Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000 and 2001; Shenmue I & II is an open world action adventure combining jujitsu combat; investigative sleuthing; RPG elements; and memorable mini-games. It pioneered many aspects of modern gaming; including open world city exploration; and was the game that coined the Quick Time Event (QTE). It was one of the first games with a persistent open world; where day cycles to night; weather changes; shops open and close and NPCs go about their business all on their own schedules. Its engrossing epic story and living world created a generation of passionate fans and the game consistently makes the list of greatest games of all time.

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