Shenmue (Dreamcast, 2000)

this game had it all, minigames, fighting bad dudes, adventure, deep character interaction, realistic weather, buildings and neighborhoods modeled to realistic scale, and a badass hero.

no other game to date has intrigued me like Shenmue. everything about it is amazing. it was well ahead of its time. you're going to become attached to the characters and to Ryu's world. this game is very impressive even though the graphics may seem dated at times. the game is relatively short, but the various things to do and experience expand the gameplay. the voice work is incredible. lots of detail, design, and realism invested in this game. you're going to wish SEGA had continued the series.

This game has an awesome storyline to it. The setting that's held in the game falls right into place without flaw. I just like to play games such as this because I know a great game when I play one, and plus I am an adventure / RPG gamer. The major questioning around the city to different people, and the time in this game kind of irritates me just a little, neverless, everything else is beyond perfectly fine in this game.(background music, astonishing graphics, pure environments, intense fighting, etc.) Sega really did a number on this game. This game definitely could chew most of Sony Playstation 1 and 2's adventure games right out of the wall hands down! You can hate it or love it, this here is a must have adventure game for the Sega Dreamcast. Buy it today and I guarantee that you would NOT be dissatisfied.

I never played it because my friend is the one who asked for this game. But what i heared from him is that this game he played it long time back and he misses this game and also he is a collector so he bought it only for his collections.

This Game is a classic i have was trying to find it for a long time. Finally i checked on ebay and there it was bought it and recieved it really quick. When I played it it brought back memories really like the game and ran perfect thank you very much.

MY SON-IN-LAW LOOKED FOR THIS FOR ALMOST A YEAR AND MY SON SAW IT ON E-BAY AND TOLD ME ABOUT IT. WE THOUGHT IT WOULD MAKE A GOOD GIFT.

I decided to buy the game because I previously played it but never finish. I liked the game and just recently had a hold of a dreamcast. I decided to look up the game and see if i could buy it and I was able to. I have been happy with my purchase since then.

Pros
• Open-ended game play
• Outstanding graphics
• Music
• Gripping storyline
• Elements such as QTE which spice up the game
Cons
• Extremely slow at times
• Loading times…
• Why do you have to use the D-Pad to move??


INTRO
This is one of the stand out games for the short lived Sega Dreamcast. Taking place in 1986, in various areas of Japan, Shenmue focuses on Rio Hazuki, a younger man who rushes home to find his father, Iwao Hazuki, being extorted for a mirror (that Rio has no clue about) by a man in a long green robe named Lan-Di and his henchmen. As Rio tries to save his beaten father, he is instead choked by Lan-Di, and Iwao finally tells Lan-Di where the mirror is, as he will kill Rio if he does not. After Lan-Di gets the mirror, they leave, and Rio is left with his dead father. The game itself mainly focuses on Rio attempting to find Lan-Di, his father’s killer by searching his area for clues, witnesses, or anything that will lead him to Lan-Di.

GRAPHICS
Unlike other games, this is truly realistic. As soon as you start to play, you will notice how real everything looks; the beginning cut scene is the exact graphics and frame rate as the actual game play. The graphics have vast colors and shading, and the animations are extremely realistic. Sadly, this is ruined when the characters talk. The lip movement looks fake compared to other Dreamcast games, and the characters voices are not in sync with the lip movements. Overall, the graphics are one of the best things about this game.

GAMEPLAY
The game play itself is very, very gripping. In this game you can talk to people, buy toy capsules, play arcade games, search your house for items, buy chips, and much, much more. Stores and the environment are realistic, complete with closing times, soda machines outside, garbage, crabby people, and customers. You will notice how all stores are like this, and only certain people will help you on your path. If you ever get bored, especially when the game play gets slow (which it does), you can easily play Space Harrier at the arcade using you allowance, or play it on your Saturn. ;-)

MUSIC
Kudos to whoever created this music. With the music, the game play is extremely intense, such as sad music during a sad part, happy music during a happy part, etc. Not only does the music add to the game, but it is powerful. The music is always appropriate, and you can even listen to it using your cassette player (Hey, it’s the 80’s). If you were to play this game on mute, you would feel as if something is missing; with the music, the game feels complete.

CONTROLS
This is probably where the game could have improved the most. The most irritating thing is that you must use the D-Pad to move. No, the joystick controls the virtually pointless camera. They should have switched the D-Pad and joystick controls around, as your thumb will get sore. A positive side is that the buttons are straight forward: only a few are used and anyone can memorize them quickly. The controls can also be used for a QTE, Quick Timer Event, where a button comes up and if you have fast reflexes to press it in time, something good will happen; if not, something bad

CLOSING
Over this game is recommended. You can find it for about <$10 on eBay. This game will provide you with hours of game play and has great graphics, game play, sound, and is something no Dreamcast owner should miss.

Simply put. This is as good as it gets for a Dreamcast game, or just about any game. The game is incredibly good. It sucks you in, and you just want to live in the game for a week. Definitely a must have for ANY DC owner.

This game is very easy to get addicted to. You feel like you are actually in the game yourself. We sit and play this game for hours on end.

i wanted to repaly this game so i decided to go ahead and purchase it im very satisfied with the seller and the game very much.

I liked the fact that the ebay user was very prompt in everything that he/she described, no loop holes.

I love the game, and I loved the condition of the discs. I loved the transaction. I love the game, and I loved the condition of the discs. I loved the transaction. I love the game, and I loved the condition of the discs. I loved the transaction. I love the game, and I loved the condition of the discs. I loved the transaction.

Once I started playing the game I was was thrilled that it worked so well, no problems whatsoever...BUT then I got to a certain point in the game (Shenmue) for all you die hard fans a QTE moment and after I was done with it, the screen fades to black and that's it nothing else happens when something is clearly supposed to happen...that made me very disappointed and now I cant finish the game...I am waiting till the address I bought the game from opens its phone lines so I can give them a call about this problem I am having. So I would be careful with this Seller, he may be selling defective merchandise.

This item was sold to me at a great price. The disc case and manual was in mint condition. Also, shipping was fast. I'm very satisfied.

Thank You

I love this game in every way. This is a game that is painted perfectly and should be a known game in video game history.

This game is awesome. There's something refreshing about this game. It may be that you have to actually play as a human, and ask questions and do stuff. Not exactly the way most people imagine their fantasy video games to be like. The sequel is even better.

I decided to buy this game because I used to own it, but misplaced it.
This game provided a unique experience that I greatly enjoyed. The designers took old ideas and presented and combined them in a new and unique way.

I like that the discs played good. I decided to buy because I needed one of the discs to finish playing the game.

This Game is probably the greatest game to ever be made! There is absolutely nothing I don't like about this game. The Storyline is Epic! The Game play is Epic! The FMVs are Epic! The whole thing is just Epic! The reason I got it is basically hoping that I will collect the whole game series. I'm hoping and waiting that Shenmue III and IV come out in time. Yu Suzuki forever!

I bought this item and was very pleased with the disk condition as the buyer said it would be in good condition. However, I wish the game's case was in a little bit of better shape but the games about 10 years old so I wasn't really expecting the case to look brand new unless it came from a factory and sealed. But overall I love the disk and booklet conditions but the case could have been less scratched in the back. Shenmue Rocks!!!

Best dreamcast game made. You can go many places, talk to many people, virtually anyone. Who you talk to and where you go determines the game play. The character played is avenging the death of his father.

This is the greatest game ever done. No other games make you feel like this one does. For game-killers may be a bit slowly. For game-adventurers this game will be "the one". Yu Suzuki's "opera prima".