SHENMUE 1&2 REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer

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Shenmue I & II review for PS4, also coming to Xbox and PC created and published by Sega. Shenmue is an action-adventure game series created, produced and directed by Yu Suzuki. Shenmue and Shenmue II were developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega for Dreamcast in 1999 and 2001 respectively; Shenmue II was ported to Xbox in 2002. Shenmue III, developed by Suzuki's company Ys Net, is due for release in 2019 for PlayStation 4 and Windows.
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  • @AlphaOmegaSin
    @AlphaOmegaSin6 жыл бұрын

    John...I came here for sailors

  • @HappyConsoleGamer

    @HappyConsoleGamer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Isn't that why we are all here??

  • @apophisstr6719

    @apophisstr6719

    6 жыл бұрын

    I..It's that boy again!!...ru...runnnnnn!!!

  • @vastyandrews2631

    @vastyandrews2631

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lol it really is though

  • @JacobyJ56

    @JacobyJ56

    6 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit He's alive

  • @innercitadel3279

    @innercitadel3279

    6 жыл бұрын

    Why have you not made any video recently alpha

  • @SANSHUUKMartialArts
    @SANSHUUKMartialArts6 жыл бұрын

    This game got me into Martial Arts and 18 years later I'm teaching in my own Academy 👍

  • @Thevol40k

    @Thevol40k

    6 жыл бұрын

    Beautifull

  • @lnsflare1

    @lnsflare1

    6 жыл бұрын

    You'll avenge your father someday.

  • @bassicuk1986

    @bassicuk1986

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sick story

  • @amielbeltran4399

    @amielbeltran4399

    6 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @cd4playa1245

    @cd4playa1245

    6 жыл бұрын

    SANSHU UK Martial Arts we all started martial arts after playing this game haha. But good on you.

  • @n8rm
    @n8rm5 жыл бұрын

    I'm 38 now and I played the hell outa this game with my girlfriend both Shenmue 1 on my DC and Shenmue 2 on my xbox. Now with that same girl now my wife, we our both enjoying this awesome special game together that held so many great memories for us. For years we always quoted "would you like to play a game of lucky hit?" and we would both look at each other and just start cracking up. I can't tell you how many hours I spent at the "You arcade" playing Hang on and Darts omg darts for hours and hours....wow it's crazy to think about how many great memories this game holds.

  • @Johnjrambo75

    @Johnjrambo75

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@runningbear6391 Me too. Lucky guy.

  • @xocreme

    @xocreme

    5 жыл бұрын

    thats so sweet. i love this

  • @denomi808

    @denomi808

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same for me as well. This is one of my favorite games ever. ❤️ Me and ur wife would get along cause I feel the same way about this game.

  • @jasondp3546

    @jasondp3546

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is the remake worth it? Never played

  • @denomi808

    @denomi808

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jason dp to all the OG players it is.

  • @mattb814
    @mattb8146 жыл бұрын

    First time playing Shenmue, one thing I can really appreciate about the first game’s story is that the side characters aren’t as enthusiastic about Ryo going on his revenge tale. I notice this because most games with this plot almost every character is encouraging you to continue no matter what. Shenmue goes a different route and has everyone worry about you which honestly is a little more honest reaction from how people perceive the aspect of revenge.

  • @lotsofgames
    @lotsofgames6 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy that this is out now! Years ago when I finished Shenmue II the game had already been out for a few years. After I completed the game I searched the internet for hours for when the 3rd game would be coming out. Its incredible that today we are getting Shenmue I&II for modern consoles/pc and will soon be getting Shenmue III. Thanks for the review Johnny!

  • @The_RadicalOne

    @The_RadicalOne

    6 жыл бұрын

    lotsofgames jimmy!

  • @lotsofgames

    @lotsofgames

    6 жыл бұрын

    Reggie!

  • @FacesOfLA

    @FacesOfLA

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fu*kin Jimmy Yo what’s up Man, i’m going to be with Reggie Playing Shenmue.. come over !! i’m ordering Pizza

  • @lotsofgames

    @lotsofgames

    6 жыл бұрын

    Be right there! :D

  • @fenderman21guitar

    @fenderman21guitar

    6 жыл бұрын

    lotsofgames you searched for hours for an answer that anyone could give you....interesting 😂

  • @samurizzy
    @samurizzy6 жыл бұрын

    "Hey mister! Wanna wrestle!?" -This line would've never been greenlit in 2018.

  • @timmaciver6550

    @timmaciver6550

    6 жыл бұрын

    James Gunn would love that kid!

  • @shapiropyiannopoulos8724

    @shapiropyiannopoulos8724

    6 жыл бұрын

    +samurizzy Wrong, it still would in Japan.

  • @jacobsellers4362

    @jacobsellers4362

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ryo wouldn't let that shit phase him. That's why in the game he's immediately like "fuck off, kid" in of course the most polite Japanese way possible.

  • @markwalch6065

    @markwalch6065

    24 күн бұрын

    Pretty sure do you know a place where sailors hang out or, Lets get sweaty! Wouldnt either.😂

  • @jamesshunt5123
    @jamesshunt51235 жыл бұрын

    There are two kinds of gamers: Those who get Shenmue and love it - and those who simply don't get it.

