Shenmue 3 REVIEW (no spoilers)

[@GrizGaming]

Loved playing through this. It's a miracle that it even exists. Fielding questions, so ask away. (Also, apologies for the odd "Shen - mew" pronunciation...old habits die hard).

[@markhorsburgh]

This was the first review I've watched of your mate but I got to say, it is excellent. I'm an og shenmuer myself and you balance the video well. Hopefully the game gains some new blood but if I'm honest, I'm doubtful. Kids today eh? 😁

[@GrizGaming]

Ha! Thanks mate. I really hope it takes root with a new generation. And now, all this talk of DC has made me want to go indoctrinate my kids on the joys of Power Stone (from a copy I just resurrected from storage).

[@samfaris313]

@@GrizGaming i found the game to be shorter than expected. Suzuki said it would be the same length as shenmue 2, this wasn't the case.

[@GrizGaming]

@@samfaris313 I think people will get through it quicker than I did. Foolishly did a blind Nightmare run. A few fights in the main path required training (which equals food, money for food and jobs for money).

[@xavito4337]

Without spoilers... does it concludes the story?

[@raychoi4994]

Shenmue was called the best game ever made in 90's. This game means a lot for middle age childish men like me.

[@TOPSyndicate]

True story

[@thaiboypsp3000]

Ray choi ok boomer

[@adib1843]

FACT! I barely have time to play games but I will definitly buy a PS4 now to play this.. Already got the game code from Kickstarter :)

[@FlorisDVijfde]

@@adib1843 You can play it on PC too.

[@lynsey4224]

I'm a 34 year old married woman with two kids and I've been waiting 18 years for this game. My nephew introduced me to it back in the day, he's now 26 and just as excited about part 3 as I am. I've started the game and couldn't be happier that they kept most of what makes the original games so great.

[@forthrightgambitia1032]

It definitely is a chance to go back to a magic moment in gaming, as the millenium approached. It was one of several life changing games I remember of that era (Panzer Dragoon Saga, Shining Force 3, Baldur's Gate, Shenmue, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy VII and Deus Ex) that really made gaming seem it could be an art, something for adults, with something deep to say. Honestly, despite the great improvements in graphics I have been pretty disappointed in what has come since. I just remember 1995-2000 as so many great games, so little controversy.

[@lmenzol]

Best part of Shenmue was the dialogue. “This door is locked, I think I should unlock it”

[@a.g.m8790]

Lmenzol huh? Maybe I could unlock this

[@RussDnB]

Just played 4 hours and loving it. Yes there are imperfections, but that’s to be expected under the development circumstances. But it feels so good to pick up the hunt again.

[@editname7450]

The games ass. Don’t defend it

[@budgiecat9039]

@@editname7450 you're ass

[@Dangerous2099]

@Edit Name low IQ millennial detected.

[@tcisking90]

@@Dangerous2099 nah thats a gen z millennials actually love shenmue

[@kalo7123]

mine gives me a black screen every 10min... cant play it yet and there is very limited support from epic games.

[@adamclark8994]

Very good review man. It makes me happy how much fans are loving this game so far!

[@4ngrygerbil355]

"Can't Wait for more of this ongoing epic." I swear to god if I get another cliffhanger after 18 years at the end of this...

[@YoraiDragon]

it was already supposed to be a 6-part series before it was cut off at 2. So yes, there's supposed to be 3 more.

[@tomivalkonen1343]

Started today and got few enjoyable hours under my belt. Game feels so much more serious when you turn audio to Japanese for those wondering. I do love english voice actors as well though. 🌹 Its rough around the edges but it is Shenmue experience I hoped it would be. Im not far enough but I hope there is Forklift job at some point. 🚜 No spoilers, please! ❤

[@carlosrodriguez-di3bs]

Yeah i prefer playing games like this in Japanese because to me it just feels weird Japanese people in japan speaking English to each other.

[@tomivalkonen1343]

@@carlosrodriguez-di3bs in this case chinese people are speaking japanese so it still makes no sense but it still gives much more serious touch. Wonderful game.

[@hyperspeed_心猿]

A festivly plump gentleman? That's the kindest way to say fat dude i've heard in a while.

