GameSpy.com
- Review of European release for Dreamcast by Ryan O'Donnell. Includes screen shots. Score: 90 out of 100.
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/december01/shenmue2dc/

Gaming Age
- Xbox version reviewed by Jim Cordeira, grade: A-. "It has a few annoying flaws, but overall, it's my pick as the best Xbox adventure game of the year." Includes screen shots.
- http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=xbox&game=shenmue2

IGN.com
- Xbox version reviewed by Hilary Goldstein, score: 8.3 out of 10. Also includes game guides, FAQ, screen shots, and gameplay movies.
- http://xbox.ign.com/articles/375/375803p1.html

Game Revolution
- Xbox version reviewed by Brian Gee, grade: B+. Includes screen shots.
- http://gr.bolt.com/oldsite/games/xbox/adventure/shenmue_2.htm

GameZone.com
- Xbox version reviewed by Natalie Romano, score: 8.7 out of 10. "With it’s mixing of genres and brilliant story, Shenmue II is an unforgettable experience gamers should not miss." Includes screen shots.
- http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17879.htm

GamePro.com
- Xbox review, score: 4.5 out of 5. Also includes cheat codes.
- http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/27193.shtml

GameCritics.com
- Xbox version reviewed by Gene Park, score: 9 out of 10. "The greatest compliment I can give this game is that it has convinced me that the only thing that keeps my world together is the existence and peculiarities of others."
- http://www.gamecritics.com/review/shenmue2/main.php

Cinescape
- Xbox review by Troy Roberts, grade: A-. "If you want an absorbing game that has everything you could want, I would recommend buying SHENMUE II."
- http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Games&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=&obj_id=37038

The Armchair Empire
- Review of the Xbox version, score: 8.9 out of 10. "...it's undeniably interesting and fun to play, if somewhat quirky." Includes screen shots.
- http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/XBox/shenmue-2.htm

Team Xbox
- Reviewed by Eric Bush, score: 7.5 out of 10. " This game is a unique experience that comes off as a grab bag of goodies for all sorts of gamers." Includes screen shots.
- http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/417/Shenmue-2/p1

TotalVideoGames.com
- Xbox version reviewed by Chris Leyton, score: 8 out of 10. Includes screen shots.
- http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles/Shenmue_II_Review_696_2517_0_0_20_0.htm

Netjak
- Review of Xbox version by Mike Smythe, score: 6.75 out of 10. Includes screen shots.
- http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/xbox/shen.htm

Eurogamer
- Xbox version reviewed by Martin Taylor, score: 6 out of 10. "What should have been an impressive spit and polish for the Shenmue series has actually turned out rather detrimental to the fine precedent set by the Dreamcast originals."
- http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=4485

Project Wonderboy Review
- Rated 90%. "Shenmue II mixes enough action and adventure to be overall a more exciting game than it’s predecessor. There are still too many uninteresting segments, however, but there’s enough of the good stuff to give what I believe is a more enj
- http://www.projectwonderboy.com/index.php?archive=2007

Into Liquid Sky
- Xbox version reviewed, grade: B. "Shenmue 2 is one of those games that you're either going to love or hate based on the concept alone."
- http://www.intoliquidsky.net/site/reviews/shenmue2.html

GamingTrend
- Review of the Xbox version, score: 80%. Includes screen shots.
- http://www.gamingtrend.com/Reviews/review/review.php?ReviewID=153

Cheat Code Central
- Contrasting reviews of the Xbox version.
- http://platinum.cheatcc.com/free/xboxreviews/shenmue2rev.html