Shenmue 3 (Kickstarter)

sniper_samurai · 21-08-2018 11:22am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Release date has been announced at Gamescon

27th August 2019

I'll believe it when I see it but looks like light at the end of the tunnel.

New trailer too, its available on the Kickstarter update.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2267518?ref=email

super_furry · 21-08-2018 11:35am

I see....

Kiith · 21-08-2018 11:43am

super_furry wrote: »

I see....

I coulnd't agree more after watching that trailer.

sniper_samurai · 21-08-2018 11:59am

Kiith wrote: »

I coulnd't agree more after watching that trailer.

Locations look great, the facial animation on the other hand still needs work.

Edit: Youtube version is up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ta_Oi51hso

Retr0gamer · 21-08-2018 12:05pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Locations look great, the facial animation on the other hand still needs work.

You know, unlike a lot of people I couldn't care less how it looks as long as it comes out and they can finish the story. I think people expect too much from what is a modestly funded product and not a triple A product. If it came out looking like the dreamcast games I'd be happy.

xckjoo · 21-08-2018 3:42pm

1 and 2 are out today aren't they? Anybody picking them up? Loved 2 on the Dreamcast but not sure they'll hold up.

Ars have a review of the package here. It kinda confirms my fears, but I'm still tempted

corcaigh07 · 09-03-2019 8:12pm

New trailer released today at Magic Monaco:

https://youtu.be/E1hkhIIqzNU

I think it looks great, modern but very similar to the original games.

Sieghardt · 10-03-2019 6:12pm

Yeah it definitely felt like the old games, the NPCs look amazing

03-06-2019 3:23pm

Delayed until 19th November for more refinement. Tough time for it to release

Potential-Monke · 04-06-2019 8:32pm

They can keep delaying it, still haven't managed to push through the first game again!

sniper_samurai · 07-06-2019 11:30am

Seems Shenmue 3 may be getting an Xbox One release as well.

https://www.windowscentral.com/shenmue-iii-xbox-one-possibly-confirmed-official-site?amp

SomeSayKos · 07-06-2019 12:36pm

Potential-Monke wrote: »

They can keep delaying it, still haven't managed to push through the first game again!

I found the first one a bit of a slog because I must have already played through it around 10 times on the dreamcast.

Only got to play 2 for the first time last year and I thought it was fantastic. addressed most of the issues from the first game

Potential-Monke · 07-06-2019 12:39pm

SomeSayKos wrote: »

I found the first one a bit of a slog because I must have already played through it around 10 times on the dreamcast.

Only got to play 2 for the first time last year and I thought it was fantastic. addressed most of the issues from the first game

Yeah, I think I just need to skip the first one, read the story online and go straight into the second one. It was 2 I played back in the day too, so that's what I remember.

Right now, I'm still very early in the first one, running around the first or second town waiting for the game to trigger a very particular character to show at a very particular time which I can't figure out, and even Google couldn't help me. Just got bored of running around the place doing nothing!

corcaigh07 · 08-06-2019 11:30am

New footage of the game in Walmart of all places, some Cam footage floating around on YT. Game is starting to look much better each time we see it and this footage is likely to be a few months old at least. Also includes the old release date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzQdL5X4gM0

Kiith · 08-06-2019 3:36pm

Forklifts!! :pac:

10-06-2019 7:36pm

Epic Store exclusive. Shenmue Dojo is probably going to go into meltdown.

Gyan84 · 10-06-2019 8:50pm

Seems like a bad idea to go to epic this late considering the game was funded by the community that will be pissed off about this.

On the brighter side Limited Run Games have a fancy physical edition: https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames/status/1138168060756529153?s=20

Looks nice with the lamp and phoenix mirror though it'll probably cost a fair price too. I'll stick with my standard ps4 copy.

corcaigh07 · 10-06-2019 9:00pm

Not exactly sure why they have decided to go with Epic. Any chance of reaching a wider audience has now been closed. One can only hope that they donated some cash towards the fourth game.

Anyway, short trailer released today, looks good but facial animations and lip syncing are not where they could be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95UGztD5_jM

Kiith · 10-06-2019 10:49pm

People will be justifiably pissed about this, and there will be a lot of refunds requested in the next few days. 6 days ago they specifically said that Steam keys would be provided, and it was one of their original kickstarter aims. To turn around and do that now just shows how much money Epic threw at them.

Retr0gamer · 11-06-2019 12:02am

Yeah I'm pissed off. Paid for a steam key and I'm actively avoiding the epic store as my account has had multiple hacks and hack attempts.

