It is outdated, but I advise to start with G.U.
I’m sure I would’ve quit just like you if it weren’t for me beating G.U. and watching sign.

Llamadev.
I will take you word on it :)
Really wanted to like the OG .hack games, but I just couldn't although I can understand the appeal of the games.

I’ll look forward to your future reviews then!

Thanks.
I just tend to write short reviews from time to time.

i agree with llamadev, G.U. Is actually really fun in terms of gameplay, it sure isn't the most complex and good it could be but it's just good enough to be fun, also the game has something called "terminal disk" which is, pretty much, lore dump from the previous games in case you wanna play G. U. but not the old ones, so just by watching those you're not gonna have a hard time with anything, really recommend it!