Reviews and Previews

Cheat Code Central
Contrasting reviews of the Xbox version.
http://platinum.cheatcc.com/free/xboxreviews/shenmue2rev.html

GamingTrend
Review of the Xbox version, score: 80%. Includes screen shots.
http://www.gamingtrend.com/Reviews/review/review.php?ReviewID=153

Into Liquid Sky
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."
http://www.intoliquidsky.net/site/reviews/shenmue2.html

Eurogamer
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." <small>(December 3, 2003)</small>
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=4485

Netjak
Review of Xbox version by Mike Smythe, score: 6.75 out of 10. Includes screen shots. <small>(April 15, 2003)</small>
http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/xbox/shen.htm

TotalVideoGames.com
Xbox version reviewed by Chris Leyton, score: 8 out of 10. Includes screen shots. <small>(March 17, 2003)</small>
http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles/Shenmue_II_Review_696_2517_0_0_20_0.htm

Team Xbox
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. <small>(December 20, 2002)</small>
http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/417/Shenmue-2/p1

The Armchair Empire
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. <small>(December 1, 2002)</small>
http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/XBox/shenmue-2.htm

Cinescape
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." <small>(November 27, 2002)</small>
http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Games&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=&obj_id=37038

GameCritics.com
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." <small>(November 27, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamecritics.com/review/shenmue2/main.php

GamePro.com
Xbox review, score: 4.5 out of 5. Also includes cheat codes. <small>(November 27, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/27193.shtml

GameSpy.com
Review of Xbox version by Sal Accardo. Includes screen shots. Score: 4 out of 5. <small>(November 21, 2002)</small>
http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/shenmue-ii/543457p1.html

GameZone.com
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. <small>(November 4, 2002)</small>
http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17879.htm

IGN.com
Xbox version reviewed by Hilary Goldstein, score: 8.3 out of 10. Also includes game guides, FAQ, screen shots, and gameplay movies. <small>(October 29, 2002)</small>
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/375/375803p1.html

Gaming Age
Xbox version reviewed by Jim Cordeira, grade: A-. "It has a few annoying flaws, but overall, it's my pick as the best Xbox adventure game of the year." Includes screen shots. <small>(2002)</small>
http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=xbox&game=shenmue2

GameSpy.com
Review of European release for Dreamcast by Ryan O'Donnell. Includes screen shots. Score: 90 out of 100. <small>(December 19, 2001)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/december01/shenmue2dc/