Shenmue

Shenmue

December 29, 1999·Single player
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Ratings

86
User Score
148 ratings
90
Critic Score
1 reviews
88
Total Score
149 combined

About

"He shall appear from a far Eastern land across the sea. A young man who has yet to know his potential. This potential is a power that can either destroy him, or realize his will. His courage shall determine his fate. The path he must traverse, fraught with adversity, I await whilst praying. For this destiny predetermined since ancient times... A pitch, black night unfolds with the morning star as its only light. And thus the saga, begins..." This first chapter of Shenmue kicks off Yu Suzuki's cinematic Dreamcast tour-de-force, an exploration-heavy adventure that has players immerse themselves in Yokosuka, Japan. Players slip into the role of a young martial artist named Ryo Hazuki, who is on the trail of his father's killer. On the way, players must talk with hundreds of characters, engage in martial arts battles, and marvel at the realistic depiction of the Japanese coastal town.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
DreamcastDec 29, 1999
DreamcastNov 08, 2000
DreamcastDec 01, 2000
PlayStation 4Aug 20, 2018
Xbox OneAug 20, 2018
PC (Microsoft Windows)Aug 21, 2018

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Game Info

Developer
Sega AM2
Publisher
Sega
Release Date
December 29, 1999
Franchise
Shenmue
Collection
Shenmue
Perspective
Third person

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Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneDreamcast

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Themes

FantasyHistoricalSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

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