Shenmue 3 - Yu Suzuki on why it's a 'Miracle'

We visited Yu Suzuki's studio in Japan to talk to him about the origins of Shenmue, the gameplay of Shemue 3, and why everyone loves Ryo.
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[@sdl-ep2gd]

I love this man. He is a living legend and a total genius. We lost so much in the last decade or so. If only Sega had let him lead a few more projects. Welcome back, Yu Suzuki.

[@FuzzyDlop]

According to rumors, which Yu Suzuki pretty much fueled himself too, he appears to be already in talks with SEGA for Shenmue 4, with the possibility of developing a proprietary engine(kind of like Yakuza) and the talks seemed to involve other "classic" SEGA properties like Virtua Fighter 6 and maybe others.

[@manhkhoanguyen5788]

@@FuzzyDlop I think Sega's decision will depend on how well Shenmue 3 sales. If the result good, Sega might do as Yu Suzuki request. The reason Sega release Shenmue I and II in PS4 and PC also to test how much profit potential Shenmue series can bring. So it's our duty as fans to support Shenmue 3.

[@Bristecom]

@@FuzzyDlop If true, that would be amazing. Sega lost so many of the guys that made them great around 2005. If only the economy and companies like Sega had stayed strong, maybe the dark ages of video games wouldn't have happened.

[@pineapplesmoovey7898]

He should have stayed gone, Shenmue 3 is a steaming pile of dookie.

[@lerr123456]

@@pineapplesmoovey7898 agreed, he literally made sega lost so much money with shenmue 1, it was a flop, thats why sega kicked him lmao, same thing with shenmue 2 and 3, all of them failed financially

[@Alex-wh8xr]

I always felt shenmue had such a strong almost... spiritual vibe to it. But in an odd way, it's just so serene. Loved it so much. Really loved this video also, great style.

[@crashpal]

Virtua Fighter + GTA

[@AWretchedMan]

Yes it was very spiritual... Its made me who i am today haha. Shenmue taught us many things to take into the real world

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

@@AWretchedMan That's so pathetic and sad...

[@briandrumgold642]

This game is very special to me and millions of others. I have to say, Shenmue is one of my top 3 games of all time.

[@DycypleLo17]

Indeed it is friend

[@no_snack]

What are the other 2?

[@DycypleLo17]

Shenmue 1 an 2 n 3.💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@mrmoro11tv]

@@no_snack 1. final fantasy 7 2. suikoden 2 3. shenmue

[@briandrumgold642]

@@no_snack Dude I couldn't tell you cause I don't know lol. Probably some super Nintendo games or something 😄. But I know Shenmue is in the top 3 somewhere. Or maybe Devil May Cry could be up there as well

[@KenShackler]

Yu Suzuki is such a likeable person! So happy that we get to play Shenmue 3 soon.

[@yeahtbh.161]

soon tm

[@Jagielka06]

I love it when Access make videos like this. Show off a bit more of the camera and video skills that aren't always suitable for the regular videos. Beautifully shot and edited. This extra work doesn't go unnoticed - great job team!

[@aresef]

He nailed why Ryo is so relatable. He’s a regular guy, a bumpkin good at jiujitsu who stumbled into something extraordinary.

[@larrycharvo5931]

When Shenmue 1 and 2 were released i was a lot younger and in a very bad place in my life, very alone, depressed and had a very poor out look for the future. Now im at the other end of that and cant wait to play the game, take my time and enjoy it without such a bleak future. I remember i was so lonely at night times i would leave ryo standing in the docks so i could hear the hussle and bussle of "normal" sounds and fall asleep, just the noise of vans, forklifts and the chatter of passer bys this game means so much to me and i appreciate it endlessly.

[@shahua]

THIS, just this. I can relate.

[@larrycharvo5931]

@@shahua ☺️

[@protestantsfailurend7890]

I felt this loneliness at the time shenmue II appeared on xbox. It was an alienated dark place and going into it was like stepping into another world, and a world of knowledge, wisdom and self-discovery. Never played the first one before but the second brought you reflection upon life and the meaning of life. It was an experience to say the least.

[@larrycharvo5931]

@@protestantsfailurend7890 how are things now for you 🙂

[@sterntoaction1]

My friend died of cancer when Shenmue came out. He wanted to play it but he died before he could play it. That game was my peaceful escape from real life. Thank you for you’re beautiful game.

