Shenmue II is an epic adventure that has all the elements of a
great moviedrama: mystery, suspense and action-and offers a
unique gameplaying experience that seamlessly blends elements of
action, adventure, fighting and RPG games. Players assume the
role of Ryo Hazuki, a young man dedicated to the task of tracking
his her's murderer and unlocking the mysteries of the Phoenix
Mirror. Shenmue II continues where Shenmue left off and brings
Ryo to Hong Kong with many questions still unanswered as he
follows the trail of Lan Di, the man who killed his her.
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The much-awaited second installment of Sega's hugely ambitious
adventure is likely to be made extremely welcome by Dreamcast
gamers, as Shenmue 2 packs another four discs full of
entertainment. Heck, you can even start with your save game from
episode one if you managed to finish it.
The game picks up with Ryo arriving in Hong Kong as he continues
his quest to avenge his her's killing. It's quickly obvious
that aesthetically things have improved further; the graphics are
at times outstanding, with clearly little expense spared. The
game itself follows a similar format to the original, as you
explore, interrogate, fight and solve the puzzles needed to
progress. Again, you don't have to do everything to get to the
end of the game, and there's an awful lot of time needed to get
there. It really is business as usual, and it's every bit as good
as before to play.
On the downside, and presumably to speed the release of the
game, Sega have dispensed with an English translation, instead
opting for subtitles throughout the game. It's not the end of the
world, but it does now require a much more concentrated effort to
play. And while it's not hard for those new to the franchise to
dive in here, familiarity with previous events is still a help.
Nonetheless, this is a compelling and cinematic title, and while
it doesn't add an awful lot in terms of gameplay to the first
game, Shenmue 2 is an excellent, well-written adventure that's
well worth taking the time to explore. --Simon Brew
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Manufacturer's Description
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The epic masterpiece created by the legendary Yu Suzuki continues
its magnificent tale with the release of Shenmue II. Ryo Hazuki,
born in Japan and trained in the martial arts, arrives in Hong
Kong to continue his quest to avenge his her's murder by the
warlord Lan Di. Determined to unravel the mystery of the Phoenix
mirror, Ryo must explore a world brought to life by Shenmue II's
enhanced 3-D technology. Journey through expansive environments
full of intricately detailed tenements, Taoist temples and
mysterious ain caves. Shenmue II takes you on a thrilling
action adventure of cinematic proportions full of spectacular
surprises and emotional encounters. As only the second game to be
released in the highly accled Shenmue series, Shenmue II will
amaze gamers with its revolutionary graphics, incredible
attention to detail and exceptionally realised characters and
story.
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- Set in Hong Kong, Kowloon and Guilin.
- Highly-detailed world with breathtaking scenery.
- New navigational system-- your current location and mark areas you visit.
- Fight, gamble and otherwise interact with a whole new cast of characters.
- Massive 3D worlds allow full interaction with the environment.
- Ask questions that impact the interaction with other game characters.
- "Advanced Weather" and "Time Control" technologies deliver a visually impactful real-time world with moving 3D skies and changing terrain and vegetation.