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SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.

Shenmue I & II is a adventure, open world and story rich game developed by D3T and published by SEGA.
Released on August 21st 2018 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 2,945 reviews of which 2,619 were positive and 326 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Shenmue I & II into these genres:

Adventure Open World Story Rich Martial Arts Classic Action RPG Atmospheric Fighting Cult Classic Quick-Time Events Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Retro JRPG Beat 'em up Epic Third Person Simulation Anime

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7 64Bit
Processor: Intel i3-560 / AMD FX-4300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (1GB Vram) / AMD Radeon 6990
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 30 GB available space
Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

User reviews & Ratings

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Dec. 2025

What can I say about Shenmue 1 and 2 that hasn't already been said? For 20 years these have been my favorite games, II in particular, and around every Christmas I boot up Shenmue 1. This year I wanted to try the PC version of the HD remasters, which I already own on PS4, and it's such an excellent port. Here's - hopefully - to twenty more years of Shenmue 1 and 2, two games that have been with me through the best times and the worst times. I will say that 1 hits even more after the passing of one's father. You truly feel and understand Ryo a little more now. Remember to cherish your friends everyone.

Oct. 2025

I don’t think younger generations can fully grasp how pivotal Shenmue was for modern gaming. It may feel dated today, but it remains a monument, way ahead of its time. Thank you, Suzuki-san, for Shenmue. It will always hold a special place in my heart.

July 2025

This is a highly flawed masterpiece. I'm in love with the vibes of this game and especially with the voices in Japanese. Although this game has clunky mechanics, repetitive events and really frustrating QTEs, I still love the feeling I get when playing this. I love the music, immersion and story. I somehow have nostalgia for a game I never played as a kid. I see this game through the lens of a 90s kid and it impresses me so much for it's time.

April 2025

Shenmue is a game series that is famous for many reasons. It is considered by many as the best game for Sega Dreamcast console. It was the most expensive game ever published at the time, with development costs mounting up to a staggering 70 million dollars. It was also a game that coined the infamous Quick Time Events (QTEs) that were used excessively in gaming industry for the next couple of years. Recently, Shenmue was given a BAFTA award for the most influential game of all time. Gentlemen, what you're looking at here is a living piece of gaming history. Your story begins in Japan in the year 1986. You are Ryo Hazuki, a high school student and son of a famous martial artist Iwao Hazuki. The game begins with your father being killed by the mysterious Lan Di, who also steals a precious mirror that your father brought back from China. Unable to prevent your father from being defeated in mortal combat, you set out to find Lan Di and avenge your father's death. The story of Shenmue is a story about a young man on a path to become a master of the martial arts, as well as finding his true self. The saga of Shenmue was originally intended to span over five games, but the complete story was never finished since only three games were ever released. This is a remastered version of both Shenmue I and Shenmue II in a single game with HD textures and high resolution. When Shenmue first came out in 1999, it had graphics like no other game on the market. The game featured incredibly detailed characters with full voice acting support, set in an interactive open word with time flow and realistic weather effects. Even by todays standards, the graphics in this remaster are pretty decent. Shenmue also defied any established game genre and can be vaguely described as a "fighting adventure with RPG elements and lots of minigames". I believe the same formula was later used to produce Yakuza games, however those games feel totally different. All I can say is that Shenmue offers a completely unique gameplay and I was blown away by its originality. When I first started playing, I wasn't too impressed with the game, but it started growing on me very quickly. By the time I finished my playthrough, I was completely awestruck. What I liked the most about Shenmue is the incredible atmosphere that envelops the player like a mantle. This is mostly due to fantastic world design and amazing music score, but there is also something else, a special ingredient undefinable by words. Shenmue is one of those rare games that have a soul and it's a game that you will always remember once you finish it. This is how I imagined the Far East looks like when I was a kid... martial arts, Zen philosophy and oriental music. The realistic gameplay elements, like going to sleep every night or learning new combat moves by actual practice, only heighten this feeling of immersion. Some players may not appreciate Shenmue because of its slow pace, Quick Time Events and (arguably) bad controls. Despite the numerous revolutionary innovations it brought to the world of gaming, it definitely isn't a game for everyone. Most of the gameplay consists of walking around and asking questions, which may not appeal to modern audience. Also, some tasks that Ryo will have to accomplish are repetitive and can become tedious. All of these things bothered me a little during my playthrough, but I am willing to let them slide. I cannot even begin to imagine how amazing Shenmue was 25 years ago. Even today, the game feels ahead of its time in some aspects. If you possess a certain degree of patience and can get over the clunky controls, you'll probably enjoy it as much as I did. Score (out of 10): 8

Feb. 2025

For the best experience, make sure you've never played anything more advanced than this and then have children and lose your hair before playing the third one. It's clunky, but it's still the best kung fu movie I've ever played.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shenmue I & II is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam.

Shenmue I & II is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 34.99€ on Steam.

Shenmue I & II received 2,619 positive votes out of a total of 2,945 achieving a rating of 8.54.

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Shenmue I & II was developed by D3T and published by SEGA.

Shenmue I & II is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Shenmue I & II is not playable on MacOS.

Shenmue I & II is not playable on Linux.

Shenmue I & II is a single-player game.

Shenmue I & II does not currently offer any DLC.

Shenmue I & II does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Shenmue I & II does not support Steam Remote Play.

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