Shenmue is in a unique genre. The gameplay of III is more of the same, but not very innovative on top of what came before it. So, if you like I & II, you'll probably like III. The game plays as if it came out in 2003, not 2019, if that makes sense, but it takes full advantage of the graphics capabilities of the PS4. I understand mixed reviews. If you did enjoy I & II, the gameplay feels nostalgic & familiar, and you've probably played nothing like it in the past 20+ years. If you didn't, the gameplay probably seems antiquated, if not quaint, and you understand why there aren't many games like it.

My qualms with the game were more story related.