Shenmue III

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 828 out of 1112
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 1112
  3. Negative: 232 out of 1112
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  1. INCA-Channel
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    So eine tolle Atmosphäre habe ich schon lange nicht mehr in einem Game erlebt. Natürlich ist die Grafik nicht high end, aber sie ist eben vollkommen ausreichend und vor allem stimmig. Wer hier mehr erwartet hat, bei dem Budget, der hat schlicht zu viel erwartet. Storytechnisch, ist es gewohnt schön erzählt von Yu Suzuki. Endlich konnte er an Teil 2 anknüpfen, klasse gemacht, man muss sichSo eine tolle Atmosphäre habe ich schon lange nicht mehr in einem Game erlebt. Natürlich ist die Grafik nicht high end, aber sie ist eben vollkommen ausreichend und vor allem stimmig. Wer hier mehr erwartet hat, bei dem Budget, der hat schlicht zu viel erwartet. Storytechnisch, ist es gewohnt schön erzählt von Yu Suzuki. Endlich konnte er an Teil 2 anknüpfen, klasse gemacht, man muss sich allerdings bei dem Budget auch drauf einlassen können, dann verliebt man sich in das Game.… Expand
  2. GTIBRO69
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    So there comes a time in everyones lives where we first fired up our dreamcast consoles and inserted shenmue....18 years later in 2019 with a low budget offer from kickstater, it appears to be not the AAA game that people were claiming or hoping for, as i played 6 hours into shenmue 3 on the PlayStation 4 Pro it has once again brought me where VIDEOGAMES were extremely fun and brought backSo there comes a time in everyones lives where we first fired up our dreamcast consoles and inserted shenmue....18 years later in 2019 with a low budget offer from kickstater, it appears to be not the AAA game that people were claiming or hoping for, as i played 6 hours into shenmue 3 on the PlayStation 4 Pro it has once again brought me where VIDEOGAMES were extremely fun and brought back nostalgia into my life!

