“It’s official - I got my copy of Shenmue 1 & 2 for my future PS4! I’m so glad for going back to my late childhood to my early youth!
“I will never forget I got my Sega Dreamcast in 2001 as my 13th birthday gift. Back then I started out playing demos, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider Chronicles, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and a rented MDK 2. The last two did not amuse me at all due to the complicated gameplay. I already beat the Tomb Raider games while setting new records for the fastest to beat. Then, a new game came before me - Shenmue!
“In 2000, my brother-in-law and sister were playing Shenmue, which was unknown to me at the time. I could remember them having a hard time trying to for citizens of a town (I found out later on that it was Dobuita) and recall hearing someone (that was Ryo Hazuki) asking, ‘Do you know any sailors?’, but it was unsuccessful. Afterwards, my in-law quit playing the game after so much boredom.
“After I got my Sega Deamcast in 2001, my in-law gave me his old game that he couldn’t beat. I was surprised to see that the case contained THREE CDs to be played one at a time. Thus, I was brought into the depths of an epic gaming world that simulated Japan in the mid-1980s.
[SPOILER ALERT]
“Ryo Hazuki, who is the main character of the game, returned to the Hazuki Dojo to find a suspicious black car. He found Ine-San laying at the house’s entrance who is okay, then ran into Fuku-San who got tossed out of the dojo itself, and entered to find his father Iwao Hazuki standing face-to-face with Lan Di. After being forced into giving up a powerful artifact and spare his son’s life, Iwao, who was beaten to death by his rival, encouraged his son Ryo to cherish his friends close to hm. He died afterwards, sending Ryo into days of mourning. As a little known fact: His father death was on the same day as Ryo’s 18th birthday.
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“In that gaming world, I was amazed by the atmosphere and how everything looked like at that time. There was the winter that turned to rain, got warm for a time, then more rain, and back to the winter just in time for Christmas to take place.
“As for the people, there are a number of individuals to speak with and gain experience from their wisdom as spoken by the elderly through the game. Even those who work for their select business and restaurants are kind enough to help out. Of course, there are rude people you have to put up with while looking for info. And, let’s not forget that one young woman, who is about two years older than Ryo, is looking out for him.
“Plus, you get to ride throughout Japan which includes taking the bus from Dobuita to New Yokosuka Harbor. Let’s not forget about having opportunities to ride a motorcycle also in that country. Eventually, you get to have those good experiences.
“Also, there is the famous Quick Time Event (aka QTE) where you get a timed moment for you to act quick before something bad happens as a failed QTE. This includes saving a girl from being hit by a soccer ball to defend yourself from bullies dressed in black coats. Thus, QTE can also be used to save yourself from getting either caught at night or end up dead. Indeed, any QTE can be a life saver in the game.
“In addition, you get to have fun winning at slot machines for a little trinket to an awesome gaming certificate. Let’s not forget you can use your time to spending your in-game hours at the local gaming store. The possibilities to earn bragging rights are near-endless. Remember NOT to lose all of your yen while having a good time!
“My personal favorite ever since I played the game was getting to spend time practicing your fighting move. You can do it in places at the Hazuki Dojo or at a parking lot, along with other places where you can have your privacy. More fighting moves can either be learned from people of interest, going to a antique store to pick up an expensive scroll, or even find them in the most unlikely of places. They will be very useful in the long run.
“Furthermore, there are places to earn yen to be used to go further into the game from a select workplace. As a spoiler, Ryo needs to get a job at New Yokosuka Harbor to have enough funds for a long trip by cruise ship and locate Lan Di to avenge his father’s death in Hong Kong. The spoiler ends here.
“That’s all I have to say about the first Shenmue. I have yet to experience the second one and continue the epic story with Ryo Hazuki who will not stop until his father’s killer is stopped.
“Lastly, when I get my PS4, I’ll get to experience those two and play for hours! In the words of Ryo, ‘I will get them, Father” and, ‘Father, I’m going to Hong Kong.’”
