Shenmue I & II

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  1. alexironaek
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Amazing game!! It starts slow and you have to give it time but it rewards you in a stunning way.
  2. scendi
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Experience the most compelling form of interactivity outside the real world now in modern fashion. Shenmue is a passionate and gripping adventure utilizing advanced technology that encompasses a real 3D world with stunning characters and real time fighting. This is clearly not a game, but an experience never to be forgotten. This remastered masterpiece is the definitive experience withExperience the most compelling form of interactivity outside the real world now in modern fashion. Shenmue is a passionate and gripping adventure utilizing advanced technology that encompasses a real 3D world with stunning characters and real time fighting. This is clearly not a game, but an experience never to be forgotten. This remastered masterpiece is the definitive experience with minimal load times, stable framerate, choice of English & Japanese voices and widescreen gameplay. Witness the greatest form of media ever produced in human history.… Expand
  3. lebanesejets
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Patience is key to this game; take your time and get into the atmosphere. The music and atmosphere is amazing; the story is top notch and for a game that is 16 years old, the graphics are great. I especially like Shenmue II as it is bigger but each location has it's benefits. Enjoy!
  4. Sharp
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Simply the best two games ever made. My advise: Buy them, book some time and order some food, and enjoy the journey. This remaster is also very well made, just take a look at Digital Foundry for better insight.
  5. OldSilentHill
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    It´s really hard to believe there was released a game like this almost 20 years ago.
    Shenmue it´s the equivalent to the Egyptian Pyramids, it could have been done by extraterrestrials.
    One of the 7 timeless video-games ever made.
  6. V-S
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    This game stays so classic, it’s beautiful like it was before the real masterpiece is back again. Thanks to all the fans who made this possible.
  7. RaoughLife
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    As Yu Suzuki said: "This is my gift to the 21st century gamers".
    The real time open-world videogame started here, folks, enjoy some history!
  8. cdbortolo
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    This is the definitive form to enjoy Shenmue. Enhanced visuals, practically no loading times and no need of changing discs.
  9. Hasuki
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    Amazing value, two of the greatest games in videogame history for 35 bucks.

    60 fps would have been nice but not a deal breaker.
  10. Obey
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    I remember playing this game everytime i came back from school, sometimes i just wanted to go to a bar and listen to the juke-box and play darts, and the other time i played arcade games because it was mind blowing that you could do this IN a video game. Talking to every NPC felt so real, sometimes they knew the path to your destination, sometimes they did not. You could ask for a job andI remember playing this game everytime i came back from school, sometimes i just wanted to go to a bar and listen to the juke-box and play darts, and the other time i played arcade games because it was mind blowing that you could do this IN a video game. Talking to every NPC felt so real, sometimes they knew the path to your destination, sometimes they did not. You could ask for a job and make money, etc. Ryo is an attaching character, he's using his strenght when necessary (arm wrestling is necessary when you need money lol) and always looking for the truth. And i wish he will find out more in the third part, with or without help, because that's how Ryo is, he never slows down.… Expand
  11. hughsie39
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    A real piece of gaming history now available to the huge audience it always deserved. Don't underestimate just how groundbreaking this was when it first came out, there was nothing like it at the time. And, in certain ways, there is still nothing quite like it now. A unique experience, more quirky than you may expect but these two games represent the early chapters of what was conceived asA real piece of gaming history now available to the huge audience it always deserved. Don't underestimate just how groundbreaking this was when it first came out, there was nothing like it at the time. And, in certain ways, there is still nothing quite like it now. A unique experience, more quirky than you may expect but these two games represent the early chapters of what was conceived as a huge, truly epic saga. Give it a go at this bargain price and get up to speed now so that, like the rest of us long term Shenmue fans, you can get truly hyped for the beautiful Shenmue 3 coming in Summer 2019!… Expand
  12. GoodFellaLarry
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    It simply doesn't get better than this. In spite of their age (originally released 1999-2001), 'Shenmue I & II' are still doing things right that even recent video games are getting wrong. There's no hand-holding (such as map pointers, a side-quest checklist or glowing objects) and the games trust the player to use their initiative and intelligence to explore a virtual world that trulyIt simply doesn't get better than this. In spite of their age (originally released 1999-2001), 'Shenmue I & II' are still doing things right that even recent video games are getting wrong. There's no hand-holding (such as map pointers, a side-quest checklist or glowing objects) and the games trust the player to use their initiative and intelligence to explore a virtual world that truly feels alive, refusing to bombard them with instructions or other distractions, such as repetitive random battles that stop feeling intense and start to feel routine. There's always a build up to the action, making it far more effective.

    Players are given just the right balance between freedom and restriction, so that they cannot cause the protagonist to break character, but are able to decide when and why he chooses to perform the many side activities made available to him outside of the core plot. Activities in 'Shenmue I' include thorough training, playing arcade games, playing darts, collecting capsule toys, collecting and listening to cassette tapes, chatting to the locals (literally every NPC has fully voiced dialogue and a unique backstory, along with their own daily schedule), checking the weather, feeding an orphaned kitten and collecting move scrolls.

    The game has a very particular day and night cycle. Date and time will dictate weather conditions, store opening times, bus times and scripted events. 1 hour in game time is equal to 4 minutes time in the real world, meaning 12 game hours in equal to 48 real life minutes. It's up to the player to decide how they use their free time in this world, meaning each player's game can be very different to another's. The immersion factor is heightened by the fact that players can heavily interact with the environment in a non-destructive way. The environment is there to affect the player, not the other way around.

    'Shenmue II' features many additional mini-games, along with a slightly altered in-game clock.

    The fighting engine in 'Shenmue I & II' is a brilliant enhancement of the 'Virtua Fighter' engine, based on careful timing and stringing together moves to create a combo. Unlike 'Virtua Fighter', the battles in 'Shenmue I & II' see the protagonist take on multiple enemies at once. When learning new moves, players will always be given realistic instructions ("shift your weight forward") rather than being told to press a particular button and having their immersion ruined.

