The Best Unheard Game Ever!

User Rating: 9.3 | Shenmue II XBOX
By raza357 | Review Date:
"Seeking answeres and vengeance, Ryo Hazuki arrives in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. Encountering new friends and foes alike, Ryo realizes he has much to learn and must master new marial arts skills to prepare himslef to his ultimate showdown with Lan Di, the man who killed his father. Each day brings Ryo Closer to his goal of avenginng his fathers death and unlocking mysteries of the Pheonix Mirror"

This Game is by far one of my favourites in this console. The depth and the twist the srtoryline takes you through leaves you breathless. Games of this quality should never be forgoten.
Shenmue II is a terrific game made by a terrific group of talented designers. The inovation of this game, the cinematic gameplay, the living chinese city and the multiple minigames are just a few elements that makes you love this game.

Graphic-wise shenmue doesnt stand up against many games of this new era but if you arent as superficial as many gamers, the games storyline and great imersion will repay your sacrifice.

Shenmue will not be remember by its sound, nor its graphics, and ou may be thinkin, why should i even bother to play it. Well i just finished playing Inidigo Prophecy (An Amazing Game) and all i can think about is Shenmue and how many great memory are left of from both games.
The Biggest LETDOWN this game gave me is the ilussion of having a sequal (Damn SEGA

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