This is an interesting interview, I did the google translate thing, but I'm awaiting the official translation to see what nuance it adds.
I like that he thinks of S3 almost as a reboot and that he is confident S4 will be a better game because it will build off of it. This interview does build my fears by giving me the impression that Suzuki is more engineer minded and interested in exploring new ideas and gameplay than he is in telling a good story or realistically completing Shenmue. I think this mindset really clarifies what he was thinking with S3.
It just seems like he isn't that interested in Shenmue really and would rather do something else. He wants to continue for the fans, but if his heart isn't in it than I dont know.
At least he seems optimistic about S4 which gets my cynical self at least a little excited.
I like that he thinks of S3 almost as a reboot and that he is confident S4 will be a better game because it will build off of it. This interview does build my fears by giving me the impression that Suzuki is more engineer minded and interested in exploring new ideas and gameplay than he is in telling a good story or realistically completing Shenmue. I think this mindset really clarifies what he was thinking with S3.
It just seems like he isn't that interested in Shenmue really and would rather do something else. He wants to continue for the fans, but if his heart isn't in it than I dont know.
At least he seems optimistic about S4 which gets my cynical self at least a little excited.