SHENMUE 3 kickstarter (PC/PS4) - FINAL DAY - NEW KS RECORD GO GO GO!
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Lightning Count
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I'm so glad I already own both games, the prices are going to go through the roof.
Maybe I should buy a spare copy of each before the prices go crazy. <_<
Maybe I should buy a spare copy of each before the prices go crazy. <_<
Mr. Enigma
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Gamezone
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People would eat this up.
It was 480p native.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Man we are for sure getting HD remasters of the first two at this pace. It's gonna hit it's goal in under 12 hours
GhostTrick
Banned
Oh trust me, I know how much it sucked. The very moment it appeared, I clicked on it, had troubles to log in, then pledge, refreshing over and over, at 4am or something, to finally be backer number 3301.
IrishNinja
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i forget, was it? wanna say Orta was at least, that thing was/is gorgeous. and i recall Shenmue: The Movie being a fair catchup as well, so perhaps that's the definitive version for some...but i thought 2 looked gorgeous in VGA mode, and i loved the subs vs the dub, personally. shame you can't easily transfer your save over though.
Good find and timing!
Savantcore
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$1.7m in, what, 6 hours? Mad.
Theonik
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OG Xbox version came with small graphical fixes and upgrades but is pretty buggy. PAL is also interesting because it's Japanese with subtitles.
Miles Quaritch
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Right, but could be played at upscaled 720p using the softmod...or maybe I'm thinking of a different game.
Lightning Count
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You can play it at an upscaled 1080p if you choose, but the game is 4:3 and it is cropped accordingly.
Even though I'm really happy, I'm kinda disappointed for now. Sure, 1,7M in 7 hours is great but... come on, it's Shenmue 3. It's like a dream coming true. The game should have a lot more than 20k backers for now considering the hype and the noise.
For now, it just shows to me that we really were a vocal minority.
Realistically though... How did casual gamers have a chance to be introduced to Shenmue? Its like a great painting thats largely been behind a veil. The first sold 1.5m copies, but it was on the ill-fated dreamcast. The 2nd was brought out in the US on a slow turning Xbox system, largely of a fanbase who had no previous relationship to Dreamcast
So regardles of how many backers Shenmue deserves, it's simply not been available to the mainstream. On top of that, the games have aged since and a remake just isnt going to have the same impact on 2015 crowd, much how Devil May Cry 1 released today on PSN wouldn't if it was some long lost Dreamcast franchise instead of relevant.
Just an unfortunate twist of fate, and however you want to spin Shenmue's Kickstarter success, its regardless a success and a huge one at that. The future's bright for one of the more unique videogame series ever.
Oh, so it's a Kickstarter project... Must confess that the mods not nuking the thread of yesterday gave me the hope for something bigger coming up today, something like a complete reboot of the saga.
Can't help having mixed feelings about the whole thing... A major KS annoucement/launch at E3, the game being a 'part 3' after such a long time since part 2, the fact it looks very very rough and clunky (even though this is not really a problem, at this stage...). I'm probably just too surprised, I don't know.
Can't help having mixed feelings about the whole thing... A major KS annoucement/launch at E3, the game being a 'part 3' after such a long time since part 2, the fact it looks very very rough and clunky (even though this is not really a problem, at this stage...). I'm probably just too surprised, I don't know.
Very quick and rough translation and I think I skipped 1 or 2 sentences; I'm tired, but so fucking happy 
"Recruiting for the development of Shenmue 3!!"
We’re looking for people who want to join the SM3 development project. Please, everyone who wants to join, apply in full force!
Hi, this is Takeshi Hirai, lead programmer on Shenmue.
It’s been 14 years since the release of SM2 and it’s been a very long time in which we weren’t able to release the follow-up to all our fans
Making a sequel happen; no matter what I did during those 14 years, I wasn’t able to get that thought of my head.
I’ve received passionate messages from all of our fans and industry people on a constant basis.
And yet, I think it's understandable that when it comes to a title like SM, creating a environment in which this can be realized in accordance with everyone’s expectations is no easy task.
Neilo was established 5 years ago.
I always thought about a possibility of making everyone’s expectations a reality.
And then I thought that launching a KS campaign was the most appropriate thing to do in order to develop this sequel.
We’ve cleared all the hurdles one after the other and were able to reach the stage at which we can develop this sequel: “Shenmue 3”
The only thing left is assembling more likeminded people who can pour their heart and souls into the development of this project.
That very “Shenmue” everyone is waiting for. A game where one can experience “the feeling of wow!” when playing it.
Would you like to do this with us ?
"Recruiting for the development of Shenmue 3!!"
