The BAFTA Academy's public poll named Shenmue as the most influential video game of all time, surprising many by outperforming renowned classics such as Doom, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Created by Yu Suzuki, Shenmue was ambitious, focusing on a young man's quest for justice, filled with realistic environments and rich gameplay elements. Despite being seen as a commercial failure, its innovative approach has garnered a dedicated fan base. The poll's results sparked discussions about potential brigading, particularly with newer titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance influencing the rankings.
Shenmue, a wildly ambitious game about Ryo Hazuki's search for justice, was voted the most influential video game, surprising many by beating classic titles like Doom and Super Mario Bros.
Despite its commercial failure and being relegated to a cult classic, Shenmue’s intricate design and realistic world-building earned it a place at the top of BAFTA's poll.
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