The whole token - prize - pawn shop thing actually exists in Japan. It's a loophole that exists to get around gambling laws and is used in basically every pachinko parlour. Government turns a blind eye to it because of the revenue it brings.

Seems to me that the Yakuza series took over the void that Shenmue left in it's absence. You've got the exploration, the story, QTEs, the side quests, the arcade games, darts, etc.

Does this game answer the ultimate Shenmue mystery?... Why the band-aid on the cheek, and how come it never heals?

I completely respect your approach to experiencing the game all at once without any or minimal information leading up to it. I did the exact same thing with the new Tool album and remember what it was like to sleep out for album releases and concert tickets before the web. Months of mental anticipation and then bam all at once!

Man the ending skit is priceless 🤣

This video had a more satisfying ending than the subject. That fact, causes me much grief.

15:11 "Uhh, hi." LOL

I need a toilet that plays the Afterburner soundtrack 🤣

Well, I'm from Utica and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "steamed buns"

When I pee, I always get an "Excellent!" Git gud, Joe.

I'll fund a Kickstarter campaign on a new Panzer Dragoon Saga game.

Okay, the end "relief" mini game was hilarious. I absolutely love when a new Game Sack comes out

Not being allowed to beat enemies even though you've literally, actually beaten them is some serious bullshit though.

Yet another third entry to a franchise people never thought was gonna come out , like Kingdom Hearts 3.

"Hi there" "Hey there mister,what's up" "Do you know these names that are on the letter" "I can't Read Bro" *I SEE*

Long live Gamesack!

My daughter has the "just one more thing" syndrome whenever we ask her to interrupt her play to do something boring like chores

I’ll never visit the bathroom the same way ever again. 🤣

I literally laughed out loud at the ending 😂

Regarding the gambling. That is exactly the procedure as it is in Japan

I really like this review style~

The shirt Switch gag was brilliant. Very thought provoking. Brilliant as always

I want to thank you Joe. Was never aware until you and Dave starting talking about it so long ago. I finally picked up the first two and they are….. Awesome

But do you know where sailors hang out?

2000 - 2019... well worth the wait. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you Joe, Dave and all the Game Sack fans!

I really REALLY love it when you give game reviews! It's very refreshing something new to GameSack

I really like it so far,I’ve spent most my time chopping wood, fishing and playing games baillu village and often forget to even follow the story. I’m really enjoying it even though I dont think it’s as good as the first 2 it’s still a really fun experience and it really feels like shenmue and who could dislike having MORE SHENMUE!

End skit is absolutely legendary 😂😂😂 Thanks for everything you do Joe.

Another great review Joe! Very thorough but never boring.

i made most of my money picking herbs and selling sets for 600

I like everything about Shenmue 3, it was done on a small budget for the type of game it is. My only complaint was the lack of story advancement. Hoping for a 4th game and hopefully it will be the last.

The best & most relevant outro!!!! You rock dude

Ryo's favorite song is Forever In Blue Jeans

I would really like to see Shenmue III sales figures after the first month. I certainly hope that it earns enough to fund SM4.

Really cool transition effect at 10:26 Joe!

Easily a top ten of best skits. Great to hear a Shenmue Review from a fan who understands the game mechanics of the series. A niche review for a niche game.

I got the very limited collectors edition of Shenmue iii couple weeks ago. It comes with the double sided Phoenix/Dragon mirror, decorative Shoji door style light box, stickers, commemorative Dreamcast case both U.S. and Japanese versions, patches, and of course the game it self. Life’s good. LOL

Finally watching this in 2021 after beating it. Played it since launch.

Brilliant review we definitely need some more long form reviews from you in the future 😁👍 also the pissing bit at the end was hilarious

This outro is a pure gold.

Tom's voice actor is also The Presidents voice in Metal Wolf Chaos

I still need to finish the second one... Shenmue 1 was my favorite Dreamcast game and it looked and felt amazing. There was so much things to do that I made me think that the first 3D Gta and sandbox games weren’t very complete since they lacked all the polish and perks of the detailed environment from this game. Nice bonus scene Joe!

Finally the Sack is doing so single reviews. God Bless you Joe.

Man this was such a great review. You've nailed it again Joe.

(energetic afterburner music) lol CC on the ending.

The whole "gambling for tokens / trade tokens for prizes / trade prizes for cash" is very similar to how pachinko parlours work in Japan. So, it's not surprising a Japanese developer would implement it the same way in the game.

The gambling idea in this game is pretty spot on as to how people get around gambling laws in Japan, at least, based on what I have read in the past. This seems like a fantastic time sink and I am so tempted! I never beat 1 or 2 though, so I guess I will need to replay them first.

The skit had me dying, I was laughing out loud :D!!

Lmao that ending skit is gold

that ending made me laugh pretty hard lol

Sounds like I can have the Shenmue III experience by going to the laundry with a handheld and play sega games while my clothes are in the dryer :/

I'm new to your channel, and I like your style of reviewing, I can instantly see that you're 100% honest on you opinions, cool!

Hey I see you also decorate your bathroom with copies of Shenmue

jesus fucking christ the ending skit killed me

Love ya, Game Sack! Your videos never disappoint.

Those transition shots with game footage is cool. Wish you'd show the process

That last scene was hilarious.

I still remember the video Joe posted when Shenmue 3 was announced

Great review as always! Thanks for providing entertaining content!

Damn man, this is the only review I’ve seen from you but somehow I feel like I played the game. Great fuckin work! And I died laughing at that last bit.