    The soundtrack to both titles is vast and varied in styles, and is an outstanding piece of work in its own right. QTEs are used both appropriately and effectively as a means of adding interactivity where there would otherwise be none, keeping the player on their toes with great sound effects use.

    Events that many video games would restrict to a non-interactive cut-scene are given heavy interactivity in 'Shenmue I & II', helping the player become far more immersed and invested in what's going on. When the protagonist is put through a trial of patience and level headedness, the player endures that trail with him, being affected by the trial in the process. It's a perfect balance between storytelling and interactivity that proves there is, in fact, great artistic potential in video games.

    'Shenmue I & II' are not the standard video games that you breeze through and then allow to collect dust. They are a personal journey for the player and must be savoured over time. They require some dedication, but that dedication pays off big time in the end. It gives you a highly personal experience that will stay with you forever. Don't miss out!

    10/10    … Expand
  13. Art_Connoisseur
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    My two cents on these two cult-classic releases...Legendary games. Underrated. Far and few games gives you practical life lessons you can take with you after setting your controller down and turning off your Tv.
  14. gcar4525
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    Shenmue is an absolutely essential classic, which boldly pushed gaming into the modern era. I cannot enthusiastically recommend these games enough. This collection brings the game to in Full HD with widescreen support. The colors pop like never before.

    Give these games a try, and I think this will be the most rewarding $30 spent in your gaming life.
  15. Nygaard
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    An old classic that had been rejuvenated by Sega taking out all the previously annoying loading times. The game works seemingly now and gives gamers a chance to give this Japanese classic a go. Yes it is quirky and at sometimes slow paced but this feeds into a wonderful narrative and allows you to indulge yourself in the game more. Enjoy
  16. Dokodemodoamike
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    Patched version runs flawless now. A really good port of one of the best Games of all time.
  17. StacFace
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    I can't even describe how amazing these 2 games are. The story gets you hooked, the side characters are all fully fleshed out, you can explore, there's countless things to do and people to speak to. Shenmue is an experience that every gamer needs to have, and I'm so glad it's finally come to modern consoles to give newer gamers who missed out last time a chance to experience it. Sure,I can't even describe how amazing these 2 games are. The story gets you hooked, the side characters are all fully fleshed out, you can explore, there's countless things to do and people to speak to. Shenmue is an experience that every gamer needs to have, and I'm so glad it's finally come to modern consoles to give newer gamers who missed out last time a chance to experience it. Sure, there's the odd glitch but nothing to detract from the games, and that was me playing an early release copy without the day 1 patch. If there is one game you purchase this year, make it this one, you won't regret it.… Expand
  18. reminisce
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Magnum opus of masterpieces. Spiritual pilgrimage of martial arts, culture, and humanity. Epiphanic.
  19. Kos1983
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    The best game ever made is back.If you consider yourself a gamer then go and take it right now.Anything less is just stupid...
  20. mjq1986
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Shenmue 2 is the greatest video game of all time. Action packed, dramatic, charming, and full of minute details that will keep your interest for hours. Shenmue 1 is also terrific, but an appetizer for the greatness that is Shenmue 2. In my opinion, everyone who is interested in video games should play these two games.
  21. Tenjin
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    This game LITERALLY changed my life. Yes that's right. I live in Japan. Japanese wife and son. And it all started with Shenmue. This series was great back then and now it has been ported up to modern systems with all the enhancements to smoothen it out while keeping the integrity of the original experience intact. Warning! If you have ADD, if you have low patience, if you need constantThis game LITERALLY changed my life. Yes that's right. I live in Japan. Japanese wife and son. And it all started with Shenmue. This series was great back then and now it has been ported up to modern systems with all the enhancements to smoothen it out while keeping the integrity of the original experience intact. Warning! If you have ADD, if you have low patience, if you need constant gratification, this game is not for you. However, if you can get past the first hour or 2 and into the meat of the story, chances are it will sink it's teeth into you and never let you go. The story, music, graphics and gameplay were revolutionary back in 1999 and playing it today is still a master class in how a game should be made. It has so much character. You will fall in love if you let it. Buy it, play it, love it, support it.… Expand
  22. Kiryu1120
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Cleaned up, smoother, fresher versions of the 2 greatest games ever made. Any reviews judging the graphics or control style are judging unfairly. It's an old game with old mechanics, but old doesn't mean worse. Most games today bore me to death. Go to point A with marker, go to point B with marker, go to point C with marker. Shoot lots of guns, trigger bash and repeat...... Shenmue hasCleaned up, smoother, fresher versions of the 2 greatest games ever made. Any reviews judging the graphics or control style are judging unfairly. It's an old game with old mechanics, but old doesn't mean worse. Most games today bore me to death. Go to point A with marker, go to point B with marker, go to point C with marker. Shoot lots of guns, trigger bash and repeat...... Shenmue has atmosphere, storytelling, unique characters and world, and to this day it's incredibly fun to play. 10/10… Expand
  23. gustavorios2
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    very well done port. The fans will love this and newcomers will also enjoy. I'm very happy this perfect port exists and now I can hope for a remaster.
    Don`t expect high definition audio or textures (At least on PS4) this is a true original Shenmue experience but in high resolution and superb performance.
  24. RoderikR
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    To me, Shenmue is by far the greatest video game of all time. It is an exceptional master piece and a true work of art. This remaster is really well done. Everything looks exactly as it should and the option to turn enhancements on and off is a very nice extra. To the people here who have not (yet) found the patience to enjoy this game, there is one thing you need to keep in mind that ITo me, Shenmue is by far the greatest video game of all time. It is an exceptional master piece and a true work of art. This remaster is really well done. Everything looks exactly as it should and the option to turn enhancements on and off is a very nice extra. To the people here who have not (yet) found the patience to enjoy this game, there is one thing you need to keep in mind that I remember from an old Shenmue review: "Shenmue is a game that was made with incredible love and patience and that is also how it should be played."… Expand
  25. kenw77
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    An amazing, timeless, incredibly immersive game that everyone should play. It has a fantastic, detailed world full of life and atmosphere. The story is intriguing and mysterious. The characters are likeable and charming. It has one of the best soundtracks ever created for a video game. The combat is a lot of fun. Yes the graphics are old, the controls are not what you may be used to todayAn amazing, timeless, incredibly immersive game that everyone should play. It has a fantastic, detailed world full of life and atmosphere. The story is intriguing and mysterious. The characters are likeable and charming. It has one of the best soundtracks ever created for a video game. The combat is a lot of fun. Yes the graphics are old, the controls are not what you may be used to today and the English voice acting isn't the greatest. But those are very minor flaws in an otherwise fantastic game that still holds up incredibly well even after almost 20 years.… Expand
  26. Buzin
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    This is the most immersive and ambitious game I have ever played. Shenmue is not just a simple game, but an amazing experience/journey. This game is without a doubt a masterpiece.
  27. amirff7
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    First time player. Game is a one of a kind unique experience, everyone should try
  28. Chiyou
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Not just a fundamental classic in any video game fan's library. This game caused a change in the way games were made. You play in a very real world in Yokosuka in the 1980's. searching every part of dubuita for the mystery of who was the man who killed your father. Along the way there are so many activities to do that you'll spend Ryo's allowance far too quickly. You'll need to get a jobNot just a fundamental classic in any video game fan's library. This game caused a change in the way games were made. You play in a very real world in Yokosuka in the 1980's. searching every part of dubuita for the mystery of who was the man who killed your father. Along the way there are so many activities to do that you'll spend Ryo's allowance far too quickly. You'll need to get a job at the harbor to replenish your habits of capsule toys, arcade machines, buying pointless snacks just for a chance to win a raffle, and gambling at the casino. If you want to have a lot of fun play with the english audio.. but if you want to take the story a little more serious try out the japanese audio.

