.hack//Infection Part 1 is the initial installment in the .hack video game series for PlayStation 2. Developed by CyberConnect2 and released in 2002, the game follows the protagonist Kite as he navigates the virtual MMORPG "The World." Blurring the lines between in-game and real-world events, the game offers a unique narrative experience. Gameplay involves dungeon exploration, monster battles, and interaction with other players, contributing to the series' distinctive approach to storytelling and its comprehensive multimedia world.