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Shenmue

"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. Is it your kind of game?

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About Shenmue

"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.

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88%

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date
December 29, 1999
Length
About 80 hours
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
Themes
Fantasy · Historical · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective
Third person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes

Frequently asked questions

How long is Shenmue?
About 80 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Shenmue on?
Shenmue is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Shenmue have co-op?
No, Shenmue is single-player only.

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