[@markguest77]

Can’t wait for my copy to come through the letterbox.

[@48hourrecordsteam45]

When videogames was,fun,creative,sweet and a wonderfully magical experience 😢 👏🏽 👏🏽 bring those days back

[@SwoleCalibur]

Well, here it is with Shenmue 3.

[@sleepyprinny]

...I *LOVE* the cheesy, 1970s kung fu flick dub.

[@sleepyprinny]

@@RandoLePerson A huge plus for me actually, since I'm a fan of those kinda old films too.

[@tealckree1240]

Hesitated opening the video thinking its another crappy youtuber review. Man I was wrong. The review sounded like it is from IGN or Gamespot. Good stuff

[@GrizGaming]

I appreciate the kind words mate. Thanks.

[@AWretchedMan]

I was so brokenhearted when i clocked Shenmue 2 over 15 years ago and i found out there was no Shenmue 3! So glad its finally here! I only watched the dvd movie of the first game, but Shenmue 2 was amazing. I have finished it multiple times over 3 different consoles! SO GLAD SHENMUE 3 IS HERE! I was about 14 when i played Shenmue 2, the wait is OVER!!!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!! 😄😃

[@gta1977]

I love the Shenmue games getting this tomorrow, can’t wait

[@derwamper1258]

Me too, I can't sleep tonight! So much years of hoping, not believing in it anymore, playing 1+2 over and over again, waiting, getting excited etc. are finally over😍

[@sandeepk4093]

Well, has it arrived? What's it like?

[@gta1977]

Sandeep K couldn’t find it in the shops... so I had to download it. I’m really enjoying it. It’s great to be back playing as Ryo again.

[@kkichgo]

Absolutely LOVED THIS review, amazing brother

[@crouchmaster3813]

Thank you so much for the review! Being an OG fan myself, this is exactly what I was hoping it would be...

[@Randomnoobi]

Excellent, excellent, excellent review! High quality, well explained, wonderfully edited. Definitely earned a sub from me and as an OG fan of the franchise I'm super excited and now know what to expect. Finally, you managed to accomplish all of this without a single spoiler. Well done!

[@thegamingchef3304]

Still have my Dreamcast and copy of Shenmue. Game still holds up til this day. Beat it last in 2014 and enjoyed it just as much as any game released today. Use to lose all concept of time and space when I played it.

[@thedarkknight646]

just when yakuza 7 was about to disappoint me. Shenmue 3 comes out and saves the day.....everything happens for a reason..

[@derwamper1258]

Why is yakuza 7 about to disappoint you? There is almost nothing known about the game yet

[@thedarkknight646]

Der Wämper the changed combat gameplay? A lot of people have played or at least watched the demo and have already said they don’t like it. combat and epic boss battles was kind of a big part of yakuza

[@RuddsReels]

WOW! 32 hours long, when just really focusing on the story?!?!!? I was hoping it would be as long as this, but with the budget they had, which was far lower than the previous games, I was expecting around 14 hours or so! Brilliant!!

[@GrizGaming]

That runtime was a Nightmare Mode attempt. Definitely put yourself to the test to get the most out of it.

[@UNSTABLE111]

I laugh when some reviewers pointed out that they didn't get the climatic ending they wanted (ahem ign)...shenmue story isn't even half way done...according to Yu Suzuki, about only 40% of the story is done upon completion of shenmue 3...I absolutely love that Yu Suzuki is sticking with his vision unapologetically..Also, I am loving shenmue 3 so far..It is exactly the sequel I wanted..

[@1upman110]

Loved the review man. It was spot on in my opinion and you just earned a sub!

[@shogunrua1040]

I'm buying this for sure. Shenmue is my all-time favorite game. Never has a game blown my mind like this need back in 1999. It was just leap and bounds away from any other game at that time.

[@CyberLance26]

One of the many things i love about the old Shenmue games is that they feel very relaxing to me that you can just walk around the world and talk to people and do side stuff so im a little worried that you needing to worry about eating food to not lose health in Shenmue 3 will ruin that but maybe it wont be a big deal after upgrading yourself. Anyway the Shenmue games are my favorite games of all time so im extremely happy that Shenmue 3 is out.

