I am a major fan of the Shenmue games, I quite enjoyed Shenmue 3 regardless of its weak story, and would back Shenmue 4 to the best of my ability in the future. But I really do find the rewards distribution situation frustrating.
I have always been well aware that distribution of the rewards would come after the game was initially released, so wasn't surprised about the delays. However, when you think about it, the delays really are inexcusable. The initial release date for Shenmue 3 was 2017, which granted was never going to be met. Eventually the game was released 4 years after the Kickstarter was finished. Surely that was ample time for the rewards to be prepared? Also, why are the rewards being sent out in piece-meal fashion? The coronavirus has been used as a reason for manufacturing delays, but wasn't 4 years enough time for them to prepare everything anyhow? The final items are due to be shipped from July onwards which by my reckoning is a whole 5 years after the Kickstarter ended. (I may be a few months off, I'm going by memory.)
When I signed up for the Collectors Editions of the games, I was expecting to receive a nice big boxset, instead, items are being sent out one at a time. Overall in my opinion, this is far from satisfying. I'm interested to know if you guys think I'm over-reacting, or whether my frustration is valid.
I have always been well aware that distribution of the rewards would come after the game was initially released, so wasn't surprised about the delays. However, when you think about it, the delays really are inexcusable. The initial release date for Shenmue 3 was 2017, which granted was never going to be met. Eventually the game was released 4 years after the Kickstarter was finished. Surely that was ample time for the rewards to be prepared? Also, why are the rewards being sent out in piece-meal fashion? The coronavirus has been used as a reason for manufacturing delays, but wasn't 4 years enough time for them to prepare everything anyhow? The final items are due to be shipped from July onwards which by my reckoning is a whole 5 years after the Kickstarter ended. (I may be a few months off, I'm going by memory.)
When I signed up for the Collectors Editions of the games, I was expecting to receive a nice big boxset, instead, items are being sent out one at a time. Overall in my opinion, this is far from satisfying. I'm interested to know if you guys think I'm over-reacting, or whether my frustration is valid.