Shenmue III

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1112 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 232 out of 1112
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  1. Crazyking14
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This game is for the fans and only to the fans. Shenmue is one of my favorite games of all time and this sequel improves upon that with better graphics and more stuff to do. I am glad the franchise is still going strong. Shenmue forever!!
  2. bambooochaaa
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Riviviamo il viaggio dolce e calmo del nostro amato protagonista.
    Dal dreamcast ad oggi una serie che mi ha emozionato per la sua lentezza, ma poetica giocabilità, con una caratterizzazione di ogni personaggio pazzesca.
    Grande suzuki
  3. akn
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Indescribable the feeling of being able to play a shenmue again. Gorgeous graphics, good performance on PS4pro and history that doesn't make you want to stop playing. I already have 8 hours of gampeplay and RECOMMENDED ALL.

    SHENMUE LIVES
  4. SenorKoquonfaes
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
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  5. Buriedborne
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    10/10 IGN tiene las animaciones del FIFA 2090 y son una pasada dan ganas de pegarle a un calvo nintendero
  6. PkmGBA
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Es genial, la musica es preciosa, la jugabilidad, impecable, me encanta al fin podre cerrar con esta trilogia, despues de tanto tiempo.
  7. ceNLIFE
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The game have a lot of problems overall, but for us, fans, its a great game, a game that we have waited for 18 years! I like the fact that in terms of gameplay this game almost feels like a Dremcast game released in 2019!
  8. Obi991
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    what fans expected since shenmue II, classic gameplay, good graphics and the usual music
  9. Walid84
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The long awaited masterpiece has finally come and it has nothing to be ashamed compared to other actual games. Despite the low budget, this game is beautiful in every way : story, dialogues, fighting system, music, graphics also are quite seducing. This game has to be lived like a life experience, seen like a painting and read as a poem. I haveb't finished the game yet so there is no riskThe long awaited masterpiece has finally come and it has nothing to be ashamed compared to other actual games. Despite the low budget, this game is beautiful in every way : story, dialogues, fighting system, music, graphics also are quite seducing. This game has to be lived like a life experience, seen like a painting and read as a poem. I haveb't finished the game yet so there is no risk for me to spoil, but trust me, this gale is something unique, and after a few minutes you can't help being addicted.… Expand
  10. Gardenjam
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I've been playing this game for the past 2 days and have been absolutely blown away! It's been such an experience playing through such a unique and immersive world and following the story of the in depth story of the Shenmue series.
  11. wrathofjags
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Worth the wait, world density is amazing. looking forward to replaying this again and again. bring on #4
  12. Shanwagbo
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Finally Shenmue 3 as arrived and I can truly say I'm not disappointed it's exactly what I wanted it to be and it's as unique as ever I can honestly say I've never played anything like it. Yu Suzuki as kept completely faithful to the first 2 game's in the series each character in the game is unique and full of charm and at times hysterically funny but in a good way the game world isFinally Shenmue 3 as arrived and I can truly say I'm not disappointed it's exactly what I wanted it to be and it's as unique as ever I can honestly say I've never played anything like it. Yu Suzuki as kept completely faithful to the first 2 game's in the series each character in the game is unique and full of charm and at times hysterically funny but in a good way the game world is beautifully crafted with some beautiful attention to detail and it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling to be part of it.… Expand
  13. Mel0ne
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Just finished it. Great game, does everything right! Remarkable after 18 Years!
  14. 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.
  15. iJezabella
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Do I think it's a 10 really? No. I'm having to balance out the score. I'll tell you in unbiased terms that the game is good, is it perfect? No. This is a time when you should read rather than look at a score. I'm keeping it spoiler free also so don't expect anything in too much detail.

    The game runs fine on PS4, the claim it does not is a lie. Does not run perfectly, does have minor    Do I think it's a 10 really? No. I'm having to balance out the score. I'll tell you in unbiased terms that the game is good, is it perfect? No. This is a time when you should read rather than look at a score. I'm keeping it spoiler free also so don't expect anything in too much detail.

    The game runs fine on PS4, the claim it does not is a lie. Does not run perfectly, does have minor hiccups but I've seen worse hiccups in games like GTA V, Uncharted 4 and such.

    As for the gameplay, It's an improvement in terms of character movement from the previous entries.