[@budgiecat9039]

Key word: Walk. In Shenmue 3 as long as you WALK you will not lose energy. Its when you run that you do. But apparently that can be upgraded. This is something I wish Final Fantasy VII Remake woulda stuck to (not a stamina thing but the way Cloud looked malnourished in the original gameplay reveal trailer (when CC2 was still attached). I attributed this super skinny look of his early in the game's story to his "Mako poisoning", and thought that the game woulda made him bulk up over time as he got healthier as you leveled up. Buuuuut....then they went and threw that concept away with the redesigns in the newer trailers and demo. Now he just will look the same throughout the whole game. bummer..

[@eternalpain7762]

Not sure if you've gotten the game and noticed, but technically you can run for as long as you'd like. It's just that, once your stamina gets low, then you'll need to take short breaks and wait for it recharge before you can run again (you can still walk through), so it's not too bad. Either way, in my opinion, managing your stamina is just the perfect balance between engaging and not obnoxious.

[@CyberLance26]

Thank you guys im happy to hear that the stammina thing probably wont ruin the relaxing Shenmue atmosphere that i loved from the old games. Im getting Shenmue 3 tommorrow. I have waited for this game for 18 years so its going to be one of the happiest days of my life. :)

[@wdcain1]

Never forget, this game killed Kickstarter!

[@VOAN]

Mighty No.9 was the real culprit though.

[@Johnboy6346]

Nice review my dude, really like how it was structured. You've earned another subscriber.

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

Great review - i'm happy you 'get' the chunky, clunky and old feel of it, and i'm glad it retained that, rather than attempt something like GTA on a budget. I guess this will be the game that finally convinces me to jump on board the Epic Games store wagon then.

[@raulrojas9253]

ok fine i ll support this since i really want to see what shenmue could do if it has a AAA budget like it used to do.

[@Jerrel28]

Man I got Shenmue for Christmas back in 2000, and you're not kidding about it being mind-blowing. I was 13 at the time and had never seen anything like it. I actually didn't play 2 until about 3 years ago. I never had an Xbox growing up so I missed out. I borrowed my brothers 360 and finally got a chance to experience it and it took me right back to those being a 13 year old kid again, it was phenomenal. Shenmue isn't just a game, its an experience.

[@ericrhodes5174]

The Saga continues.

[@budgiecat9039]

I want Ryo's S3 running sneakers in real life.

[@Yinzermakesvids]

If you go in expecting some amazing grahpichs and 2019 open world kung did then your going to be dissapointed..... But if you're a fan of Shenmue then your going into this game know exactly what your getting.

[@user-rd5wj2mm8n]

"so preoccupied that they could, didn't stop to think if they should" Dr Ian Malcolm. Yes, Shenmue III exists and is in people's hands, but really, it's little more than a nostalgic shell of the originals.

[@justdueit6199]

It needed to be done. I think ending the story would.have been better but still it's more then nostalgia, it's star wars for some.

[@user-rd5wj2mm8n]

@@justdueit6199 it's Star Wars is right. Much hyped and badly aged. Just to say I bought a DC at launched, supported it during its entirety and really enjoyed Shenmue, it's sequel still but to a lesser extent.

[@Stormz.1337]

Lovely review. Thanks! I played Shenmue back in 2000 (US import) on my dreamcast and just finished the remasters on PS4 two days ago. As a kickstarter backer I received my copy yesterday. As I started playing I surprisingly hated every single minute of it so far. It just couldn't create that typical Shenmue feeling that I've missed all these years. Maybe it's the direct comparison to the prequels that I've loved for two decades that didn't do the third installment any good. I won't give up on it - I hope, you're right, and it just takes a while to get used to it. I like the graphics though ;))

[@McdonaldeS1986]

The god damn wood chopping theme is unbelievable!

[@GrizGaming]

Have downloaded it for workout music.

