SHENMUE 3 kickstarter (PC/PS4) - FINAL DAY - NEW KS RECORD GO GO GO!
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I didn't actually notice that, truth be told. Just thought it was a really interesting read even though I've been a fan of the series since it's original release. Will probably be quite insightful for some people I imagine.
KuwabaraTheMan
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There are going to be stretch goals for two additional villages, but they haven't revealed at what level yet.
Yeah, as someone who didn't finish 2, will this one more likely be in Japan or Hong Kong again? (Having both would be best of course)
Ryo Hazuki
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I think it's just the reward tiers hindering backers at the moment. More high tier options are needed and I know they said it's not happening at this time, but a physical PS4 tier would definitely see a surge. Throw in some special edition variants at higher tiers and the pledges would pour in.
Brb, gonna email Yu my $1000 Fuku-San Punching Bag concept.
Brb, gonna email Yu my $1000 Fuku-San Punching Bag concept.
I wish they'd enrich the game more holistically, though, rather than having tiered stretch goals for each town. It could mean one of the earlier in-game towns has a lot of detail, while later ones do not. Strikes me as absurd, and I'd prefer it if they had a stretch goal for "Minigames X5 in every town", and then "Special Mission in every town: In Baisha it will be infiltration, and so on", so the game feels balanced as you travel through each town.
That's not even getting into the fact that these stretch goals feel kinda abstract, rather than tangible. As a backer of the game and Shenmue megafan, I am keen to see the towns expand, but for someone who hasn't played Shenmue before, these mean nothing to them. At this point, the Kickstarter needs to appeal to these people.
They need diagrams, written explanations, and perhaps even video examples of similar things in Shenmue I & II to show how these kinds of things add detail to and enrich the game world, and that they are worth throwing money at.
Also, going by these stretch goals it's safe to assume that it's going to cost $1m-1.5m to flesh out each town fully. That means Suzuki wants $3-4.5m to do all three. Add onto the fact that we need another $500k for the Rapport and Skill Tree, and it's looking like this Kickstarter will need another $3.5-5m just for Suzuki's full vision to be realised.
I know we've had an explosive start to this Kickstarter, and these things typically slow down after a day or two, but can anyone really see this game raking in an extra $3.5-5m via crowdfunding in its current form?
That's not even getting into the fact that these stretch goals feel kinda abstract, rather than tangible. As a backer of the game and Shenmue megafan, I am keen to see the towns expand, but for someone who hasn't played Shenmue before, these mean nothing to them. At this point, the Kickstarter needs to appeal to these people.
They need diagrams, written explanations, and perhaps even video examples of similar things in Shenmue I & II to show how these kinds of things add detail to and enrich the game world, and that they are worth throwing money at.
Also, going by these stretch goals it's safe to assume that it's going to cost $1m-1.5m to flesh out each town fully. That means Suzuki wants $3-4.5m to do all three. Add onto the fact that we need another $500k for the Rapport and Skill Tree, and it's looking like this Kickstarter will need another $3.5-5m just for Suzuki's full vision to be realised.
I know we've had an explosive start to this Kickstarter, and these things typically slow down after a day or two, but can anyone really see this game raking in an extra $3.5-5m via crowdfunding in its current form?
HomerSimpson-Man
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Not having any single tier have a physical copy for the PS4 just feels like a huge missed opportunity, like I wonder how many people who opted for the $29 backer pledge would upgrade if there was a physical option for $60, or get people to pledge that tier in general to get a copy?
With Bloodstained more people opted for the physical tier than the digital tier.
With Bloodstained more people opted for the physical tier than the digital tier.
HomerSimpson-Man
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Yeah, I'm really disappointed to see no physical PS4 copy still. This is what is going to make me downgrade my pledge from $300, it's that important to me.Still no stretch goal for a physical PS4 copy
Also, what are the cinema shorts? I kind of just want a movie of 2 akin to what they did with the first game.
I'd really like to know what the hold-up is. Sony has already said that they're funding the game, so no surprise there. They're already printing physical copies for the PC version, so it's not as though they're making it a digital-only title. I'm curious as to why they're singling the PS4 out as a digital-only platform. :/
Ryo Hazuki
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I know we're talking about stretch goals but that might be too much...