    Introduction of a new system where you must eat is problematic and slows the game down far too often, this could do with tweaking as Ryo seems to need to eat more than any normal human who weighs his amount. It's seriously annoying to need to spend money when progressing in the story also requires money. This is something that should maybe tie into game difficulty level rather than being the normal occurance for all difficulties. Patch it in, would make the game better.

    Music is spot on and absolutely flawlessly created, some of it is from the older games which is fine and actually pulls on nostalgia strings so it was probably a smart choice.

    Graphics are a mixed bag, character models for the most part look a bit odd, Ryo and Shenhua both look fine though, Where it shines is it's environment detail which is certainly colorful and vibrant, is the environment more beautiful than Death Stranding? That depends if you prefer a world that is aiming for ultra graphical realism or a world that is colorful and beautiful.

    Fighting mechanics while on video look clunky and horrid actually do not play anywhere near as bad as they look. it's actually quite fun and enjoyable.

    Story is great, acting is Shenmue, that's what we wanted though.

    It's more of a 9 rather than a 10 just for the eating mechanics and that creating monetary issues. Sorry I just had to rebalance the score I hate dishonest people and I hate that I have to be slightly dishonest in a score to cancel those people out.    … Expand
  16. Farlandsaga
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I’m chinese shenmue fan.this game really made me laugh and cry,I love the story and battle.
  17. adanakid
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I feel great splendor of ambiance in the game. Scripts and fighting scenes amazing.
  18. SEGAGES_AM2
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    とても面白いです。!!
    Shenmue3 雰囲気がそのまま感じられます。
    Shenmue3 は絶対おすすめします。!!
  19. Jezza_x
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Whilst the gaming mechanics are reminiscent of the days of the Dreamcast, it does not disappoint. Shenmue 3 is such a dense game, full of many things to keep you occupied and entertained with far more intricacies than you would expect from a kickstarter title with such ambition.
  20. RyoxHazuki
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    An authentic masterpiece, the true heir of the Shenmue Saga. Love it. You really feel like a martial artists discovering all the best moves in old china. Priceless.
  21. Araviel
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Worth the long wait. The style, the music, the story, the characters, the minigames, the fighting, the scenary... it is all one could hope for and then some. If you are a newcomer it can be daunting to jump into suck an old franchise with such passionate fans, but I do dare you to give it a go. The recap video is great if you dont want to start by playing the first two games (though theyWorth the long wait. The style, the music, the story, the characters, the minigames, the fighting, the scenary... it is all one could hope for and then some. If you are a newcomer it can be daunting to jump into suck an old franchise with such passionate fans, but I do dare you to give it a go. The recap video is great if you dont want to start by playing the first two games (though they come highly recommended). A master piece by master Yu, surely it'll be enjoyed by old and new fans alike. Let the saga continue!… Expand
  22. Tempusdream
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Ay que valorar el juego siendo de bajo presupuesto y la continuación de la saga y sin duda no defrauda en nada para los fans
  23. mikeus1807
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Utter Shenmue goodness in one game.
    It helps to play the first 2 games before tackling this (which is lucky as they are also available on PS4, XB1 and PC)
    18 years in the making and it hasn’t disappointed, It looks like Shenmue , it feels like Shenmue and it tastes like Shenmue. Such an important game showing what fan power and a community can do when that all pull together. Buy it. If    Utter Shenmue goodness in one game.
    It helps to play the first 2 games before tackling this (which is lucky as they are also available on PS4, XB1 and PC)

    18 years in the making and it hasn’t disappointed,

    It looks like Shenmue , it feels like Shenmue and it tastes like Shenmue.

    Such an important game showing what fan power and a community can do when that all pull together.
    Buy it.
    If you haven’t played the first 2 , buy them then buy this! The saga.. continues!    … Expand
  24. Quiksylver
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    After 18 years, Shenmue 3 did not disappoint. Lives up to 1 and 2 and then some. Roll on Shenmue 4!!
  25. RiGoRmOrTiS_UK
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Runs surprisingly well on base PS4, 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 gameRuns surprisingly well on base PS4, 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
  26. neoblast
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    After 18 years, a kickstarter and lots of drama over the development and marketing, the eternal sequel that was never to be is finally released...

    Yu Suzuki has done it again. Despite the budget constraints, the developers managed to craft a fully fledged Shenmue experience that will delight fans. It expands on the original gameplay of its prequels and adds lots of details and new    After 18 years, a kickstarter and lots of drama over the development and marketing, the eternal sequel that was never to be is finally released...