    Shenmue 3 is absolutely breathtaking compare to other games weve all played    … Expand
  3. bennibop
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Everything I could of hoped for, has not sold out to modern gaming conventions and has stuck to what made the originals great.
  4. 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
  5. 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。!!
  6. samer86
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    If you a shenmue fan then you will love it and for new players you need to understand the story then play it. It's not in action game that you shot everything or destroy thing's around you it's a game that you need to ask search and train to get to the next location.
  7. Mgulik
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game. Beautiful story . If you loved the first two or are new to the series, highly recommend.
  8. Ismat13
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    yu suzuki did his best for his fans we must not forgot that is a kikstater what a great game wonderful story i been waithing for a long long time 18 yeas thank you yu suzuki you made my dream come true
  9. solidholiday
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I have really enjoyed the game. If you played either of the previous games and liked them, you will almost certainly like this one as well.
  10. Buzin
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A true master piece! Shenmue is a rare kind of game, one that we don’t see around anymore. This game brings so many good memories!
  11. NeoSnk
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    It was worth the wait! After 18 years we finally have a game that is completely different from everything we have in the industry. Shenmue 3 does not have the best graphics, however the game has the soul from the golden era, where games had a message to pass.
  12. crazycupmuffin
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Blown away so far. Honestly didn't expect much, but i've been hugely surprised. Even the hysterically ludicrous dialog is still there. Is some of the funny cringe-worthy lines done on purpose? Who knows, and who cares! I'm just glad they're all there.
    I'll be playing through this a few times over xmas for sure. Cheers Yu Suzuke!
  13. 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!!
  14. GabrNight
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A lot better than expected, one of the best sequels ever made. This and Bloodstained are the best kickstarter games ever
  15. 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
  16. Astarothduke
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Playing it I felt like I was back when I was 25 years old. A pleasant and melancholic sensation at the same time.
  17. MrZhangetsu
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    It's incredible that Yu Suzuki's team—which is smaller than the team that worked on the first game—managed to make Shenmue 3 feel exactly like the first two entries. Playing this game made me feel like I was 10 years old again.
  18. Avorax
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    LOVE the Game so Far.Is the BEST tribute to the saga and to the dreamcast, the year of 20 anyversary.
  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. ColdbloodSensei
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    After so many years of anticipation for Shenmue 3 I can say without a doubt that's what fans wanted and YsNet delivered. It feels like Shenmue and plays like Shenmue what more can I or anyone else ask for?
  21. Quartex
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    really great game and just what i wanted ! finally after waited so long its really here !
  22. OldSilentHill
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Shenmue magic is back in a "indie-kickstarter" form, and we can't be more happy about it!
  23. Calculinho
    Nov 19, 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.
  24. FilipeGoncalves
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I am enjoying the game from the 1st moment. It stays true to the original. Great game.
  25. Obi991
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    what fans expected since shenmue II, classic gameplay, good graphics and the usual music
  26. Robert88
    Oct 31, 2020
    6
    Hmmm when shenmue 1 came out it was something new and unique and something never done before .. while 2 other developers had progressed the open world genre ... it was clinging on by a thread ... part 3 on the other hand does nothing to offer current gamers , it offers no new experiences ,it is nothing ground breaking .. this is a game that should have been made in 2001-2005 .. the gameHmmm when shenmue 1 came out it was something new and unique and something never done before .. while 2 other developers had progressed the open world genre ... it was clinging on by a thread ... part 3 on the other hand does nothing to offer current gamers , it offers no new experiences ,it is nothing ground breaking .. this is a game that should have been made in 2001-2005 .. the game play mechanics are severely put dated though it does have its moments it shines .. some interactions were memorable .. while many others fall flat .. the progress you made as Ryo in part one and two I feel we’re all lost .. in part 3 Ryo feels dumber , and as if he has not fought in the actual 18-20 years the game has been in development hell ... you look find Ryo struggle with enemies who he would’ve beaten down in part 1-2 which I find it very odd ... that he does not remember any of his training... the story has many inconsistencies, and to many gaps that leave you wondering what just happened .... the ending falls completely flat , and was a very horrible horrible boss battle , if you can even call it a bosss battle ... shenmue 3 is not all bad . And again it has its good moments . But the game is truly lacking , npc popping up on screen in thin air and just magically appearing . It’s very easy to max out your character , combat is very sluggish and you don’t feel like you are actually hurting your opponent ... no throw moves .. npc dialect is very limited ... some of the characters models are horrible .. the American voice acting is even worse than part 1 and 2 ... just play the game in Japanese you will thank me later ... I would only recommend this game for shenmue fans ... the ending is straight up dog crap ... and leaves you with a sour taste in your mouth ... don’t go on here expecting anything spectacular ... I suppose we will have to wait for another 18 years for shenmue 4 and another 18 following that for shenmue 5 .. yu Suzuki should have just closed this chapter and ended the saga once and for all .. or even just add the remaining chapters as a story add on for part 3 put part 4 & 5 as dlc and call it a day… Expand
  27. sethdean0
    Oct 6, 2020
    3
    The best part of this game is the opening before the actual gameplay. After that you will ask yourself why am i even playing this.
  28. SenorKoquonfaes
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
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  29. Xeneise_gonza
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    It’s Shenmue, you either love it or hate it.
    I understand that it may look boring and weird for younger audiences, but they have to understand is the continuation of a magnificent saga that changed the way we knew video games.
    Definitely worth playing if you loved the first two titles, you get to feel that unique and wonderful “shenmue feel”.
  30. LoopAj4x
    Jan 17, 2021
    3
    First of all, my review could be a little too positive as I'm a big fan of the series.

    Story telling: It is really disappointing as it doesn't come to a conclusion - it also lacks the shining moments of the predecessors. on the the Positive side: Some of the QTE scenes and videos are really polished, that's the best part of the game - when you are actually not playing. Gameplay:    First of all, my review could be a little too positive as I'm a big fan of the series.

    Story telling: It is really disappointing as it doesn't come to a conclusion - it also lacks the shining moments of the predecessors. on the the Positive side: Some of the QTE scenes and videos are really polished, that's the best part of the game - when you are actually not playing.

    Gameplay: Walking around reminds the old, but lacks a fresh experience. It doesn't feel great like Shenmue 2 neither a typical nowadays experience.
    This is my big disappointment: the fighting system! It feels playing a game with input lag, the frame rate goes under 15 fps on a PS4 Pro. It is hard to believe that this was conceived by the same guy who created Virtua Fighter almost 30 years ago...

    Sound and musics: I've enjoyed, there's a solid piece of work there.

    Overall: This project generated hype, costed millions, and it is really underwhelming.    … Expand
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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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