    Now for the other part.. D3T did a decent job at porting the game to PC, XB1, and PS4... However they clearly had far too big of a job for the tiny company that they were. They shipped the game with quite a few bugs, Most of them don't break the game but they are annoyances for a superfan who wants to see everything run smoothly. It does however run smoothly, especially when comparing it to the dreamcast and xbox versions. However occasions do pop up where things that clearly should have been noticed by the developers will catch your eye. This game has 2 trophies on PS4 and some pretty easy trophies/achievements. I wish it was a little more of a challenge to be honest.

    In conclusion: this is a must own.    … Expand
  29. No1Livz4ever
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Still the best game ever made. No more, no less .
  30. Sakuragaoka
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Don´t hear those who says its mechanics are old, because there was nothing better at that time.
    The pace is slow, and you should be warned IT´S MORE LIKE A GRAPHIC ADVENTURE IN 3D within an OPEN WORLD and AMAZING, REAL TIME DETAILS.

    If you don´t like graphic adventures, then go look somewhere else, but don´t blame the game ;)
  31. TheTrueLegend
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    It’s different for newcomers to view this games in the same eyes as someone who played it 20 years ago. You really have to put yourself in the shoes of a gamer from back then to overlook things like graphics and animations. These are all things that were above average at the time so before playing Shenmue, imagine you’ve never played an open world game, because this is where it began!It’s different for newcomers to view this games in the same eyes as someone who played it 20 years ago. You really have to put yourself in the shoes of a gamer from back then to overlook things like graphics and animations. These are all things that were above average at the time so before playing Shenmue, imagine you’ve never played an open world game, because this is where it began!

    In 1999, all I heard was there’s this real life game with realistic people and a world you live in. For example when I finally got to a fight I was like “so you can actually free-fight in this game too, nice!’ Even you yourself, after about an hour or 2 into the game might ask yourself what on Earth you’re meant to do; walking around asking people things and trying to find this man who killed your father and at the same time trying to determine what genre this game is, a beat-em-up or what? Bit by bit you start to realise Shenmue is about enjoying the experience and not labelling it with any genre you just play it.

    The problem is where some people now will play this and mock the graphics, speech, the old school controls, when gamers in 1999 played it the impressions were the opposite, the graphics were incredible, the dialogue was hysterical, the way people spoke was so funny, and it was in the games favour since it was out of the ordinary to do this in a video game. It was all new, knocking on a random door, I didn’t even know about these minor details that are not be relevant to completing the game, but add to the realism.

    Shenmue was a test in a way, you would test just how much you could actually do to the point where you can say ‘ah, bound to happen, it is after all just a game’. Just simple things like knocking on a vacant door 2 or 3 and smiling to not receive the same dialogue straight way, a smile to think ‘clever touch Sega’. Ryo could just robotically reply with the same answer again and again but it’s altered and makes Ryo seem like a real person.

    You go in a shop and it has things you can buy, but to buy a packet of crisps or some fish that you can’t actually do anything with will make you wonder what is the use? But the fish can be fed to kitten, or the milk, and items that have no relevance once bought can win you a raffle that will reward you with a prize which still you can select in the pause menu and rotate in a 3D view just for the sake of it. That’s questionable as whether there is any use in doing this but the answer is simple. If you couldn’t do any of this people would say look there’s a shop but you can’t buy anything so why’s it there? Sega decided to let people purchase things.

    The beauty of it is you don’t even have to do these things. You can leave the old lady at the start of the game in the park forever waiting, because she won’t find the Yamamoto house unless you find it! But the choice you get is what shenmue is about, you can help her, you’ll get a nice little cutscene and makes you think would you do it in real life? A way of life is to help people and the reward is a small gesture or a thank you to remind yourself that being a good person is the only real reward.

    I actually didn’t want to complete Shenmue after getting into the story, I was really more enjoying the adventure and meeting new people, travelling to new places. The detail in this game will make you understand how a smaller environment with more detail is better than a massive world with empty space. You can spend as long searching every room and cupboard or drawer in Ryo’s house than you can driving from one end of GTA V’s map to the other. There’s places in Dobuita I didn’t even realise were there until the second play through. Both games also feature some of the most beautiful music in any game or even film. Such touching and mesmerising music.

