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. LINKTJT
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Stays true to the originals and doesn't try to be something it isn't.

    It's exactly what I was hoping for and I Thank everybody in the community that never gave up on Shenmue.
  2. Chiyou
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    *Played with Japanese audio*
    I went into this game nervous. Shenmue has always been near and dear to my heart and I had a high expectation for the third entry. Shenmue III nailed it in every way. Bailu village oodles with charm, children running around practicing martial arts and begging for capsule toys, elders lounging around muttering to themselves. The game is gorgeous, environments    *Played with Japanese audio*
    I went into this game nervous. Shenmue has always been near and dear to my heart and I had a high expectation for the third entry. Shenmue III nailed it in every way. Bailu village oodles with charm, children running around practicing martial arts and begging for capsule toys, elders lounging around muttering to themselves. The game is gorgeous, environments particularly but also the npc characters in particularly are filled with expression and character. There's a deluge of things to do: from fishing to log cutting, Lucky hit to pail tossing, sparing to fighting to become the top rank in the dojo, and plants to pickup for some quick cash. Shenmue 3 knows who it was made for, and it quickly gives the fans who were begging for more story for the past 18 years tons of new information to process. I won't go into specifics but the game does a great job of bringing back old stories and telling new ones. Gameplay feels great, you'll have to eat throughout the day to keep up your health because running non stop like you did in Shenmue 1 and 2 does a number on your health. once you start to find the combat booklets the combat starts to get a lot more comfortable and having a rpg system where training the moves makes them stronger is a really nice touch.

    Shenmue 3 has quickly become my GOTY and I even can say I prefer it to Shenmue 2. Shenmue 1 will always be by number one game though. Thanks for reading!    … Expand
  3. Dkashola
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Shenmue III is a gaming miracle, showing that the positive persistence of a community can make great things happen.

    Like the last two Shenmue games, the third installment brings you an immersive world that offers more than just the A to B breadcrumbs of a narrative, but a believable living world that can distract you for hours being lost in rural China to the streets of Nioawu.    Shenmue III is a gaming miracle, showing that the positive persistence of a community can make great things happen.

    Like the last two Shenmue games, the third installment brings you an immersive world that offers more than just the A to B breadcrumbs of a narrative, but a believable living world that can distract you for hours being lost in rural China to the streets of Nioawu.

    Shenmue was never a series meant for everyone, not everyone will "Get It" but for those who do it's an amazing experience that nothing else compares to.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. slash_quake
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This is all I've been waiting for 20 years! Since I bought Shenmue 1 for my Dreamcast back in 2000 this has been my favorite game ever, I thought I would never have the same feeling again while playing a game. After all these years Shenmue 3 was able to do this again. Thanks Yu Suzuki
  6. Goddieman
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Soul of the year, I just want to say thank you to everyone who is involved in making this masterpiece. Thank you Yu Suzuki for the game, thank you epic for the engine and thank you Shenmue community for all the support.
  7. 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.
  8. alexironaek
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I cannot believe the creator pull this off with so little money.
    Amazing game. I can see why everyone loves it so much
  9. 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
  10. Calculinho
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    The best independent game I've been able to play in the whole decade. Original and unique, only Shenmue is Shenmue. Refrain fans of explosions through corridors and other mainstream games of the moment.
  11. gcar4525
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Shenmue 3 is a special game that bucks modern trends for the better. The game rooms butter smooth on a decent PC. Highly recommended.
  12. segasweden
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    If you played and enjoyed the previous games in the series, you are in for a treat. If this is your first Shenmue experience it can go either way but it is definetely worth to give it a try.
  13. spud19870
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Superb game. A true sequel to 2 of the best games ever made the quality holders despite the budget and the story is class.
  14. Buzin
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I love this game! Shenmue is a masterpiece! Thanks to everyone involved, we made it!
  15. lebanesejets
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This is a different type of game, it has it all. Good story, great mini games, good fighting, graphics are really good especially for a AA game. I'm very impressed how they managed to get the environment and feel of the first two games.
  16. Dicimania
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    for me Shenmue is the best game ever and also the reason why i came back from my "gaming retirement" =))
  17. JMVegas
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Exactly what I wanted in Shenmue 3, incredible job. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.
  18. Kyra44
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Game totalmente voltado ao público que jogou as duas versões anteriores no Dreamcast e aguardavam a continuidade do enredo.
    Totalmente nostálgico, com uma brilhante ambientação da China e grandiosa trilha sonora.
    Nota 10.
  19. 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.
  20. Dokodemodoamike
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A sequel that is truely worth the name. It turned out way better than i expected. it is made with so much love and passion, you can feel it. People who never played 1&2 maybe get confused at the beginning (the recap video that comes with 3 is too short and lacks of information, you better watch on youtube for better recap videos). But fans will instantly get hooked again. It feels like asA sequel that is truely worth the name. It turned out way better than i expected. it is made with so much love and passion, you can feel it. People who never played 1&2 maybe get confused at the beginning (the recap video that comes with 3 is too short and lacks of information, you better watch on youtube for better recap videos). But fans will instantly get hooked again. It feels like as if nothing happened and it seamlessly flows from Shenmue 2 to 3. The world feels alive and gorgeous, people feel like true personalities. Fighting feels different, but when you get used to it, it feels challenging.
    There is no way a fan of this series will be disappointed. This game has a soul!
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  21. BoStarr
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    I played the first two when I was younger, and I loved them! I was looking for something relaxing to play recently and this was perfect!
  22. bambooochaaa
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Suzuki è tornato, vi riporta nel suo mondo dolce poetico e fatato di una piccola porzione di Cina.
    Criticato da tutti come lento, in realtà incarna una tipologia di gameplay ormai perso
    Ottimo titolo da provare
  23. krojo17
    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 of great celebration for all fans, and I couldn't be happier to be part of it!
  24. Sahhid
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    One of the best releases of 2019 by far. Absolutely loved this masterpiece.
  25. BIDLOV
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A worthy continuation of the Saga, which we loved so much.