  • @Shuyin781

    @Shuyin781

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shenmue fans always said shenmue is the best game ever made and that the people who disliked it simply don't get it. They simply refuse to consider that for these people, these games aren't that good, aged terribly, and are simply not fun to play. Especially after 2 decades of games improving the open world genre as a whole.

  • @youngprick95

    @youngprick95

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its an absolutely beautiful game, couldnt even tell you what i love about it but i just do. It relaxes me and takes me somewhere else, a nice place.

  • @cjeromek90
    @cjeromek906 жыл бұрын

    I remember picking the game up months after it’s release. That had to be one of the most amazing summers I’ve ever experienced. I spent that entire summer leisurely playing the game. Going to the arcade, picking up capsule toys, and of course, looking for sailors. Can’t wait to pick this up.

  • @AdamKoralik
    @AdamKoralik6 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Small point of clarification, though I don't blame you for getting this wrong because it's confusing. The game is more than a port, but less than a remaster. There's no real word that exactly defines it. Ports traditionally just take the original content and plop it onto a different platform. This has way more enhancements. But...isn't a remaster largely because the audio is untouched so it doesn't satisfy that either. Weird isn't it?

  • @AlexOnStreets

    @AlexOnStreets

    6 жыл бұрын

    Adam Koralik Hi sexy man

  • @AdamKoralik

    @AdamKoralik

    6 жыл бұрын

  • @barny15

    @barny15

    6 жыл бұрын

    There's always that one guy...

  • @AdamKoralik

    @AdamKoralik

    6 жыл бұрын

    barny15 Johnny is a friend dude, he literally credited me in this exact video.

  • @charlieburnside5586

    @charlieburnside5586

    6 жыл бұрын

    @@AdamKoralik OMG it's Mr shenmue! Adam you are responsible for making me Interested in it! I remember it being released years ago when I had an N64 and wanting to play it, had forgotten all about it until I clicked on one of your videos a few years ago and seen your passion for it! Now can't wait to pick it up on PS4!

  • @Agroulinggrwaler1999
    @Agroulinggrwaler19996 жыл бұрын

    Have it ever crossed your minds that Shenmue was the last game to be released in the 20th century? No joke, it launched on December 29th, 1999 in Japan.

  • @xMTxcameron

    @xMTxcameron

    6 жыл бұрын

    GideonGamer Holy hell, that actually never crossed my mind at all

  • @JAYCEEDOUBLE

    @JAYCEEDOUBLE

    6 жыл бұрын

    What a way to cap off the 20th century

  • @VenomSnake00

    @VenomSnake00

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this little known fact, I had no idea about this!

  • @Tubeite

    @Tubeite

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hate to burst your bubble, but the 21st century and the new millennium in general began on January 1st 2001.

  • @Agroulinggrwaler1999

    @Agroulinggrwaler1999

    6 жыл бұрын

    Partly a cultural difference however. In Sweden (where I live), the 21st century began on January 1st 2000. Either way it was the last pre-2000 game to be released, which cannot be misunderstood.

  • @chadarmyman5000
    @chadarmyman50006 жыл бұрын

    I can't help but get emotional. There's something very special about this game. I'm in my mid 30s now, and I think a lot of people can relate to Shenmue being a very solitary gaming experience on initial release. No-one in my class back then bought a Dreamcast (Their loss). Many of us played this game as teenagers on a console that was effectively dead by the time this game came out. We were transported alone into this beautifully crafted and emotionally rich universe, and had no-one to share it with until now. Thank you Sega/Yu Suzuki for giving us the chance to experience this game together.

  • @DarkHalmut
    @DarkHalmut6 жыл бұрын

    Lets thank the Shenmue 3 backers also. Because Sega only caved to put this project forward because they saw the $$ in their eyes. Shenmue 3 made millions overnight and finally let us fans have our 1 and 2 port project.

  • @techngamez1098

    @techngamez1098

    6 жыл бұрын

    Very true

  • @erickiam25

    @erickiam25

    6 жыл бұрын

    DarkHalmut so when is shenmue 3 coming out ?

  • @AntTurner

    @AntTurner

    6 жыл бұрын

    August 25, 2019 is the official release date. I actually backed the game

  • @erickiam25

    @erickiam25

    6 жыл бұрын

    John Roberts let’s hope it’s worth the wait ! Better graphics !

  • @AntTurner

    @AntTurner

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah better graphics but not groundbreaking like Shenmue 1 was. Its looking like it will be good but they haven't had the backing they needed to make the game like Yu Suzuki wanted.

  • @starsey1986
    @starsey19866 жыл бұрын

    I know this sounds dumb saying this when there's so many shenmue fans around the world. but I really thought I was the only one that loved it for more than just a game.the sounds the things you do like getting a job and looking at your note book for the next thing to do. even the tea cups and the barber shops in shenmue 2 ! . hearing other people talk about it too really is amazing

  • @BakiX

    @BakiX

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nooope not just you lol. This game aside from being insanely ambitious in the tech and sheer scope department also harboured a metric ton of heart and atmosphere. I think what makes the game hold up so well today despite all its technological outdates is the fact the game had a rich and fulfilling cast and world to partake in. It felt lived in and alive and the characters and enviornments you interacted with and traveled through daily slowly start becoming familiar to you and start turning into your own personal experiences, and those type of experiences supersede the tech thats used to deliver it. Lots of depth for such a little GD Rom Disc compilation lol. Anywho, I too could go on and on but Ill spare everyone lol, just glad to finally have you back Shenmue :).

