Major downgrade from the previous installments. I helped fund the game when it was first announced, Shenmue I and II are two of my favorite games of all time, but I can't recommend Shenmue III. I looks fine, sounds great but it controls like a dollar store ripoff. Shenmue I and II used the Virtua Fighter engine for its combat. Shenmue III uses random button mashing. Blocking, countering, grapple attacks, all gone. Just mash buttons and hope you ate enough garlic beforehand. "Garlic?" You ask... That's right, in Shenmue III you need to eat to keep your health up outside of combat. Having a basic needs system isn't the issue, the problem is it's tied to your health and you'll often enter fights with half of it depleted. On a positive note fishing is fun tho. I'm not saying don't get it, just temper your expectations.
