You brought a big smile to my face. I'll be 30 in November and Shenmue was also one of the few games my dad was keenly interested in and enjoyed watching. Can't believe we're finally getting our hands on this game after so many years.30 years old here. Shenmue 1 was the last game my dad like sat and watched me play and we played together. (he's not into videogames like that, though we did play some NES when I was a kid). Can't wait to pop in 3. I need to try to finish two hd before then.
Buy Shenmue III guys!
We have to get a Shenmue IV sometime in the 2020s.
I don't wanna wait until 2039!
For real.But, on the other hand, I'm "getting" Shenmue II much more, and appreciate it as the absolute masterpiece that it is. The stylization of the scenarios is less realistic but really beautiful, the characters are much more profound and nuanced and interesting than in the first game, and there's an overwhelming amount of content to enjoy. I've been hooked from minute one and blazing through the game in a short time, feeling deep emotions of nostalgia and amazement in the journey.
I'm pretty sure there are plenty of backers who are still waiting for their physical copiesHave heard Fangamer did an okay job with stuff showing up on time for Bloodstained, but once it's in the post you're absolutely at the mercy of the system.
As someone who just recently played these games for the first time, Shenmue 1 was a struggle to get through. It took me a month to finish it and sometimes I wanted to drop it as well.I played the originals twice on the Dreamcast in 2000/2001 as a teenager. Then I've been following the news all this time, but never replayed the games until this year. In fact I'm currently in the middle of the Kowloon section in Shenmue II.
Originally I think I liked I more than II, because of the shocking technical marvel it represented, because of being the first open world I tried and because it gave me the illusion and "feels" of knowing and living in real Japan. Then I expected more of the same in the sequel but was a bit disappointed because the hometown feel was gone, the colors were too saturated/unrealistic, there wasn't that much difference in the activity between night and day, and other things.
But in this replay, 18 years later, the feelings are exactly the opposite. It was hard to complete Shenmue I: the technical amazement was gone, the pace was really slow and the fascination of "real Japan" is quite less since I've already been to real Japan :-). But, on the other hand, I'm "getting" Shenmue II much more, and appreciate it as the absolute masterpiece that it is. The stylization of the scenarios is less realistic but really beautiful, the characters are much more profound and nuanced and interesting than in the first game, and there's an overwhelming amount of content to enjoy. I've been hooked from minute one and blazing through the game in a short time, feeling deep emotions of nostalgia and amazement in the journey.
Therefore, I'm anticipating the third game now more than I have ever been. In fact I'm really excited to reach the Guilin section of II as a kind of prologue (which I already remember as a "magical" experience back in my first playthrough). And I know the moment I start III and see how exactly they continue from the point they left the journey will probably be the most significant "gaming" moment of my lifetime.
Only really reporting what I heard anecdotally. Can't speak to specific cases, or determine what percentage of backers haven't received their game and why. It's not fool-proof unfortunately. Postal services, Fangamer, and the backers themselves can all make errors that mean stuff doesn't get delivered when it's meant to.I'm pretty sure there are plenty of backers who are still waiting for their physical copies
Buy Shenmue III guys!
We have to get a Shenmue IV sometime in the 2020s.
I don't wanna wait until 2039!
Interesting! I really like that the two games are so different. The intimacy of Shenmue I makes the bigness of Shenmue II more amazing. You start out as a local yokel kid with a small life in a small place, somewhere you can quickly start to basically know everyone in town... and then you're thrown into the overwhelming big city. Such an interesting and unique way to structure a game series.I played the originals twice on the Dreamcast in 2000/2001 as a teenager. Then I've been following the news all this time, but never replayed the games until this year. In fact I'm currently in the middle of the Kowloon section in Shenmue II.
Originally I think I liked I more than II, because of the shocking technical marvel it represented, because of being the first open world I tried and because it gave me the illusion and "feels" of knowing and living in real Japan. Then I expected more of the same in the sequel but was a bit disappointed because the hometown feel was gone, the colors were too saturated/unrealistic, there wasn't that much difference in the activity between night and day, and other things.
