The dot hack series is best known for the amazing trilogy on the PS2 which has been repackaged for Steam, Switch and other consoles as a compilation for modern day. The series is about players diving into an MMORPG fantasy world then things go sideways. The .hack//Link game was released only in Japan on the PSP and takes place after the PS2 trilogy. Set in a fictional 2020, you dive into a new MMORPG World (server) known as The World R:X. Link does a good job of meeting familar characters from the trilogy while you chase down Kite and stop the villian Fluegel. The game has a solid story and the combat is ok but very repetitive. It doesn't quite hold up to it's predecessors but it's still not a bad game for the PSP system. The combat is a basic hack'n slash with fun boss fights and timing based combos. The combos are fun at first but get repetitive and stale the longer you play. I like the game for the PSP system and it's worth a look if you are a fan of the series. There is a fan translated English version of the game which allow players from outside Japan to enjoy it. Rate: 7/10