    Yu Suzuki has done it again. Despite the budget constraints, the developers managed to craft a fully fledged Shenmue experience that will delight fans. It expands on the original gameplay of its prequels and adds lots of details and new elements.

    Gameplay is mostly the same and the usual Shenmue quirks like the funny dub adds to its charm.
    Players that like a different pace than most games for a change should definitely try this. The game encourages you to dive into the mundane aspects of life with a nice sense of reward. There's tons of things you can do if you don't feel like progressing in the story. The game builds up slowly but the absurd attention to detail will never cease to amaze you.    … Expand
  27. SherlockHound
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Yu's heart and soul went into this project and it shows. Truly a love letter to Shenmue fans.
  28. Zanarkand102
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Having spent about 20 hours with it so far, the game is everything we wanted. Yu Suzuki stayed true to his original vision and didn't change Shenmue because some other game was popular between 2001 and 2019. It's this that makes the game so special. It's a perfect seamless transition from Shenmue 2 to 3. It's as if we are playing Shenmue 3 back in 2002 but with 2019 graphics. And I meanHaving spent about 20 hours with it so far, the game is everything we wanted. Yu Suzuki stayed true to his original vision and didn't change Shenmue because some other game was popular between 2001 and 2019. It's this that makes the game so special. It's a perfect seamless transition from Shenmue 2 to 3. It's as if we are playing Shenmue 3 back in 2002 but with 2019 graphics. And I mean that in the best possible way. The environments are breathtaking. I'm playing on a PS4 Pro and I find myself stopping many times just to awe at the landscape in Bailu and currently in the bustling city of Niaowu. The environments are alive unlike any other game...well other than Shenmue 1 and 2. Yu's attention to detail can be seen in every aspect of these sprawling environments. The only downside so far and it isn't Yu's fault is due to China's gambling laws they had to change the gambling system and it's a bit too much effort to make money that way. One task has you needing to make 2000 yuan and if you were to gamble it would take forever. Much easier to fish, chop wood, or even find herbs to make medicines to sell. If they left it original, the game wouldn't be able to be released in China. big market I guess.… Expand
  29. PowerGPU
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    So far 5 hours in and it feels like we never stopped playing Shenmue from 2001.

    The game starts you right were you left off in Shenmue 3. It runs amazing on PC. I feel as this is the first game to launch on PC with no issues in a long time.

    Yu Suzuki and his team has done an amazing job. Thank you.
  30. Bladeart
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Seamlessly continues the saga where Shenmue 2 left off, like one of the reviewers said, Shenmue 3 is a love letter to the fans, who waited 18 years to play this masterpiece from Yu Suzuki. Back from the Sega Dreamcast days hails this killer app, the one who elevated RPG’s to open world status, the grand daddy of them all.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 78
  3. Negative: 7 out of 78
  1. PSX Extreme
    May 18, 2020
    30
    What a horrible experience this was. Whatever minuscule redeeming qualities this game might have are drowned out by just how infuriating it is. And I can’t think of anybody who is a fan of this franchise that can honestly call this game good with a straight face. Get this game if you’re a fan of the series, but don’t be surprised if it just ends up making you hate yourself for waiting nearly two decades for what is essentially the video game equivalent of Freddy Got Fingered.
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  2. PSX Extreme
    May 18, 2020
    30
    What a horrible experience this was. Whatever minuscule redeeming qualities this game might have are drowned out by just how infuriating it is. And I can’t think of anybody who is a fan of this franchise that can honestly call this game good with a straight face. Get this game if you’re a fan of the series, but don’t be surprised if it just ends up making you hate yourself for waiting nearly two decades for what is essentially the video game equivalent of Freddy Got Fingered.
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  3. Cubed3
    Apr 13, 2020
    50
    Shenmue 3 is a tough recommendation for general audiences. It won't please the die-hard fans of the originals due the step backwards in terms of game design. Neophytes who are curious about it will be confused and bored by the sleep-inducing pace, plus the how the voice acting has not changed since the early '00s. The visuals may have improved, and the loading times are a thing of the past, but this is still has the soul of a Dreamcast title. It won't live up to the expectations that fans have, nor will it excite interest in the franchise. Nothing of substance gets solved by the conclusion, and there's a lack of a pay-off to playing such an intentionally slow experience. The highs in Shenmue 3 involve doing what amounts to nothing; that is just taking in the atmosphere and exploring.
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