    Shenmue 2 now is where things get more interesting. You don’t get an allowance from Ine-san, you haven’t got a place to stay, you’re out there in your own and surrounded by unfriendly people. You start off like that and gradually start to realise life alone is hard. You get robbed, you’re in a new country. And it really gives you a good sense of being on an adventure. There’s more fighting in this one, and it’s just a bigger version of the first game.

    One complaint is that the game requires patience and is dragged out but I’ve managed to steam through Shenmue 1 in 2 days so it’s not as tedious as made out to be. For comparison I recently bought ZOoT on the 3ds and gave up half way through due to boredom and that was one of my greatest gaming experiences but Shenmue hasn’t bored me out yet.

    I give this a 10 and nothing less, it’s not just a game it’s an experience and I recommend it to everyone, I was 15 when I got it and loved it, I’m now 32 and still love this game. There’s some negative reviews, but some people like butter and some don’t. Give it a try, you wont regret it.    … Expand
  32. eXtremesino
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    good port for an excellent game. Good pack for newers to know why this game is so loved. A must have no doubts
  33. DaNeash
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    I have been playing video games since the Super Nintendo, and Shenmue 1 & 2 are by far some of the greatest games I have encountered in my gaming life. Both games are notable for defining many conventional features of modern gaming, from establishing the open world genre, popularising the QTE mechanic and presenting a cinematic feel in a video game. The games also rock some of theI have been playing video games since the Super Nintendo, and Shenmue 1 & 2 are by far some of the greatest games I have encountered in my gaming life. Both games are notable for defining many conventional features of modern gaming, from establishing the open world genre, popularising the QTE mechanic and presenting a cinematic feel in a video game. The games also rock some of the best-looking graphics for gaming in 1999. As a warning: both games have a deliberately slow pace. This is a series built for immersion and exploration and not for fast progression replete with action, guns or explosions with a mini-map, glowing trails and a checkpoint system. The games dare to drop you into a vast virtual world to explore at your leisure and refuses to hold your hand, even forcing you to wait for certain shops to open, meet a character at a particular time or complete mundane tasks to complement its virtual life-simulator experience. However, if you can appreciate the refreshingly deliberate slow-pace, the intriguing story and the profoundly immersive environments, these are some fantastic golden oldies to enjoy, right up there with Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Final Fantasy 7.… Expand
  34. drlowdon
    May 3, 2019
    4
    Over the years Shenmue has garnered a cult following but, whilst I appreciate what these games were trying to do, I never really enjoyed it at the time and this re-release shows that time hasn't been kind to either game. The gameplay is often monotonous with a lot of aimless wondering and dull side missions. The controls, which were poor even for the time, feel even more awkward by modernOver the years Shenmue has garnered a cult following but, whilst I appreciate what these games were trying to do, I never really enjoyed it at the time and this re-release shows that time hasn't been kind to either game. The gameplay is often monotonous with a lot of aimless wondering and dull side missions. The controls, which were poor even for the time, feel even more awkward by modern standards and graphical its stood up as badly as most early 3d games.

    We'll seen be seeing a third entry in the series pretty soon so Shenmue clearly has a decent fan base, I'm just not one of them.    … Expand
  35. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 26, 2018
    6
    Shenmue 1 and 2
    Immersion over gameplay
    Shenmue 1 and 2 is an easily over 20 hour long collection of the remastered versions of Dreamcasts 1999 Shenmue and 2001s Shenmue 2 Shenmue 2 having aged much better especially with its audio recording but both still having their problems… The story starts with your father being killed… you play as a teenage martial artist named ryo hazuki, and    Shenmue 1 and 2
    Immersion over gameplay
    Shenmue 1 and 2 is an easily over 20 hour long collection of the remastered versions of Dreamcasts 1999 Shenmue and 2001s Shenmue 2
    Shenmue 2 having aged much better especially with its audio recording but both still having their problems…
    The story starts with your father being killed… you play as a teenage martial artist named ryo hazuki, and you search the streets of japan and later Hong Kong during the late 1980s in search of answers… following the trail of your fathers killer…
    The Shenmue games are very unique, this was my first time playing both and I had no idea what to expect..
    But this is very much a life simulation game… in both games it’s a lot of finding the right person to talk to.. Only for them to tell you to go to this person, who will tell you to go to that person... it’s a never ending wild goose chase... this is the majority of the gameplay... it’s a lot of living life… memorizing the town streets as you don’t really get a map anywhere close to what we’ve been spoiled with in the modern age of gaming, you’ll do a lot of reading the maps on the streets to get an idea of how to get to the building the person or people you’re after are staying…
    occasionally doing quick time event sequences, or fighting.. but these are very occasional…
    it is primarily passing time, waiting for stores and bars to open, immersing yourself into the world you find yourself in and you’re going to find this really boring like I did, or you’re going to really appreciate how great of a job this game does at making you feel like you’re living another life.. In Shenmue 2 there’s more focus on earning cash, so you’ll have to do jobs to pay for rent…
    onto the issues though… Shenmue 1s audio quality sticks out like a sore thumb, however I found it to add a bit of charm and was so ridiculous I was laughing the whole way through my play through…
    the most irritating thing Is the lack of progression indictors... the lack of maps and arrows... this is mostly because ive been spoiled.. but it’s important to note your hand won’t be held here… you’ll take notes in a journal that you’ll have to refer to to know where to go and then it’s up to you to find a map to know where this place is if you don’t remember it from passing… im also not a big fan of having to wait for time to pass for things to open… I would have to just set my controller down and walk away, wait for a shop or bar to open for example... you can sleep in this game once it gets late, but that’s the only time, you cant do it at will… on the shenmue 2 side.. moving around the cities and in buildings is just awful, you feel so still, having to walk all the way up a stairway so you can turn back around instead of being able to do it mid stairway for example… gets super annoying in a game that’s all about trying to get from point a to point b off of memory..
    That being said, the world is so intriguing, especially in Shenmue 2… the different characters and wonder will pull you through if you’re into the idea of living another life... but that life much like real life can feel slow and drug out at times…
    Shemnue isn’t for everyone.. Especially not for players spoiled by the conveniences of, modern games
    I give Shenmue 1 and 2
    a 6.5/10    … Expand
  36. GameHunter
    Aug 26, 2018
    6
    I’m surprised more people aren’t calling this out for being an underwhelming re-release. Just know that this isn’t any kind of a remaster or anything. It’s just straight-up Shenmue 1 & 2, and really nothing has been changed.
    The worst thing of all is the sound. It is actually terrible. I’m not some audiophile either, I can lower my standards; but the sound is noticeably bad, and it just    I’m surprised more people aren’t calling this out for being an underwhelming re-release. Just know that this isn’t any kind of a remaster or anything. It’s just straight-up Shenmue 1 & 2, and really nothing has been changed.
    The worst thing of all is the sound. It is actually terrible. I’m not some audiophile either, I can lower my standards; but the sound is noticeably bad, and it just kind of speaks to the product as a whole. The game itself is still enjoyable. It’s just too bad the developers couldn’t have done a little something special for this rerelease. At least cleaning up the audio would have been nice.    … Expand
  37. jimbro
    Aug 23, 2018
    8
    I'm going to take my rose tinted glasses off for this review. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, memories of games from our childhood tend to paint them in a better light than they actually were. I was caught up in the hype for the re-release of Shenmue and took a few days off work to play it. Is Shenmue the same amazing game i remember? Well, looking at through my adult eyes, it is barely aI'm going to take my rose tinted glasses off for this review. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, memories of games from our childhood tend to paint them in a better light than they actually were. I was caught up in the hype for the re-release of Shenmue and took a few days off work to play it. Is Shenmue the same amazing game i remember? Well, looking at through my adult eyes, it is barely a game at all, more of an interactive experience.

