Shenmue 3 – a continuation of the saga where the player will take control of a young martial artist named Ryo Hazuki. Since childhood, the main character has been trained in different fighting styles with his father and trainer. One day, his dad was kidnapped and killed, which is why Ryo decides to get to the killer and take revenge. An 18-year-old master set off on a long and dangerous journey to the lands of rival clans, where he will reach his father's killer and try to take revenge on him.

Senmu's gameplay features 3D exploration and numerous interactive elements throughout the experience. The user will take part in fierce fights. The combat system takes two participants into a limited area, and the view takes place from the side. In battle, you can make combinations, use special abilities, or make standard attacks with blocks.

The central character faces deep secrets hidden in rural China. In addition to facing off against an enemy gang of masters, he tries to unravel the mystery of the Mirror of the Phoenix. The artifact can help find the killer of the protagonist’s father. The first clue takes him to a mysterious village deep in China. On the territory, he is able to continue his education and training, test his own gambling skills, earn money in underground fights, or communicate with residents to find out more information about the Mirror of the Phoenix.