TLZ
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Finally. I think I pre-ordered since April. Can't wait to see my order changed to despatched.
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Shenmue I & II HD Announced [PS4/X1/Steam] 2018
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idontlikeusernames
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What's wrong with the game?
BANGS
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No idea, but by them posting stuff like that, they're only highlighting it. Definitely causing more concerns than they are calming...What's wrong with the game?
Mochilador
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I just pre ordered the Xbox One version. Can't wait.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Unfortunately, I don't think these hold up as well as many of us expect or hope they would, and I imagine we're going to see a lot of disappointed first timers used to today's games. I really hope I'm wrong, but I honestly think it might tarnish the general gaming fanbase's overall image of the series.
stargateheaven
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nothing wrong with it. They probably just don't remember how bad the graphics are. Of course for their time they were amazing, but increasing its res was never gonna make it look pristine new.What's wrong with the game?
BANGS
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Meh, it can only do more good than harm in the long run I think. I would find it strange if people have improper expecations considering people are pretty honest when talking about how unique the game is...
New footage shows some graphical glitching, really bad sound glitching, and new camera issues. They're saying it will all be patched day one but WTF what happened to shipping games complete? Plus more importantly it's SEGA and D3t, I don't expect them to do a good job patching out glitches...
stargateheaven
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all the footage ive seen looks and sounds as the original..
BANGS
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Check this out:
There's quite a few issues in that video. The most glaring being around 37:30 with Excite QTE being completely broken...
IbizaPocholo
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Cindi Mayweather
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Wait for the day one patch to make any judgements.
GenericUser
Member
I wasn't aware the game will come out so soon and it's even released at a budget price....
Tempting. I played Shenmue 1 back then on the Dreamcast, but didn't make it far. Don't really remember why though. Guess the concept of a open world game with this level of detail and this ambitious was too much, for my younger self to grasp.
Tempting. I played Shenmue 1 back then on the Dreamcast, but didn't make it far. Don't really remember why though. Guess the concept of a open world game with this level of detail and this ambitious was too much, for my younger self to grasp.
JimiNutz
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I'm waiting to see if the day one patch fixes everything before committing to purchase. Even then, I may wait to replay these once Shenmue 3 has a solid release date as I like the idea of going straight from 2 to 3 rather than finishing them now and waiting ages for 3 to arrive.
Cindi Mayweather
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Even with the issues it's amazing to me. The decreased load times are hnnnng for me.
Cindi Mayweather
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Just watched some of the video Bang posted. What issues? It looks fantastic.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
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TLZ
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I know huh. If these were sold by Nintendo they would've sold them for $100.
I Love Rock 'n' Roll
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Mine is coming before lunch time. I've just subscribed to Amazon Prime to get the physical edition whithing the very 1st hours. I can' beleived i's coming tomorow.
I loved so much the slow story in Shenmue 1. I can't wait to expetienre this again on... a Sony hardware. It's so creazy!
I loved so much the slow story in Shenmue 1. I can't wait to expetienre this again on... a Sony hardware. It's so creazy!
EDMIX
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Respect.
You'll love prime with those sweet, sweet 20% discount on new games.
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Crushed blacks, worse pop in than the original, tons of sound issues, lots of problems. Hoping the patch helps...
Noboru Wataya
Banned
Been playing the first hour of Shenmue I. I’m unlocking achievements but it’s telling me the game doesn’t have any. Maybe that will be fixed tomorrow. The Audio is jacked at parts. Easily the worst thing so far. Fingers crossed This gets addressed in day 1 patch.
Edit: the load times are dope!
Edit: the load times are dope!
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BANGS
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The load times are so good they're almost jarring to me lol but that's a good thing to get used to...
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Been playing for too long imo, I'm trying to see when the game picks up but it just doesn't.
I missed this when it first released as I never had a dreamcast but the hype surrounding it then and praises it gets got me interested, but the game is dated as fuck, I know PS1 games that have aged better.
in fact it's nothing to do with age, this would have been poor 20 years ago.
I really wanna like it but there's fuck all to do but ask the same questions with worse voice acting than Resident Evil 1.
I thought the fighting would liven it up but I haven't had 1 in 3 hours.
I missed this when it first released as I never had a dreamcast but the hype surrounding it then and praises it gets got me interested, but the game is dated as fuck, I know PS1 games that have aged better.
in fact it's nothing to do with age, this would have been poor 20 years ago.
I really wanna like it but there's fuck all to do but ask the same questions with worse voice acting than Resident Evil 1.
I thought the fighting would liven it up but I haven't had 1 in 3 hours.
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McCheese
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Catching up on the YouTube reviews for this now, and I don't think I've ever seen reviewers with tears in their eyes before. It's so impressive to see the emotional impact the original release, and also this re-release is having on folks. I really hope this sells well to justifies all the effort and waiting that has gone into it.