We’re looking for people who want to join the SM3 development project. Please, everyone who wants to join, apply in full force!
Hi, this is Takeshi Hirai, lead programmer on Shenmue.
It’s been 14 years since the release of SM2 and it’s been a very long time in which we weren’t able to release the follow-up to all our fans
Making a sequel happen; no matter what I did during those 14 years, I wasn’t able to get that thought of my head.
I’ve received passionate messages from all of our fans and industry people on a constant basis.
And yet, I think it's understandable that when it comes to a title like SM, creating a environment in which this can be realized in accordance with everyone’s expectations is no easy task.
Neilo was established 5 years ago.
I always thought about a possibility of making everyone’s expectations a reality.
And then I thought that launching a KS campaign was the most appropriate thing to do in order to develop this sequel.
We’ve cleared all the hurdles one after the other and were able to reach the stage at which we can develop this sequel: “Shenmue 3”
The only thing left is assembling more likeminded people who can pour their heart and souls into the development of this project.
That very “Shenmue” everyone is waiting for. A game where one can experience “the feeling of wow!” when playing it.
Would you like to do this with us ?
GhostTrick
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Well, in any case, I'm happy it's happening. And I'm gladly giving away 100 dollars again.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Pretty sure the PAL version was subs only, but it's been so long since I last played it, I might be mistaken.
Huh, I don't remember it being buggy. Guess I have a reason to dig out my OG and check it out...
Get some Otogi in too.
Lightning Count
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Pretty sure that's illegal, but lol anyway.
kutthoat5150
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Tlg
Shenmu 3
Only one more announcement I'm waiting on
Shenmu 3
Only one more announcement I'm waiting on
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
I wonder if this will break the $10 mil barrier.
I mean, it's definitely on its way there.
I mean, it's definitely on its way there.
DeepEnigma
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Do you at least get the dinner and the jacket too? Or only one?
SpaceHorror
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Wait, so the PAL version of Shenmue II runs fine on an US Dreamcast?
Seem to recall someone earlier in the thread saying you needed a special disc.
Seem to recall someone earlier in the thread saying you needed a special disc.
Miles Quaritch
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Thanks for confirming. I'm really feeling in the mood to dig out my OG now.
Hope it still works....
toastyToast
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250k to go
is this a record or what?
is this a record or what?
Magnetic_North
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I've just woke up (UK here)
lemme make sure i'm not making this up
Shenmue 3 is gonna exist
FF7 Remake exists
and The Last Guardian has been resurrected from the dead?!
i'm still asleep...it has to be i'll wake up soon check Neogaf and none of this is real....
i don't even know what to say.....
lemme make sure i'm not making this up
Shenmue 3 is gonna exist
FF7 Remake exists
and The Last Guardian has been resurrected from the dead?!
i'm still asleep...it has to be i'll wake up soon check Neogaf and none of this is real....
i don't even know what to say.....
Even though I'm really happy, I'm kinda disappointed for now. Sure, 1,7M in 7 hours is great but... come on, it's Shenmue 3. It's like a dream coming true. The game should have a lot more than 20k backers for now considering the hype and the noise.
For now, it just shows to me that we really were a vocal minority.
Um, no. You do realize that not everyone is aware/uses Kickstarter and this is likely going to be the most funded game on the site, so far. That is a deserving accomplishment.
DistortionOfReality
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Lightning Count
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The Xbox version had several graphical elements removed, for instance a hell of a lot of signage in some areas were either edited or taken out completely.
A lot of of other minor changes were made, details here.
http://shenmuedojo.net/new/extras/s2xboxvsdreamcast.html
Numerous graphical glitches noted as well.
A lot of of other minor changes were made, details here.
http://shenmuedojo.net/new/extras/s2xboxvsdreamcast.html
Numerous graphical glitches noted as well.
peter moore used shenmue 2 and other sega games to get himself a job with microsoft
besides, suzuki has friends at sony so it seems like a natural fit
SpaceHorror
Member
Someone mentioned earlier that the game probably has investors ready to commit, but a lot of time kickstarters are used to show these investors that there is interest in a game.
Or something like that. This is likely the case. Can't imagine the game is only 2 million or yeah, Sony would have funded it.
Read the thread
You need a boot disc. Apparently you can just download one called Utopia Boot Disc.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Because it's not actually $2 million. Rarely is a game solely funded from Kickstart, they ALWAYS lowball it, even when they exceed the goal. This $2 million is proving to others with money that it's a worthwhile project
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
Like I said, only kickstarter I've ever backed. Suspect will be same for lots of peeps.
lazybones18
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250k to go
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