"The second issue receiving a lot of attention concerns the voice audio options. Many people have asked for there to be an option to switch between Japanese and English voicing. We understand how strongly people feel about this feature, and it is something we would like to include as well, but the inclusion of a dual audio option will ultimately come down to budgetary limitations. Whether it will be added or not, will need to be decided as development progresses."
Michael Huber. Former Game trailers (part of the big reaction to the Sony e3 press conference when Shenmue 3 Kickstarter was announced) and now part of Easy Allies. He's a big and vocal Shenmue fan, and a very passionate person in general
It's a flawed, clunky (especially Shenmue 1) but also charming and unique experience, that is very definitely an acquired taste. It wasn't for everyone even when it come out, it surely won't be today, but now that is coming on almost every modern platform available and not still relegated on a failing niche console anymore it will surely be appreciated by at least a decently sizeable, selected minority.
Thanks, folks! These are good recommendations. I frequently enjoy games for their atmosphere, and one of the things I enjoy most about Yakuza is just walking around Kamurocho. It's part of why I rate 3 and 4 higher than it seems like most folks do– Okinawa is a good change of pace in 3, and again (somewhat) when revisited in 4. Slow paced, setting-driven investigations sounds real good.
It will have English and Japanese dubs, but no confirmation yet that they will both be available in all regions.
Probably the biggest Shenmue fan in the world lol.
Shenmue I may not have aged as well as Shenmue II (the superior game imo), I would definitely suggest you play Shenmue 2 even if you have not touch the series before.guys real talk, as someone who never played shenmue and has no nostalgia for it, will i be able to enjoy these games?
Yes, definitely. Shenmue 1 is pretty rough around the edges. Shenmue 2 a polished gem compared to Shenmue I.
Yeah I'm wondering if this will be a case of "don't meet your heroes" so to speak.Hoo boy a new generation of gamers can experience the mediocrity.
Yes, you absolutely should give it at least a try.
Er, maybe I can clarify this. English and Japanese dubs are happening, but the last word on if dual audio will be included was "if the budget allows".
Yeah, if the first act of Yakuza 3 was a highlight for you, you're likely to enjoy Shenmue.
Ugh what the fuck Sega
Yeah you guys know what I mean
Mods feel free to ban me, I don't fucking care
Yes. II lives up to the ideals of what the game is meant to be, which is understandable considering Shenmue was originally both games as one; until SEGA panicked about needing a killer app and told Yu to split the game. Shenmue is really only the prologue chapter and would have "opened up" if the game proceeded as planned with the rest taking place in Hong Kong.
I'm never going to get why people aren't down with that first act. It's fantastic. The feeling of having to walk into town from the beach, getting involved in small town business... it's really good, a transporting experience. It makes the Kamurocho parts better because you get more of a sense of the furious pace of the neighborhood once you're outside of it for a minute.
Here's hoping the same is kind of true between Shenmue I and II. The differences between small town Japan and Hong Kong ought to be massive.
Can't wait to live through these finally I get to play 2. Is there a release window?
I just woke up I'm not sure if this is real or not right now.
So it's just a upped resolution, dual audio and the ability to play on this gen console right? It's not a full blown remastered like Crash?
Since Sega owns Atlus, there is a chance for Persona games on other platforms too?
Sometime between April 14th, 2018 - Dec 31st, 2018.
That's a pretty good release window from what we had previously thinking it was buried.
So it's just a upped resolution, dual audio and the ability to play on this gen console right? It's not a full blown remastered like Crash?
I don't get how it's only a 1 week.
It's not.wait is shenmue 3 going to be on xbox? I could have swore it wasnt. Or was it a goal on kickstarter?
wait is shenmue 3 going to be on xbox? I could have swore it wasnt. Or was it a goal on kickstarter?
heh i'll take it but only jap for me, i've heard the english voice actor and oh boyCrash was more of a remake, this is an HD port with modern controls etc.
Trailer clearly states WIP footage. Let's see how it goes.DOesnt seem like any work was done on Shenmue outside of the resolution going widescreen and HD resolution. That may or may not be a good thing considering how rabid the fans are. May get pissed off for 'touching' it.
Crash was basically a remake.So it's just a upped resolution, dual audio and the ability to play on this gen console right? It's not a full blown remastered like Crash?
Sony has the marketing deal. III is being made independently of SEGA, so whatever SEGA does with HD is their business.wait is shenmue 3 going to be on xbox? I could have swore it wasnt. Or was it a goal on kickstarter?