Shenmue III Launches for Steam on November 19 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 November 2020 / 1,371 Views
Publisher Deep Silver and developer Ys Net announced the PC version of Shenmue III via Steam on November 19. The game first launched for the PlayStation 4 and PC via the Epic Games Store on November 19, 2019.
Here is an overview of the game:
Shenmue changed the face of video games. The series, considered to be the father of free-roaming, open-world RPGs, returns to the fore this year with the release of Shenmue III.
Shenmue III resumes the epic storyline started by master storyteller Yu Suzuki more than 20 years ago. Suzuki, a pioneer of open-world games and immersive experiences, is set to add a bold new chapter to the sweeping tale of young martial artist Ryo Hazuki.
Soon, players will be able to resume Hazuki’s breathtaking journey.
What is Shenmue III?
Shenmue III brings to life an exciting, living-and-breathing world, one filled with thrilling locales to explore, puzzles to solve, and enemies to thwart. Players take the role of Ryo Hazuki in a story-driven and revenge-fueled adventure with a cast of incredible characters. Powered by innovative and skill-adaptable Free Battle and Special Skill systems, Shenmue III is the sequel fans have been waiting for.
Players will find Shenmue III a deeply personal experience, with rich landscapes and towns brimming with action. Shenmue III is not to be “played,” but rather “lived.” Days in Shenmue III are spent exploring, talking with unique characters, and taking part in exciting activities throughout the world. As Ryo, players grow and master their kung-fu power by training and gaining new skills, enabling them to face off against fearsome enemies.
Each game of Shenmue III, as with each person’s life, will be a unique adventure.
Who is Shenmue III for?
Shenmue III isn’t just for fans of the series. It’s for everyone.
Yu Suzuki’s newest adventure blends elements from beat-’em-ups, simulations, and RPGs, but is designed for people of all levels of skill and experience. The immersive world of Shenmue III will appeal to everyone who loves a good story, great characters, and beautiful environments.
What if I haven’t played Shenmue and Shenmue II?
Don’t worry! Shenmue III includes a special “recap digest” movie created by Yu Suzuki that retells Ryo Hazuki’s story from the beginning. Players can also speak to non-player characters they encounter to learn all about the events of the first two Shenmue games.
Key Features:
- Epic Story from the Mind of Yu Suzuki – Yu Suzuki has created some of the best video games ever made, including Space Harrier, Daytona USA, and Virtua Fighter. Now, he returns to write and direct the third installment in the beloved Shenmue series. In Shenmue III, players can expect a rich, deeply enthralling story and an unparalleled journey across China.
- Realistic and Compelling Characters – The Shenmue series has been known for its inimitable characters, and Shenmue III continues this tradition. Players exploring Shenmue III’s vibrant world will find it populated with all manner of villagers, shopkeepers, villains, and heroes.
- Battle System – Shenmue III offers a dramatic and challenging Battle System, one where players can upgrade Ryo Hazuki’s move set in order to defeat the toughest foes.
- Beautiful Landscapes – Shenmue III lets players explore a gorgeous, charm-laden, and danger-filled China. From festive towns to dark and dank enemy lairs, Shenmue III provides players with a wealth of vistas to immerse themselves in.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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I loved this game. Glad more people will get to experience the cheesiness and continuation of Ryu's story.
This game sucks so bad.
If there was ever a game that shouldn’t have been exclusive to a console at launch it should have been this one. they released 1-2 HD on every console under the sun to get people interested n then bam 3 is only on PS4, talk
About a slap in the face n yes maybe it might not have sold great on Xbox but isn’t 1 sale better than 0 for this game
If there was ever a game that shouldn’t have been exclusive to a console at launch it should have been this one. they released 1-2 HD on every console under the sun to get people interested n then bam 3 is only on PS4, talk
About a slap in the face n yes maybe it might not have sold great on Xbox but isn’t 1 sale better than 0 for this game
If there was ever a game that shouldn’t have been exclusive to a console at launch it should have been this one. they released 1-2 HD on every console under the sun to get people interested n then bam 3 is only on PS4, talk
About a slap in the face n yes maybe it might not have sold great on Xbox but isn’t 1 sale better than 0 for this game
I bought it on Epic and barely touched it. Should have just waited.
Yeah, after what I saw with the backers, I don't see it selling a boatload on Steam. They honestly burned some long term fans with that move. They've got balls to come back like this though.
Given this game seemingly bombed on PS4, I don't get the impression fans were interested in this game period. I backed it and got it on PS4, but I haven't actually started it. I wasn't impressed by the reviews and combat looks bad, but will play eventually.
The fans definitely were excited for this game, unfortunately in today's culture, people expect a $120 million experience on something that got maybe $15 million to $20 million.
It's a great game. It has the classic humor of Shenmue, the cheesy interactions and the combat is improved over the original series.
In before, "I will never play a game that was on Epic Stire first! Its ruining the industry! Blah blah blah!"
How dare backers decide what to do with their money and free will!
Oh, I agree the backers thing was bullshit. But I was referring to the PC gamers that regularly complain about Epic Store's timed exclusives
Because the timed exclusivity thing is universally hated?.
People just wanna play the games they want on their client of choice and there's nothing wrong with that. Valve don't pay out their backside to keep games off of other storefronts, and when a game is exclusive to Steam it's usually done via a dev choice and not a big sack of money and exclusivity gloat marketing that Epic loves to pull.
Yeah, they will sell another 10k copies and the game will still remain the flop that it deserves to be. I am sorry, but the game is not simply mediocre, it's downright bad, from what I have seen.
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