.hack//G.U. Last Recode vs Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
.hack//G.U. Last Recode wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. .hack//G.U. Last Recode is $33.80 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 | Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 48 |
| Quality | 79 | 82 |
| Value | 80 | 24 |
| Popularity | 29 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.49 | $19.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.6% positive | 90.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 79 | 29 |
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | .hack//G.U. Last Recode | Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 3, 2017 | April 16, 2018 |
| Developers | CyberConnect2 | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 10/8.1 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD A10-7850K, 3.7 GHz / Intel Core i3-2125, 3.30 GHz | AMD FX-8320 8-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 660 TI 3GB or higher | Radeon R7 370 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: .hack//G.U. Last Recode or Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
.hack//G.U. Last Recode won the comparison against Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
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. .hack//G.U. Last Recode currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:44 PM UTC