Shenmue II Xbox
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80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Summary: Seeking answers and vengeance, Ryo Hazuki arrives in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. Encountering new friends and foes alike, Ryo realizes he has much to learn and must master new martial art skills to prepare himself for his ultimate showdown with Lan Di, the man who killed his father. Each day brings Ryo closer to his goal of avenging his father's death and unlocking the mysteries of the Phoenix Mirror.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. G4 TV
    100
    The game tells a finely crafted and interesting story at its own pace, and those without the patience to appreciate it may not understand what all the fuss is about.
  2. Kombo
    83
    While the game may have it’s rough spots, Shenmue 2 is a must have for ANYONE who’s played through the first, and is still worth a look to newbs looking for an epic quest to dig into.
  3. IGN
    83
    A good game and a definite pick-up for RPG fans, but more should have been done with this sequel to make it more accessible to those who never played the original.
  4. TeamXbox
    74
    If you are not intrigued by intense storylines and great original gameplay at least go give this baby a rent, you will not be disappointed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. AlexR.
    10
    For me, this is the best video game ever made. Simple as that. No game has given me as much meaningfull pleasure as this one. There are not enough kind words to lavish upon this title. If you miss out on the Shenmue experience, then you will be missing out on video game history. Emotional...… Expand
  2. pookie
    10
    This is essentially the same game as the original, but expanded into more chapters. The original serves as chapter 1. With that said Shenmue II seems more grand and epic than the original. The world is huge. These games were ahead of their time.… Expand
  3. Colin
    7
    OK so its a very impressive games in some respects...yes it's hugely detailed, spacially large and everyone says something different, whoppee bloody dooo! I can enjoy the game dependent on the mood i'm in but it does irritate with its pathetic control system and it can bore you rigid at times as well... Ah well.... not bad if you like that sort of thing.… Expand
  4. MichaelR.
    4
    Pros: +Beautiful, detailed graphics, despite that it was originally made for the Dreamcast. +More action all around. +More minigames. +Ryo has multiple ways to earn money. +Comes with Shenmue the Movie, that details the events of the first game. Cons: -Short. You can beat it within a rental. -Fighting in a latter part of the game was simply a little frustrating, since they decided to use some odd, quasi first-person camera angle. -Story is lackluster and not as engaging as in the first game; ***SPOILER ALERT!!*** Youdontaccomplishanything; Bytheendofthegameyouarestilllookingforwhoyoucametofind ***End of spoiler*** -Just plain tedious. -The world is bigger, but there is actually less to explore than in the first game Overall: If you haven't played the first Shenmue, don't bother starting the series with 2. If you have, though, or are still interested in the game (since my review is about the only bad one), rent it. You will be able to beat the game and do just about everything within the rental period.… Expand

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