Shenmue III
Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.
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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 7 languages: English, French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 2,145 reviews of which 1,909 were positive and 236 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 4.68€ 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
Quick-Time Events
Great Soundtrack
Singleplayer
Retro
JRPG
Beat 'em up
Third Person
Epic
Simulation
Anime
Exploration
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Shenmue I & II:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
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| English | |||
| German | |||
| French | |||
| Korean | |||
| Simplified Chinese | |||
| Traditional Chinese | |||
| Japanese |
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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
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I've been playing video games 🎮 since I was a kid in the 90's. One of the first things I held was a controller. I was a 5 year old girl trying to beat levels on Super Mario World. I'd play all night on just 1 level until I beat it and repeat. I'm like "I'm gonna be so cool like my big brother! He's gonna be so proud!!" Fast forward about 10 years. My dad had sent me a few coins for a weekend treat and my brother (who was my guardian at the time) took me to the video store and I rented this game when it first came out. Man, I was hooked. I couldn't believe how much I fell in love with this game. It was instant chemistry for me!! ❤️ We held hands and frolicked in the park. We had picnics together and late nights under the stars. Then, it was time to return the rental 💔. My brother said if I did a month of hard chores he'd buy it for me and I had to keep my grades on the honor roll. I did.. I did some hard cleaning for 30 days. I really worked for this game 🎮. "Your soul is mine!" As I returned to buy it. The capsule toys (so fun)!! I really liked the button set up for the fighting style. I absolutely loved it! I am really good at it. I love the characters, I love the martial arts, the story and also the culture. My brother was into martial arts. He said.. "If you take this stick to the back yard and sand it down and polish it up, I'll teach you some stuff." I did. I took that stick and made my own bo staff. Shenmue is so many memories for me. It is my ultimate love as far as games go. 🎮 https://youtu.be/de3UTAfKGfQ?si=LEdo9wV9MyBcBQh1
Experiencing Shenmue in its inception must have been a thrill, a surprise and a joy back then I imagine. Given that nowadays most if not all games have followed this formula to the tea, I must say that even though I am one of many whom might not be surprised about what the game showcase as its technical achievement, at least what made me love this game was different aspect of it. The soul this title has is quite unique in regard to this attention that was given to it when was made. And it is felt, at least for me it did. Experiencing this so-called godfather of all that came after it again, was a treat I gave it chance by jumping into this world of Shenmue. And wow what an amazing slice of life story it offers. Also, even though story wise is incredibly simple and did not wow me because is something that is not new, still captivated me by the way it has been handled. This attention to detail, from its story and how the mechanical aspect of fighting scenes goes hand in hand was appealing to go through. I honestly never knew why and how this franchise was never let flourish after its second installment. But recently found out that Sega made its last curtain call, so to speak, with Dreamcast and the value it cost to produce Shenmue I & II was the answer for that reason. It is really a bittersweet in a sense and incredible as one can think, how Yu Suzuki still has had whatever ups and downs through all the development and still perhaps? Regarding Shenmue I: I am so glad I gave this game a chance when back then, I never could have had the chance to. The opening of this game is very straight forward with a story that even though now, does not have nuance, what still made it so was the fact that one does know while playing that this game was this incredible trendsetter in its decade. The writing, voice acting and the plot are smart. Everything plays and feels that comes from the mind of someone who really paid attention to every detail and likes to develop a story that is so well played out, with this sense of slow progression that does not linger too much. So, making you experience this slice of life drama of this young boy that goes into a path of no return. So, I think as I write this first review from Shenmue I. Every day that passes, has this intention for the day and story. Detailing progress that does not make you lose attention because everything that was created in this game from its people and locations has its purpose. Not like other games that it bloats into an endless meandering experience most of times with intention of derailing. In Shenmue games, the implementation of both is and does feel cohesive by story. The progress feels intentional, the desire of this kid to find the perpetrator while stepping outside of bounds into this sort of detective with the heart of a fighter was a great way to implement progress to the character. All because the slow moments that arrive when you want to stop and practice, make this experience feel like a hero’s journey. Play a gacha game or talk and call his friends and neighbors made this experience a realization that this is a life of a kid still whom reality is not a movie, but a true consequence that will impact him later. Who by the way, do not know how to really deal with this situation other than what he thinks is right just because he has practice in martial arts. And that is what made me realize, is this kid someone to root for? In a way yes, in other because of what he might fall into… what would happen at the end of his journey? This is a great way to make us think about the real complexity of this story in a sense. Really well-crafted parts that seemed small in detail, but when you piece these things together in consideration with what the story is, it does have a powerful touch within its plot development. Regarding Shenmue 2: This sequel felt bigger and engrossing, making the whole experience with this entry so