[@jaredsillett8249]

I was only 12 when Shenmue 2 released, now Im 30! Iv'e been waiting for 60% of my life to play this game. I am so incredibly hyped! Thank you Yu Suzuki and all the fans that kept Shenmue alive!

[@Ehrle6969]

Ehrenbürger

[@waleedebrahim846]

you welcome

[@PersonalMagnusGames]

It definitely is a miracle. Thank you for this video.

[@SheepheadCG]

Fantastic video that really sums up why these games are so special, and why the fans are so excited about Shenmue 3. The way that Yu talks about his design approach to the game, story and world is just mesmerising and I feel like that it is reflected to the player while playing. It's been an 18 year wait, but we are only a few days out!!!

[@James-gj8rn]

i've got the remasters of 1 and 2 but i haven't played them yet :)

[@aresef]

James Get on that. The good news is unlike Shenmue I to Shenmue II or the Mass Effect games, your save won’t carry over to this one and there will be a recap video recounting the first two.

[@James-gj8rn]

@@aresef will do :)

[@ulrichnubias2193]

The games are special, because they are unique.

[@djfussell1987]

Yeah he is a great genuine guy! Is it wrong of me to say that him and Hideo Kojima are like 2 peas in a pod when it comes to game design Philosophy? What a month this is with two amazing unique games from two of possibly the best game developers in the industry!

[@otterpoet]

_Yu Suzuki_ is an inspiring, yet humble storyteller... just love the way he interacts with the fans. I've not experienced the *Shenmue* series yet, but this convinced me to buy it.

[@dred05m61]

Otterpoet: not experience Shenmue for 20 years!! Have you been living under a rock or are you poor ? You seem like the guy that makes excuses over excuses, in order to not buy. 1999 Shenmue - Dreamcast JAP US EUR 2002 Shenmue II - Dreamcast JAP EUR 2002 Shenmue II - Xbox US EUR 2018 Shenmue - MS Windows/XB1/PS4 JAP US EUR 2018 Shenmue II - MS Windows/XB1/PS4 JAP US EUR 2019 Shenmue III - MS Windows/PS4 JAP US EUR

[@manhkhoanguyen5788]

Yu suzuki is so humble and loveable. It's sad that you had not play Shenmue before. I'm sure if you have chance to play it, you'll love it.

[@AWretchedMan]

You have been missing out your whole life

[@DanielK1213th]

dred05m I’ve played the first few hours of it but I got stuck and I haven’t been playing since. I was supposed to find this motorcycle guy but couldn’t find him.

[@DanielK1213th]

Also life happened. Now I am in actual Japan playing Shenmu in real life.

[@obsoleteworlds]

Thank you for the wonderful experience that was Shenmue 3, Yu. Please don't take the criticisms to heart. It was indeed a miracle. Continue to make the games the way your artistic vision sees fit.

[@pineapplesmoovey7898]

Blinded fanboys, rather lie than accept the truth. You people are disgusting and are what's wrong with this world.

[@EvtheNev]

He seems like such a nice man. Amazing video, amazing series, thanks Elle!

[@oliverbath6028]

These types of videos are great guys! Keep up the great work!

[@owenj005]

Having played shenmue 2 roughly 15 years ago, this is going to feel really strange playing this series again and I for one cannot wait to get stuck in again!

[@terrymcginnis4633]

wow now i feel old

[@manhkhoanguyen5788]

Shenmue 3 is a miracle because Yu Suzuki and his team are Miracle Makers. Thank you for not give up in Shenmue, thank you for love Shenmue and thank you for believe in Shenmue.

[@MuayThaiMmaXboxGeek]

13 yrs old, christmas day 1999! That was my first playthrough of Shenmue on SEGA Dreamcast. I still have the Dreamcast AND my original Shenmue :D If you never played Shenmue when it came out , your opinions don't mean anything. The game was legendary , unique and f*cking amazing to play in 1999 as a kid , it was eye opening and life changing. Can't wait for the 19th!

[@manhkhoanguyen5788]

SEGA dreamcast wasnt popular in Vietnam so I didn't have my chance to play Shenmue 1. But in 2000, my cousin from US brought me an Xbox with Shenmue II installed. And form that time Shenmue changed my life. At that time, I can't talk to people but when played Shenmue I was able to learned how to communicate with people (like Ryo did) and now I become normal.

