Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jan 14, 2020
    44
    Despite all Suzuki’s claims that this series is his life’s work, Shenmue 3 feels more like a quick cash-in. [Issue#242, p.62]
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  1. This is an often boring and sometimes brilliant game, where the brilliance depends on the boredom. If that’s too risky a pitch for a full-priced ticket on Suzuki’s time machine, maybe try the originals first (both are on Xbox Game Pass for PC). For better and for worse, Shenmue III is a perfect continuation.
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 434 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Nov 19, 2019
    0
    ruined by that stupid off-centered camera. why can't developers understand that tvs and monitors have a definite CENTER?
  2. Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game, picks where the sequel left off, plays just like the classics and that's just perfect. It's everything you wanted from aFantastic game, picks where the sequel left off, plays just like the classics and that's just perfect. It's everything you wanted from a Shenmue III all them years ago and more. Full Review »
  3. Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Everything I could've asked for. Yu Suzuki and his team dared to achieve the impossible, and they absolutely nailed it. This is a time ofEverything I could've asked for. Yu Suzuki and his team dared to achieve the impossible, and they absolutely nailed it. This is a time of great celebration for all fans, and I couldn't be happier to be part of it! Full Review »