Incredible game. It's a bit slow at times and it's not for everyone. But for those that can stomach it, it's one of the best adventure games I have ever played and the world is still one of the best that I have ever seen. Everyone, including NPCs, have their own schedules and do their own things and there is something new to see every playthrough. There aren't too many worlds in video games that feel alive as much as the one in Shenmue 1 does, not even Shenmue 2.
Shame most people who missed out on it won't give it chance because they were told by Giant Bomb to not play it.
This. The attention to detail has always blown me away. One of the few times I actually felt like I was walking around a living, breathing town/city.
Also got addicted to those damn capsule toys. lol ---
