Underplayed Gems

Shenmue III (2020)

Shenmue III cover
Developer
YS Net
Publisher
ININ
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.6 of 5, 1,414 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow, deliberate martial arts adventure through a richly detailed world where routine interactions and daily life build atmosphere more than action

atmosphericslow pacedimmersivestory richmartial artsretro styleddeliberatenostalgic

What players say

Players are split: long-time fans call it a faithful if flawed continuation, while others say it feels like an unfinished fan game with a grindy stamina system, a cliffhanger ending, and none of the charm of the originals.

Screenshots

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