I finished Shenmue on the dreamcast. I didn't realise i was so close to the end because I had only used 3 out of 4 discs. I didn't realise that CD 4 was just photos etc. Great game but as mentioned, I wouldn't be surprised if it seemed dated now. At the time it seemed so open ended. walking around the town, going into the arcade and playing super hang-on. 
I never got round to getting shenmue 2. I think the dreamcast version was in japanese but with english subtitles?

I never got round to getting shenmue 2. I think the dreamcast version was in japanese but with english subtitles?