different from the first. It is amazing playing a franchise that when you go to the next installment, you can see and feel the ambition put into this. The story, music and soon as you enter Kowloon you are experiencing this awesome adventure waiting for you to keep going. Again, in this sequel no space is wasted. Everything created is as the first. It has a purpose to be there because is part of the story. I am so happy I gave this game a chance to experience it and that it is still around to do so. Because with this sequel I experience a great tale that even though it still continuing, the vast expanded story and the array of characters added to this continued epic has made this plot very interesting to want more and see how all culminates. The first time you enter Kowloon, is an adventure in every moment with a duo known Ren, he was joy and laughter here and there when the story kept his paste which was an awesome contrast to the protagonist. The music, the ambient in this game is a step up from the first. One part that took my breath away from the usual chase and continues plot uncovering was when the character went to Guiling. Wow what a change of phase and the beautiful scenario, conversation and this next character duo which was just an entire rest of the game sequence of just conversing. Such a beautiful character and another one that has a great different contrast with the protagonist. The whole sequence is my favorite in the franchise. It was incredibly impressive sequence, and I imagine a bold one to do, but knowing the game has a rich story, seems like from what I felt while I was hearing the conversation, a good choice to do it this way. Same whole sequence is a big change of phase with one of the most beautiful soundtracks I have heard in the game. She stole my heart of how swell and charismatic she is. Her humble heart and this normal conversation while seeing how vastly different these two are, in the way they live and have experienced their life. The scene when they were both in the cave was very beautiful. This game has won me over, I can’t wait to see what is next for the story and hopefully for this franchise, because it does need to be finished to see. I am so glad the third installment, which is the enhance edition, is still in progress to be released and hopefully Yu Suzuki will be able to finish its dream work with the five stories he has in his mind and hopefully already in development.
There are games that you play, and then there are games that you remember. Shenmue I & II is one of those games that feels like stepping back into a memory. It's not just about the revenge story; it's about the quiet moments in between. Walking through the streets, talking to people, hearing the music, and discovering small details made the world feel real. It's definitely showing its age, but that's part of its charm. The story of Ryo's journey, the atmosphere, and the feeling of just wandering around are what make it special. It has a warmth and personality that many modern games still struggle to capture. A nostalgic, unique experience that feels less like playing a game and more like visiting an old memory.
Shenmue sucks and Shenmue is amazing. Both of these things are true. If you meet Shenmue on it's level, and treat it like a playable life sim that happens to have part of martial arts story in it, it becomes one of the most unique experiences in gaming. also the voice acting and lines are really funny. also you drive a forklift
My first taste of Shenmue 1 started back in December 2000 on the Dreamcast. I was a teenager back then and had read about the hype surrounding this game on Dreamcast magazine, as well as watching the trailers repeatedly and being wildly excited that this was gonna be a game unlike any other. One day, I asked my dad if we could buy it so we went to Gamestop and as soon as I had a copy in my hand, I was overjoyed. Couldn't wait ot play it. As soon as we got home from work, I popped it into my Dreamcast and played while being deeply immersed. I was so hooked on it that sometime later, I brought my Dreamcast to my best friend's house, and he's a PC gamer who looks down on anything made on console and I wanted to impress him with Shenmue having graphics that was on par with PC games. He watched intently as I played and as I moved Ryo around Dubuita asking people questions, he was very intrigued with how it made him feel as if he was in Japan. It left quite an impression on him, and he ended up buying the games himself, even though he's not into most console games. I also had my dad and my sister who aren't big gamers watch me as I played the game and they were very impressed with how it felt like an action movie, watching Ryo taking out enemies with ease with his martial arts moves. That was what made Shenmue magical for me. When Shenmue 2 came out years later on Xbox, I bought that day 1 and played it extensively from start to finish. Loved it. Definitely an improvement over Shenmue 1 including a gameplay feature where you can ask people to lead you to your destination which was super helpful as I'm bad with directions. Years later, I bought this bundle on Steam and got 100% achievements on both games because they have a special place in my heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shenmue I & II is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam.
No, Shenmue I & II is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 34.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Shenmue I & II received 1,909 positive votes out of a total of 2,145 achieving a rating of 8.51.
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Shenmue I & II was developed by D3T and published by SEGA.
Yes, Shenmue I & II is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Shenmue I & II is not playable on MacOS.
No, Shenmue I & II is not playable on Linux.
No, Shenmue I & II is not playable on Steam Deck.
No, Shenmue I & II is not playable on Steam Machine.
No, Shenmue I & II does not support VR.
Shenmue I & II is a single-player game.
No, Shenmue I & II does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Shenmue I & II does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Shenmue I & II does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Shenmue I & II is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Shenmue I & II.
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Release
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