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Cheat Code Central - http://platinum.cheatcc.com/free/xboxreviews/shenmue2rev.html
Contrasting reviews of the Xbox version. |
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GameCritics.com - http://www.gamecritics.com/review/shenmue2/main.php
Xbox version reviewed by Gene Park, score: 9 out of 10. "The greatest compliment I can give this game is that it has convinced me that the only thing that keeps my world together is the existence and peculiarities of others." |
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IGN.com - http://xbox.ign.com/articles/375/375803p1.html
Xbox version reviewed by Hilary Goldstein, score: 8.3 out of 10. Also includes game guides, FAQ, screen shots, and gameplay movies. |
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Netjak - http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/xbox/shen.htm
Review of Xbox version by Mike Smythe, score: 6.75 out of 10. Includes screen shots. |
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The Armchair Empire - http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/XBox/shenmue-2.htm
Review of the Xbox version, score: 8.9 out of 10. "...it's undeniably interesting and fun to play, if somewhat quirky." Includes screen shots. |
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GameZone.com - http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17879.htm
Xbox version reviewed by Natalie Romano, score: 8.7 out of 10. "With it’s mixing of genres and brilliant story, Shenmue II is an unforgettable experience gamers should not miss." Includes screen shots. |
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Team Xbox - http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/417/Shenmue-2/p1
Reviewed by Eric Bush, score: 7.5 out of 10. " This game is a unique experience that comes off as a grab bag of goodies for all sorts of gamers." Includes screen shots. |
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GameSpy.com - http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/december01/shenmue2dc/
Review of European release for Dreamcast by Ryan O'Donnell. Includes screen shots. Score: 90 out of 100. |
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GamingTrend - http://www.gamingtrend.com/Reviews/review/review.php?ReviewID=153
Review of the Xbox version, score: 80%. Includes screen shots. |
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Into Liquid Sky - http://www.intoliquidsky.net/site/reviews/shenmue2.html
Xbox version reviewed, grade: B. "Shenmue 2 is one of those games that you're either going to love or hate based on the concept alone." |
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Eurogamer - http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=4485
Xbox version reviewed by Martin Taylor, score: 6 out of 10. "What should have been an impressive spit and polish for the Shenmue series has actually turned out rather detrimental to the fine precedent set by the Dreamcast originals." |
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TotalVideoGames.com - http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles/Shenmue_II_Review_696_2517_0_0_20_0.htm
Xbox version reviewed by Chris Leyton, score: 8 out of 10. Includes screen shots. |
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Cinescape - http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Games&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=&obj_id=37038
Xbox review by Troy Roberts, grade: A-. "If you want an absorbing game that has everything you could want, I would recommend buying SHENMUE II." |
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GamePro.com - http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/27193.shtml
Xbox review, score: 4.5 out of 5. Also includes cheat codes. |
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GameSpy.com - http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/shenmue-ii/543457p1.html
Review of Xbox version by Sal Accardo. Includes screen shots. Score: 4 out of 5. |