  • @DeadlyDanDaMan

    @DeadlyDanDaMan

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was 17 when I bought Shenmue 1. The game absolutely blew my mind with it's level of detail and the 3d open world. It changed the way I looked at games forever.

  • @jsmpsnn

    @jsmpsnn

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was 15 when the original came out. It completely blew me away, I can still remember the feeling of when I realized you could actually use the phone within the game.

  • @fredlamps6248

    @fredlamps6248

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's my favourite game too I just downloaded it for ps4

  • @atomicbrain9401
    @atomicbrain94016 жыл бұрын

    18 years ago we began looking for sailors. Now we get to do it all over again.

  • @TheMixedBreed1984
    @TheMixedBreed19846 жыл бұрын

    Got my copy earlier today. I never got to play it when it originally released because I only had a PS1 at the time. Couldn’t afford to have a PS1, Dreamcast, and a N64. But now I have a chance to play these epic games.

  • @OmenGameChannel
    @OmenGameChannel6 жыл бұрын

    man getting shenmue, then yakuza 2, and THEN! Fist of the north star... what a world... weak in the knees

  • @solomonkain
    @solomonkain5 жыл бұрын

    Shenmue blew my mind when I first played it on release all those years ago. The setting, the sound, the atmosphere, the martial arts, the voice acting (all voice acted back then, still was not too common in games), interaction with objects. Just incredible. I was so happy to revisit it on my laptop, bringing back a flood of nostalgia and memories. A game that still stands the test of time and forever an absolute classic.

  • @MadPanicGaming
    @MadPanicGaming6 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy that Shenmue is back on its feet and we're getting releases like this. Being a fan of this series has connected me with so many people. I was lucky enough to interview Corey Marshall on two separate occasions and I was able to have a few beers with Eric Kelso and listen to his awesome stories about working on Shenmue and various other games. It's all because I played a game when I was 14 years old that really meant something to me and it's awesome that it meant just as much to so many other people.

  • @SigmaLongshot
    @SigmaLongshot6 жыл бұрын

    *awkwardly picks up and rotates an oddly solid packet of crisps in front of his face for a bizarre length of time* "This game is incredible."

  • @jacobsellers4362

    @jacobsellers4362

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's the thing about Shenmue that it genuinely does: it forces you to absorb and observe the little things. Take in the atmosphere. Rather than a big open world like a WRPG, it gives you highly detailed smaller areas to take in and observe.

  • @erccool

    @erccool

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jacobsellers4362 what a fanboy

  • @jacobsellers4362

    @jacobsellers4362

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@erccool damn straight

  • @Elkott
    @Elkott6 жыл бұрын

    I've booked a week off work for this

  • @Elkott

    @Elkott

    6 жыл бұрын

    @@greg0uk I get paid regardless

  • @MrBeefyBeef

    @MrBeefyBeef

    6 жыл бұрын

    Legend lol

  • @edge1000

    @edge1000

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sad

  • @santorres628

    @santorres628

    5 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't and I tried lol but idc I'm taking a week of for shenmue 3

  • @jacobsellers4362

    @jacobsellers4362

    4 жыл бұрын

    It won't take that long to beat both games. Maybe 3-4 days tops if you're playing constantly (which I'm sure you would be). That said, enjoy the rest of your week off. Lol

  • @TastyAbbyJamz
    @TastyAbbyJamz6 жыл бұрын

    I remember beating Shenmue II (PAL version) shortly after it came out. That ending was such a cliffhanger. Then, nothing for over a decade. I can't believe we're finally going to continue on in Ryo's journey as well as getting a modern release of the classics. Let's hope this is the start of a trend for SEGA! I'd definitely be up for a lot of their classic franchises to 'rise from their graves.' 😀

  • @hunterjg777

    @hunterjg777

    2 жыл бұрын

    3 years late but I too was completely caught off guard by the cliffhanger in 2. Would have been worse knowing the sequel wouldn't come for another 18 years...

  • @xxvenomxsnakexx9995
    @xxvenomxsnakexx99954 жыл бұрын

    Im 37 now and played the orignal and loved it sooo much.

  • @newbielives
    @newbielives6 жыл бұрын

    I've played so many great games in my life, owning so many consoles but playing Shenmue at night all those years ago sitting close to my tiny CRT TV is probably one my greatest gaming memories. That feeling of peace and exploration is priceless

  • @Joe-fy5dz
    @Joe-fy5dz5 жыл бұрын

    I've been gaming for around 27 years and I totally missed out on Shenmue back in the day. I only got the chance to play it via this collection and it's already in my top 10 favourite franchises, such a beautifully crafted piece of art

  • @TheGebs24
    @TheGebs246 жыл бұрын

    Sega have come up clutch recently. Digressing slightly I would LOVE Sega to develop a new console 😍 Now I’ve been looking forward to this for quite some time. The Japanese special edition also looks so slick. Great video

  • @simonstevens8762

    @simonstevens8762

    6 жыл бұрын

    Make me a sandwich!

