.hack Infection

Step into the sprawling virtual world of “The World” in .hack//Infection, the ambitious opening chapter of a groundbreaking four-part saga. This unique action-RPG blurs the lines between reality and fiction as you play as Kite, a newcomer to a massive multiplayer online game who must uncover the truth behind a mysterious virus that is putting real-world players into comas. The game perfectly captures the feel of an early 2000s MMO, complete with simulated message boards, emails, and a “Data Drain” mechanic that allows you to alter enemy code in real-time. With its deep lore, character designs by the legendary Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, and a compelling mystery that crosses over into the included bonus anime DVD, it offers a meta-narrative experience unlike anything else on the PlayStation 2.