All they are doing is pissing off the actual fans that made the game happen which is now being used to placate epics corporate ambitions at their expense.

Mr Crispy · 11-06-2019 12:03am

Pretty much the same story as with Phoenix Point then?

Retr0gamer · 11-06-2019 12:13am

No. Phoenix point is actually worse. The backers there are actually investors in the game and can expect to maybe make money back on their investment. Changing to an epic exclusive means the revs might have gotten a lot of moneyhat funding but the investors are going to suffer due to the hit the game will take in terms of future sales as a epic store exclusive. It was also funded based on being a steam game.

gizmo · 11-06-2019 12:37am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

No. Phoenix point is actually worse. The backers there are actually investors in the game and can expect to maybe make money back on their investment. Changing to an epic exclusive means the revs might have gotten a lot of moneyhat funding but the investors are going to suffer due to the hit the game will take in terms of future sales as a epic store exclusive. It was also funded based on being a steam game.

From the available info on this, that is to say this thread, the cash advance received from Epic as part of the deal contributes to the game's revenues thus directly benefiting the investors. Now, the question of whether the game would have been more popular had it released on Steam first remains to be seen but so far the return on their investment seems pretty solid and unless I'm mistaken, they'll continue to make their money back even after the year long exclusivity period on the EGS ends.

Oh, and strictly from the non-investor-centric backer perspective, they'll still get their GOG/Steam key after said exclusivity period ends too.

sniper_samurai · 11-06-2019 1:04am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

No. Phoenix point is actually worse. The backers there are actually investors in the game and can expect to maybe make money back on their investment. Changing to an epic exclusive means the revs might have gotten a lot of moneyhat funding but the investors are going to suffer due to the hit the game will take in terms of future sales as a epic store exclusive. It was also funded based on being a steam game.

Not sure if they'll be that bad off, it has been announced for Xbox Game Pass for PC and Console too. Metro Exodus is also in Xbox Game Pass for PC despite being an Epic store exclusive.

corcaigh07 · 15-06-2019 8:05pm

IGN covered Shenmue 3 with a hands on demo of the game and an interview with Yu Suzuki (with a poor translator admittedly).

Some mini games and an early fight against one of the locals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKv68_YTqOM

corcaigh07 · 15-06-2019 8:13pm

Also, the Kickstarter guys basically updated backers with an apology and out of office, haha! Hopefully all PC backers can get a Steam key at launch but I have a feeling it will be a lot later than that!

We want to make sure that the Backers are aware that we are listening to their concerns. We kindly ask all our fans to have some patience, we are currently at E3 demoing the game and need to get back to our respective offices to assess the situation and together find a way forward to justify the trust you placed in us.

Thank you for your patience and support.

sniper_samurai · 15-06-2019 8:20pm

Gamestop are selling the CE for €79.99 on PS4. That CE is just as big a kick in the teeth for backers as the PC key fiasco.

Gyan84 · 15-06-2019 11:07pm

10 euro extra for the CE vs the regular game isn't bad. I might try and get that version.

The whole epic vs steam thing flies way above my head as I've never bought a pc game outside the occasional humble bundle but I hope they got enough from epic to finance any further entries in the series as going back to the community cap in hand after this fiasco would be shameful.

sniper_samurai · 15-06-2019 11:52pm

Gyan84 wrote: »

10 euro extra for the CE vs the regular game isn't bad. I might try and get that version.

The whole epic vs steam thing flies way above my head as I've never bought a pc game outside the occasional humble bundle but I hope they got enough from epic to finance any further entries in the series as going back to the community cap in hand after this fiasco would be shameful.

Not so much that Epic financed it, moreso that they take a lesser cut than Steam. Also because it is a UE4 game the 5% licencing fee is also waived.

corcaigh07 · 01-09-2019 10:04pm

Trailer from Gamescom, game is looking better everytime we see it now. Can Yu Suzuki pull this off? I'm looking forward to finding out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97O-5xuLkJs

B.A._Baracus · 02-09-2019 1:06pm

It's capturing the spirit of the first for sure. Take my money.

Potential-Monke · 04-09-2019 7:00pm

Weird to hear it in English...

Retr0gamer · 20-09-2019 11:53am

So they might be offering a steam key for Epic game releases of this game.

I'm split now. If I knew I was getting a steam key I'd stick to PC but was seriously considering changing to a PS4 physical disc as a PC physical release with a disc with the EGS launcher on it is pretty much useless.

abbir · 20-09-2019 12:03pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

So they might be offering a steam key for Epic game releases of this game.

