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Shenmue III: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Shenmue III (2019): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Shenmue III (2019) is a fighting, role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by Ys Net, available on PS4, PC. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 66/100 on IGDB.

What is Shenmue III about?

Shenmue III is an action-adventure video game and the sequel to the 2001 game Shenmue II. It follows teenage martial artist Ryo Hazuki in his quest to find his father's killer in 1980s China. In 2015, Suzuki launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help fund Shenmue III and the campaign met its initial target of $2 million USD in under eight hours. The campaign ended in July having raised over $6 million, becoming the most funded video game in Kickstarter history.

Key details

Shenmue III was released in 2019 and supports single player. Platforms: PS4, PC. Developer: Ys Net.

Should you play Shenmue III?

Reviews are mixed, but Shenmue III retains a dedicated player base among fighting, role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Shenmue III?

Shenmue III is a fighting, role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure game by Ys Net, released in 2019.

What platforms is Shenmue III on?

Shenmue III is available on PS4, PC.

Is Shenmue III good?

Shenmue III has an aggregate score of 66/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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