    There is a world i remember being huge which is still impressively dense with shops, characters and interactivity, it feels real and living and is still a monumental achievement. The problem playing in 2018 for me is, it's not fun at all to play. As i hang around for in game hours waiting for the next scene to play out i remembered how bored I was as a child paying this and what a slog it was at times. The lack of actual gameplay is something people rarely talk about, all you really do it run around picking things up or talking to npc's and occasionally have a fight or quick time event. In 1999 this was new, interesting and exciting and broke new ground. Playing it now I realise this is not fun to play, hear me out I don't think it is meant to be fun in a way. You are playing as a kid who's dad was murdered after all. The most frustrating element of the game is still it doesn't explain anything at all which can be a huge frustration and a huge positive. Discovering the Phoenix Mirror is rewarding but missing out on huge chunk of the game because you don't know to go to a certain bar at a certain time or interact with everything to find a new move is just annoying. I understand the design of the game is realistic, almost mundane in it's realism to ground you in the real world but I just find it infuriating knowing i'm missing out on so much just because the game wont act like a videogame, if that even makes sense.

    If you have never experienced Shenmue, you should try it, just be realistic with your expectations of what the game is going in. If you have the time to put in and don't mind the frustrations of the waiting and quirks of a videogame that isn't really a videogame.

    Shenmue is still a masterpiece in world design, interactivity and ballsy originality in design and has to be commended and respected for what it did in 1999, playing in 2018 shows that almost 20 years later there is still nothing quite like it.    … Expand
  38. karco
    Aug 23, 2018
    5
    Game is barely playable in 2018. Story is nothing special. Graphics is ugly. Sound and voice acting are terrible. Port is lazy. I can't understand why there are so many 10/10 scores. If you want life simulation game, you better play Kingdom Come. If you want game about Japan with fun mini games and crazy fights you better play Yakuza 0 or 5.
  39. Bibit
    Sep 24, 2018
    4
    I bought the game due to the recommendations of others and to also be able buy shenmue 3 which was announced. It started off good., I was enjoying Shenmue 1. It was atmospheric and enjoyable generally. I noticed lots of gaming designs that influenced a lot of developers that followed . However, I was really disappointed by shenmue 2, I found it very long and drawn out with qte commandsI bought the game due to the recommendations of others and to also be able buy shenmue 3 which was announced. It started off good., I was enjoying Shenmue 1. It was atmospheric and enjoyable generally. I noticed lots of gaming designs that influenced a lot of developers that followed . However, I was really disappointed by shenmue 2, I found it very long and drawn out with qte commands being unnecessary at times and very annoying. I hope shenmue 3 improves on that.… Expand
  40. SlyKen
    Aug 24, 2018
    4
    people who played shenmue from the start of course will love it, games used to have one objective or few minor ones and this game basically open the flood gates for open world games i never got to play it before but i know about it and as a new player i see it as a bare-bones game with some weird animations but i dont deny if this game came out 10+years ago it would be great which it didpeople who played shenmue from the start of course will love it, games used to have one objective or few minor ones and this game basically open the flood gates for open world games i never got to play it before but i know about it and as a new player i see it as a bare-bones game with some weird animations but i dont deny if this game came out 10+years ago it would be great which it did so no, you dont have to like this game and if its ported to the new age it will be reviewed to those standers i think.
    also real-time is annoying sometimes in this game    … Expand
  41. WondemanLocke
    Mar 5, 2021
    4
    I would really like this game but QTE:s have ruined all games they have been. In this game it is probably made worst than any other game. I hope they would use a game tester in development. They repeatedly fail until memorize them and they prevent to enjoy when watching cutscenes because has to concentrate to look if there goes a pop up somewhere.
  42. Benjones1234
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best games off all time, totally underrated and a definitely must play by everyone!
  43. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 9.5
  44. Reed618
    Sep 25, 2019
    7
    I have a real love/hate relationship with these games after playing them for the first time recently.

    Shenmue 1 is enjoyable as it's fun to explore a Japanese neighborhood, slowly learning the layout of the town, meeting the locals and finding clues to proceed with my investigation. The big con is that some sections just go on... and on... and on... it's also crazy how sometimes I had    I have a real love/hate relationship with these games after playing them for the first time recently.