I'm split now. If I knew I was getting a steam key I'd stick to PC but was seriously considering changing to a PS4 physical disc as a PC physical release with a disc with the EGS launcher on it is pretty much useless.

If I was getting a physical copy of this, I'd definitely get it on PS4. The PC physical version is pointless as you said, it's basically a code in a box.

Retr0gamer · 20-09-2019 12:06pm

I'd like to play it when it comes to steam but might just get PS4 version and wait for it to be reduced on steam or gog.

abbir · 20-09-2019 12:19pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I'd like to play it when it comes to steam but might just get PS4 version and wait for it to be reduced on steam or gog.

I assume all the DLC will be out by the time it comes to Steam/GOG so that would be a plus too.

Rob2D · 21-09-2019 9:49pm

Yeah I applied for my Steam key this morning.

corcaigh07 · 18-10-2019 10:56pm

Finished my playthrough of Shenmue 2 in prep for the new game. Obviously, the game ends on a cliffhanger but there are so many questions that need immediate answering.

Is Lan Di in Baihu? What happened to Shenhua’s dad? Can anyone explain what happened with the mirror and the sword in the cave?!

24-10-2019 1:57pm

Refund hit my paypal account this morning with a profit of $1.15. Buy low sell high, that's my motto:rolleyes:

corcaigh07 · 25-10-2019 11:43pm

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

Refund hit my paypal account this morning with a profit of $1.15. Buy low sell high, that's my motto:rolleyes:

Because of the Epic/Steam situation?

26-10-2019 3:26pm

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Because of the Epic/Steam situation?

No, I don't have a problem with the epic store. I refunded because I paid for the physical PC version so when they took the game off the disc there was no way I was paying that for an empty box, especially as the digital version was only $30. Couldn't justify it.

corcaigh07 · 27-10-2019 9:08am

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

No, I don't have a problem with the epic store. I refunded because I paid for the physical PC version so when they took the game off the disc there was no way I was paying that for an empty box, especially as the digital version was only $30. Couldn't justify it.

That’s fair enough, I’m PS4 all the way and looking forward to my World Telecom 80 dollar tier. I felt after that was just collectibles and tat that I wasn’t interested in.

Did you play the trial version?

27-10-2019 10:48pm

corcaigh07 wrote: »

That’s fair enough, I’m PS4 all the way and looking forward to my World Telecom 80 dollar tier. I felt after that was just collectibles and tat that I wasn’t interested in.

Did you play the trial version?

I played a bit of it, just some lucky strike and found the guy with the scar.

It was a bit rough but there's no denying its heritage. Can't see the longtime fans being disappointed with the full game.

corcaigh07 · 28-10-2019 5:12pm

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

I played a bit of it, just some lucky strike and found the guy with the scar.

It was a bit rough but there's no denying its heritage. Can't see the longtime fans being disappointed with the full game.

Should be deadly although I have concerns over the fighting system.

Yu definitely seems to have left polishing the game until last so I’d say the final product will look terrific considering the budget involved.

corcaigh07 · 31-10-2019 8:18am

Dispatch emails are going out soon. Feels like there’s a high possibility that Kickstarter physical copy backers will get the game before the digital download release or retail release.

Parawind · 31-10-2019 8:36am

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Dispatch emails are going out soon. Feels like there’s a high possibility that Kickstarter physical copy backers will get the game before the digital download release or retail release.

It would make sense, plus i still expect a fairly important day 1 patch. So it's probably best to wait for launch day.

corcaigh07 · 31-10-2019 11:35am

Parawind wrote: »

It would make sense, plus i still expect a fairly important day 1 patch. So it's probably best to wait for launch day.

NOT A CHANCE, I’m putting the disc in ASAP!

(Plus, preview copies are already up to Version 1.02 so retail copies may not be Version 1.00 or a patch might be ready straight away)

Varik · 06-11-2019 11:51pm

Think I've check 3 or 4 times in the last months just to make sure the survey stuff is still right.

Yep still says PlayStation digital and still Europe.

RasTa · 13-11-2019 7:18pm

I'm after getting 6 emails in the last 10 mins about the launch trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259RtvcEuRo&feature=youtu.be

sniper_samurai · 13-11-2019 7:55pm

RasTa wrote: »

I'm after getting 6 emails in the last 10 mins about the launch trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259RtvcEuRo&feature=youtu.be

Got my shipping notice earlier too. Might have it on Friday.

Shenmue 3 (Kickstarter)

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