.hack//G.U. Last Recode vs Secret of Mana
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
.hack//G.U. Last Recode wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. .hack//G.U. Last Recode is $9.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | .hack//G.U. Last Recode | Secret of Mana |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 61 |
| Quality | 79 | 58 |
| Value | 80 | 91 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.49 | $13.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.6% positive | 67.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 79 | 17 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
.hack//G.U. Last RecodeSecret of Mana
Details and requirements
| Item | .hack//G.U. Last Recode | Secret of Mana |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 3, 2017 | February 15, 2018 |
| Developers | CyberConnect2 | Square Enix |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD A10-7850K, 3.7 GHz / Intel Core i3-2125, 3.30 GHz | INTEL Core i5 2.00GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 660 TI 3GB or higher | GeForce GTX 750 / RADEON R7 260X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: .hack//G.U. Last Recode or Secret of Mana?
.hack//G.U. Last Recode won the comparison against Secret of Mana based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is .hack//G.U. Last Recode worth buying over Secret of Mana?
Based on the metrics, .hack//G.U. Last Recode won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Secret of Mana currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC