Shenmue II

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  • Summary: Seeking answers and vengeance, Ryo Hazuki arrives in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. Encountering new friends and foes alike, Ryo realizes he has much to learn and must master new martial art skills to prepare himself for his ultimate showdown with Lan Di, the man who killed hisSeeking answers and vengeance, Ryo Hazuki arrives in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. Encountering new friends and foes alike, Ryo realizes he has much to learn and must master new martial art skills to prepare himself for his ultimate showdown with Lan Di, the man who killed his father. Each day brings Ryo closer to his goal of avenging his father's death and unlocking the mysteries of the Phoenix Mirror.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. G4 TV
    100
    The game tells a finely crafted and interesting story at its own pace, and those without the patience to appreciate it may not understand what all the fuss is about.
  2. Gaming Age
    91
    Shenmue II's story is really what makes the game so enjoyable, and the plot is about as epic as they come...It has a few annoying flaws, but overall, it's my pick as the best Xbox adventure game of the year.
  3. GameCritics
    90
    The series, especially this installment, has become among the most memorable game-playing experiences of my life.
  4. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The gameplay is streamlined a bit from the previous edition, and while the changes are minor, they're tweaks that simply smooth the way.
  5. TotalGames.net
    80
    If more effort had been expended so as to maximise this versionís potential, weíd have a real stunner here. As it stands, we have merely a decent conversion of a great game.
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  6. Into Liquid Sky
    75
    I really wish Sega-AM2 had utilized the Xbox controller a lot better. No matter how you change the controls in options menu, Ryo still controls stiffly.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The game may not have much in the way of replay value, but for bang for your buck, I think it packs enough punch the first time through.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. WilliamW.
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    I think Yu Sazuki should make Shenmue3 for the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Revolution.
  2. Shenmue2
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    Shenmue 2 is the best game I've ever played. This game has not only a compelling story, but cool action scenes, addicting gameplay, 2 Shenmue 2 is the best game I've ever played. This game has not only a compelling story, but cool action scenes, addicting gameplay, 2 huge cities to explore, hundreds of people to talk to, hundreds of stores to visit, and very many awesome fights, and QTE's. (Quick Time Events.) Shenmue 2 is a much better game than the original, and RPG fans, action/adventure game fans, and maybe even fighting game fans should definitely check this game out.… Expand
  4. AlexR.
    May 28, 2007
    10
    For me, this is the best video game ever made. Simple as that. No game has given me as much meaningfull pleasure as this one. There are not For me, this is the best video game ever made. Simple as that. No game has given me as much meaningfull pleasure as this one. There are not enough kind words to lavish upon this title. If you miss out on the Shenmue experience, then you will be missing out on video game history. Emotional...… Expand
  5. retrojuegos
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    este juego da indicios de lo potente que es dreamcast graficamente. es como un gta, pero sin violencia extrema un juego para pensar y no solo destruir
  6. StuartF.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    This game has to be one of the best RPG's i have ever played! The first shenmue came out for the dreamcast, i was glued to the TV with This game has to be one of the best RPG's i have ever played! The first shenmue came out for the dreamcast, i was glued to the TV with that, it was brilliant. The story is great, and graphics wern't so good ont he dreamcast but are greatly improved on the xbox, and the amount of gameplay on the 1 disk for the xbox is phenomenal, it just keeps on going. I thought they makers would be stingy and stop if after hong kong. But they don't. And by doing this it really gives you alot of game for your buck.… Expand
  7. RECON-UK
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    Shenmue II......
    I own both the Dreamcast and XBOX version, i also own the first title, Shenmue II opens up what was already a masterpiece,    Shenmue II......
    I own both the Dreamcast and XBOX version, i also own the first title, Shenmue II opens up what was already a masterpiece, and turns it the dial to 11.
    More content than ever before, richer graphics, but not missing anything from the gameplay.
    A stunning and enchanting game, a must have for anyone with a XBOX or Dreamcast console.

    10/10    … Expand
  8. BobS.
    Feb 10, 2003
    0
    This has to be the worst game ever created. Perhaps there was an engrossing story behind it, but I never got past the annoying "jobs" and This has to be the worst game ever created. Perhaps there was an engrossing story behind it, but I never got past the annoying "jobs" and horrible voice-overs to care. I made the mistake of getting a part-time job dropping a marble and watching it bounce through nails repeatedly for over 5 minutes... borrrring. I wouldn't recommend this game to an enemy.… Expand

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#35 Best Xbox Game of 2002
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#3 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002