Shenmue III
- Rikk Wolf
- Nov 24, 2019
- 2 min read
"PLEASE EXPLAIN
POO MAGAZINE."
It’s a Shenmue showdown as Rick, Cylon, Flux, and Pickles welcome legendary guest stars Corey Marshall (the voice of Ryo Hazuki) and Bill Butts (the voice of Hotdog Tom) to the Robot Co-Op couch! The crew dives into the sprawling, often bizarre, world of Shenmue 3 alongside two of its iconic voice actors for a gaming session like no other. Will Ryo find clues, solve mysteries, and maintain his stoic demeanor while surrounded by this chaos? Can Hotdog Tom’s entrepreneurial spirit survive the relentless riffing?
Expect stories from behind the scenes, hilarious commentary, and a ton of laughs as the Robot Co-Op crew and their special guests take on one of the most infamous sequels in gaming history. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix martial arts melodrama with absurd comedy and hotdogs, this is the episode you don’t want to miss! Shenmue fans, assemble!
GAME BIO: Shenmue III is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Ys Net and directed by Yu Suzuki, continuing the long-running Shenmue series. The story follows Ryo Hazuki as he travels through rural China in search of answers about his father’s murder and the mysterious martial artist Lan Di. Gameplay focuses on slow-paced exploration, conversation-driven storytelling, light combat, and daily-life activities such as training, gambling, and part-time work. The game closely adheres to the structure and tone of its predecessors, prioritizing atmosphere and routine over modern pacing. While divisive among longtime fans and newcomers alike, Shenmue III serves as a faithful continuation rather than a reinvention. It stands as a rare example of a long-dormant series returning with minimal compromise to its original vision.