But in this replay, 18 years later, the feelings are exactly the opposite. It was hard to complete Shenmue I: the technical amazement was gone, the pace was really slow and the fascination of "real Japan" is quite less since I've already been to real Japan :-). But, on the other hand, I'm "getting" Shenmue II much more, and appreciate it as the absolute masterpiece that it is. The stylization of the scenarios is less realistic but really beautiful, the characters are much more profound and nuanced and interesting than in the first game, and there's an overwhelming amount of content to enjoy. I've been hooked from minute one and blazing through the game in a short time, feeling deep emotions of nostalgia and amazement in the journey.
Therefore, I'm anticipating the third game now more than I have ever been. In fact I'm really excited to reach the Guilin section of II as a kind of prologue (which I already remember as a "magical" experience back in my first playthrough). And I know the moment I start III and see how exactly they continue from the point they left the journey will probably be the most significant "gaming" moment of my lifetime.
And it's going to be fantastic. I was always on board. I hope it does well enough that we get to see the rest of the story.
I mean at this point... with the entire team in place and a finished game (with complete systems)... it feels like they could at the very least Kickstart a few million and do the next chapter within the framework they've already set up. Hopefully they go for it even if III doesn't do huge sales.At the very least, the team is ready to work on IV after III is finished by all accounts, so there's that. We just have to pray that III sells enough for it to happen.
A lot of people won't kickstart a fourth shenmue after everything that went down after Deep Silver jumped on board.I mean at this point... with the entire team in place and a finished game (with complete systems)... it feels like they could at the very least Kickstart a few million and do the next chapter within the framework they've already set up. Hopefully they go for it even if III doesn't do huge sales.
Definitely play the first two. HD collections are in good shape now and very playable.So, uh... Should I get around to playing the first two? Or just go in cold on 3?
I think the hardcore fans who waited over a decade for 3 will definitely jump on board for 4 if they enjoy the third game.A lot of people won't kickstart a fourth shenmue after everything that went down after Deep Silver jumped on board.
So, uh... Should I get around to playing the first two? Or just go in cold on 3?
Playing the first two games is the best way to experience and appreciate the journey, but III will have a recap film for newcomers & flashbacks with recurring characters.So, uh... Should I get around to playing the first two? Or just go in cold on 3?
So, uh... Should I get around to playing the first two? Or just go in cold on 3?
So, uh... Should I get around to playing the first two? Or just go in cold on 3?
It's a preorder box for Europe.Just saw this on Discord. Not sure how legit it is or whether or not it's been posted already, but here's the back of the box...
I mean, you're not backing a game to get ahead of the queue really, you're throwing in money to support the development, that's it.I'll be so incredibly salty if I don't get the game on release day. When you back a game for 300 dollars, it's the least you deserve.
I will be shocked if backers (including myself) receive physical copies on release day. Should've saved myself $30 and backed the digital version (although, they could also not send those out on time). No way they shell out the cash for FedEx delivery, you know that stuff is going to arrive via UPS Mail Innovations.I'll be so incredibly salty if I don't get the game on release day. When you back a game for 300 dollars, it's the least you deserve.
Don't you mean current gen?
I will be shocked if backers (including myself) receive physical copies on release day. Should've saved myself $30 and backed the digital version (although, they could also not send those out on time). No way they shell out the cash for FedEx delivery, you know that stuff is going to arrive via UPS Mail Innovations.
Don't you mean current gen?
I mean, you're not backing a game to get ahead of the queue really, you're throwing in money to support the development, that's it.
She looks amazing and finally get a look at the fortified castle
Agreed.She looks amazing and finally get a look at the fortified castle
Yeah I purchased the digital deluxe even though I will have a KS copy. It needs to sell somewhat wellI have a digital and physical copy through the kickstarter, but I may just buy it straight through the PSN on launch day. I worry about this being a kickstarter project that has a big push during the campaign but doesn't sell very many copies when it actually launches, and if it does, most of it will probably go to the publisher anyway.
Yeah I purchased the digital deluxe even though I will have a KS copy. It needs to sell somewhat well
You for sure should play the first two.So, uh... Should I get around to playing the first two? Or just go in cold on 3?