Take on the role of Ryo Hazuki, an 18-year-old Japanese martial artist who is determined to exact revenge for the death of his father. Ryo aims to unravel the mystery surrounding the Phoenix Mirror, an artifact that his father's killer is pursuing, in this third installment of the epic Shenmue series. He travels to an immersive depiction of rural China, full of life and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. While Ryo is investigating those who know the truth behind the Phoenix Mirror, his journey takes him to towns and mountain villages where he can continue his training, try his hand at gambling, play arcade games, and work part-time jobs.