    Shenmue 1 is enjoyable as it's fun to explore a Japanese neighborhood, slowly learning the layout of the town, meeting the locals and finding clues to proceed with my investigation. The big con is that some sections just go on... and on... and on... it's also crazy how sometimes I had to wait 40 real minutes so i could then go to sleep and wait and another real 30 minutes so I could proceed with the story. The story is also... kind of underwhelming. I could summarize it in a few sentences very easily and of course the voice acting is hilariously bad at time.

    Shenmue 2 has much better pacing, the ability to wait as a means of advancing the time quickly and a much improved story. However... the QTE's.... oh god... the damn QTE's... I've never found this mechanic to be so annoying in any other game. It made me just want to quit at points. The game is also packed with filler. At one point you need to go to the top of a building but you can't take an elevator or quickly move up the stairs... you have to fight on every single floor or take part in some annoying stealth section or deal with more QTE's... getting to the top of one building ends up taking hours as a result. The final section of the game is also very slow and kind of dull. It's not the climax I was hoping for.

    Overall my biggest complaint... these games don't respect your time... you could easily edit them down... shortening each from a 20 hour experience to a 15 hour game... or maybe even 10. I hope shenmue 3 can build on the story, the characters, the world and the combat... and avoid mundane and repetitive tasks, filler and annoying QTE's.    … Expand
  45. hoogafanter
    Oct 1, 2018
    6
    This is the single greatest gaming experience I have ever had. I was enthralled from start to finish, and the ending left me wanting more. The atmosphere is glorious, gameplay is solid, and story is phenomenal. Best game to ever grace this console easily...

    It's the software personification of the dreamcast IMO. Just as Dreamcast symbolizes the end of a hardcore gaming era whilst    This is the single greatest gaming experience I have ever had. I was enthralled from start to finish, and the ending left me wanting more. The atmosphere is glorious, gameplay is solid, and story is phenomenal. Best game to ever grace this console easily...

    It's the software personification of the dreamcast IMO. Just as Dreamcast symbolizes the end of a hardcore gaming era whilst trailblazing the future of the industry(for better or worse), Shenmue is the prime software example of this. A beautifully animated character driven narrative focused open world game, now of which are a dime a dozen, but with arcadish gameplay and a sense of immersion that still has yet to be matched 18 years later.

    Absolutely everything about Shenmue, just like the dreamcast itself, was painfully detailed and no effort was spared. It also pioneered and/or popularized so many common modern gaming tropes its astounding. So much that we take for granted today was absolutely breathtaking with the release of Shenmue...

    The above is my review for the Dreamcast versions... unfortunately these new ports suffer from awful glitches that really ruin the experience. Sega clearly rushed this out to capitalize on the hype and used a **** dev team with a horrible track record to do it...    … Expand
  46. FilipeGoncalves
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    An updated version from a masterpiece of his on time..... a must play for a true gamer.... 10/10............
  47. dyinginbeauty
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    An excellent game that plays well on PS4, the only downside for this remaster being the poor audio quality on the voice acting. Shenmue was one of my favourite games on the dreamcast, with incredible atmosphere and an amazing attention to detail at the time. This game thrives by making you pay attention and engage with the mundane - you will be passing in-game time by playing mini-gamesAn excellent game that plays well on PS4, the only downside for this remaster being the poor audio quality on the voice acting. Shenmue was one of my favourite games on the dreamcast, with incredible atmosphere and an amazing attention to detail at the time. This game thrives by making you pay attention and engage with the mundane - you will be passing in-game time by playing mini-games and buying collectibles from vending machines. Sound boring? It's not as it feels organic and integrated into the games experience. It may be slow and a little clunky at times, but if one allows oneself to be taken in it results in a game that is hard to put down. An absolute buy if you are feeling nostalgic or want a different type of gaming experience… Expand
  48. Allegro1582
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    Great game that brought me back 20 years ago. Thanks to Sega for letting me touch the classics again. I returned to Shenma and it's amazing - so much attention to detail, so much detail - so far no one has reached such a steep dive. The "outdated" graphics cease to appear as such by the 40th minute of the game, and the combat system, learning processes and other aspects of theGreat game that brought me back 20 years ago. Thanks to Sega for letting me touch the classics again. I returned to Shenma and it's amazing - so much attention to detail, so much detail - so far no one has reached such a steep dive. The "outdated" graphics cease to appear as such by the 40th minute of the game, and the combat system, learning processes and other aspects of the protagonist's life are simply unattainable for today's developers .
    Translation from Russian from Google.    … Expand
  49. vanjoelsandwich
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    By the story alone this game deserves a 10. The amazing soundtrack, super detailed world, the giant cast of characters, the virtua-fighter engine (wich was the best fighting engine at the time) and all its culmitating moments during gameplay, makes this game a must play for everyone who ever picked up a controller in their hands. Yes, it shows it age sometimes but that's because is wasBy the story alone this game deserves a 10. The amazing soundtrack, super detailed world, the giant cast of characters, the virtua-fighter engine (wich was the best fighting engine at the time) and all its culmitating moments during gameplay, makes this game a must play for everyone who ever picked up a controller in their hands. Yes, it shows it age sometimes but that's because is was first released almost 20 years ago! Still holds up really really well, Absolute masterpieces. 10 out of 10 with a badass seal of approval Angry Joe Style.… Expand
  50. Flagship
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Simply put it's still a very magical, unique and unforgettable experience. It's craft was unprecedented when it originally released but even today all that still shines through. It's music is some of the finest works ever produced in the medium and the openworld is incredibly detailed and immersive. The gameplay and combat is incredibly indepth especially in S2 (S1 is more aboutSimply put it's still a very magical, unique and unforgettable experience. It's craft was unprecedented when it originally released but even today all that still shines through. It's music is some of the finest works ever produced in the medium and the openworld is incredibly detailed and immersive. The gameplay and combat is incredibly indepth especially in S2 (S1 is more about foreshadowing events)

    It's a polarising game sure but it's absolutely worth trying out and sticking with it as it could be your next favourite. The director involved in the yakuza games was also involved here so should you want to check out his earlier works: I implore you check it out! :)    … Expand
  51. spud19870
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    The game was an absolute revelation back in 1999/2000 and it holds up well now.

