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Shenmue reviewReview date unknownZack M says: "With plenty of twists and turns and loops and corkscrews, and several different ways to reach a certain objective, the story is neither flat nor boring. And, may I note, is a far different story than your traditional RPG, along with a difference in gameplay." |
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Shenmue reviewReviewed March 08, 2004falsehead says: "Summarizing the appeal of Shenmue and the reason why I love it so much has been one of the hardest things I have ever tried to write. Maybe its because Shenmue is less a game and more of an “experience”. Indeed its lack of many of the traditional elements of gameplay has caused many people to dismiss it as nice to look at but a chore to play. For me this is a valid point, as a game Shenmue offers very little in the way of thrills. But as an experience it is rivalled only by its sequel in providi..." |
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Shenmue reviewReview date unknownmetaliknight says: "In the vast universe of gaming, there are some titles that are about as shallow as a children's swimming pool at a YMCA. And on the other hand, there are titles that are so vast that the Pacific Ocean wouldn't even match in comparison. Shenmue for the Sega Dreamcast is just that deep." |
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Shenmue II Reviews: 2 Tags: Adventure, Contemporary Release Date: November 23, 2001 (Europe) |
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Soldier of Fortune Reviews: 1 Tags: Shooter, First-Person, Contemporary Release Date: July 26, 2001 (North America) |
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AeroWings Reviews: 0 Tags: Simulation, Flight, Contemporary Release Date: September 9, 1999 (North America) |
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