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I agree with your points but it all comes back to finances and the development team. Shenmue 1 and 2 had unlimited funds and a top notch development team. Moving forward we're gonna have to keep our expectations in check. IMO if we get Shenmue 5 we're never gonna match the quality of Shenmue 1&2.
Whatever the reasons are, it can be argued. What I meant to point out though is why some people feel that way. Now the reasons why the game are this way is another matter. Even though I still think that some of those shortcomings are more about misguided priorities in regard to the budget. Shenmue I and II might have a huge budget indeed. But people didn't ask for a AAA Shenmue by today standards. Doing what a 20 years old game does today with a smaller budget is doable. The thing is, some of the elements feels like a step backward.
To me, Shenmue 3 budget shortcomings prevent it from being up to par to today's AAA standards. Not 20 years ago AAA standards.