The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who want a slow, character-driven journey through a 1980s China-set village, and who will stay for a long quest about revenge and family.: Ryo's search for his father's killer runs through a village of people who notice him, remember him, and react to him, so the cast and setting carry the pull. Tradeoff: Its deliberate pace and stiff action sections ask for patience, so players who want tight, quick combat may find the wait long.
What it does best
fighting
role-playing (rpg)
fantasy
historical
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What you are walking into
Shenmue III is an action-adventure video game and the sequel to the 2001 game Shenmue II. It follows teenage martial artist Ryo Hazuki in his quest to find his father's killer in 1980s China. In 2015, Suzuki launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help fund Shenmue III and the campaign met its initial target of $2 million USD in under eight hours. The campaign ended in July having raised over $6 million, becoming the most funded video game in Kickstarter history.
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