Shenmue 2 is an action-adventure game developed and published by Sega for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in Japan on November 17, 1998, in North America on December 2, 1998, and in Europe on December 6, 1998. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Shenmue, Shenmue 2 is set in the same world as the original, but tells the story of a young man named Shenmue, who must return to the city of Yudan in order to save his mother. Along the way, he must also contend with the evil empire of the Dr. Emmett Dr. No and its numerous henchmen. Shenmue 2 received mixed reviews from critics. However, it remains a classic title, and is considered one of the best action-adventure games ever created.