    If you want to see the continuation of the story of Ryo Hazuki and play Shenmue 4, please support the game and buy a licensed copy in the Ps Store, or Epic Games Store.
  26. Scribe86
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A perfect continuation to a series left dormant for close to two decades. Yu Suzuki has managed to recapture the spirit of Shenmue from the games from back in the early 0’s whilst managing to include many quality of life changes, making the gameplay experience far more enjoyable. Considering this is initially a crowdfunded project (other parties financially contributed also) I think thisA perfect continuation to a series left dormant for close to two decades. Yu Suzuki has managed to recapture the spirit of Shenmue from the games from back in the early 0’s whilst managing to include many quality of life changes, making the gameplay experience far more enjoyable. Considering this is initially a crowdfunded project (other parties financially contributed also) I think this has turned out much better than expected. The voice acting and audio direction is far superior to previous entries, the controls have been greatly improved and the use of the unreal engine has bought the games visuals up to the current generation. This is a faithful continuation of the series which I think anyone even with the slightest interest in role playing/action adventure games based in the East in the 1980’s should definitely consider playing. … Expand
  27. 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.
  28. RiGoRmOrTiS_UK
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Runs really well at max settings on my GTX 1080 (and ok on my based PS4 too) Environments look amazing and detailed and oh so cozy., NPC visuals are mostly hit, with a few misses dotted here and there with some unimportant NPCs. Considering there are over 400+ unique NPCs the overall quality is impressive considering the budget; it really feels like a natural continuation from the previousRuns really well at max settings on my GTX 1080 (and ok on my based PS4 too) Environments look amazing and detailed and oh so cozy., NPC visuals are mostly hit, with a few misses dotted here and there with some unimportant NPCs. Considering there are over 400+ unique NPCs the overall quality is impressive considering the budget; it really feels like a natural continuation from the previous game; which is no small feat for a game that's come out 19 years later. Combat feels good and I don't miss the throw moves as much as I thought I would. Music is as atmospheric as ever with some new standout tracks (although they also re-use some previous tracks which is a shame..). All said and done they really came through for Kick starter backers and they should be well happy! The whole package is well beyond what they promised. Highly Recommended.… Expand
  29. SherlockHound
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Yu's heart and soul went into this project and it shows. Truly a love letter to Shenmue fans.
  30. PowerGPU
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    So far it has been amazing. The game launched early for me and the performance has been amazing. Been testing it on a RTX 2060 Super running at max settings at 1440p with no issues. Also you don't need a new driver to play the game which is nice for a change.

    The game starts right were you left so it feels like I just beat Shenmue 2 yesterday. This game is not for everyone. It's more    So far it has been amazing. The game launched early for me and the performance has been amazing. Been testing it on a RTX 2060 Super running at max settings at 1440p with no issues. Also you don't need a new driver to play the game which is nice for a change.

    The game starts right were you left so it feels like I just beat Shenmue 2 yesterday. This game is not for everyone. It's more for the core audience.     … Expand
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69

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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