Shenmue

This potential is a power that can either destroy him, or realize his will.

His courage shall determine his fate.

The path he must traverse, fraught with adversity, I await whilst praying.

For this destiny predetermined since ancient times...

A pitch, black night unfolds with the morning star as its only light.

And thus the saga, begins..."

This first chapter of Shenmue kicks off Yu Suzuki's cinematic Dreamcast tour-de-force, an exploration-heavy adventure that has players immerse themselves in Yokosuka, Japan.

Players slip into the role of a young martial artist named Ryo Hazuki, who is on the trail of his father's killer.

On the way, players must talk with hundreds of characters, engage in martial arts battles, and marvel at the realistic depiction of the Japanese coastal town.

Shenmue for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €29.26 loose, €31.59 complete in box, and €279.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Shenmue has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Shenmue, loose is €29.26 and CIB is €31.59 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Shenmue is currently worth €29.26 loose, versus €25.80 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.