I think, as a 3D game from 1999, they still look exceptional. The detail in the texturing and in the environment is unmatched in games of that era. Even today they look good because of the small scope; they feel far, far more modern than something like GTA3 or even GTA4. It's still the only "open world" game where I genuinely buy the world and its inhabitants. Its dense and rich in detail.
The things about it that are annoying today are things that were annoying back then. The control scheme for general movement is awkward, the voice acting is poor, the lack of a time skip function (introduced in Shenmue 2) is annoying, and the script is really awkward. But it's oh so fun!
The plotting and pacing of the game are really wonderful and unique. It's a true slow burn and it's hard to think of many games that are as satisfying narratively as Shenmue 1's build into Shenmue 2 and then Shenmue 2's absolutely unparalleled climax and denouement.
The way Shenmue 2 ends is just like....and then they....and you don't get to see the end...and...
god.
Looks like www.shenmue.com nameservers were updated to point to amazon web services on the 2nd June...
http://www.domainhistory.net/shenmue.com
What does that mean though? Like, it's supposed to point to an Amazon sale page or something?
No, Amazon Web Services is for web hosting. As far as I understand, they tend to offer services for sites that receive a lot of traffic.
The assumption is that Sega are preparing for a Shenmue.com update.
Edit: Another thing. Someone pointed out to me that Gio "#BuildingTheList" Corsi from Third Party Production & Developer Relations at PlayStation -- who is only following ~180 people -- has just started following Yu Suzuki on Twitter.
I might die of sadness.How funny would it be if it's just a Shenmue browser game?
That guy getting mugged was so good. His scared movements made me crack up hysterically.Just watched this on Yu Suzuki's Twitter from a couple of days ago, quite good.
Shenmue - 'Suka High
#TeamHuber
Yeah. Bosman's face as he realizes what Huber is talking about is hilarious.Bossman walking off because he is about to just start laughing like crazy is just amazing that entire ending was amazing.
I restarted a few months ago and I still loved it. I had to stop playing once my PC blew up though so I welcome a remaster or even a decent port.Do the Shenmue games even hold up? Has anyone actually played it recently? Or is this just some insane rose tinted nostalgia?
For its time it was a technical achievement and it still pulls off things open world games today don't do. The environment actually shifted between night and day and certain businesses were closed/open.
The story itself was well written and engaging and 2 was left on a cliffhanger.
We at least need a written story if 3 will never happen.
rose tinted nostalgia?
Didn't Giess
Zero Escape 3 and something Shenmue related being announced? GAFFFFFFFFFFFFFF! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
How funny would it be if it's just a Shenmue browser game?
What like Shenmue Gai?
Heck, as long as it has STORY I am happy.
Neat. Too bad I don't have a Dreamcast to play the first two.
Aren't they also available in the original Xbox? Might be easier to find them in that format if they do.
I'm sorry statham.
I'm so sorry.
This isn't your year.
Or your generation.
Bossman walking off because he is about to just start laughing like crazy is just amazing that entire ending was amazing.
Yeah, I like that you can hear him snickering off camera.Yeah. Bosman's face as he realizes what Huber is talking about is hilarious.
Reposting for newcomers cause it's not in the OP.
No, Amazon Web Services is for web hosting. As far as I understand, they tend to offer services for sites that receive a lot of traffic.
The assumption is that Sega are preparing for a Shenmue.com update.
Edit: Another thing. Someone pointed out to me that Gio "#BuildingTheList" Corsi from Third Party Production & Developer Relations at PlayStation -- who is only following ~180 people -- has just started following Yu Suzuki on Twitter.
Don't hold your breath.