  • @Soldano999

    @Soldano999

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheGebs24 they should just team up microsoft.

  • @BoozeAholic

    @BoozeAholic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Soldano999 That's not going to happen. Microsoft already collaborated with the Dreamcast

  • @BoozeAholic

    @BoozeAholic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sega certainly still has the money to make a new system. They're the 4rth richest game development company after the Big 3, Microsoft, Sony & Nintendo.

  • @user-dj2sz8qn1w

    @user-dj2sz8qn1w

    6 жыл бұрын

    The Xbox One = Dreamcast 4

  • @PastoKage
    @PastoKage6 жыл бұрын

    I think the game still holds up well for us, old gamers, but I wonder if it will be the same for the younger ones... Oh well, can't wait for Shenmue III!

  • @ArkusVI

    @ArkusVI

    6 жыл бұрын

    PastoKage I'll find out today. Never played these games but I always heard they were masterpieces and set the stage for games like Yakuza. Excited to play them but yeah, many modern games are pretty ADHD but I'm still glad they're bringing back a lot of these old games.

  • @chadmorton9259

    @chadmorton9259

    6 жыл бұрын

    PastoKage I was like three when this came out but Ima try it. It reminds me of an early Yakuza game and I just recently got into that series

  • @tr1bes

    @tr1bes

    6 жыл бұрын

    @@ArkusVI it was supposed to be an action/adventure for Akira in Virtual Fighter, but things changed. It's like Onimusha and Devil May Cry that was to be a sequel to RE but then form it's on ip.

  • @DSPNWtoCali

    @DSPNWtoCali

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just mention 3 words to them. RPG. That is enough for them to look it up and decide to pick it up.

  • @tr1bes

    @tr1bes

    6 жыл бұрын

    If they use the same type of art and graphic from the previous 2 games, it might not get new comers to the ip. It's too stale and boring if I were to play the 2 games for people born after 2000. I'm excited for the 3rd one to come and hopefully a 4th and 5th games to end the series.

  • @SupraRy
    @SupraRy6 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely fell in love with this game when it came out. I had no idea what it was or even heard of it and my parents had got it for Christmas the year it came out and I put it in the dreamcast and from that absolutely amazing introduction cut scene with his father and Lan Di, I was ABSOLUTELY HOOKED. I explored every single inch of the world and bought shenmue 2 on xbox day 1 and fell in love with it all over again. It's awesome to see someone like Johnny as passionate about the game as me, because whenever I bring the game up to friends they have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about lol.

  • @bullfrogjay4383
    @bullfrogjay43836 жыл бұрын

    Never played Shenmue, glad I can now at a great price on a console I own.

  • @MysticShadeDelight
    @MysticShadeDelight5 жыл бұрын

    I was 8 when I played shenmue 1 and 2 for the first time on dream cast!! I just came across it on the xbox one store, and installed it immediately!! Been playing it sense 2 days ago, I myself am very happy and thrilled that it DOES still have the original graphics. I put all my other games on hold, for this game.

  • @unbreakablealex2732
    @unbreakablealex27326 жыл бұрын

    I hope Shenmue will get the success it deserves. Played it on the Dreamcast back in the days and I’m so happy, that we get more of it finally.

  • @brandonlangston6541
    @brandonlangston65416 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciated that you mentioned Sega as a company and Adam korlick for bringing us shenmue for the current console generation it warms my heart that people love and respect shenmue for what the game truly is and how advanced it was for the time

  • @DragonHunterG
    @DragonHunterG6 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could play the Saturn build of Shenmue, seems more impressive to get a game like this working on lesser hardware compared to the Dreamcast

  • @claytonyoung1351

    @claytonyoung1351

    6 жыл бұрын

    I disagree. I love shenmue and wouldnt want to pay a crappy version. Dreamcast was a far superior system and made it a magical experience. Saturn would have done no justice. Just look at virtua fighter on both systems.

  • @DrMcMoist

    @DrMcMoist

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could play a Super Nintendo build of Red Dead Redemption. Just seems like it would be more impressive.

  • @DragonHunterG

    @DragonHunterG

    6 жыл бұрын

    difference being shenmue started out as a saturn project with gameplay that doesn't look far off from the dreamcast. the fact yu suzuki and his team made such an ambitious effort on the saturn hardware is very impressive

  • @KageMaru10g
    @KageMaru10g6 жыл бұрын

    Got goosebumps during this review because I know exactly how it feels. So happy that Shenmue is back and I hope there is more to come after Shenmue 3.

  • @The_RadicalOne
    @The_RadicalOne6 жыл бұрын

    I think I’m finally excited for shenmue iii now. I just really hope they start to wrap up the story. Maybe a 5th will close it out.

  • @FacesOfLA

    @FacesOfLA

    6 жыл бұрын

    Radical Reggie Reggie... i invited Jesse, are you down to have a kick back at your place and we can eat pizza ( i’ll buy )

  • @topshelfgaming9093

    @topshelfgaming9093

    6 жыл бұрын

    its funny! Yu Suzuki's original vision was like 12-13 games in the series lol!! XD i know that probably wont happen now! like Johnny said this project was very ambitious back in the day and that many games is just.... well quite the story lol

  • @ll1844

    @ll1844

    6 жыл бұрын

    This isn't Yu Suzuki's first rodeo. The man is a legend in the industry. He's not trying to rush something that be cares about so much.

