zdude255 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Does anyone think .hack//SIGN should have more action? I mean we have a virtual world that can be filled with any types of magic and monsters and most of the time its the same characters talking to eachother. Would it hurt for them to do a dungeon once in a while? Now I do appreciate the value of the story and philosophy of .hack//SIGN but look at other anime. Evangelion and Big O both have great plot and insight, but we still get our giant robot battles. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Umm.....no, not really. I prefer the anime to actually have a plot. Pounding someone's head in with a stick is fine for DBZ, but .Hack//SIGN is good because of the fact that it actually makes you think. It is the same as Boogiepop Phantom. Besides, things pick up in the later episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efreet Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 i think it should have a bit of both action and brain gushing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzureWolf Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 efreet is right: more action wouldn't hurt as long as it could still have the same amount of substance. However, the style and setup of .hack//SIGN doesn't really leave much room for action. I understand both sides of the argument, but I'm betting that the creators chose story over action. If you watch .hack//SIGN closely, details and certain elements strike you, and that's your "action factor," where you are like, "whoa," or "waaaaiiit a minute..." It's more of a "mental" action thing than anything else. In fact, just by watching the first episode you can see that fights are not "the way of the SIGN," where all the action has already happened, and you join Tsukasa in piecing everything together. I think it would be grand, though, if they had an action off-shoot of .hack after all mysteries and such have been revealed in their entirety, where you get to see all the missed action. If you compare .hack//SIGN and Evangelion, Evangelion is much more diluted in terms of story. Having action scenes will do that, and I applaud the creators of .hack//SIGN being able to put meaning into all of the few action sequences. Evangelion, on the other hand, cannot boast the same. Of course there is action and story, but not all action sequences contain story, do they? ;) If you want action with a .hack//SIGN-esque flair, watch Noir. Haha, I think they drained all their action plans in that series, so SIGN was left out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyo no Ryu Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Yeah I was bored soetimes because of the lack of action but I believe .hack//tasogare no odewa densetsu has more action and way more laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epsilon Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Nope, I think it's stunning just the way it is. ^^ I personally think it'd be ruined with more "action." Usually people say it's boring, because they're more confused then board. My Reason: Most of the time you must think. Which many more action filled animes cause you to do less of. Which are probably more for the adrenaline. Considering this, you have to pay close attention. Listen to what the characters say, rather then watch them fight. In .hack I think the creators kind of wanted the watchers to fallow the details. Rather then the adrenaline and the "woah" stuff you get from watching animes with many fighting scenes, and the sort. I think they wanted it to stimulate the mind, more then usually is done. Probably because they we're thinking of the other very popular animes, of which characters are bashing each other most of the time with little plot, and break away to something new. Aka .hack//sign to make you think. That and .hack//sign seems to have a deeper plot then most series you see. I agree for the most part of what AzureWolf...But, AzureWolf, that NGE comment. :p I've noticed that it's true, although I will forever love NGE. Even if some of the battles don't help the plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AzureWolf [/i] [B]I think it would be grand, though, if they had an action off-shoot of .hack after all mysteries and such have been revealed in their entirety, where you get to see all the missed action.[/B][/QUOTE] That is what the games are for. I know that the TV series, the games, and the manga were all planned out at about the same time, and named "Project .Hack". I am guessing that the creators wanted three seperate genres for each, those being: Mystery--.Hack//SIGN Action--.Hack Games Comedy--.Hack//Legend of The Twilight As it stands I cannot confirm the last part, but I know from the back of the .Hack//LOTT manga that the three were planned out as one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ace Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 action would be more exciting i guess but how the show was made u really got to understand what was goin on it good as it is P.S. good to be back in the otaku how long has it been, school really messes up leisure time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani_Freak Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I too, think that .hack//Sign is good the way it is. I prefer series that are more plot driven than action. I love when you have a plot twist were you go "no way" or 'but how on earth..." To me is just more entertaining thinking about what it is, could be or could've been on a series. Action is good, but for some time, it tends to get repetitive and lees entertaining. But that's just me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stealth Knight Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Just like most people, I think that .hack//Sign is fine the way that it is. Well maybe it should have a little more action, but that is the way that I like anime, both action and plot. This is one of the few anime's that I like with more plot than action so I wouldn't