I''m conflicted with this I think this is a good game worth getting for fans of the series which this game is absolutely made for, every single part of this game is made for the fans who have been waiting for 18 years for the story to continue but was the wait worth it? Mostly yes the combat is bit wonky but can be done especially with practice which if you play the game naturally you'll end doing that a lot. As for the story (SPOILER) the story doesn't end here so we got the story continued but not completed so who knows if Shenmue 4 will ever happen now?(END OF SPOILIER) As for the rest of the game it's good the world has plenty to do in it games, gambling, training, Skill books, fishing,side jobs and side quests as well so overall I believe it's worth getting especially if your a fan if not? Give the first 2 a shot and see if you like them and then give this one a shot afterwards if you end up liking Shenmue 1 or 2.