Shenmue II

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Universal acclaim- based on 353 Ratings

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  • Summary: It is the sequel to Shenmue, and was directed by Yu Suzuki of Sega AM2.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Games Radar
    100
    More action-packed than the original was.
  2. Gaming Age
    100
    Shenmue II literally is 5 times the game Shenmue: Chapter 1 is...an incredible experience for me, from start to finish. The core gameplay formula isn’t much different from the first game, just packed with more action and improvements.
  3. Total Video Games
    90
    The big improvement for me is that everything is a lot less linear then before; it really does feel that your actions directly influence Ryo’s progress through the adventure.
  4. GameSpot
    87
    Shenmue II is so much better than its predecessor, refining nearly every aspect of the original. It's a polished game that serves as a showcase for the DC and the evolution of the RPG genre, and fans should definitely find a way to play it.
  5. GamerWeb Sega
    85
    A disappointing sequel; it’s just not as good as the original which was in my opinion one of the greatest games of all time, it really was magical. Graphically it’s superior, but gameplay-wise, it’s just more of the same, albeit at a considerably slower pace.
  6. Core Magazine
    83
    Fans of the original Shenmue will be delighted with the sequel while gamers new to the series should be able to get into the game's deep atmosphere with little difficulty.
  7. Games Domain
    80
    A breathtaking visual experience. X-Box, PS2, and GameCube may have titles that push more polygons, but it's Sega's attention to detail, quality of texture mapping, and the overall scale of the game world that makes Shenmue 2 stand out.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 61
  3. Negative: 1 out of 61
  1. Calculinho
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Shenmue II nos presenta un primigenio mundo abierto y vivo basado en varios barrios del Hong-Kong de los años 80, continuista con loShenmue II nos presenta un primigenio mundo abierto y vivo basado en varios barrios del Hong-Kong de los años 80, continuista con lo presentado en la primera parte; pero en esta ocasión con un tamaño mucho mayor y con muchas más tiendas o actividades que hacer. Además es el juego que más exprimió la Dreamcast en su corta vida, mucho más que Shenmue I, y sólo por eso merece la pena darse un paseo por su mapa.

    Podría decirse que la primera parte de Shenmue es una suerte de tutorial largo donde se nos presenta a Ryo en un ambiente familiar y afectivo. El propio juego terminaba con una frase que es toda una declaración de intenciones: And thus... the saga begins. Y efectivamente, la saga comienza con este Shenmue II donde nuestro personaje se encuentra en un país extranjero alejado de la comodidad de su casa, de sus amigos y conocidos.

    El juego tiene mucha más acción y una historia más emocionante que la primera parte, el cuarto disco pone un cierre narrativo que merece un broche de oro y que en buena parte es la razón por la que mucha gente ha esperado 18 años por una tercera entrega que al fin vamos a recibir.    … Expand
  2. HuguesB.
    Feb 3, 2006
    10
    Really good sequel, if you loved the first one you won't be desapointed. If dreamcast version is hard to find, Xbox got it.
  4. CitizenCook
    Mar 26, 2011
    10
    Quite simply the greatest game ever made. Amazing story, amazing characters, great gameplay and graphics. Something truly special. WorthQuite simply the greatest game ever made. Amazing story, amazing characters, great gameplay and graphics. Something truly special. Worth buying a Dreamcast just for this one game.… Expand
  5. RenanSH
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    With an expanded universe, Shenmue 2 brought us improved mechanical, with better graphics and significant additions compared to itsWith an expanded universe, Shenmue 2 brought us improved mechanical, with better graphics and significant additions compared to its predecessor. Some old problems like fps drop, but not compromise the amazing experience that the game gives us.
    The two games certainly are one of the largest not only contributions of the sixth generation of consoles, but from all the gaming industry!
    Shenmue and a perfect game!    … Expand
  6. vanjoelsandwich
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    What a great expirience! Following the first game wich was spectacular for its time, Shenmue ll continues the story with many many greatWhat a great expirience! Following the first game wich was spectacular for its time, Shenmue ll continues the story with many many great climax moments. Outstanding graphics for the time, memorable soundtrack and plenty of minigames and things to do make this game a 10 out of 10 for me.… Expand
  7. outlived
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    Made by Yu Suzuki, creator of the renowned Virtue Fighter franchise. This game offers similar in depth fighting, but adds open worldMade by Yu Suzuki, creator of the renowned Virtue Fighter franchise. This game offers similar in depth fighting, but adds open world exploration with loads of interactive stuff to collect and mess around with.
    Its depressing SEGA has not released HD remasters for modern platforms.
    Truly this series has grown legendary and if it released would cause a huge mass hysteria amongst the growing fan base.    … Expand
  8. bobscary
    Mar 31, 2014
    4
    im not saying its bad, but when i play a game im looking for gamplay, which is something this game doesn't do well, its literally a whole gameim not saying its bad, but when i play a game im looking for gamplay, which is something this game doesn't do well, its literally a whole game based on quick time events, one of the major sins of video games, not to Mention its high production value is one of the many reasons the dreamcast died. the only thing that's good here is the story… Expand

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#13 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#1 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#1 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000