  • @user-mu6yg4sw6x

    @user-mu6yg4sw6x

    6 жыл бұрын

    TopShelfGaming it was 13 games as far as i remember, they were chapters, so there was cartain amount chapters per game, i think it was ment to be about four games. The whole story was mapped out into 13 chapters i think

  • @Jarjarfunk

    @Jarjarfunk

    6 жыл бұрын

    It was always meant to be a trilogy.

  • @TheRetrollectors
    @TheRetrollectors6 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. The Shenmue community has never given up hope with the HD port and the making of a part 3. It’s unbelievable that we now are now reliving Shenmue again.

  • @MrMuse777
    @MrMuse7776 жыл бұрын

    Almost crying with this review, Shenmue will forever be a paradigm change in the gaming community.

  • @josepartida1711
    @josepartida17116 жыл бұрын

    I’m 34 and I’ve never played either shenmue. Never had a Dreamcast so that was my excuse. I remember all the hype for it though in my gamepro magazines. Good for sega though. I’m gonna give this a shot.

  • @yukine2631

    @yukine2631

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jose did you like it ??

  • @demonoutcast
    @demonoutcast6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review, I'm currently new to the saga and you've inspired me to get the HD release (at a fairly good price for $27). I've been playing them nonstop and words cannot describe how much I already cherish them; the combat, the music and especially Shenhua. I'm actually saving up to buy the original dreamcast and games to get the full experience on what I missed out on 19 years ago. Thank you again.

  • @apophisstr6719
    @apophisstr67196 жыл бұрын

    It feels so good to watch someone so joyfully and passionately talking and sharing his experience about one of my all-time favorite game.

  • @wojiaobill
    @wojiaobill6 жыл бұрын

    I dont even own a PS4 but I am buying this anyway, to show my appreciation for the port as a fan of the original on Dreamcast

  • @TheMoviePlanet

    @TheMoviePlanet

    6 жыл бұрын

    You might as well buy a PS4 then

  • @Blutroth

    @Blutroth

    6 жыл бұрын

    *port, not remake

  • @wojiaobill

    @wojiaobill

    6 жыл бұрын

    The graphics are improved and there are other small improvements like to the QTEs and interface

  • @MusicJunkie37

    @MusicJunkie37

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's not a remake. Even HCG said himself in the video it's a port. I'd agree on remaster.

  • @djklink20009

    @djklink20009

    6 жыл бұрын

    it's on xbox one and pc anyway!

  • @SWITCHNSTEAM
    @SWITCHNSTEAM6 жыл бұрын

    I've never played Shenmue before, but i know its legacy and how everyone basically loves this game. So, going to start playing the first two games on PC! pretty excited!! Can't wait for the third one!!

  • @drew8235
    @drew82356 жыл бұрын

    I've been working my way through playing this game on my Dreamcast for years, mostly because I get inspired by your nostalgia for it, and over the years I've sort of built some of my own just by playing it. It really is so unique, even considering all the open world games that have come after it, it somehow still remains its own sort of thing. I'm super excited for the PS4 release!

  • @NeoKurow
    @NeoKurow6 жыл бұрын

    The best part of the review if can we get to see part of the original video from 7 years ago. It is great to see that you still have the same passion for these games :)

  • @SmashJT
    @SmashJT6 жыл бұрын

    Wow that clip of you from the OG review... what a trip!!!

  • @Pimpjira87
    @Pimpjira876 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely be buying this. Hope to see Skies of Arcadia and Panzer Dragoon series(probably sans Saga since the source code is lost) get the same treatment in the future.

  • @Melbester9

    @Melbester9

    6 жыл бұрын

    Pimpzilla I really hope Skies of Arcadia gets a re release with the same updates like Shenmue did. I honestly wish Sega would re release these Dreamcast games again so I wouldnt have to buy an expensive new copy of the game and a Dreamcast and just bring those games to modern consoles. Would help so many people like me that never had a chance to replay those games be able to actually play it again.

  • @CuriousChronicles82275

    @CuriousChronicles82275

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh boy goodness graciousI hope they port them soon

  • @DeadlyDanDaMan

    @DeadlyDanDaMan

    6 жыл бұрын

    A re-release of Skies of Arcadia would be absolutely amazing!! That game is CRIMINALLY underrated.

  • @Pimpjira87

    @Pimpjira87

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am aware, but it sells for $85-110 unfortunately. I should've got it a few years ago when it was $60 maybe but I do think it has a decent chance of getting remastered so hopefully it won't matter.

  • @deeness1972
    @deeness19725 жыл бұрын

    I still have my dreamcast and both shemue's!! Including the Japanese version on part 2 !!! This game was a masterpiece!

  • @capricola8682
    @capricola86826 жыл бұрын

    This game is destined to be a legend. the long wait and difficulties back then is just a path for shenmue to be remembered for generations. Not only the game, but the community as well. There is some kind of unseen brotherhood bond between us all. We experienced the similar feelings when we first played it. Then we waited for the same miracle to happen. And its just a year to go now.