    Dive into the story of Ryo Hazuki as he looks to avenge his fathers murder. The story will captivate and enthrall as you move through the narrow, bustling community of Yokosuka, Japan, into the busy Hong Kong of 1986/7 and finally into the quiet peace of Gulin. Yes there are some bugs with sounds and    The game was an absolute revelation back in 1999/2000 and it holds up well now.

    Dive into the story of Ryo Hazuki as he looks to avenge his fathers murder. The story will captivate and enthrall as you move through the narrow, bustling community of Yokosuka, Japan, into the busy Hong Kong of 1986/7 and finally into the quiet peace of Gulin.

    Yes there are some bugs with sounds and other minor issues but these will be fixed.

    I recommend this to new and old players alike.    … Expand
  52. ff7master
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Dos de los juegos más influyentes y revolucionarios de la historia. Los videojuegos actuales le deben mucho a estos dos juegazos. Shenmue 1 es una obra maestra, era un pedazo del futuro de los videojuegos en cuatro discos de Dreamcast, es la pirámide de Keops de los videojuegos, pero cuando juegas a Shenmue 2 y te das cuenta de que Shenmue 1 sólo era una demostración de concepto...
  53. Yamagashi_San
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I`ve ever played. I`ve never seen another game so immersive and detailed as Shenmue.
  54. wollathet
    Sep 30, 2018
    7
    This is something of a mixed bag. On one hand, I love that I can now play these great games on the playstation with all its added convenience, but at the same time, the release is pretty poor. The remaster quality is a 6 but with the games, it seems unfair to go with that. Its a light 7.

    When I initially got the game I was excited to jump into it and I enjoyed it for a solid few hours.    This is something of a mixed bag. On one hand, I love that I can now play these great games on the playstation with all its added convenience, but at the same time, the release is pretty poor. The remaster quality is a 6 but with the games, it seems unfair to go with that. Its a light 7.

    When I initially got the game I was excited to jump into it and I enjoyed it for a solid few hours. After that however I didn't quite have the same enthusiasm and noticed the problems. The sound is pretty bad at times and the clunky controls have aged, which is the same for a lot of the game. As great as the game is, its been nearly 20 years so a better remaster is deserving. The game has shown its age unfortunately. The world of Shenmue, its streets, its shops, are no longer groundbreaking or ever exciting. I was fully aware that it wouldn't be what I remember, but the long waits, the walking back to sleep, only to walk back the next morning can feel like a slog. Its a shame the release is just a basic port as it makes these issues more apparent.

    Had the graphics and audio been given a nice improvement and the controls refined, it would be an 8 or 9, Shenmue are great games, I can't deny that, but I just wish there was something here which could elevate the game from just playing on a dreamcast besides the fact it looks fine on a nice big tv. If you missed Shenmue, then its worth it, but you have to accept that it won't live up to other recent re-releases    … Expand
  55. ShotGunPill
    Oct 28, 2018
    8
    This its a really good game i enjoyed Shenmue 1 so much but the second one story wise wasn't that good as the first one though it had a bigger world and more content generally though it was still a good game.
  56. crigamon
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Bothe Shenmue I & II are inmortal masterpieces than Yu Suzuki mades. I love his gameplays, his plots, their characters, including Ryo, Shenhua, Nozomi, Joy, Ren, etc. Enjoy!
  57. GoodBinary
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is absolutely the best gift that has been giving to the gaming community.
    anyone who has every played and loved Shenmue on the Dreamcast has to appreciate the love that was given with this release.
    it's just absolutely wonderful, to have the games, with no load times, and not repainted with rose-colored glasses such as remasters/remakes. your memory, will not be clouded and    This is absolutely the best gift that has been giving to the gaming community.
    anyone who has every played and loved Shenmue on the Dreamcast has to appreciate the love that was given with this release.
    it's just absolutely wonderful, to have the games, with no load times, and not repainted with rose-colored glasses such as remasters/remakes.
    your memory, will not be clouded and flowered to you by a remake. this is the real thing.
    you can enjoy Shenmue for everything it was, with the best of the Dreamcast, and slight adjustments that were made.
    I would recommend this game, to anyone who delved into Shenmue 1 on the Dreamcast back in the day, and had very fond memories of the fresh game design of that once unique platform.    … Expand
  58. DespairZz
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Woow! It's realy great games.
    I've 1st time played them only few month ago, but even in 2019 this games looks in a sense fresh and cool. Beutiful atmosphere of east and intriguing story + original gameplay (especially for 1999 and 2001) which don't look so old even today. Live open world truly impresed!
  59. Hiki
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Shenmue is a amazing game series, there is no other game like Shenmue, Shenmue is unique and special. Shenmue have unique characters, beautiful soundtrack, amazing story and much more, the details in this games are amazing, it is a amazing experience that i will never forget, Shenmue is my favorite game series, beautiful games.
  60. Robert88
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    Shenmue 1 and 2 is a game that was very unexpected for it’s time .. with fully rendered 3d environments , every npc having a schedule and daily routine .. .. people wake up go to work or to the bar... every npc having been fully voiced .. changing weather , day and night Cycles.. the combat of virtua fighter .. this was something no body ever experienced at the time .. we are coming outShenmue 1 and 2 is a game that was very unexpected for it’s time .. with fully rendered 3d environments , every npc having a schedule and daily routine .. .. people wake up go to work or to the bar... every npc having been fully voiced .. changing weather , day and night Cycles.. the combat of virtua fighter .. this was something no body ever experienced at the time .. we are coming out of a era of side scrollers and 2d ... unfortunately not many people were aware of this game and not many people even knew of this type of genre of game, people did not know what to cal it .. it is not often you see a game bring a new feature to Change gaming in today’s day and age .. and Shenmue along with elder scrolls titles helped push this wave of open world games we seee today .. that alone deserves respect .. even today not many games have fully interactive environments Some npc in today’s games you can’t even talk to .. or they will just say one line ... a lot of thought and effort went in to Shenmue 1 and 2 .. though the ending of both games fall pretty flat and leave on a cliffhanger even today as I am playing Shenmue for the millionth time .. I still find new things I never experienced... new cutscenes I never have seen after alll these years people still encountering new things .. how is that possible for a 20 year old game ! Think about it ... that is incredible ...

