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Shenmue III

201968/100
FightingRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure
Shenmue III's appeal lies in its unwavering dedication to a specific kind of open-world experience: one of slow-burn exploration and meticulous detail. You'll spend hours wandering the beautifully realized villages, chatting with locals, and completing mundane tasks like chopping wood or playing arcade games. The combat system, while divisive, prioritizes deliberate, context-sensitive actions, mirroring the deliberate pace of the story and the world itself. It's a game about the journey, not the destination, and that singular focus is what makes it so unique.

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Shenmue III begins March 21, 1987. Ryo Hazuki has made his way to Guilin, China in search of his father's killer, Lan Di. There he meets a new travelling companion, Shenhua Ling, and learns of a legend from her village that has foretold their path together. The story continues as Ryo and Shenhua start off on a new journey that will take them farther into enemy territory, deeper into mystery. Part I: Bailu Village Shenmue III begins in Bailu Village in Guilin. Shenhua begins to suspect that perhaps Lan Di and the Chi You Men abducted her adoptive father, Yunshen Yuan, which would explain his sudden mysterious disappearance, and so she intends to rescue him, her motives overlapping with Ryo's. Ryo and Shenhua discover that a group of thugs have attacked and raided several stonemasons in search of the Phoenix Mirror, leaving their houses a mess. This includes stonemason Guowei Xu. With the help of martial arts expert JiuSi Sun, Ryo defeats the thug leader, Yanlang. Shenhua interrogates Yanlang and learns her father and Xu are in Niaowu. Ryo and Shenhua are also attacked by familiar face Chai, but Ryo thwarts him away.

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Like Shenmue III, this action RPG draws heavily from mythology, blending martial arts combat with a sprawling adventure through a beautifully realized world.

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  • Criteria — Action combat is central, with a focus on timing, parrying, and adapting to enemy attack patterns, presenting a significant challenge.
  • The game features a rich, detailed open world inspired by Chinese mythology, offering exploration and discovery.
  • The game's combat system, inspired by martial arts, requires precise timing and tactical decision-making, similar to Shenmue III's fighting mechanics.
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This action-adventure platformer shares Shenmue III's focus on fluid movement and challenging combat, set within a mythological world.

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  • Criteria — Action-packed gameplay with a focus on precise platforming and combat, offering a challenging experience.
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