  • @unknownstuntman3224
    @unknownstuntman32246 жыл бұрын

    I'm super excited to play this tomorrow. I have to say that your reviews are great to watch because you don't nit pick or boil it to a number. What we get is your take on a game, your personal experience of how it ran and your feelings of how much you enjoyed it. It's a refreshing change to get reviews like that and I just wanted to comment that it's very much appreciated. Keep it up and thank you.

  • @JebberGamingJaws
    @JebberGamingJaws6 жыл бұрын

    I love that you thanked Adam Koralik! He really has done so much for Shenmue and getting people into it!

  • @topshelfgaming9093

    @topshelfgaming9093

    6 жыл бұрын

    Adam is awesome! good channel!

  • @DickRileyTheConquistador

    @DickRileyTheConquistador

    6 жыл бұрын

    jebber gaming jaws Ah yes, dear Adam. The guy who says Dreamcast is his ALL TIME FAVORITE console, bought it on release with 2 games, then ignored it for many, many mths till Shenmue was released- 'His own words'. Way to support a console Adam. Great consoles fail because of disloyal fanboys like you.

  • @JebberGamingJaws

    @JebberGamingJaws

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dick Riley Good lord, you are being serious aren’t you 😂😂, it’s fucking video games bro, get over it!

  • @Pinzu__
    @Pinzu__6 жыл бұрын

    The voice acting warms my heart

  • @demidivine68
    @demidivine685 жыл бұрын

    Playing shenmue now again, never was able to beat it all those years ago when I was young. An absolute gem! Thanks for doing this, love your reviews!

  • @OpticLureProductions
    @OpticLureProductions4 жыл бұрын

    You know with this quarantine thing going on that 2 hour review of Shenmue is sounding quite tasty if I do say.

  • @Lexyvil
    @Lexyvil5 жыл бұрын

    I just finished Shenmue today, and I'm still in awe from what I've experienced. It's really its own genre, and there are many aspects I like that can explain why I love it so much, but can't express it because it involves so many detail. I'm definitely going to play the sequel sometime very soon, and to then experience the third installment that'll be ready in a few months.

  • @dougr8646

    @dougr8646

    Жыл бұрын

    Ugh the third one sucked too bad

  • @daveleo7853

    @daveleo7853

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dougr8646 i just finished the third game, its not bad at all, I found it really entertaining, but what makes people hate this game is the ending.

  • @JebberGamingJaws
    @JebberGamingJaws6 жыл бұрын

    I’m so excited, pre ordered a copy for myself and one for my brother. I remember buying him the the PAL version for Christmas way back (they had a couple imported copies at Babbage’s). Sadly neither him nor I saved our stuff from back then, but both loved Shenmue! I have since replaced it all on my Dreamcast and played it multiple times, but this is amazing because it will reach so many new people!

  • @pixelsandwich4104
    @pixelsandwich41046 жыл бұрын

    I seriously got teary eyed seeing this in a best buy ad. I never thought we would get this. Cannot wait to pick up my copies!

  • @sonyafirefly3879
    @sonyafirefly38795 жыл бұрын

    Your enthusiasm is contagious. I didn't have a console when this game came out. All I really had was the Myst series and BOY was I into the Myst series. But Shenmue looks amazing, honestly, and I'm definitely planning on getting it. As a big fan of the original Star Trek, I have to say that the campiness only makes me more excited.

  • @Dre_aka_sleepysandman
    @Dre_aka_sleepysandman6 жыл бұрын

    Shenmue has a special place in my heart. Played it, enjoyed it and happy that more people can see why games are the way they are now.

  • @BenRiley83
    @BenRiley836 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been telling people about Shenmue since before the game even came out on the Dreamcast. I have been ever since. I’m glad it’s now accessible to everyone. I hope people appreciate how special it is

  • @kluneberg8952

    @kluneberg8952

    6 жыл бұрын

    BenRiley83 I've never played them but this would be the best time to pick up the games.

  • @yugiohwithlo1392
    @yugiohwithlo13926 жыл бұрын

    I never played Shenmue and with all you enthusiasm so real. I want to see a two-hour reviews. Hope you do it. I will for sure love to see the video. Thanks.

  • @videogamesandsuch2882
    @videogamesandsuch28826 жыл бұрын

    I watched this on the train on my way to work today, and picked the game up on my way home. Thanks for the timely reminder that this came out today! My Xbone copy came with a poster. I wish more games came with posters these days!

  • @alex_de_tampa

    @alex_de_tampa

    6 жыл бұрын

    Video Games And Such I hope you enjoy it!

  • @freshprince2.0
    @freshprince2.06 жыл бұрын

    Never played this but I get paid tomorrow so guess what ima do???

  • @thai33oz

    @thai33oz

    5 жыл бұрын

    What did you think about it?

