Shenmue III

VideogamerJosh Wise

8/10

With Shenmue III, we are offered a glimpse into a gifted mind, constantly turning the everyday into play.

VGChartzNicholas Taylor

7/10

Shenmue III rigidly appeals to a very narrow audience, but there's not necessarily anything wrong with that.The Shenmue franchise makes its return after almost 20 years of having a very uncertain future. While the [...]

RPGamerAlex Fuller

After an eighteen-year hiatus, Shenmue III has finally arrived, and Ryo Hazuki once again continues his journey through China in search of Lan Di. Will the long-awaited sequel live up to the hype and expectations?

Push SquareSammy Barker

7/10

The fact that Shenmue III feels like a direct continuation of the cult SEGA Dreamcast classics is testament to veteran director Yu Suzuki’s unflinching ambition. There may have been almost two decades between this long-anticipated PlayStation 4 instalment and its predecessor, but developer Ys Net isn’t afraid to pick up the plot immediately where it left off. With stern-faced star Ryo Hazuki and his mysterious accomplice Shenhua Ling dumbstruck in a Bailu Village cave, the sequel re-treads the closing moments of Shenmue II before immediately picking up the narrative thread.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

7/10

Shenmue III often feels antiquated but its charming presentation and nostalgic feeling will keep fans engaged, but let’s hope it won’t take nearly two decades until Ryo’s journey continues.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

7/10

Is Shenmue III worth such a long wait for the fans. Has Yu Suzuki delivered another hit after all these years? Twisted Voxel gives its verdict.

Gamer EscapeMike Thomas

7/10

I still think Ys Net achieved something wonderful. It seemed an impossible task to come back after 18 years and make a game that doesn’t coast entirely on nostalgia. Shenmue III should have failed but, as a fan, I’m happy to say it’s the best I could hope for.

Hardcore Gamer Marcus Estrada

Some players may want to mainline Shenmue III in order to see all the story has it has to offer as quickly as possible. This is not advised. For one, there’s actually not very much new story information to glean during a playthrough. Secondly, doing so would make the more annoying aspects of the game all the more glaring. It’s much better to savor Shenmue III at a leisurely pace. There's tons of enjoyment to be had simply taking in the scenery, wasting hours fulfilling weird requests for NPCs or even just fishing. It may not be perfect, but it is undoubtedly a Shenmue title. Even after all the...

Jump Dash RollAnt Barlow

5/10

Shenmue III is a faithful recreation of a Shenmue game. However, it’s not necessarily something I think anybody should play unless you’re desperate to uncover the next chapter in the saga of Ryo Hazuki.

PSExtremeAlex_Moretti

3/10

Pure garbage from start to finish, Shenmue 3 relies on nostalgia alone to hook you in. If you're a die-hard Shenmue fan, perhaps you will get a kick ou ...

Lords of GamingEugene Schaffmeir

Unscored

The Shenmue series has a rich history that spans over 20 years. Each game has its own moment in time. As well as, it’s own unique undertaking that gives fans more love and respect as time goes on. In the 90’s creator, Yu Suzuki was tasked with moving his Sega...

MonsterVineSpencer Legacy

Shenmue III’s visuals serve as an excellent evolution for the distinct style of the first two titles. It’s a pleasing mix of cartoonish colors and almost realistic qualities. It’s the settings that really stand out though, with the colorful fields of flowers in Bailu Village and the lit streets of Niaowu sticking out as highlights. The music is predictably stellar, hitting all the emotional and cultural notes you would expect to hear as you traverse vastly different regions of China.