Shenmue: A Game Ahead Of Its Time

John revisits a genuine Dreamcast classic - Yu Suzuki's stunning Shenmue. But what made it so special, and what's the best way to play the game today?

Writing:
  • John Linneman

Stars:
Release Date: 2016-05-30
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5
TMDb: 0.0/10
  • Country: DE
  • Language: English

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