Overview

• Shenmue, a 1999 Sega Dreamcast game, was named the most influential video game of all time in a BAFTA public poll with over 2,800 participants.
• The game is recognized for its groundbreaking features, including NPC schedules, a day-night cycle, and popularizing quick-time events.
• Shenmue surpassed iconic titles like Doom, Super Mario Bros., and Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the poll results.
• The inclusion of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, released just two months ago, at seventh place has led to criticism of the poll's methodology.
• Yu Suzuki, Shenmue's creator, expressed gratitude for the recognition and hinted at potential future developments in the series.