Shenmue

Shenmue (1999)

by Sega AM2, Sega
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Simulator, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes:Open world, Fantasy, Historical, Sandbox
Game modes:Single player
Story:"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.Show more
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Shenmue is truly special to me because it reminds me of the beauty of gaming and what happens when you push the boundaries of what's possible. The attention to detail and realism and potrayal of 1980s life in Japan is truly amazing.
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February 08, 2025
Shenmue is what really gave birth to the AAA games we see now. A beautifully crafted world, awesome soundtrack and a story that hits home. This game came in the very formative years of modern gaming as we know it now. Shenmue's world is richly detailed and expands inwards rather than outwards. A game that walked so many others could run and a title that influenced so many others!
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