    Now let’s talk about this copy .. this copy though it did have some really poor audio Bugs , cutscene bugs it has since been patched and runs pretty flawlessly .. I enjoyed my time with it be it going to arcade , training , darts , gambling , or just interacting with people looking for new things to find .. I feel there is more than meets the eye to this game .. it’s an experience I feel that many today will not appreciate , and it is sad that many people who were alive when this game came out did not get a chance to try it ... pick up this game .. play it as if you are in 1998/2000s ... try to see what people who played this game saw for the time ... graphics hold up ok . Game play can be a bit clunky walking around ... combat well combat is based off of virtua fighter ... i always thought tekken was better though.. it is a decent game which is under appreciated and will continue to be under appreciated because today’s day and age this type of game really can’t exist ... we moved on and gone to bigger and better things .    … Expand
  61. Animeche
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I'm so happy I'm finally able to play again my favorite videogame ever. Thank you for bring it to a new console!!

    For me, Shenmue means everything: good story, amazing soundtrack, huge open world, lot of places, situations, culture, etc.
  62. jumpingtheshark
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    The first major leap in sandbox gaming finally comes to current gen consoles. Other some graphical effects the games remain mostly unchanged. Heck, even the save menu has a Dreamcast VMU on it. These games were a paradigm shift in gaming and their legacy can still be seen in AAA titles today. Will new comers to the series enjoy the series? It depends on your taste. If there is ever a caseThe first major leap in sandbox gaming finally comes to current gen consoles. Other some graphical effects the games remain mostly unchanged. Heck, even the save menu has a Dreamcast VMU on it. These games were a paradigm shift in gaming and their legacy can still be seen in AAA titles today. Will new comers to the series enjoy the series? It depends on your taste. If there is ever a case for acquired taste in electronic entertainment and it's Shenmue. However, veterans of the series will bathe gleefully in the odd, yet incredibly endearing nostalgia that only Shenmue can conjure.… Expand
  63. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    After the Dreamcast version, 17 years later i was happy to play this game again and add the platinum trophies on my list.
  64. Ghettorapboy7
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This game was rather buggy before the patches now it runs good. The game looks amazing in HD. I also love the fact that you can choose between English and Japanese vocies. The faster load times are also nice. I've beaten Shenmue to many times to count and with this title I will increase that number ten fold.
  65. Hazuki1986
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    I prefer the original Dreamcast versions of both games but this is still amazing
  66. 24Nathan
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Definitely recommend these classics. Shenmue I (Dreamcast) and Shenmue II (Dreamcast, Xbox, Xbox 360 backwards compatible), are now available on Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4! These are my personal favorite games of all time. Don't forget to check out Shenmue III on PlayStation 4, Epic Games Store, and Steam (November 19th, 2020)! And then on to #SaveShenmueIV!
  67. segamaster
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Thank You SEGA and Yu Suzuki.
    Greatest Game ever made.

    We lost so much without AM2 output through the years.
  68. Khristian5
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    Tener estas dos obras de arte en un mismo disco es una delicia. Mi saga favorita de todos los tiempos desde Dreamcast. Pero tengo un pero importante y es el idioma, que hubiera sido bueno incluir subtítulos en castellano, italiano, francés, etc. El juego no luce muy diferente de sus versiones para la última consola de Sega pero que alegría revivir de nuevo las aventuras de Hazuki conTener estas dos obras de arte en un mismo disco es una delicia. Mi saga favorita de todos los tiempos desde Dreamcast. Pero tengo un pero importante y es el idioma, que hubiera sido bueno incluir subtítulos en castellano, italiano, francés, etc. El juego no luce muy diferente de sus versiones para la última consola de Sega pero que alegría revivir de nuevo las aventuras de Hazuki con precio muy reducido.… Expand
  69. ClayLamm
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    It's a classic for a reason; though gaming has "evolved" in various ways since its conception, this is a solid session on where gaming was and where it went. I would encourage you to see this as borderline gaming history education. Also a pretty engaging story with a surprising amount of things to do!
  70. Velvetvelvet
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Это просто ЛЕГЕНДА. Шедевр, недооценённый в полной мере. Возможности этой игры, для своих лет, просто поражают и многим аспектам игры могут позавидовать даже современные поделки игростроя.

    D3T спасибо за детство!

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. IGN Japan
    Dec 11, 2018
    80
    Shenmue I & II is a masterpiece that is not for everyone. That’s a shame, because a more solid port with a few tweaks here and there could have made it a package to recommend to all.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Oct 26, 2018
    83
    At this point it’s fair to say the HD port of Shenmue I & II is in better shape than its release and would now be considered acceptable to play. Save data transfer and cutscenes were a big problem, and major bugs seem to be patched out. Both games are here in all their glory and probably the best way to spend your time with Ryo as he follows his journey. Veterans will be happy with the ability to play on modern platforms and newcomers finally have a chance to experience what Shenmue has to offer while Yu Suzuki is hard at work on Shenmue 3.
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  3. RPG Fan
    Oct 22, 2018
    75
    Playing Shenmue I & II is a treat for die-hard fans as well as an accessible way for newcomers to experience these renowned titles, though they won't be for everyone. Even though I enjoyed both games, I really struggled to look past the clunky dialogue or even fully invest in Ryu's story, and the controls sometimes made walking around a nightmare. They're seminal products of their time that deserve to be celebrated, and this port does a great job of delivering that authentic Shenmue experience.
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