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Shenmue III Enhanced is an upcoming action-adventure game featuring a methodical combat system and an intricate gameplay loop building off the 2019 original. Read on to learn how it plays, what it's about, and everything else we know so far.
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Shenmue III Enhanced Gameplay

Shenmue III Enhanced’s gameplay juxtaposes a simple life in a rural village with the thrill of a classic revenge story. The game features a day-night cycle wherein players must accomplish tasks according to NPCs’ schedules and the jobs they choose to take on. This includes taking odd jobs to make money, doing chores, and training in martial arts.
The combat of Shenmue III Enhanced makes use of intricate combos and a stamina mechanic, encouraging a slower and more methodical approach rather than a fully aggressive one. In this game, defense is just as important as offense, and players must be able to properly balance the two and time their moves to be successful.
Shenmue III Enhanced Story Plot

Shenmue III Enhanced is the latest installment in an ongoing revenge tale starring protagonist Ryo Hazuki, a martial artist whose father was murdered. In this title, Ryo travels to a remote, rural village to learn more about the Dragon Mirrors, ancient artifacts that he believes could be part of the reason his father was killed.
Throughout the story, Ryo must learn as much as he can from the village’s residents about the mysterious artifacts to uncover the truth about his father’s death. This sends Ryo down a rabbit hole, leading to a greater conspiracy involving martial arts clans and criminal organizations.
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