change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical Ed Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Its fine they way it is,but I think a little action wouldnt hurt I mean the first time I watched it I almost fell asleep but the plot kept me wondering what will happen next so just a little action is fine but 2 much u might make it like dbz or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilLilMonk Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 .hack//sign is a really good anime. But it should have a bit more action in it. And the game is okay too. The only thing is the other people dont battle(traders) and its not online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othak Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Well i kinda agree with alot of you.....i mean Black_Phoenix is right its fine the way it is....And Kyo no Ryu please speak english next time you say something, i didnt understand anything you said.....just saying. And some of you said it needed a little bit more action, and its was getting boring, well, to me thats what it look like what you meant. And EvilLilMonk is right it is a really good anime show but hes right it does need a little bit more action.....but thats if you want my say-in ....but you probably dont, dont mind me I'll be leaving now....... -walks away waving good-bye, making a tear come down her face, i walk into the sunset- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squall Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I think more action would cheapen it a bit, like a show that contradicts itself. .hack//SIGN relys on a very fragile plot, that can be made odd or sickening at one wrong sentence, so fighting would take time that you may otherwise find valuable information. Otherwise, going in the duengeon alone would look kinda weird and outta place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tachikawa03 Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 i like that .hack//sign actually has a good plot that really makes the veiwer think and still entertains at the same time... yes it lack the action most animes have but its story line more than makes up for it in mai opinion and to add dungen scenes would take away from the story and artistic aspects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilLilMonk Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 Othak Im a girl. >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleanor Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 [size=1] The lack of action in .hack//SIGN is one thing that makes many audience memebers stray away from the show, and Lord knows how SLOWLY the plot moves along, but I believe that show is fine with what it has got already. Although, more action would not hurt at all. Tons of anime shows sport both action and a good plot, such as Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop [hey, the filler episodes do rock...], Hellsing, Samurai X/Rurouni Kenshin, etc. The creators of the show were probably leaning more to a side of more meaning and depth rather than pointless action, because there are also many animes that completely abandon plot and decide to please violent little kids with lots of blood and fighting. But yeah, even though .hack//SIGN is fine where it is, more action would do it some good.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 [color=darkred][size=1]The show? No but the game could use some.. heh ^.^ .hack//SIGN is great the way it is.. not to boring, with a interesting enough action. The game.. *sigh*[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminous Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 :o [COLOR=silver]I think .hack//sign is great the way it is. It has plot unlike some anime which all you see is like 'whoa. Are those his brains flying everywherre or his intestines' I really like the ever moving plot and how fragile it is So for today I give It a SCORE!!!! Umm...yeah then. I'll just be going now....[/COLOR] Ja ne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanariya Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 I am agreeing with Black_Phoenix on this. .hack//sign is really fine the way it is, and it makes people wonder and keep on watching. Me myself is a bit confused about .hack//sign, but it is really good. I have to watch more to learn more, plus it is getting more interesting as I am watching. Progressing more and more, I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamemaster Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 i think it could have a little more action, but it is fine the way it is, only ive noticed some episodes dont really go anywhere, they might as well be repeats of the previos episode, those ones are the ones that could use more action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OutlawKFK Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hack should definitely have more action it has no action exept for the crappy fight sequences. The show is more around tsukaza and his talking than the aspects of the game. It should have more battles plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGuyPersonDude Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I think its fine the way it is but its knida weir d that its an rpg were you fight stuff but there is not much fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsukasamaster Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I think im neutral cause I like the way they make you think a lot and I would like to see them have just a little more fighting! but wishes are like promises that may be broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarao Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 .hack is just fine the way it is, you see without action there is more time to focus on understanding the story, and with the little action it leaves you wanting more, so you watch it more. it's basically perfect............or that's my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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