  • @johnallen4127

    @johnallen4127

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thai33oz fucking great masterpiece

  • @thai33oz

    @thai33oz

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@johnallen4127 I know it is, I just want to know what he thinks about it

  • @Suikojunkie

    @Suikojunkie

    5 жыл бұрын

    best game ever

  • @badger5531

    @badger5531

    5 жыл бұрын

    Man back in the day i was the only kid on the block with a dreamcast, and this game blew my friends away. Hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

  • @MrMingki
    @MrMingki6 жыл бұрын

    Loved this game back in the day! I'm definitely picking this up, and I can't wait for Part 3

  • @TheHandheldGamer
    @TheHandheldGamer6 жыл бұрын

    Hearing your review of the game has brought on a small tear in my eye. A tear of happiness. I love this game! I'm definitely going to have to pick it up.

  • @vincentheslin9636
    @vincentheslin96366 жыл бұрын

    First playing Shenmue all those years ago, I remember just being blown away by the detail in the game, interacting with all the objects and people in the world. I was transfixed. Thanks Johnny, your enthusiastic reception of this re release has got me thinking of picking it up.

  • @satsuinohado2159
    @satsuinohado21596 жыл бұрын

    I played it 18 years ago on my Dreamcast and they were the best days!

  • @endeavouring1
    @endeavouring16 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Just finished the pre-load on Steam. It should be unlocked and ready to play in a few hours! I still can't believe it actually happened.

  • @snapblastplay
    @snapblastplay6 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Your enthusiasm really comes throughout more Shenmue videos would be great.

  • @ChrisRobba
    @ChrisRobba2 жыл бұрын

    Loved your enthusiasm about shenmue, crazy it’s over 20 years old now , seems like yesterday

  • @Kaiser499TV
    @Kaiser499TV6 жыл бұрын

    I definitely pestered Sega for them to do a remaster of Shenmue I & II on more than a few occasions and even backed Shenmue III. The other time I protested was during Operation Rainfall to get Nintendo to port over Xenoblade, The Last Story & Pandoras Tower. I'm happy they eventually released them for the fans.

  • @charliechan6892

    @charliechan6892

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm sure they were persuaded by you

  • @carlossibrian1053
    @carlossibrian10536 жыл бұрын

    This looks like a game for the fans.

  • @chriswebley6938

    @chriswebley6938

    6 жыл бұрын

    DaNes200581 that huge of a fan that you aren’t supporting it riiiiiiiiiight

  • @hamndv

    @hamndv

    6 жыл бұрын

    The third game was funded by fans too

  • @chriswebley6938

    @chriswebley6938

    6 жыл бұрын

    DaNes200581 so not that much of a fan wont support the franchise , the fact that this game has been released on current gen needs supporting so sega take this series seriously again , at best you’re a casual

  • @zeroskaterz92

    @zeroskaterz92

    6 жыл бұрын

    > a huge fan > didn't fund the game LOL talked about contradiction.

  • @zeroskaterz92

    @zeroskaterz92

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aww look at this bigboy with his playground insults. Wow so manly. I guess supporting a game/franchise to be successful is considered a brainless fanboy now for some reason according to this edgy dude.

  • @kevinstrade2752
    @kevinstrade27526 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I have Shenmue 1 & pal 2 on my dreamer. finished 1 but got hung up in the arcades in Hong Kong in 2 lol. never went back and finished 2. I definitely should before 3 comes out. your enthusiasm and passion reflects all of ours buddy.

  • @leecroft7311
    @leecroft73116 жыл бұрын

    Best review by far. You mentioned things many other reviews didn't mention such as graphical options, improved loading times against the original version/versions for Shenmue 2 and language settings. You actually made me order it now for the Xbox One. I was going to wait a few week's then perhaps pick it up slightly cheaper but you want the collection now.

  • @gfkgrgrkm
    @gfkgrgrkm6 жыл бұрын

    will buy this in preparation for Shenmue 3🤗

  • @kahncrane
    @kahncrane6 жыл бұрын

    I have the original on the Dreamcast, I tried to play it but the controls were bad, like tank controls...so I 'm happy for this release, the controls will be much better I think.

  • @ContactingTheDead
    @ContactingTheDead6 жыл бұрын

    *I remember going into KB Games when I was really young and seeing the promotional stuff for Shenmue and seeing the cases on the shelf. I never got the chance to play it back then, so I am extremely excited to play these for the first time on the 21st! Great review! Thanks!*

  • @DeadlyDanDaMan
    @DeadlyDanDaMan6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sega for making A LOT of people's dreams come true with this AMAZING re-release. Please keep doing things like this. The gaming community NEEDS this right now. You have a chance to literally be the saviours of gaming right now.

  • @minusp895
    @minusp8956 жыл бұрын

    Getting Shenmue 3 reminds me of getting the finale for the show Farscape. Fans who push get what they want.

  • @chrisoregan1315
    @chrisoregan13156 жыл бұрын

    Good review. I decide to buy Shenmu!

  • @tanteiritzo
    @tanteiritzo6 жыл бұрын

    I found this channel years ago because of Shenmue. Not many channels were reviewing the game back then. Then I found your Shenmue review, and I had been a subscriber ever since.

  • @colinDESU
    @colinDESU6 жыл бұрын

    Johnny! Thanks for this. I share your love and passion for Shenmue, and it makes me so happy to see it back. Shenmue has without a doubt brought me my BEST and most fond gaming memories. Love the tomato mart song! (and the pizza shop song). Japan is a special place.