[@MuayThaiMmaXboxGeek]

@@manhkhoanguyen5788 The power of shenmue! Inspirational!

[@manhkhoanguyen5788]

@@MuayThaiMmaXboxGeek True true

[@prity777]

i also played it 1999 and was 18, but your opinion is quite harsh Muay! because you said ", your opinions don't mean anything" please overthink it, if you really love the game and Yu Suzuki, because with that you will keep the younger generation away from that incredible experience, also yu wants to support this thought of slow and paced gaming and especially younger people.. Love and Cheers, Prity

[@nbdante]

Thanks for the video, it brought tears to my eyes! Yu is the legend! Unfortunately him or his works aren't receiving the much recognition from the gaming community especially when you see how much innovation and impact he had on the industry!

[@RyoGuiRen]

Best Playstation Access video ever, nice job guys!

[@culius]

Just playing shenmue 2 right now and planning on finishing it on the 19th right before installing shenmue 3. Finally it's here!!!

[@ProgSnob14]

This game is so well done. He masterfully recreated the feel, controls, and atmosphere down to the smallest detail. Thank Yu for delivering the game we've always wanted.

[@Timii240830]

A legend... Thank Yu! ❤️

[@coldbloodsensei]

One of the most modest guys in the gaming industry. It's a shame it took him so long to finally realize shenmue 3 but i hope for him he can continue after this.

[@darkdr1fter]

Slacker backer and I also preordered the steelbook edition. Can’t wait to get into this masterpiece. Yu Suzuki is a genius! Here’s to Shenmue 4!

[@KamPOV01]

After all these years we finally get Shenmue 3..... now the only thing left is Skies of Arcadia 2 and my life will be complete.

[@los1372]

I love Skies of Arcadia !

[@kiryukiwami98]

It is a true Miracle !! Thank you so much Suzuki san to make Shenmue 3 a reality ! I can't wait :)

[@petermelamed5959]

Shenmue is an amazing game!!

[@Snakex59]

It really is a miracle, I had the biggest smile on my face when “Shenmue 3” came across my TV. I remember I was a junior in high school when this game came out and I spent roughly a school season delved into it. now I’m 36 years old with the same girlfriend in the other room telling me “you are playing Shenmue too much”.

[@392sasuke]

This was a nice calming video like a ASMR video

[@MultiverseMoo]

Thank you for this, so very much.

[@xianxiii3029]

My childhood will be reinvigorated with Shemue 3...it's been too long, many stories have passed me throughout the years, but now at least I will have closure on Ryo's story. Can't wait.

[@OzzSabbath]

I have something in my eye. I'm not crying!

[@YoshiBoo]

The music goes along so well with Suzuki's gentle voice and the atmosphere it creates

[@Bristecom]

Quality mini-documentaries/editing like this is rare these days. This video gets a well deserved like from me!

[@djfussell1987]

Definitely feels like a miracle, after 20 years of waiting. This is truly a special game series and I'm very humbled by the fact that Shenmue 3 is a real thing finally!

[@stubby019]

Just a beautifully done video. Thank you! Makes me even more excited to continue Shenmue III tonight.

[@komboblast4044]

I can't wait to play the game. Ordered steelbook edition. Looking forward to fighting Lan Di! 💪

[@BakiX]

This was a very touching video. Whatever this game turns out to be, good or bad, in the end, I'm glad it's back and proud to have supported it.

[@Loveilis]

Yu Suzuki created beautiful games, people asked him about it for 20 years and he actually made the game that people asked him about and he, himself, called it A "Miracle". That's why he is now one of the best game creators ever (to me) not only is it unlikely that people ask for A game this old to be remade the same, but it's even more unlikely that A game creator cares let alone cherishes it. Such A level of respect for other people and that's inspiring (to me).

[@ryanpatterson2830]

I really hope critics and players give Shenmue 3 the credit it deserves as $6 million is literally nothing compared to the AAA games its competing against 🙌 Edit: My bad, 18 million dollars but the point still stands... 🙄😂

[@Real1Gaming]

I'm worried reviewers will stress through it to give it a score. Essentially breaking what makes Shenmue so special :/

[@FuzzyDlop]

6 million dollars wasn't the budget, that was mostly used for the kickstarter rewards. The budget is closer to recent Yakuza games, especially after Deep Silver stepped in, so it's around 18 million dollars. Yakuza costs between 25 and 28 depending on the game.