[@McdonaldeS1986]

@@GrizGaming fuckin right mate

[@48hourrecordsteam45]

Next shen ..on ps5..will be more polished ....this one will make money

[@deonhall5330]

I hope it sells because if not we most likely won't see another one

[@demonintellect9834]

Next shen will be on the ps9

[@HellGatyr]

@varietyrange37 i don't if this sarcastic or not but the graphics seems just great not that amazing like horizon 0 dawn or death stranding

[@HellGatyr]

@varietyrange37 i see, try to play horizon zero dawn. The world is vibrant and looks like in untouchable forest

[@raychoi4994]

If it sells well, Sega will probably pick it back and make a turn based rpg like Yakzau 7.... Fuck Sega

[@gazda9272]

"Here!!!" UGH HUUUH,UGH HUUUUH Left left left,right left right UGH HUUH UGH HUUUUH Right Right Right Right Right UGH HUUH UGH HUUUH "We're putting it down" *UUUUUUUGH HUUUUUUH*

[@Incubusnut]

Slovenator 92. That shit drove me nuts. I just played “Big or Small” in Shenmue II and made lots of cash that way.

[@HajimeNoJMo]

Great non-spoiler review! I got my kickstarter copies just this past Monday and picked up my day 1 retail copy yesterday. Like you, I imported the original Japanese version of Shenmue 1. I remember I got my copy of the Japanese version of Shenmue on December 31, 1999. When it was the year 2000 Arizona time (where I was living), the first thing I did when it was 2000 was exploring the Hazuki house. I was 15 1/2 at the time. When I was living in Arizona, I went to a high school that offered Japanese classes. I had a year and a half of study of Japanese at the time and I had the highest grade. Despite my achievements, I only understood the basics such as directions and greetings. I used Shenmue to assist me with my Japanese throughout high school, university, and even now.

[@justsomedude1488]

Crazy watching clips of shenmue there.. i was 10, and it feels like yesterday

[@Scissorhead6]

Thanks for the review, I'm a backer and in case my game doesn't come by the 19th I also got it on the psn store, so I'm getting the game no matter what, but I've been chomping at the bit for the reviews to come in, because a part of me was worried it wouldn't be good, you've eased my mind for sure!

[@GrizGaming]

The double buy. Dedication. You're gonna love being in this world again.

[@alltogethernow2738]

The Yakuza series is the commercial successor so it's not entirely fair to say that that Shenmue series died. The formula has been a commercial success - just under a different setting with more focus on the mini games.

[@arieljesuscolon7723]

yasssssss im soooo happppppyyyyyyy good review thanks for telling me i can have a moment of my childhood back!!!

[@TotallyTubularJonathan]

Yu Suzuki coming after you for reviewing the game before Tuesday

[@GrizGaming]

Embargo just passed in Australia. Come on over Yu. I'd love to have a tea with you.

[@TotallyTubularJonathan]

@@GrizGaming Got me there! Also great review! Glad to see someone likes it! I get mine tomorrow and want to have a review maybe this weekend for it!

[@adamclark8994]

I read the embargo has been lifted and reviews might start today.

[@shanejenkins4976]

Wow I'm in love with this game it's just like the 2 other previous Shenmue titles with a beautiful coat of paint and I personally find it refreshing to see some of the ugly characters models I find them quite charming and endearing and like in really life people come in all different shapes and sizes and not everyone looks like a super model like Ryo and Shenhua and beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder .

[@extralifegaming3482]

lol true, there really are some babpom face ppl on real lifr

[@extralifegaming3482]

great review. guys like us who grew up with 1 and 2 see this as a must by, whereas newer gamers may not appreciate this as much, look forward to playing

[@minusp895]

Thanks for the review! I'll definitely pick it up sometime. I played the original on the Dreamcast. The nostalgia has faded a bit and I've gotten picky in my old age... I'm 33, lol. But I'll definitely give it a chance at some point.

[@Benbeanuts]

Wait for it to land at 20 before buying. This is not as good as the prequels. I believe it got over 10 million in funding from Kickstarter, Deep Silver, and Sony. With a budget similar to The Witcher 3 I expected better.

[@jetlian]

Shut up please witcher 3 cost 47 million to make and had 50 million to market. 97 million spent total.

[@minusp895]

@@Benbeanuts It had a fraction of Witcher's budget. Don't spread misinformation.

[@yfz450rider39]

Not sure anything will compare to Death Stranding for me, but I think I will still give this a try!!

