This is getting fucking old. My brother has always known of my love for the series and has asked me multiple times "How's shenmue doing?" since 2015. This is the 4th time I have told him "Wait until (blank date/gaming event) and you'll see" only to have to say "never mind, t...

Shen hua definitely looks like a completely different person. She looks more western. The older model had the typical thin, dark Chinese hair and facial structure. The comparison a few posts up exposes this plainly. This new one looks like an anime character. It particularly stands out when you look...

This post is being made because, as we all know by now, Shenmue will not end with 3. What this means is that unless the game is considered successful "enough", a fourth title may not materialize. This is a disheartening thought. I've donated more for Shenmue 3 via the kickstarter than I ha...

Why did they add a system like this in the first place? I don't like games with branching paths. I rather have the story go how it's supposed to happen and not be wondering something like "hmm, what would Ryo do?". And besides, why have something that would never have actually happened? W...

Sorry but suggesting Ryo use a smart phone has got to be the most idiotic idea I've ever heard. Are you sure you played the original games?

I think the main difference may be the audio quality this time around. I remember the audio from the original Shenmue being terribly compressed and muffled, to the point where I switched TVs multiple times thinking it was that. You're right, but that was only in the English version; the Japanese au...

Has anyone listened to him do the Ryo voice recently? Can he still pull it off? Also, I've seen information both confirming and denying the option for Japanese voice overs. What's the status on that decision?

I would be happy with a "prettier" and "simpler" system to be honest. I was never a huge fan of the technical difficulty of the previous games when it came to combat. Something with more of a flow would be great. I want to see Ryo kicking ass in a cool manner. This is what I hope...

This may make me sound slightly elitist, but I really hope there is not too much retrospection and handholding. I don't want for the design to be too focused on some new retard that has never played the games. I want it to feel like a direct continuation for someone that has recently played 2.

Holy shit. Beautiful. Perfect. It's starting to feel real!!!!


Also, somehow these shots just make me believe more and more that the game will not pick up in the cave, but with the arrival by boat. Not sure how that will play out but we will see.

Loved the trailer. It actually calmed many worries. This is a trailer that should have been a Kickstarter update and not at a game show, however. The game show atmosphere gives it higher expectations and legitimacy, when all it really was is a sneak peek for supporters.

Spaghetti wrote: I like how you seriously responded to the written equivalent of a Rick Roll.

It wasn't a "Rick Roll" post so stop pretending. Also, for a mod, you tend to stray a bit.

Remember when everyone was universally wowed by Nocon Kid’s awesome remaster? Had the Shenmue 3 team used a similar Ryo, this debate would be nonexistent. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLfOOUqUsAAG0z5.jpg:large It’s especially frustrating knowing that he’s on the team, and yet they’re choosing to go ...

Made a second attempt spending more time on ryos face. I think the eyes (the shadow around the eyes which makes him look more western than asian), cheeks and the skin tone is the main reason why ryo looks off. If you compare these two pics you will realize how bad the original Ryo on the right look...

The new model's face and structure look good. The one issue, as has been pointed out, is the hair. As soon as you sharpen it, spike it, and gloss it, it becomes Ryo. That same sharpness and gloss is whats missing from Shen hua. It makes her look a bit western and washed out. Wonder if Yu plans to ch...