[@btsnoonafan6637]

Fuzzy Dunlop source? genuinely curious...

[@kaiyo83]

I bought this game in a heart beat and this is a very touching video. Can’t wait to play this masterpiece.

[@NOMOREDEI]

Just finished it. Thank You to Yu and the team. Absolutely remarkable effort guys!!!!

[@HeyItsDJB]

I know that the music featured was by epidemicsound, but does anyone happen to know the specific song’s name that was used in the video when the interview began?

[@crisisamonginfinitedarthsa4220]

If only Hollie was still here. I feel she would have loved this. Too bad she left exactly a year ago.

[@marioe.4400]

That's exactly how I feel about GameTrailers (now Easy Allies), regarding Matt Blair not being present for the E3 2015 reveal (and not being a part of the team anymore).

[@Darksider087]

I just finished Shenmue 2 and I cant believe how I missed such an amazing game, and for a game made in the late 90s its incredible, the world the character interactions, it really was wayyy ahead of its time. To this day you rarely find a game that comes close to having so much detail in its environments, RD2 is one example and thats a 2019 game made by Rockstar. I really hope Shenmue 4 gets made, because I hear a lot of fans werent happy with how it ended and that worries me..did they expect a conclusion? I find it highly unlikely that Ryo, a kid that barely had real experience in marital arts end up defeating Lan Di, a master no less so quickly. This is a series that takes it 1 step at a time, and thats what I love about it. It feels so real, I for one really want Shenmue 4 to happen, Suzuki please show us that miracles can happen more than once.

[@easyvreallady6535]

Yu Suzuki is a true master.

[@aresef]

It’s really cool seeing the camera angles marked in that dev tool

[@finaljustice3848]

Shemue the series has so much heart and personality behind it. I think it what makes this game franchise so special is because like a screenplay that is personal to a director this game is personal to Yu Suzuki. You can tell he really cares about the final product of Shenmue and doesn't want to compromise on his vision. This game might not have modern mechanics, stellar graphics, or AAA status but those things pale to a game like this that is true ART. Truly a masterpiece from a creator who cherishes his games like art pieces.

[@NathanGargus24]

It is a miracle. And Yu Suzuki has pulled off a miracle.

[@TheRealAnthony0]

Age is just a number always remember that Yu Suzuki

[@dodgykebaab]

Next week baby!

[@mikegogonas4483]

Thank you Yu Suzuki for bringing my favourite series back. Shenmue means a lot to me. My whole life I have been waiting for this moment. Yu Suzuki you are a Legend! ❤️

[@icy14]

We are so fortunate to be in the universe in which Shenmue 3 happened!

[@charlestran7309]

Shenmue will always be my number one favourite all time game. It was more admired outside Japan, because none of my Japanese friends never hear of the game and they are my age (29). I've recieved my copy of Shenmue 3 today, 18 years wait I thought I've never live to see this moment. Thank you Yu Suzuki

[@mf-h3659]

Thank Yu! fan of 20 years here, you did a great job, love it.

[@insayno]

This is why i love Playstation. I never played a Shenmue game but im super happy for all the fans of the serie that the wait is almost over.

[@mrgene]

I... wasn't expecting that to feel so spiritual.

[@AWretchedMan]

The first 2 were

[@Ehrle6969]

Shenmue 3 goty 2019

[@HajimeNoJMo]

Game of the 21st century

[@russellmuscle7434]

Story of the year hands down but it's to old of a game to be game of the year. Shenmue 2 is my favorite game of all time man, I can't wait

[@no_snack]

I'm looking forward to playing it but game of the year? No way

[@breakingbenjamin1fan788]

Hell yeah!!

[@StainderFin]

already a goty? lol

[@CrazzedKor]

I never played these games, bought the remasters recently. Im going to jump in after Death Stranding, hopefully I can like it as much as everyone else and get Shenmue 3

[@markwentsleightlymad]

Winters_Solace I hope you do enjoy it. Just be warned, it's an old game and nothing like it had been tried before, so be kind to the clunkiness and enjoy an absolutely beautifully told story.

[@SandwichGlitch]

I felt they are like real work to get through ... I mean job work... You know. Never finished the second because of it

[@markwentsleightlymad]

Sandwich Glitch aw man, that's a shame. It's definitely a unique game and I can see why you'd get frustrated if you're just trying to get through it.

