Third .hack volume with rising narrative intensity and important revelations. Gameplay stays in line with the first two volumes. One of the most narratively rich volumes, compensating for still repetitive gameplay.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
The Western third volume, released in 2003, broadening the available player classes and opening up the fake MMO "The World" further. The plot grows heavier as the virus's real-world consequences mount, building toward the climax that the fourth part will resolve.
Dot Hack Part 3 - Outbreak review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,3 GB📅09/09/2003
Published by Bandai
Dot Hack Part 3 - Outbreak (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Dot Hack Part 3 - Outbreak still worth playing in 2026?
The third entry in CyberConnect2's .hack tetralogy, Outbreak intensifies the crisis in the fictional MMO The World, where the phenomenon striking players takes on a worrying scale and corrupted areas multiply. The action RPG enriches its arsenal and skills, while the meta narrative between quests and forums nears its denouement. The slow pace and the serial structure stay demanding. A penultimate step to recommend for players invested in the saga and fans of fictional online worlds.
