Shenmue I & II
D3T · August 21, 2018 · Adventure, Open World, Story Rich, Martial Arts, Classic
Buy the Shenmue I & II key for Steam from Kinguin at $4.39 — the cheapest of 12 stores we compare.
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Shenmue I & II price by region
Shenmue I & II costs £4.24 in the United Kingdom, $4.39 in the United States, $4.39 in Georgia (USD), €4.68 in Europe (EUR), CA$7.78 in Canada, A$9.49 in Australia, R$21.99 in Brazil, zł27.20 in Poland and NZ$48.23 in New Zealand right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | £4.24 −81% | £4.74 | £4.24 | 9 |
 United Statesyour region | $4.39 −81% | $5.69 | $4.39 | 12 |
 Georgia (USD) | $4.39 −84% | $26.65 | $4.39 | 11 |
 Europe (EUR) | €4.68 −81% | €6.64 | €4.68 | 11 |
 Canada | CA$7.78 −81% | CA$7.78 | — | 7 |
 Australia | A$9.49 −81% | A$9.49 | — | 7 |
 Brazil | R$21.99 −80% | R$21.99 | — | 5 |
 Poland | zł27.20 −75% | zł107.78 | zł27.20 | 9 |
 New Zealand | NZ$48.23 −11% | NZ$48.23 | — | 5 |
Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.
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About Shenmue I & II
✦ AI summary
Investigate your father's murder across 1980s Japan and Hong Kong in this groundbreaking open-world action adventure, battling enemies with jujutsu and uncovering the mystery of the Dragon Mirror through detective work and quick-time events. Originally released on Dreamcast, these pioneering classics feature living, breathing cities where NPCs follow their own schedules, shops open and close, and a persistent world that changes with time and weather—gaming innovations that defined the genre.
Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000 and 2001, Shenmue I & II is an open world action adventure combining jujitsu combat, investigative sleuthing, RPG elements, and memorable mini-games. It pioneered many aspects of modern gaming, including open world city exploration, and was the game that coined the Quick Time Event (QTE). It was one of the first games with a persistent open world, where day cycles to night, weather changes, shops open and close and NPCs go about their business all on their own schedules. Its engrossing epic story and living world created a generation of passionate fans, and the game consistently makes the list of “greatest games of all time”.
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 around 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 offer insight into his father’s death, and unravels the mysteries of the Dragon Mirror that his father kept hidden.
Gameplay
- Take the role of Ryo Hazuki.
- Explore a 3D open world searching for clues, examining objects, and talking to NPCs.
- Battle enemies and bosses making full use of the moves of Hazuki-style jujitsu.
- Beat quick-time events (QTEs) and mini-games.
Key features
The best Shenmue experience
Pioneering Dreamcast classics available for the first time on PC
Updated user interface
Choice of modern or classic controls
Japanese audio available for the first time for a global audience
Fully scalable screen resolutions
An epic legend
A tale of revenge on a grand scale
Solve the mystery of your father’s murder
An experience never to be forgotten
The world feels alive
Talk to anyone, scour the world for clues
NPCs live independent lives on their own schedule
Faithful recreations of 1980s Japan and Hong Kong, China
Distract yourself with arcade games, collectibles, duck racing, and more
Shenmue I & II — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Player modes
- Single-player
- Controller
- Partial controller support
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Shenmue I & II is a divisive experience that offers a unique, atmospheric adventure with a deliberate pace that demands patience from players. The main complaint centers on forced real-time waiting periods and repetitive dialogue with NPCs that can stretch gameplay across long stretches with minimal interaction, though players note the second game improves on this. Players who go in knowing what to expect seem to appreciate the game's distinctive charm and calm presentation, but those seeking traditional gameplay find it tedious and recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing.
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probably the most boring game ever made, forcing you to wait in real time constantly, and having basically no gameplay outside of asking strangers about random crap; but if you're looking into this you already know why you're here so you'll try it out regardless
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this game has a great atmopshere its a suoer calm game yet has action the only thing is if you spawn into hte game at the moring and have to wait until night for the next peice of game it sucks it can take like 25 minutes id say to wait until this game goes on sale for 6 euro (ps you dont have to wait in 2)
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