[@DjFundizzle]

I can not wait to pick this up today!!

[@dha12oks]

Pre-ordered back in September, and it's arriving tomorrow :D Only played mainly the first one, didn't get into the 2nd one much, but I really want to try this one out.

[@dha12oks]

@@RandoLePerson yeah, same here, basically my childhood game lmao Arrived just as I was leaving to go to work, so will try it when I get back home :D

[@AlexisGonzalez-xq8mc]

Excellent review man, you are a truly shenmue fan, i hope all reviews goes like this but i doubt.

[@neolfex]

FYI there is a trainer you can download to get rid of mechanics such as health draining while running. I know its part of the game, but just an FYI.

[@deputybluevein93]

I remember being absolutely in awe in amazement when I first played this on the Dreamcast. My oh my it was poetry

[@darkpoethd9913]

Excellent review, your obvious deep love of the games shines through. I too bought the original games on release and loved them dearly. I recently sold my ps4 so sadly can't play this new chapter. I'm gutted as I didn't realise part 3 was Sony exclusive.."just my X for now" Oh well great review :)

[@cityraintunes]

Thank you so much for the review. I pick up my copy tomorrow. I was 13 when it came out. I've played it maybe 30 times over the years (1+2) and you confirmed everything I would hope for.

[@GrizGaming]

Happy to help and always a pleasure to meet a fellow fan. Now bring on 4!

[@yoshatabi]

I was 5

[@GrizGaming]

@@yoshatabi 19 for me. I'd just started my first job at a games shop. I brought my imported copy in to work and ran it on the screens for people. It (and SoulCalibur) blew minds.

[@lynodavinci1158]

Cant wait 2 play this game. Loved the first 2 waited( to long ) 4 this 1. Kids these days dont know what real games are with stupid games like fortnite en shh*t. Miss the days of ninja gaiden shenmue sonic killer instinct and many more gems😢😢😢 good review bro

[@Benbeanuts]

Prepare for disappointment. Shenmue 1 and 2 feel modern compared to this.

[@jinx20001]

thanks for the review, I didn't watch it as you warned of minor spoilers so max respect for that, ill play it first, cant have this shit spoiled in any way I just cant.

[@GrizGaming]

I respect that. Go in fresh.

[@gstylez0107]

I feel like they are missing the point of what made the shenmue games so great.. It was a technical marvel, a immensely groundbreaking and innovative triple a title that pushed the medium forward by utilizing the best that technology and the industry had to offer.. It was ambitious and for the time it certainly showed. That's why I loved it, it felt huge and amazing, like I could do anything.. It was similar to playing an elder scrolls game for the first time. But now it's just a hodgepodge of aging nostalgic gameplay mechanics.. They've stuck so close to the previous titles that it just ends up holding the game back.. The previous titles are so old at this point, they should've given us more than a direct sequel that feels twenty years late. Instead of doing what the first two games did and push the medium forward, they just played it safe and gave us a game that feels like it belongs in 2002.. I get it, they had a limited budget so they stuck to simply providing fans with that shenmue charm that they loved, but it's not what made shenmue great, at least not to me...

[@Benbeanuts]

Read my mind. I still remember being in awe of how the graphics and roleplaying aspects looked in the Dreamcast magazine demo preview videos before Shenmue (1998) was released. Now I cant help but feel very underwhelmed by this sequel when compared to the original; the grandeur is just not there. Shenmue 1 and 2 feel modern compared to this.

[@Benbeanuts]

also the "limited budget" was in the range of 10 to 15 million. The Witcher 3 had this " limited budget."

[@robnickerson7819]

@@Benbeanuts Exactly. Was gonna say the same thing. Witcher 3 was a miracle. Shenmue 3 is a scam

[@theindiediary5950]

The witcher 3 cost $81 million to make. Not sure where you got that info from. Trying to push limits in games in 2019 with $7 million dollar budget isn't possible. Especially when the original cost around $70 million dollars to make 20 years ago. Shenmue 3 didn't even reach all it's kickstarter goals. Yu Suzuke and co had to make do with all they had. And still put out a fun game that looks beautiful in it's own way.