Rebel Leader
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I think there needs to be better tiers for backing the game.
I sill believe it should happen
I sill believe it should happen
Lee Chaolan
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29 is so low for a digital copy. Won't this be 60 when it comes out?
Doctor_Thomas
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Probably prohibitive publishing costs for a PS4 disc release but, now, I can definitely see Sony doing a retail run. Whether or not it makes to to a reward tier is another matter, but there's no way this won't get a physical PS4 release.
IrishNinja
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Ryo Hazuki
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Hahaha, sorry, I was just making a crappy sexual joke.
But yeah, I agree about the $29 backers upping to higher prices for physical copies. They could do it at some point too, yeah.
This guy gets it.
Yeah I can't think of any good reason for why they wouldn't, honestly.
And we'll get it for 29. Although I do hope they add a PS4 physical version. I'd gladly up my pledge an extra 30 bucks.
Rebel Leader
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Sorry it was a quick post because my dog is running wild otherwise I probably would have gotten it
Ryo Hazuki
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Maybe Sony know for a fact that people who buy the digital version for $29 via Kickstarter will be the same people who will also buy a physical copy upon release too. Not going to lie. After 14 years I would. Kinda crappy and I'm hoping that's not the case. Most likely more complicated than that but yeah. Speaking for myself, I want that physical edition and I'd double dip.
Soyongdori
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Kowloon, imo was the best part of Shenmue 2.
Lee Chaolan
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Oh yeah, I'm not complaining, but just surprised it's so low!
Also, yes, I'd definitely chip in more for the physical PS4 copy too!
Upsidedown Fuji
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Lol the stretch goal of all time. Develop an official USB to VMU device just for the game. That would be cool if not a very unexpected things to do.
I've still got my save on a regular vmu and an official 4meg. It would be an awesome idea but I'll just take a rucksack of capsule toys and a first full of won.
Probably not, but if they make an HD remake...
That could be it. Here's hoping they can work something out!
Same. I'm sure many fans are feeling the same way we are.
El_Cinefilo
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I'm not a fan of how they're doing these stretch goals, they need to explain what infiltration missions, Battle events and character perspective systems are. To be honest the whole Kickstarter isn't great. I love Shenmue and have put $120 so far (would go higher for physical copy) but to the people who haven't played the originals it doesn't really do much to explain what the actual game is.
I think the Wii U Gamepad would be a good tool.
No arcades in the villages? Ryo has a 3DS with SEGA classics on.
...and can also practice his Lucky Hit there...
...and check his collectables in 3D while walking down the street...
indigo-cyclops
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Why would it be Nintendo at all?
Tower of Babel Dreamcast tech demo (emulated and no sound).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fAbTrhvto
I think became the basis for the Kowloon tower ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fAbTrhvto
I think became the basis for the Kowloon tower ?
Let's ask Sony to fund that! :3
kunonabi
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because deep down we're all hoping Ryo joins Smash so we can get an amiibo of him.
Windom Earle
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whoa
This! What's the point in offering us capsule toys if we can't scan them into something?
Well they want to save Shenmue, so they should save it by releasing it everywhere like a good sport. :3
Rebel Leader
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As I said, I would have gotten it if I didn't quick post it because of my dog running around
It's probably the one you're going to watch anyway since it's the first hit when you search for a Shenmue let's play, but SupaGoGoMan's is the one.
chromatic9
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Hope they do a retail box for everyone.
I'm worried that a few years after launch there will be some license issue or money arguments and the game disappears from the store.
This is not just a game. Shenmue fans will want this on their mantle piece.
Laevateinn
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That's what the art book is for.
HomerSimpson-Man
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Your answer was so perfect of a follow-up right after though. It's amazing. I couldn't stop laughing for my simple posting mistake, I was unprepared!
giancarlo123x
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Or replace all that with a Vita since there is 0 reason for anything nintendo related to be in this.
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Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Thanks for the recommendation. Turns out that was the one o started watching. Good to know I'm watching the best one then.
TheStruggler
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I wonder how deep this game will be can we expect a yakuza style game with a lot of depth with surroundings and combat, or will it be bare-bones to an extent
If they did that, i'd buy a PS4 and Vita.
Laevateinn
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