Well, I'm glad you feel the game is worth playing through despite the flaws. I know both you and another KZfaqr who are massive fans of the series, and I value both your opinions more than some of the gaming magazines and websites that reviewed this game as well. And if it's okay for you, then it's okay for me! I don't think I can get the charm that is Shenmue, especially since it feels like you need to spend some quality time to really get into it, but I maaaay wanna give it a try someday. I could do with a relaxing game once in a while that is not Animal Crossing

Best review, from a true fan !!

I've never watched a more accurate review. I felt almost exactly the same way.

For a second a thought that Dave stole all your equipment.

I’m waiting for Columbo to make a cameo to tell you “Just one more thing.”

The post credits skit was great

Noice!! Also I picked up my first model 1 genesis yesterday, its a good weekend!

shenmue 3 has : - Improved graphics over part 1 and 2 - Improved more modern controls - an added leveling up system that wasnt in part 1 or 2 at all - side quests that were not in the first two at all -Almost no loading during gameplay - and yes you dont see Ryo drink a coke as you mentined in your review but hey least this time stuff that you buy actually adds to the gameplay HP. All this makes the game more deeper, gameplay wise then the first two games. So how excactly is Shenmue 3 not as good of a game as part one or two? when its the same thing but with these improvements added. I think fans who claim the first two were the best need to look at these games as games and not just go by your fond memories of the first games cause techically part 3 is the most improved game in the series, and wether you like the Shenmue series or not, it just is. and noone can say that its not with these addtions to it, cause they really are there.

Your end skits always kill me

Great review. Essentially exactly what I thought it would be (not for me) but glad it’s out there for the fans!

Lol at the end!

Now lets see that last skit with Joe trying to take a dump...

God that toilet at the end must have ended in a total mess.

Games nowadays are much more expensive to make than in the early 2000s and yet this game had a lower budget than the previous Shenmue games. That's something to have in mind.

Damn, I need to finish shenmue 2. I just got my DC back in action with a gdemu.

For the boost mode to really help you aslo have to force it down to 1080p.

Finally, the Shenmue 3 review I've been waiting for.

Hey Joe, thanks for the review! I can relate to a lot of things that you are saying here. I was having some issues during play through because of it being made longer. But no matter what: setting foot into beautiful Bailu village for the first time and enjoying its atmosphere was well worth waiting for 18 years and would have been fulfilling for me without the rest of the game.

I crossed Shen Mue with Tokyo Highway battle. If yall can remember Ryo has a Sega Saturn in his house. In my story his dad is like a Japanese Tesla & they use the mirrors to communicate with higher beings for advanced technology. Lan Di wants the mirrors to create advanced weaponry to take over the world. He runs the ungrounded racing world in Asia and Ryo must climb thru the ranks in an attempt to take him down.

Love the skit at the end. ROFL!

that review was super fun!

The consensus online seems to be that Shenmue fans really wanted to like this game, but everybody is disappointed in it.

This game will top the number 1 sales in games slowly.

BTW Joey....you were definitely right regarding super sampling, boost mode. Following your steps certainly improves the overall frame rate, not drastically, but it DEFINITELY helps...

The review I was waiting for

The Only shen mue review i need!

Shenmue is my hands down favorite game.. I have so many memories playing through it with friends watching and getting into it. I own all three. Except the second one for Dreamcast is from Europe I believe my dad got it for me. I've played through these alot.. definitely a favorite memory

Gamesack for breakfast? Yes please

Lmao the end skit is hilarious 😂

I was looking forward to a review , good job, Joe

Best ending skit ever.

Legend says that Joe is still on the toilet shooting for a high score...

This review kinda broke my heart, me and my dude spent a whole lot of hours on 1 & 2 and loved every second. Ima still pick up #3 tho I wish it used the unreal 7 engine tho lol

You can skip dialogue with the square button! Also, I loved the ending skit so much!

*Let’s share our Shenmue 3 tips here* I know got to trigger some weird glitches and I’d you wanna know what they are and how to do them keep reading. Okay the first one is easy, when you come back into the hotel look at the stairs and when Right after Shenmue says “Ryo, I’m going upstairs” look at the couch where she was sitting real fast and look back at the stairs and you’ll see shenhua sitting down after she went upstairs and when you look away and look back she’ll be gone like A ghost. Similar glitch, when you talk to shenhua on the balcony of the hotel she will go to sleep after your talk and if you walk to her window you might already know you will see her sleeping, but if you look real close sometimes she will be standing on her bed then she’ll be laying down similar to the Shenmue 1 glitch (if you experienced it) with Ryo laying down as another Ryo is standing over his bed except there is only one shenhua at A time. Another weird, but kind of annoying glitch is “the sun glitch” if you wake up in the hotel and immediately go to the fisherman closest to the hotel and go to the “secret” fishing spot behind the forklift port you will experience the sun glare coming shining and disappearing. Lots of weird ish going on, but when I found out how to trigger I’ll put them here. If anyone has some tips or “secrets” feel free to share (please share and thank you for doing so)

I love this show.

I’ve been waiting for a review from someone who is actually a HUGE fan.

Dude, i have not seen you this alive for a video in a long time, and im glade we can get this production and passion from you, this was the best video i have watched all year from game sack and i can tell why. ..... your passhion shines threw, ............awesome episode , best episode of the year though was the one you released on Augest 18th man i wanna watch it again,. after watching this i wanna play with my sacks. ......my game sacks .....

Gather herbs and sell decoction sets. You’ll make plenty of money. I love 3 but I’m very biased as I loved the first 2 games. That skit at the end was gold!

7:20 Why does an arcade game from 1986 have such amazing 3D graphics! :P