[@budgiecat9039]

They literally HAD to because this was an indie kickstarted game without a major publisher on a limited budget that was 1/4th the amount of the original games' budget (1/7th if you still believe the original alleged budget amount for them ("70 million") which Yu later corrected to more like 40 million). Had this game been backed by a fully confident SEGA lets say, than perhaps they could have pushed it to what you are considering BUT consider this: Even the BIGGEST most ambitious open world modern games (Read Dead Redemption 1&2, Death Stranding, Spider-Man, Grand Theft Auto V, Witcher 3, Watch Dogs, Sleeping Dogs, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XV, Skyrim, Dragon Age, Batman Arkham Knight, Days Gone, Infamous Second Son, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy VII remake, Cyberpunk 2077 and Yakuza series) NONE of them still have any where the amount of level of detail Shenmue has in terms of interactive environments down to opening any drawers, cupboards, food, the fact that EVERY NPC is voiced and there are NO clones. The fact there's a day to night system with weather. The fact that every NPC has a daily schedule etc. All of that if you incorporated into say GTA V, or the next GTA, or Cyberpunk, or Beyond Good & Evil 2, in a fully realized open world etc, with new ground breaking photo realistic technology, you would have a budget well over 500 million easily. And it would have to be a mid 9th gen or late 9th gen release on PS5 for it to fully take advantage of the hardware and wow people over. There's a reason Star Citizen (lol Scam Citizen) still isnt finished and has a crazy funded budget like that. A game that would be 'the next huge leap' in the way Shenmue did it back in 1999 would be phenomenally expensive.

[@kureshimiru]

>the next great leap forward of gaming a masterful pun

[@kingofpain11111]

I hope we go back to Kowloon City. It use to be a real place that was actually an insane place.

[@deengew]

i dont think you do but you go to a kinda similar place later on

[@Loveilis]

I was really worried about getting let down if I bought this game, but after seeing this review, I think most of the bad reviews referring to the bad dialogue and or choppy movements and bad fighting were “new fans”. Seeing and hearing old fans badmouth this series is kinda sad as is, but I have to play this I’ve been waiting 18 years and I have to know if it’s what I’ve been waiting for since Shenmue 2. Looks like A great follow up to me. High hopes, fingers crossed...

[@piast_kolodziej]

I love the slow paste and mood of first Shenmue. Groundbreaking title back in 1999 and exceptional game to this day. Forever in my top 5 games of all time. IMO the only flaw of Shenmue on Dreamcast is that it is only part of the story.

[@MrMugg]

A must buy. Im feeling nostalgic,

[@JordanGmt]

First off shout out to Corey Marshall for the amazing voice acting of Ryo keeping it authentic Second, as a Shenmue fan, I'm just glad to see that we have Shenmue 3. There were other projects such as Shenmue Online and Shenmue City over 10 years ago but they eventually got canceled. And although we did unlock a rare video of the Saturn version kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ2UimhpjJ1smNk of Shenmue after finishing Shenmue 2 for Dreamcast and Xbox This game brings back so many emotions for the die-hard Yu Suzuki fans.

[@mohdalnaqbi]

another shenmue OG!, subbed

[@RetrofIex]

It’s a solid C+ game. Not a masterpiece by any means but not a pile of crap. I enjoyed it greatly for what it was

[@mikereyes2488]

I remember getting Shenmue with Dreamcast for Christmas back in 2000, I was a freshman in high school, I think I was the only one who had that game lol everyone else had PlayStations or Nintendo 64s and I think PlayStation 2 was coming out soon, lol anyways sooo many sleepless nights playing the hell outta that game, that soundtrack brings back so much nostalgic memories, I've yet to play Shenmue 3 I might buy it soon Great review 👍

[@GrizGaming]

There was just something about it. Special game.

[@mikereyes2488]

Very! I remember I saw the game in a magazine (GameInformer I think?) and my sister asked what I wanted for Christmas I told her about that game, she had the most WTF look on her face LOL! but she ended up getting me the game 👍 and I still have it today stored away with my other old games, Shenmue is the only DC game left i have that survived lol

[@sirspookybones1118]

I honestly forgot this game was supposed to come out

[@941asland]

Incredible review.. why have I never heard of you??

