MOBILE (Feature Phone Game)

.hack//MOBILE (モバイル)
Regions	Japan
Languages	Japanese
Platforms	NTT DoCoMo MOVA 505i Series NTT DoCoMo FOMA 700, 800, 900 Series
Release Dates	18 August 2003
Developer	Daidalos Games
Publisher	Bandai Networks
Genre	Action RPG Mobile Game

.hack//モバイル, aka .hack//MOBILE (dot hack mobile) was a feature phone game developed by Daidalos Games. It was specifically developed for the NTT Docomo platform, and was published through Bandai Networks. It launched in August 2003 and ran until 2007.

About

".hack//Mobile” is a “network RPG (role-playing game)” that takes full advantage of the 505i series' functions to recreate “The World,” on mobile phones. “The World” is the key setting of “.hack,” which has already been developed in various media releases, such as TV animation, game software, and comics. The game utilizes the setting, storyline, and characters of “.hack” and will be enjoyable not only for existing “.hack” fans, but also for users who have never heard of “.hack” before. In addition to conquering dungeons, enjoying seasonal events, and raising grunties, users can also communicate with other users using the online function of their cell phones, and many other elements unique to the network.

Features of “.hack//Mobile” : 1) “.hack// Mobile” consists of three i-αppli i-αppli standby screen You can enjoy moving the 3D character you have set as your character as a standby function. You can also train your 3D character on the standby screen to improve its status. In addition to the standby screen, it also has various functions such as a launcher function that allows you to select an icon and move on to other applications, an e-mail function, and a BBS.

Root Town application prepares for adventures such as shopping and party organization based on information obtained from BBS and e-mail. There is not only one root town, but each town has a different product lineup and different dungeons that can be explored. You can also navigate to dungeons and other towns from here.

Dungeon App Explore the dungeon that is the main stage of the game. The objective is to obtain the item god statue*1 located on the innermost floor of the dungeon. There will be battles with monsters along the way. There are various types of dungeons, and each type of dungeon has multiple maps, so you can always play the same dungeon in a fresh way. (*1) Item god statues: Precious items that are rarely obtained. They are used for collection and guild points.

2) “Guild System” utilizing the network function of cell phones Form groups (guilds) among player characters within “The World”. Guilds can cooperate or compete with other users over the network. A guild consists of a “guild master” and members. The maximum number of members in a guild is 30. The guild master has the authority to admit and dismiss members*2.

Advantages of Guild Participation Increased number of emails: The number of email addresses can be increased to facilitate the exchange of information. Item sharing: You can share items you have acquired, and even low-level characters can obtain powerful weapons from

Guild experience: Guild members can share some of their experience with other guild members, making it easier for them to level up. Inter-guild events: Various events, such as guild wars, will make the game even more exciting.　　 You don't have to join a guild to have adventures. If you do not belong to a guild, you will automatically join the root guild. However, you will not be able to share emails or items. 2)You can form a guild when your character's status exceeds a certain level.

3) “Party formation” using the online function This is a network system that allows other users' characters to join your adventure as party members. It is as if you are playing cooperatively with other users, and you can show off the characters you have developed to other users. Each player uploads character data to the server, selects a character from the list of registered characters on the server, downloads it to his or her party, and forms a party. By forming a party, players can compensate for weaknesses due to unfavorable attributes or increase their strength by increasing the number of members.

4) Game development using BBS and e-mail Guild (excluding root guild) members can use the e-mail function to exchange game information such as dungeon strategies and monster information on the application, enabling game development unique to network games through communication. In the BBS, the content service regularly posts announcements and strategy information, which can be viewed by users.

–Press Release

Functions

Initially, .hack//MOBILE consisted of three sub-applications. Additional sub-applications were added in subsequent updates.

• Area App (At Release)
• Wallpaper App (At Release)
• Town App (At Release)
• Casino App
• Grunty Breeding App

Deleted app info found on a used phone (via Keitai Discord channel):

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• .hack//ﾀｳﾝ100K用
• .hack//ｶｼﾞﾉｱﾌﾟﾘ
• .hack//ﾌﾟﾁｸﾞｿ育成ｱﾌﾟﾘ
• .hack//待受100K用
• .hack//ｴﾘｱ100K用
• .hack//ﾀｳﾝ100K用
• .hack//ｶｼﾞﾉｱﾌﾟﾘ
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External Links

• Daidalos Product Page via Wayback Machine (Archived 2020 December 03)
• .hack//wiki article on fandom.com
• Article on Keitai Wiki

General References

• About Daidalos Games
• Bandai Press Release (Archived 2004 August 6)
• ケータイWatch News Article (Published 2003 August 18)
• Bandai Channel Product Page (Archived 2007 October 16)
• ITmedia News Article (Published 2003 August 18)