Shenmue and its sequel are a critical part of the history of game development, and while it’s not certain if their re-release will sell anyone on Shenmue 3, it’s a useful refresher course for something that people haven’t been able to play on modern consoles for quite some time. If nothing else, the simple reality that Shenmue is again a living franchise is, all by itself, something truly amazing.
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