Hyped to be playing it tomorrow, I never even finished Shenmue 2 back when I had it on the Dreamcast so it's weird to think that there is some classic Shenmue waiting for me to discover it tomorrow. Hype!
Don't beat yourself up over not liking it, it was quite divisive when it first came out too. But of course over time, the only folks who kept talking about it were those who fell on the adoration side originally; so I expect quite a few people are going to play it for the first time with this re-release and be completely baffled by this 'all time classic' persona it's had built up around it.
Hyped to be playing it tomorrow, I never even finished Shenmue 2 back when I had it on the Dreamcast so it's weird to think that there is some classic Shenmue waiting for me to discover it tomorrow. Hype!
Don't beat yourself up over not liking it, it was quite divisive when it first came out too. But of course over time, the only folks who kept talking about it were those who fell on the adoration side originally; so I expect quite a few people are going to play it for the first time with this re-release and be completely baffled by this 'all time classic' persona it's had built up around it.
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LOL, I'm sorry you wasted your money but you prolly should have looked into what you were buying. There's actually a ton of stuff do do in the game but unlike Yakuza it doesn't all just jump in front of you...
If it helps, skip the first game as it's much slower. The second game is WAY more fast paced...
Soleil rouge
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Y'all got anymore of them Shenmue HD first impressions?
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
I'm just scratching my head mostly, a classic is a classic.
Silent Hill is a Classic, Silent Hill 2 is Legendary
MGS 1 and 2, this the Caliber I was expecting, ok I did link it to the Yakuza series, because it is the foundation of Yakuza I can see that.
But it's not currently from what I've played qualifing as an average game.
I did, watched all DF's retros, the "Why you should Buy Shenmue" Videos
Everyone was chaffin shit, no wonder they use the Japanese dub and only show certain parts.
but that my early impressions, I wasn't impressed with Yakuza when it first release and now I own them all.
I'm gonna push through Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 if I have to, a Classic is a classic like I said before.
I'm just not seeing it yet, if it helps I'm looking for Sailors, There's a joke somewhere there lol.
Panajev2001a
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I think that it is a game that makes maybe the mistake of making people feel as if it has to be an Uncharted hurry-up-action-adventure... try to take your time a bit more maybe, try to look more at the detail in the shops, in the streets, in people’s daily routine, the weather (which was reproducing actual weather recorded when the game is set), etc... may not seem a technical achievement today, but for the time (... and for the specs Dreamcast had) I think it did push boundaries. Then the game may not be for you, but I still regard it as one of the industry master pieces.
The game may seem weird at times, but I think it takes itself more seriously than one would think. It is no tense movie style drama, but its lighthearted nature does not mean it is a parody of the genre either.
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TLZ
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Yeah I noticed the crushed blacks in other videos as well. I guess I'll have to change my TV settings. Unless it has it's own brightness setting that I can play with.
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Cindi Mayweather
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Shenmue is nothing like Yakuza. Don’t listen to anyone who compares those series. They’re either trolls, butt hurt Yakuza fans or butt hurt Shenmue fans. No in between.
Shenmue I and II are my favorite games but it’ll be a surprise to you when I say I hated Shenmue 1 my first play session. Keep playing. Take it slow. Explore. It’s a chill game. Don’t compare it to Yakuza. Shenmue is not the foundation for Yakuza. They are literally two different genres.
You’re also at the worst part of the game. The beginning of Shenmue sucks.
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JohnSpartanLee
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Really hope so. Depends on how accessible the game's assets are.
Hostile_18
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I've had two glitches at the starting house. Both times on the flashbacks (letter and tree) where it just cut to somewhere outside the level and the audio played. Ps4 Pro, 4k tv.
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There's a contrast setting that does help a bit...
Yeah I always play with the Japanese dub, the English is awful. I have nostalgia for it but I accept that it's garbage and would rather play in Japanese any day. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's worse than Resident Evil but it's certainly comparable...
As far as where you're at, you've barely scratched the surface of the game. Shenmue 1 especially is a very intimate game and like I said nothing is going to pop out at you right away like it does in 2. Trust me, you will be enjoying yourself soon, especially once you figure out how the game works.
I agree with this whole post except those last two lines. The beginning is not the worst part of Shenmue at all, but it's one of the most confusing, disorienting, and overwhelming gaming experiences you'll have your first time playing it. You're going to catch the groove soon enough though and trust me you will love it. The beginning is great because there is so much downtime and things to explore, without much of a clear goal where to go next. Find those sailors and get back to us when you're on disk 2!
Mochilador
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Gonna play this tonight! It's finally here!
You're in for a treat. For all the criticism the Shenmue series gets for being dull/slow paced/pointless/etc. the buildup to the final confrontation and its aftermath in Shenmue 2 is outstanding (and surprisingly emotional).
ThatStupidLion
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make one! I dont know much about the collection or series. even jsut a little info would be helpful! and a place to discuss