Step into the role of Ryo Hazuki, an 18-year-old martial artist from Japan who risks everything to avenge his father's death. In the third installment of the epic Shenmue series, Ryo seeks to uncover the mystery of the Phoenix Mirror, the artifact that his father's killer is after. His journey takes him through meticulously recreated, bustling villages surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of China. Throughout his adventure, Ryo can deepen his training in cities and mountain villages, gamble everything in games of chance, master the arcade machines in numerous game halls, and take on part-time jobs while following the trail of the Phoenix Mirror.