Abstract: Much like the larger main game it's attached to, Shenmue III's first post-launch DLC release, Battle Rally, feels less like a cohesive experience and more like a half-baked mish-mash of gameplay ideas and concepts. It's technically functional and can pote...
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Published: 2020-01-07, Author: Chris , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: For what seems like a lifetime, fans of the Shenmue series on the Sega Dreamcast waited with bated breath for a sequel. After years of wishing and waiting, a promised sequel was announced, and after an ultra-successful Kickstarter campaign, we are finally...
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Published: 2019-12-17, Author: Nick , review by: nerdreactor.com
Abstract: Just the name of this review likely provides an impression of where this review will end up, but Shenmue 3 has been a mixed bag of emotions from the start. At E3 2015 when Shenmue 3 was originally announced, nearly everyone was jumping out of their seats...
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Published: 2019-12-10, Author: Ken , review by: ztgd.com
It is definitely Shenmue, Updated visuals
It is still Shenmue, Plodding pace, Broken dialogue, Voice acting
Shenmue 3 feels instantly outdated, but at the same time is seemingly uncompromising in its vision. Despite some fun mechanics, lots of distractions, and a restrained take on combat, my nostalgia could only partially gloss over the weak characters, story...
Lots of entertaining activities to partake in outside of the central story, Individual NPC personality quirks and charming environmental elements make the settings feel alive
Personality-free main character and incredibly slow-paced story, Anachronistic gameplay that's frequently more annoying than charming, Archaic-feeling 3D combat is simply not good