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Product information
| Computer Platform | PlayStation 4 |
|---|---|
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00010086632378 |
| UPC | 010086632378 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox One S, Microsoft Xbox One X, Sony PlayStation 4 |
| ASIN | B07CHX8BKJ |
| Release date | August 21, 2018 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,983 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #946 in PlayStation 4 Games |
| Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.3 x 6.7 inches; 4 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Teen |
| Item model number | SC-63237-8 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sega of America |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Date First Available | April 24, 2018 |
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Story: A Tale of Revenge
In 1986, teenage jujitsu artist Ryo Hazuki returns to the dojo of his father, Iwao Hazuki, only to witness his murder by a Chinese man, Lan Di. Lan Di steals a mysterious artifact known as the Dragon Mirror. Ryo vows to avenge his father's death and sets out tracing Lan Di's path.
The first game in the series, Shenmue begins the tale as Ryo travels across Yokosuka, Japan, gathering clues about his father's murder and dealing with nefarious gangsters along the way.
The sequel Shenmue II continues Ryo's quest, this time crossing the sea to Hong Kong, China. Ryo ventures deeper into the criminal underworld, meeting martial arts masters who aid him on his journey and provide insights into his father's death, eventually unraveling the mysteries of the Dragon Mirror that his father had kept hidden.
Characters
Ryo Hazuki
The protagonist, a teenage jujitsu, is reckless and quick to start a quarrel, but possesses a strong will. After witnessing his father, Iwao Hazuki's murder, he vows to avenge his father's death and sets out on a journey to trace the path of his murderer, Lan Di.
Lan Di
The main villain of the story, Lan Di, is a senior leader of a criminal organization, the Chi You men, and a master of an ancient martial art. His murder of Ryo's father and theft of the mysterious Dragon Mirror leady Ryo on his quest for avenge.
Shenhua
A mysterious young Chinese girl who often appears in Ryo's dreams. Her encounter with Ryo will not only change his fate, but also her own, and will bring them closer to the deeper secret of the Dragon Mirror.
Features
- Pioneering Dreamcast classic available on PS4, Xbox One and Steam
- Updated user interface
- Modern control scheme
- Japanese audio available
- Fully scalable screen resolution on PC
A highly playable classic
I really forgot how much Shenmue influenced my love of story heavy games and Japan at the same time. The games graphics are long in the tooth and the voice audio sounds like an mp3 you got in 1999 on Napster. But it STILL works. I am halfway through the 1st game, my first play through in nearly 15 years I am so happy I get to experience it again with a few modern touches provided. The light bloom effects give it an extra polish and the wide-screen in game play is welcome rather than having the black bars on the screen. Cut scenes are still 4:3. Shenmue was really ahead of its time. People that played Persona 3,4,5 would likely appreciate this game although it does lack complexity in the battle system, it does have a open world where you can interact and explore Japan and get a rich story. But NEVER forget... Sailors hang out in bars at night.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018Platform: PlayStation 4Edition: Shenmue I & IIVerified Purchase
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018Platform: PlayStation 4Edition: Shenmue I & IIVerified Purchase
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Genilson da Silva SantosReviewed in Brazil on September 16, 2019
Excelent !!!
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ラーメン食べたいReviewed in Japan on September 22, 2022
懐かしい
Platform: PlayStation 4Edition: Shenmue I & IIVerified Purchase - TommyReviewed in Canada on August 31, 2018
Best game ever
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Omat SachzReviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2018
Perfecto para revivir esta gran saga
Platform: PlayStation 4Edition: Shenmue I & IIVerified Purchase
Es la primera vez que lo juego y me parece que ha envejecido bien, tiene una muy buena jugabilidad e historia interesante, que bueno que nos dejen probarlo con este port para los que no lo perdimos en su tiempo. Necesita poco espacio en el disco duro y tiene buenas opciones como cambiar el lenguaje y el tamaño de la pantalla. Lo recomiendo a todosOmat SachzPerfecto para revivir esta gran saga
Reviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2018
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خلودReviewed in Saudi Arabia on August 11, 2020
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Platform: PlayStation 4Edition: Shenmue I & IIVerified Purchase
