You obviously didn't play far into the game. Reminisce deserves a much higher score than just C .
The graphics were actually improved slightly from Rebirth. Few direct sequels can claim that. I'm not talking about games that are made years apart or the time in game between events are years apart. Between Rebirth and Reminisce the games were only released months apart and the game picks up exactly where the other one ended.
The battle system was improved upon from the original 4 games by far and it was improved upon from the first G.U. game.
*The twin blade weapon gained speed and extra combos
*You gained a new awakening (Divine Awakening) on top of the two existing (Beast and Demon)
*You gain a 3rd weapon type (scythe)
*Once you do so you also gain the ability to switch weapons on the fly while in combat with skill triggers.
*A new field and a new dungeon type were added.
*Monster AI was improved
*Monsters no longer just sat in place or paced in a circle (minus those protecting alters). They freely roam which forces more strategy
*You gain the ability to steal the doppelganger's weapons
*You gain access to lost weapons
*Weapons were only alchemizable in the first G.U. game, now in Reminisce you can alchemize your armor and accessories. Doing so in all three cases does make a difference.
*You gain more customizable options with items that can be added to your weapons, armor, and accessories. How your customize you weapons/armor/accessories can have a HUGE impact on the game.
The steam bike's speed was increased. You gain the ability to customize the steam bike, and steam bike missions were added.
Unlike many of the games in the FF series, gaining 100% is actually realistic for most players. That is one thing I HATE about many other RPGs (especially Final Fantasy), they make gaining 100% impossible or so tedious that you give up out of sheer frustration. You can also complete the Ryu Book without finding every single little thing.
They added a new card game "Crimson Vs". While they did add a card game it is was not the pain in the ass that the card games from the FF series were. The *expletive expletive* rules mixing by the end of FF8 was one of the worst things even in any game.
I'll agree that some of the voice over choices aren't my favorite but there are some that are spot on.
The game is too big to be in just one volume. That is why it is split in three. Also, splitting the game as such allows for time between the two to gain that 100% that most player strive for in games these days.
I also love the amount of backstory available with this game. It has always been a gripe of mine that they keep making Final Fantasy games under the same name but for the most part they have absolutely nothing to do with each other. .hack//G.U. does follow the original 4 games by 7 years. It also follows the multiple anime, manga, and books. Heck, G.U. is so involved with the anime .hack//Roots that it is just about required viewing. Reminisce is a direct sequel to Rebirth and Redemption will be a direct sequel to Reminisce.
Because the game does simulate a MMORPG, it further adds elements to the game that you will not find anywhere else. This unique element is one of the largest assets to the game.
I could go on but I think I made my point. Your review was not an accurate one. The game easily deserved a B to an A. Next time, play more than an hour into the game if you're going to review it. If you actually did, you didn't convey that in your review.