[@justsomedude1488]

"Look at it.. that shit is timeless" 😂😂😂😂

[@ADucksOpinion]

ups said ill get it tomorrow with my coin! i cant wait! great review!

[@PrinsGevork]

Thx for the great review. I played Shenmue 2 on the xbox and it's still one of my favourite games of all time! Cant want to continue my journey ont the ps4.

[@alex_de_tampa]

Pretty good review. I hope just enough modem gamers give this game a try.

[@silveriver9]

Just waiting on my Shenmue 3 Dreamcast case collectors edition to come through the letterbox, woohoo!

[@nelsonrenteria4563]

Ive waited 20 yrs for this. I played 1&2 with my dad when i was 15 yrs old. Well i am 35 now and my dad and I are excited to continue the Saga...cant wait kick Landis ass.

[@JCELVISMEDINA]

Mmm... I don't know.....I consider myself a big Shenmue fan. I played them on my dreamcast. But after entering the world of yakuza, I expected more from this. Yakuza(spiritual succesor) has evolved a lot more than this. And after playing"Judgement" its hard to me to get along with visuals. Maybe Im being a little picky, and have to be greatful to have it (at least) after many years. I'll buy it in a couple of months...for a nostalgic feeling. But to be honest Im not too much into playing it right now. Anyways nice review!! Greetings from Mexico City!!

[@Benbeanuts]

I agree. From the downgraded graphics and move-sets this feels like an inferior Shenmue experience.

[@JCELVISMEDINA]

@@Benbeanuts Hope next Shenmue experience( if there is one) be better than this. By the moment Im enjoying Yakuza style games....Imagine a Shenmue experience using Yakuza series engine and movement. However this is better than nothing....Greetings!!!

[@Benbeanuts]

@@JCELVISMEDINA Also Try Judgement. Its very much like Yakuza also.

[@JCELVISMEDINA]

@@Benbeanuts Yes have already finished it twice.There is another one...."Fist of the North Star: Lost paradise" It was made by the Yakuza team. It has the same mechanics with its own touch. Greetings

[@Benbeanuts]

@@JCELVISMEDINA I'll have to try it out then. thanks.

[@jayh4911]

Only gripe I have with the game is our health depletes while we're walking forcing us to keep eating & having to purchase food hopefully a patch is implemented to be a little lenient about the walking now if it was running I wouldn't mind energy depleting

[@Nygar1]

Played the entire series on the Dreamcast then played 2 again on the xbox Ive been waiting 19 years for the conclusion finally I can finally finish this series and not left wondering what happens.

[@MC.M.A.C]

If I give shenmue a score I'll give it a 💯 not because I'm a fan but because shenmue is special so many memories, is really something special.

[@aryanalfa2444]

Arigato learn a lot on this FREExperience

[@denzelgaines7607]

Thank you kindly for your review

[@Jinxyjones]

Review is OG, great and honest stuff. I would not recommend it to 2019 gamers really. But for me, have a 420 and play this is pure nostalgia

[@GrizGaming]

Definitely the best way to consume it

[@retropulse03]

Are you fucking telling me that the story doesn't end in this game? I was devastated when the first game ended on that boat, and the sequel wasn't coming to the US. It finally came to the XBOX, but when once again Lan Di slipped through my fingers - and TWENTY FUCKING YEARS PASSED... I can't do this again... I can't handle another cliffhanger with no real promise of conclusion.

[@carlosrodriguez-di3bs]

I been playing Yakuza and Judgement to fill my more Shenmue need but now i can play Shenmue again.

[@benfox6383]

Oh I was expecting this to be bad! Its crazy that the day has arrived that I can finally continue the story as promised at the end of shenmue 2.

[@sabreeemneely]

It is

[@kingsly3835]

@@sabreeemneely this is the duke nukem forever of 2019

[@Caydiem]

Man, I really wish the old man would get enough funding to finish the series in a spectacular manner.

[@STEP6192]

I'll definately get it. I love the 90's

[@BD-pb6zt]

I donated 60$ and forgot to give em my adress and shit 🤣🤣🤣 but who cares, I contributed to see give this legendary franchise another chance, we all deserve second chances.

