No, Shenmue was a product of its time, that time has passed and you were lucky if you grew up in that era of gaming

No ! It won't. Games like GTA or Yakuza have long took the concept of shenmu and expented to the infinite. No one cares of shenmu specifically after the awful shenmu 3.

Shenmue was groundbreaking when it initially came out, and a potential remake could elevate it to new heights. If a remake is undertaken, I hope it will be a full-blown reboot. Here are some key improvements I envision for a modernized version: 1. Enhanced RPG Elements: Incorporate choice-based dialogue akin to the Mass Effect trilogy. Choices could influence minor story elements without leading to multiple endings. For instance, selecting the right dialogue could expedite certain outcomes, or alternatively, bullying your way through could have world-altering consequences. 2. Time and Weather Cycles: Retain the dynamic time and weather systems that added realism to the original game. 3. Expanded Character and Social Development: Deepen relationships with characters like Nozomi and Ryo's friends. Include activities such as visiting the arcade together or going on dates, enhanced with mini-games and QTEs that depend on making the right dialogue choices. 4. Larger, Detailed Map: Expand the game map slightly while maintaining a high level of detail. An open-zone design, rather than a fully open world, would preserve the game's intimate atmosphere. 5. Random World Events: Maintain the random world events that made Shenmue unique, where you could miss cutscenes if not in the right place at the right time. Draw inspiration from games like Red Dead Redemption 2 for dynamic world-building. 6. Improved Dialogue and Story: Update the dialogue and voice acting for a more engaging experience. While the original plot was fitting for 1999, it needs to be more complex and nuanced for a 2024 audience. 7. NPC Schedules: Keep the detailed NPC schedules that added to the game's realism. These elements were what made Shenmue great for me, and I imagine a modern Shenmue incorporating these features would be even more compelling.

They should just make a decent port with some quality of life improvements like loading times, controllers or save options and an option to skip the crane game :P . I still love those sexy dreamcast graphics and Ill take them any day over shitty amateur Unreal "realistic" graphics.

Do you think a remake would bring in many new fans? I’m not sure it would have that much of an impact on today’s youth. The pacing is something I enjoy, it’s part of the immersion. I’m sure a creative team could improve in the original, but it would run the risk of changing YS original vision by appealing to a new generation of gamers.

The only way shenmue would work is if it played like yakuza

It wouldn't work because the original game just isn't very good, sorry.

I mean, it worked alright for Yakuza, but that was following the successful zero. Still, a graphical overhaul and some qol improvements would be nice.

One of the things I like most about Shenmue is the continuity between games. Being able to bring over your save, the fact that characters look (mostly) the same from game to game, etc etc. So with that in mind, I think a Shenmue 1+2 remake would be awesome, but in that case, make sure to patch Shenmue 3 so we can finally bring over a Shenmue 2 ending save. Honestly, Shenmue (the series) should be able to be experienced as one continuous adventure and that really add so much. Having said all this, I think they should focus on finishing the series, and remakes shouldn't be made unless the story is completed.

I personally want a Shenmue Remake more than 4 or 5 or to finish the story. I would love so much to revisit Dobuita with new content and more exploring. That’s what Shenmue is to me. Exploring the small town, investigating its mysteries. That’s all I want.

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Shenmue 3 story was rediculas it was slow didnt progress and who the hell was the woman at the end?!

And more side quests could give the shops more reasons to exist

I appreciate the idea of Shenmue remakes ,just like Shenmue Zero as long as we don't lose focus on bringing back Shenmue 4. The latter should be the top priority in the Shenmue universe, other associated projects can wait.

I think would work it but adding more action and more modern gaming features

We need Shenmue 4

Stylization can be done with color grading and lighting, closely matching the original game's palette. This way, you can keep photorealism while also keeping the classic Shenmue aesthetics. There is no need to have every single model stylized; that's just a hugely costly effort.

Remake is a bad idea until the story has been concluded 😅

I think the forklift section in a possible Shenmue remake should be simply focused on the investigation part of things and less on the work side of things.

The problem with FF7 Rebirth sales I belive it's because the FF brand in general was bloated with many recent releases with FF16 and FF14, not to mention other FF7 related games like Crisis Core and mobile games between 2023 and 2024.

It needs a remake with proper characterization (proper actor motion capture) between characters instead of acting like robots and having a combat system that's fluid and fun like the Segas Judgment games. They can compile the story of 1 to 3 in one big game. Animation and character detail needs to be proper and less anime like I think this is important. Puzzles can be still challenging and motivate aimless exploration for investigations.

Shenmue Kiwami, anyone?

I was told that counter elbow is called Tiao Da Ding Zhou/Lift, Strike piercing Elbow from Bajiquan

I’m 45 right now and I was making the last part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy my last games purchase. I so love Shenmue! If we don’t get anything by the time FFVIIR-3 drops I don’t ever see it happening.

I hope this story get it’s conclusion soon. I’m hoping something happens before Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3. I love Shenmue! Let’s finish this story!!

Nick is a legend. Love is channel.

can not wait the video on Shenmue 3 !

Is it just me or did Shenmue kinda invent the one button counter attack that later was refined in both Sleeping Dogs and the Arkham games

when will issue 3 be release ?

You know Madame Butterfly don’t you??

where can i buy these set ?

After how horrible 3 was i doubt they're gonna rush to fund another one

Let's keep the buzz going. It's amazing that we trended for the last 3 months, but we can't stop yet!

Vivi-Gamer: Really glad that the previous rally turned out so well. I'll do my part and be there to post and re-post!

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Let’s keep it up guys👍 still can’t believe we had a time square billboard ad from June. I hope we can get to that again maybe!

Tbh the game I’m currently playing rn (and the game I planned to play after I beat Shenmue 3) is Judgement. The Yakuza game spin-off, and honestly I’m enjoying the hell out of it. If future Shenmue games are a smidge more like Judgement or the Yakuza game series it be SO much cooler and badass.

Two phrases come to mind in respect to Shenmue's legacy: History is written by the victors and Lost the battle but won the war. Shenmue released on a soon to be dead console and was greatly outsold by certain games on the PS2 (GTA3 and FFX for example). Because of this, those games and others on the PS2, get remembered over Shenmue for pushing the envelope of gaming in that era. However, while Shenmue and Sega lost the battle, Shenmue won the war. Shenmue influenced countless games and so many of the things it pioneered became standard in open world games (and other genres). Shenmue was groundbreaking and while it might not be remembered or celebrated the way it should, its legacy is assured through all the things video games now do because of it. And there will always be those of us who have played it and know.

Very good video as always 🔥 #LetsGetShenmue4 #ShenmueAnime2

My favourite Shenmue game, always a pleasure to play Shenmue II, very good video ! (Are you planning to do the same video for Shenmue III ? It will be interesting !

All I want is to see Shenmue 4+5+6 and the other two coming to light 🙏 let Yu fulfill his vision

I remember thinking the QTE's in Resident Evil 4 were inspired by Shenmue when I first played it when it came out. In fact I think there was a magazine review article at the time that implied the same. Really hope we hear soon that Shenmue 4 is in development. Yu Suzuki seems confident and I have a good feeling that something will happen soon.

Humans have changed since the 90s , attentions spans are not what they used to be . To enjoy Shenmue you have to be introspective and cerebral..

That’s will be Amazing , see the Yakuza team working on Shenmue 4!!! We need let them know again and again somehow

It surely deserves more respect