruce MaximSeptember 24, 2007Basic InformationGame Title: .hack//G.U. Vol.//Rebirth Developer: Developed by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Producer NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.Genre: RPG/AdventurePlayers: 1Rating: T- Teen for Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and ViolencePrice: $29.99 – $39.99Platforms SupportedPlaystation® 2 (PS2) – Does run on PS3Additional Hardware8Mb Memory Card (for PS2/PS3) – 489kbAnalog controllerInstallation InstructionsPS2To save games, make sure the 8Mb memory card is inserted in the game console. Insert the game disc with the label side up. Follow the on-screen instructions from this point on.PS3Insert the game disc with the label side up. Follow the on-screen instructions from this point on. NOTE: If the PS3 is not set up to auto-load the game, then at the home screen (Game) category and go to the PlayStation®2 Format Disc option and select it. Follow the on-screen instructions from this point on.Game Overview•Based on the .hack// series of games and videos•First Volume of the three volume series•.hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth•.hack//G.U. Vol. 2//Reminisce•.hack//G.U. Vol. 3//Redemption•Series involves the online game called “The World R:2”•Takes place after the first set of .hack// games involving the first version of “The World”Story LineIn 2015 there was a fire that destroyed virtually all the data of the original version of “The World”Previously, A number of people mysteriously lapsed into comas when killed in the VR online gameA new version “The World R:2” was createdThe original character data would not migrate into the new so many did not subscribe to the new serviceNew members subscribed, most not knowing about the incidents in the original gameStory Line The World R:2” is plagued by Player-Killers, PKers, focusing on new-comersHaseo, a newbie, falls victim to two PKers and was nearly killed, but was saved by OvanHaseo vows to destroy all PKers, becoming the feared “Terror of Death”, a PKKerA mysterious player, Tri-Edge, kills his friend ShinoUnlike other character kills, Shino lapses into a coma in real life, becoming a “Lost One”Story LineWith the help of Ovan, Haseo enters a “Lost Area”, fragment of data on the server from the first version of “The World”, where he encounters Tri-EdgeA battle ensues, and Haseo is destroyed, but unlike other victims of Tri-Edge, he is not affected in real-life, but loses all his abilities, being reduce from level 133 to level 1Game SummaryPlayer’s RoleYou play the role of Haseo briefly in the eight months before his fateful encounter with Tri-EdgeThe main game takes place after the encounter.The goal is to improve his stats and find and destroy Tri-Edge in order to save his friend ShinoEncounter and interact with other “Players” in his quest to accomplish this goalUser InterfaceDesktopUser Interface The WorldUser Interface Root TownsEnter via Chaos GatesForm partiesAccept QuestsBuy/Sell/Customize Weapons, Armor, and ItemsInteract with other characters onlineTalk with, Trade, etc.User Interface Root TownsUser Interface BattlesArea Battles are done against monsters or PKersThere are also arena battles against other players in the gameAvatar BattlesSpecial key setupUser Interface BattlesGame Play DesktopThe World: Play "The World R:2" or view the “official” service informationMail Station: The player can read various e-mails from friends and send greeting cards to themHow The player reacts to emails and forums affects how other characters interact with HaseoNews Capture: A news site that will occasionally have news video footage and online stream programs. Other topics include technology articles, and other forms of media information.Community Forum: The player can view/reply various threads plus “download” artwork.Media Viewer: View movies from the game.Accessories: Customize desktop music and wallpaper.Data Manager: Load/Save the game.CrimsonVS: Not available in Volume 1Game Play Root TownsThe player can talk to and trade items with other charactersTravel is done via “Chaos Gates” between root towns, in/out of explorer areas, or in/out of “The World”Server locations, or “areas” consist of areas words that are either given as part of the game, randomly selected by the player, or specifically choseThe player can form parties for area quests, and determine general battle strategiesWeapons and Armor can be upgraded/customized for each member of the partyGame Play Battle AreasReal-Time battlesParty member character general battle strategies can be changed during battleCharacter AI is good, actually contributing to the success of battle.Character performance in battle is also affected by affection level towards HaseoThere is a good cost/benefit balance in character skills, weapons, and armorEnemy AI is average and the attacks are too predictable and un-imaginativeScoringParty members gain a level every 1000 points (Max level: 50 999/1000)Party performance ranking on (A-E, S) system in different areasArtwork, Sound, and MusicThe desktop artwork varies from top-notch to sort-of childish to reflect the age of the artist .The cut-scenes are very good.The voice-acting is well done.The sound effects and music were very well done in the typical anime style.Special FeaturesMultiple Side-QuestsThe limited special edition comes with a DVD called “End of The World” detailing the events that lead up to .hack//G.U. seriesManualThe user manual provides detailed information on the game and game controls. However, some of the images were too dark to see much detail, but the written
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