[@huwisel]

Anyone else get a Shenmue 3 ad while Watching this?

[@budgiecat9039]

I like the game so far. My only gripes are: >Where is Shenhua's original outfit? Did she change it in the cave or something? >Ryu's leather jacket looks a bit off. Like its suede. >some of the npc's look a bit weird as mentiioned >No throws. Odd considering Ryo is supposed to be a Jujitsu expert. No Virtua Fighter engine. >The clouds look a bit cartoony. Like an old Chinese oil painting. I think this was done on purpose because I remember an earlier trailer them looking better. Weird change then. >the need to eat & drink mechanic is new and cool but I'd have liked to see the animation of you eating and drinking. Drinking was animated in the original Shenmue games so this is sorely missed. I know newer Yakuza games started to do that (drinking from cans), but recently I played Yakuza 7 demo and they took it out (again) as well. Not sure why. bummer. >There's Mook Jong wooden dummy for training but the only thing you do in front of them is...holding a horse stance? Why would you need a Mook Jong for that lol. Mook Jong is for practicing your Wing Chun kung fu hand strikes and blocks. I know one NPC character looks like he's performing it in game but he's not even touching the wooden arms lol. Would have been nice to have that part of the game. They would have needed to motion capture an actual Wing Chun martial artist and map all the "Bon Sao" and "Ton Sao" moves accordingly which probably would have been more expensive than their budget allowed? Dunno. Maybe DLC? Only Wing Chun practictioners in game we got so far for video games is Donnie Yen's Ip Man character in Shaolin vs Wutang indie fighting game for Steam, and the upcoming Leroy Smith DLC character for Tekken 7. Even Virtua Fighter never had a Wing Chun expert. (and no Jackie Bryant doesnt count he's Jeet Kune Do. Same with Jann Lee of Dead or Alive and Marshall/Forest Law of Tekken.)

[@animesocialgreengodgamingn7826]

Is there a city hub in the game? I've only seen the garden village

[@johnhess9443]

Just picked up my copy. Gunna go through 1 and 2 in preparation.

[@spicha5888]

Embargo breaker. Thumbs up!

[@GrizGaming]

It's been an absolute shamozzle. First it was 2 days after launch (which is just anti-consumer). Then at the last minute Deep Silver changed it to day of launch. Well, it's day of launch in Oz. So I figure I'm going ahead, you know?

[@ak2112]

Great review

[@Harrysound]

Great video mate. I feel like such a traitor not buying the game because of my past with the previous ones. I’ll wait for a price drop though

[@Son0fAggression]

looking back on the clasic shenmue games, yakuza is just so so much better and having played the third entry for around 3 hours, i can't quite shake the feeling of just wanting to play yakuza zero again

[@M4ruta]

Good review, made me even more excited about this game. Still, I will wait for the Steam release next year because I don't want to support EGS.

[@tr1bes]

Keep it up. You earn a subscriber.

[@tr1bes]

I decided to get the game. Bestbuy have early access and it's been reduce down to $35. I'm not buying this game at full price.

[@noooname2568]

I hope they finish the story with this game... I don’t wanna be 50 for Shenmue 4

[@MarioLoco03]

lol wont be able to play with arthritis

[@GrizGaming]

I can see it now. Just waiting around for it, like Yamagishi-san in my local park. Double Striking people because I'm pissed off about having no Shenmue closure.

[@azzy2001]

@@GrizGaming Hahahaha You just earned a sub with that one dude XD

[@randubs1206]

I just really hope the english voice acting is really bad

[@jadosa29]

It is part of the charm of the series. Like an old kung fu movie

[@macenani]

Don’t worry, it is!! Lol so bad is good, in a Shenmue kind of way

[@FlorisDVijfde]

Too bad for you, I kinda like Shenhua's voice.

[@randubs1206]

HI-YA MISTER!!!!!!!!! YA WANNA WRESTLE?????

[@teklast9179]

All I can say is finally!

[@hovsep56]

'to round of this epic' wait...its STILL not over?

[@FlorisDVijfde]

No apparently Suzuki had a huge saga in mind and it's half way. Maybe given the success of their Kickstarter they decided not to wrap up the story.