Shenmue I & II (2018)

Developer

D3T

Publisher

SEGA

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, Adventure, RPG

Rating

4.4 of 5, 3,223 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 9.3 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn, immersive open world that feels like stepping into a meticulous, lived-in 80s Japanese drama, where mundane daily routines and deliberate pacing meet martial arts and mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the unforgettable atmosphere and sense of living in a real place, but they warn that the controls are dated and the pace is very slow, with much time spent waiting for events and walking between clues. Many note it feels like a walking simulator, and the QTE sequences in boss fights are a common frustration.

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