Shenmue 3 preview: hands-on with the long-awaited sequel

At the same time, the demo didnt inspire complete confidence in games presentation and combat system.

This was never going to be a true next-gen graphical update of the series.

Little moments like these are what makeShenmuespecial.

Weighing the demos time constraints, you might want to jump straight into battle and forego the dojo training.

The original games combat felt snappy and fluid and was heavily inspired by the mechanics of SegasVirtua Fighterseries.

You dont always feel like youre quite in direct control of Ryo, which is concerning.

Shenmue IIIwill without a doubt be a divisive topic of conversation leading up to and following its release date.

Shenmue III launches on PS4 and PC on 19 November 2019.