You know that's not gonna happen...unfortunately
#TeamHuber
aside: man i wish this meme/term would die in a fire
It sounds like to do it proper like it would take an insane budget to accomplish what the original Shenmue games did on modern consoles. Essentially asking for an absurd amount of individually detailed worlds/environments and a huge amount of improved voice acting, just doesn't seem feasible for a game with a relatively niche audience.I think, as a 3D game from 1999, they still look exceptional. The detail in the texturing and in the environment is unmatched in games of that era. Even today they look good because of the small scope; they feel far, far more modern than something like GTA3 or even GTA4. It's still the only "open world" game where I genuinely buy the world and its inhabitants. Its dense and rich in detail.
The things about it that are annoying today are things that were annoying back then. The control scheme for general movement is awkward, the voice acting is poor, the lack of a time skip function (introduced in Shenmue 2) is annoying, and the script is really awkward. But it's oh so fun!
The plotting and pacing of the game are really wonderful and unique. It's a true slow burn and it's hard to think of many games that are as satisfying narratively as Shenmue 1's build into Shenmue 2 and then Shenmue 2's absolutely unparalleled climax and denouement.
The way Shenmue 2 ends is just like....and then they....and you don't get to see the end...and...
god.
I played the first one a few months ago.
It is as much of a breath of fresh air as it was when it was released. If anything, the innumerable dull and purely cosmetic "open worlds" that dominate gaming today just made me appreciate the micro-detailing, realism, and beauty of Shenmue even more. It is still extraordinary.
The game invites you to truly live in it's world in a way that is still unequaled.
Why are people so sure it's gonna be PS4 exclusive?
Because Yu knows Mark Cerny... I don`t think it means anything.
Just a remaster of the first two? Just a remaster?
I'm sorry statham.
I'm so sorry.
This isn't your year.
Or your generation.
What is the meaning of this?
Are you privvy to some info my good sir?
If Shenmue and The Last Guardian are at this E3....
Someone hold me.
He also saying TLG this E3.
I played the first one a few months ago.
It is as much of a breath of fresh air as it was when it was released. If anything, the innumerable dull and purely cosmetic "open worlds" that dominate gaming today just made me appreciate the micro-detailing, realism, and beauty of Shenmue even more. It is still extraordinary.
The game invites you to truly live in it's world in a way that is still unequaled.
i hope your wrong so wrongThis will end bad for us....
I can feel the hype, the happiness, but it will end in another disappointing year.
In a way, I think Shenmue has aged so well because it simply does things no other game does. It hasn't been outclassed in those areas because it just doesn't have any competition. It moves to the beat of its own drum.
This is a game where you can call your friends on the phone for absolutely no reason and than have really awkward conversations. You can go to the convenience store and spend a bunch of time trying to find the right food for an abandoned kitten. You can try to bury your grief for your dead father by distracting yourself with arcade games and gambling. More than any other game I've played you really felt that you are this person, this is your life, this is your house, these are your friends... and all of it has been tainted by this horrible event that has shattered your life.
In most games the heroes just leap into action with no consequences, but every bold thing you do in Shenmue you constantly feel the ways in which you are scaring and hurting the people around you who care about you.
It is just the best.
He also saying TLG this E3.
Glowing words about the Shenmue franchise.
wasnt shenmue 2 a xbox exclusive?
It's not really a meme, it's a common phrase that's used in many forms of media outside of gaming. I didn't really mean it in a negative sense, I was just genuinely curious if these games are still as interesting and fun as they once were because I know a large part of the allure of Shenmue was how innovative and refreshing it felt at the time... But I guess since there hasn't been much like it since, it still captures that feeling.
It sounds like to do it proper like it would take an insane budget to accomplish what the original Shenmue games did on modern consoles. Essentially asking for an absurd amount of individually detailed worlds/environments and a huge amount of improved voice acting, just doesn't seem feasible for a game with a relatively niche audience.
I'd love to see it happen to see what all the fuss is about though. I guess I could pick up the Xbox version one of these days.
wasnt shenmue 2 a xbox exclusive?
For the west it was, it was on the Dreamcast for Japan.
I swear if sony show a new shenmue or a shenmue full remake and doesn't show tlg i'll burn my ps4.