Shenmue III

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 434 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 239 out of 434
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 434
  3. Negative: 166 out of 434

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  1. Morbus
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    This would have been a good game... 10-15 years ago. Not in 2019.
    It lacks some basic quality of life features, like being able to skip time if you have to meet someone at a specific time of the day.
  2. PrinceThrakkath
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Absolutely beautiful sequel to Shenmue 2. Look and feel is 100% true to original game, runs smooth as silk on my Radeon 7 3700x PC. A Masterpiece that deserves another sequel cannot recommend enough especially to Shenmue fans
  3. Noornabi
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Game lives up to all the E3 hype and I can see why fans were going mad over this, not many games like this out there, outstanding game well deserving high score considering this game was crowd funded, a must buy for martial arts fans
  4. sprayer
    Nov 20, 2019
    1
    This game is trash, i can't believe what this game was made by Japan developer, old graphics, no interactivity, gameplay very boring, very slow, every step animation. Better to play in Yakuza or other similar games. They forbid to write review after release and finally it's epic store. This is totally trash
  5. muzmuz
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    A 2003 game released 1 month before 2020. Shenmue is a poorly made video game with a lot of negative reputation behind its back
  6. Apriarcy
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    There's a reason SEGA let this series die in favor of Yakuza. The creator is a hack and this is another game with a huge budget that manages to feel low budget and dated at release. Avoid it like the plague.

    Also way to lie to the diehard fans who kick-started your project.
  7. loci
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Very bad game. It is very dated..an embarrassment really, I'm shocked. I am trying to get a refund. AVOID!
  8. eleazaro
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra del genio Yu Suzuki. Es increíble todo lo que han conseguido con tan poco presupuesto. El juego que llevaba soñando 18 años por fin ha llegado.
  9. Fahmidaa
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    The game is great. The gameplay is a huge improvement from past shenmue games. The story is really good. A true shenmue games for newcomers and old school fans.
  10. Ivanka
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I think this is a very well-made part of the series. Characters, music, history, all at a very high level.
    The graphics are impressive and the immersion into the environment and people is so Shenmue like.
    YS Net, Neilo, Shibuya Productions, Lakshya Digital many thanks for making the game!
  11. DynamiteHeaddy
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I hadn't played a Shenmue game until this year, but Shenmue III has consolidated my newfound appreciation for Yu Suzuki's classic series. Faithful to the originals with just the right amount of modern polish, I am so glad to have discovered the franchise in time for this gem. Thoroughly recommended if you want something different to the barren, identikit open world games that failed toI hadn't played a Shenmue game until this year, but Shenmue III has consolidated my newfound appreciation for Yu Suzuki's classic series. Faithful to the originals with just the right amount of modern polish, I am so glad to have discovered the franchise in time for this gem. Thoroughly recommended if you want something different to the barren, identikit open world games that failed to copy the richest aspects of Shenmue's groundbreaking example.… Expand
  12. Arcadeperfectyt
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Great continuation of an excellent game series looks great decent controls fantastic story plenty to see and do
  13. Mikki1986
    Nov 19, 2019
    3
    This game is for fans only. If you havnt play the other games and your not playig because of nostalogia dont even bother this title. This game looks like mobile version of yakuza.
  14. SledgeNE
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Finally! The Story continues! And we got a PC-Release! Okay, i'm in the beginning of the game and i play veeeeery slooooooowly. But i enjoy every second with Mini-games.
  15. Godhandjean
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Magic in all aspects, this qualification is personal, I find myself living those wonderful moments that 18 years ago shenmue gave us to many, it is a cult, relaxing and beautiful game that I would love that everyone enjoys.
  16. Hazuki_Lin
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A miracle made by fans and developer. A legend continues.
    So many critics on it. No one remember it is a Kickstarter game.
    For me, a miracle
  17. Ronnieh
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game series ever. There is nothing comparable. If you play through all 3 you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  18. Axolon
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    When people said it was the same feeling as playing the first ones, I couldn't believe it was going to be so Shenmue.

    I have spent the coupons on toy capsules, I have been bothered by children and I have spent all night opening drawers. It's all I could wish for and more, I had good expectations, but not so good, after so much time ... I hope the game is successful enough for the    When people said it was the same feeling as playing the first ones, I couldn't believe it was going to be so Shenmue.

    I have spent the coupons on toy capsules, I have been bothered by children and I have spent all night opening drawers. It's all I could wish for and more, I had good expectations, but not so good, after so much time ...

    I hope the game is successful enough for the saga to continue, it would be a awful to return to the same situation.

    But now, what matters, to enjoy Shenmue 3, I still don't believe it.

    Congratulations to all who have fought for this, we did it!    … Expand
  19. Dnikoles
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing game exactly what I was waiting its the continuous to the original a must have game for everyone!!
  20. JMVegas
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Exactly what I wanted in Shenmue 3, incredible job. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.
  21. MarioMark
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing. YS and his team have managed to capture the essence of Shenmue and bring it to the present day.
  22. GoldenWarrior
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Feels good to be back in the amazing world of Shenmue! I’ll buy every Shenmue game that releases. It’s just that good of a series.
  23. Quiksylver
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    What a brilliant and well made this game this is. Especially when you consider the budget this game was built on. Absolutely stunning. Feel massively lucky to be able to continue with Ryo on this amazing adventure.
  24. FilipeGoncalves
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The continuation of a great game. This game is not for everyone, if you like slow pace game within amazing story. Buy it... otherwise. ... keep playing the brainless CoD
  25. NeoSnk
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    It was worth the wait! After 18 years we finally have a game that is completely different from everything we have in the industry. Shenmue 3 does not have the best graphics, however the game has the soul from the golden era, where games had a message to pass.
  26. leche_paterna
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Jugar a Shenmue 3 es una maravilla para todos aquellos que jugamos a los anteriores en su época.Hay quien piensa que su jugabilidad no ha envejecido bien pero si se actualizará dejaría de ser Shenmue.
  27. Fhhd
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece that's worthy of it's predessesors. Yu Suzuki has fulfilled his vision.
  28. Gabacon
    Nov 19, 2019
    3
    Well people are loving this game but i don't see it. The voice acting and the dialogue is one of the worst i have ever seen. The animations are from 2005. I know it is a third game in a series from way back when because i played those game. I was just hoping they had moved out of 1998 and joined us here in 2019.
    It IS pretty though :D
  29. Zer0TheHer0
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    ruined by that stupid off-centered camera. why can't developers understand that tvs and monitors have a definite CENTER?
  30. nanictech
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I am so impressed by this game. It is truly a masterpiece especially since it came out of a Kickstarter. Can you believe the continuity between a game from 18 years ago. The graphics are impressive and the immersion into the environment and people is so Shenmue like. The story is great but won’t spoil anything.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Riot Pixels
    Feb 17, 2020
    84
    If the original dilogy is Iliad, Shenmue 3 is Odyssey, a sequel that even exceeds expectations in some regards.
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  2. 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]
  3. PC Games
    Dec 16, 2019
    50
    Even connoisseurs of the first two parts will be a bit sober after taking off their pink glasses. The story is by far not as good as it seemed back then and the gameplay is completely outdated. The fact that Shenmue 3 doesn't come to a conclusion is unforgivable after the long waiting time and the (financial) support of the fans. Players who approach the title without a nostalgia bonus will be annoyed anyway. The grind is pretty hard, the wandering around and the bad dialogues are even harder, but the fact that the game keeps stopping you on purpose is just incredibly frustrating. Hardcore fans can add something to the rating, everyone else can even pull something off.
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