  • @TKMRacer28
    @TKMRacer284 жыл бұрын

    Who’s here after Shenmue 3 came out?

  • @kelvynacosta
    @kelvynacosta6 жыл бұрын

    shenmue bring a lot of good memories :D

  • @Animusapertus
    @Animusapertus6 жыл бұрын

    You describe my feelings and emotions exactly while i was playing the first few minutes of this game! I got the chills when i saw that this game was coming out for xbox one. I remember playing this game and have always thought about this particular game as being my favorite rpg/explorer. I had this picture in my mind of talking to people on the streets/shops and working down at the docks with the cargo containers. I wish there were more games like this!!!!

  • @jasonsanabria8657
    @jasonsanabria86576 жыл бұрын

    Ryo hasn't aged a bit! 1080p really fits him well, great to see you again my long lost friend. SHENMUE LIVES!!!

  • @jennlush3516
    @jennlush35165 жыл бұрын

    I.. I would actually love to hear you talk about Shenmue for 2 hours LOL XD

  • @zuldo8577
    @zuldo85776 жыл бұрын

    Instant buy. Now Im just waiting for Shenmue III to hopefully be a decent ending! Oh and Sony, please remaster Jet Set Radio Future for the PS4. Please.

  • @VenomSnake00

    @VenomSnake00

    6 жыл бұрын

    zuldo Yes!! Good to know people haven't forgotten about JSR.

  • @wowguytc
    @wowguytc6 жыл бұрын

    You are one of the best out there on KZread. The world can use more happy and contagious people like you. I had no interest in shenmue but to support it, I will.

  • @chrishimself84
    @chrishimself846 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making these videos Johnny ! Your passion for Shenmue and Gaming in general really shines through and it got me really excited for Shenmue again, a Game that I havent touched since the initial release on the Sega Dreamcast.

  • @Pix3l_Pr1ncess
    @Pix3l_Pr1ncess6 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad these came out. I'm excited for Shenmue III!

  • @williamdavis4882

    @williamdavis4882

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'll definitely get that

  • @SecondPlace92

    @SecondPlace92

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jeez do you just sit and wait for these videos to get posted to make your generic comments?

  • @dmace81

    @dmace81

    6 жыл бұрын

    KingOfPrankCalls They probably never work so they can. Lol I was just about to go to bed. Been working all night and saw this by accident.

  • @dmace81

    @dmace81

    6 жыл бұрын

    VA Hemskin Probably wants to steal his viewers. I think she's spam anymore how she has to comment on every single video first.

  • @MusicJunkie37

    @MusicJunkie37

    6 жыл бұрын

    @@NinjaxShadowXx Oh yeah you're just as unoriginal as her comment pulling the sexism card.

  • @lordcanti
    @lordcanti6 жыл бұрын

    SHENMUEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • @type2red
    @type2red6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos man and you make me happy to be a gamer.

  • @chrishanley4021
    @chrishanley40215 жыл бұрын

    Karak from ACG channel recommended you. You're entire opening fanboying over Shenmue was verbatim my reaction when I realized it was releasing on modern consoles. I love your enthusiasm over such a classic and how easily I left your review with a cohesive concept of your stance on the subject. You got a new subscriber buddy!

  • @RallyDon82
    @RallyDon826 жыл бұрын

    no i'm not crying just got something my eye, sniff.

  • @Sergeynest
    @Sergeynest6 жыл бұрын

    The Shenmue series is the " Big trouble in little China" of video games.

  • @im_cart8656
    @im_cart86564 жыл бұрын

    holy shit. i used to watch you alot like a decade ago. glad your still at it. good review. i still have original 1 and 2 for DC.. but still nice to have as i gear up for 3. kinda awesome time right now for me at least. Halo on PC, Shenmue games, and i can even play demon's souls on PC. thats a fair amount of my childhood.

  • @pistolgrabber01
    @pistolgrabber016 жыл бұрын

    Been hearing you talk about these games all these years and because of the passion you've shown toward it, it made me want to try it for myself. Can't wait until it gets here.

  • @jiro4559
    @jiro45596 жыл бұрын

    remastered is not a remake, important to know

  • @ojmachine9545

    @ojmachine9545

    6 жыл бұрын

    it really is just an edited port.

  • @PC-tan

    @PC-tan

    6 жыл бұрын

    I just thought it was running on a custom Dreamcast emulator? The team that did the "port" also did a SEGA Genesis emulator for PC and consoles. From what I heard this was originally going to just be on PC but then they decided to release it on consoles as well (I'm guessing since it would have been a lot cheaper to do that especially if they game did not get that much traction)

  • @-pressxtostart-

    @-pressxtostart-

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @V1C10US
    @V1C10US6 жыл бұрын

    I wasn't going to get this, but you talked me into it.... Three blades? The day the rain turned to snow??

  • @opusarise
    @opusarise6 жыл бұрын

    Finally! After so many years! I remember getting for Christmas in 2000, 10 year old me was blown away. Stoked to be snagging it tomorrow!

  • @sirhodlholdington7550
    @sirhodlholdington75505 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting 16 years to ask about sailors again in Japan. I loved this game then I love it even more now!

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