And neither is the grind.Īnd all these years later, it makes for an entry that, as unlikely as it is, is more finessed and fully-featured than the first two games. The credits have rolled, but the story isn’t over. He’s putting in the time and learning to check those legs yet again. When you finish, you’re given the option to start again and carry all your skills and money over to a new game, allowing Ryo to become even more proficient a fighter. It doesn’t have the conclusion we’ve been waiting two decades for and it barely drives the story forward at all, but the climactic battle is as satisfying as that 70-man tussle in the first game’s harbour. Still, despite these annoyances, despite the fact that it’s a game designed with decades-old sensibilities, I enjoyed my time with it. There isn't much to recommend for everyone else, as Shenmue III is a ponderous experience that exists more to waste player's time than tell a compelling story. If you enjoyed the HD remasters of Shenmue & Shenmue II, then you will likely enjoy Shenmue III as a faithful sequel. If you loved the original Shenmue and Shenmue II, then you'll likely love Shenmue III for how closely it adheres to the original games. Curious players who might not have backed the campaign or kept up with the game's lengthy history will be curious about whether the title's worth a look. Weathering through a fair share of development woes, including a controversial move to the Epic Games Store after promising Steam keys to Kickstarter backers, Shenmue 3 released this week from Suzuki's studio Ys Net and publisher Deep Silver. Shenmue 3 finally emerged publicly with a large Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2015 after series director Yu Suzuki arranged a deal to develop a new entry independently from Sega. RELATED: Shenmue 3 PC Refunds Will Only Be Available for a Limited Time
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