Well guys,
This is it. 4 years into this adventure, we at the Dojo have finally seen, by and large, what this long-awaited sequel will play like with a controller in your hand in November.
How do you feel? What did you like the most? What do you hope improves with this delay? Remember, this game is for the fans. What the fans, whom donated money to make this dream happen, think is of utmost import.
I'd like to keep THIS thread free of EGS debate and commentary. Focus solely on what you liked and what you would improve. Maybe YsNet will see this thread?
For myself--
It looked like a culmination of all the elements that made Shenmue unique in the first place. It isn't trying to reinvent itself or advertise itself as anything more than what it is.
It is a resurrection of a 20 year old franchise, kept true to the vision he had even then. Viewed as that, I believe it to be a pretty strong entry considering the limited budget.
I personally think that Ryos animations could be a little better. I also think his jacket is too light and could be darker with more texture.
The facial animations could use more improvement--I don't care about the odd looking NPCs. Those that lament upon those are clearly hot takes that never played the originals or understood Yu's style.
If they can sync the English voices better, it won't be an issue except for those who don't understand their appearance.
Combat could be smoother, but it seems we only saw snippets with Automatic entry. It may flow better on Manual, which wouldn't surprise me to be the case.
I would also like to hear some music in future videos or demonstrations.
Anybody else?
This is it. 4 years into this adventure, we at the Dojo have finally seen, by and large, what this long-awaited sequel will play like with a controller in your hand in November.
How do you feel? What did you like the most? What do you hope improves with this delay? Remember, this game is for the fans. What the fans, whom donated money to make this dream happen, think is of utmost import.
I'd like to keep THIS thread free of EGS debate and commentary. Focus solely on what you liked and what you would improve. Maybe YsNet will see this thread?
For myself--
It looked like a culmination of all the elements that made Shenmue unique in the first place. It isn't trying to reinvent itself or advertise itself as anything more than what it is.
It is a resurrection of a 20 year old franchise, kept true to the vision he had even then. Viewed as that, I believe it to be a pretty strong entry considering the limited budget.
I personally think that Ryos animations could be a little better. I also think his jacket is too light and could be darker with more texture.
The facial animations could use more improvement--I don't care about the odd looking NPCs. Those that lament upon those are clearly hot takes that never played the originals or understood Yu's style.
If they can sync the English voices better, it won't be an issue except for those who don't understand their appearance.
Combat could be smoother, but it seems we only saw snippets with Automatic entry. It may flow better on Manual, which wouldn't surprise me to be the case.
I would also like to hear some music in future videos or demonstrations.
Anybody else?