Shenmue was released for the Dreamcast in 1999, developed by Sega AM2 and directed by Yu Suzuki. Set in Yokosuka in the 1980s, it follows Ryo Hazuki investigating his father's murder. The game was known for its detailed open world, daily routines for characters, and a day and night cycle where the in-game clock affects what shops are open and who is around. That makes time a constant concern during play, which explains why short clock-related cues became memorable. Fans now share them online as nostalgic retro gaming clips.