2019-05-01+Official+PlayStation+Magazine+-+UK+Edition

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PREVIEW

1

Ryo Hazuki; a Japanese high

school boy whose father was

murdered. Somewhat oblivious

but with a heart of gold, he’s come

to China in search of the killer.

3

Lan Di is a cartel member and

the rotter who murdered Ryo’s

daddy – but it was his own

revenge quest. He wants to get hold

of the mirrors for his own ends.

2

Bailu Villager Shenhua Ling

seems to share some sort of

dream link with Ryo. Her family

is connected to the mysterious

Dragon and Phoenix mirrors.

4

Tom the American hot dog

seller was Ryo’s friend in the

first game, passing on fighting

skills and the joys of hip-hop. Could

he make a surprise return?

Last time on Shenmue...

Catch up with the stars of the show

The small-town setting

echoes the better

moments from the first

game rather than the

urban bustle of Shenmue II.

Left Fighting is still a major

component, but harder

fights are optional, unlike

some of the second game’s

gruelling bouts.

Above Some of the

environments are really

beautiful, a huge leap ahead

of even the boundary-

pushing originals.