Episode 148 - The Shenmue Saga and the Legacy of Yu Suzuki

The Last King Podcast

Shenmue 3 has finally arrived, and what better time to talk about not only the groundbreaking game series but also its creator, Yu Suzuki. A game developer for so many achievements in gaming, from his early arcade excellence to his crowning achievement for the Dreamcast. We go back to the heyday of Hang On, Afterburner and also spend time paying tribute to his masterwork, Virtua Fighter. Then in our main segment, we review Shenmue 3, now available on the Epic games store. It's been almost two decades since we last say Ryo and Shen Hua in their quest for the phoenix mirror. Continuing right where Shenmue 2 left off, does the long-awaited sequel finally provide the closure fans were waiting for?