[@youthnando]

I like the first game alot But the second one dragged on to long

[@johnallen4127]

Please buy it and suporrt it

[@prity777]

Awesome video ^^ Thank you!

[@benrunyan8407]

Hail to the king.

[@kingbrianboru4188]

God bless yu suzuki and thank you playstation for backing this ans making my dreams a reality.

[@daveofosiris]

Love the fact ryo still has that plaster😂

[@truenemesisprime550]

Iconic is sometimes better than realistic lol

[@MCcreedLP]

This man deserves our full respect 👍

[@slurmsmckenzie.]

Man even though sega fell out of the console wars in the early 2000s due to bad decision making and the Dreamcast not being able to play movies , segas ripples are still being seen on the video game industry with this game yakuza and others sega I salute you would love to see a revival

[@andylee3481]

i love Shenmue Forever

[@joerocky5563]

A miracle .. the wait is over, the time is come!!!

[@McdonaldeS1986]

Everybody on you're knees and bow Down to an absolute legend!

[@crisisamonginfinitedarthsa4220]

It is a beautiful and terrific game, but Doom bows to no one.

[@AWretchedMan]

@@crisisamonginfinitedarthsa4220 shuuttt up idiot

[@RedZ-Zaraki]

Can't wait, thank you and much love

[@George-zn7gr]

I love this game!

[@Pro0wnz]

God I love Shenmue, seriously consider playing it if you haven’t before!

[@Solid_Snape]

Wow, what an intro.. 30 sek of pure Japan love! Great video!

[@SMKshaun]

I know for some people Crash Bandicoot, Spyro or Lara Croft was their childhood game. For me, it was Shenmue. I completed Shemue 3 or 4 times as a child, I loved the story and it was the first game that made me feel truly immersed in an open(ish) world that, at the time, felt alive. I will pick up Shenmue 3 once I have completed the remasters of the first two that were kindly included in last months humble monthly bundle - I'm pumped!

[@Biohazardzro]

Thank you I been waiting 18 years

[@sphony]

Thank you, Yu Suzuki!

[@varsas]

Excellent video. Eagerly waiting for my kickstarter edition to drop through the letterbox!

[@TheGoldenFigo]

The best thing about shenmue 3 is that it ends in the same cliffhangar from 18 years ago

[@DJmisterpeluca]

I could watch this man talk for hours, such a special man

[@kevinmacnally]

Wonderful video

[@anon77_65]

Can't wait. Will buy a playstation for this. thank you Yu Suzuki & team!

[@andybagleylp]

Still can't believe it's actually here! Been waiting 18 years for this!

[@csillanagy2263]

Really it's a briliant great game. I hope the 4 will come soon. Thank you Yu san!!!

[@gibbs615]

Can't wait to play THIS finally after all these years! Only problem is Shenhua's clothes, they should be like how they were before in 1 & 2!

[@GrayFoxGamingHD]

Thank you Yu Suzuki and Sony for making this a reality :)

[@RetroAllianceGaming]

A mirracle it is! I have playee though this game 3 times and am collecting every move, every capsole and doing every side quest. What a dream come true

[@TheRetroGodfather.]

Same, i need one more achievement to get the platinum trophy, the fishing achievement.

[@creechrfeechr8094]

What an amazing gift this game is.

[@xmelfisx]

Thank you Yu Suzuki

[@matthewadams2723]

Can't wait love shenmue

[@CanonGames]

This is awesome.

[@grentiousmax2218]

I'm thinking about playing Shenmue 1 on PlayStation 4 since that game was a masterpiece on Dreamcast that I used to play and enjoyed.

[@waldekmontana8207]

Shenmue Is My Number 1 Game Thank You Yu-San🙏🏻

[@xperiaspectre3531]

This man made videogames the 8th fine art!

[@ONshowON]

Thank you Yu! This week we will finally be able to continue Ryo story :)

[@segaherman_twitch]

I can't wait to play

[@kylereese968]

I can't wait

[@bruceg22000]

Nobody wants to see Yu Suzuki achieve his full vision with Shenmue more so than the dedicated Shenmue fanbase.

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

Aww, that guy at 2:28

[@LiangHuBBB]

I dont really understand how the combat works in Shenmue 3. Do I have to press these combos as fast as I can? So sometimes Im pressing 4 buttons in a row, but only 2 kicks are coming out is that right? Also, can I only use the combo I have selected with R1 or R2 at the moment? Hm

[@hi-tych]

Two more days!!!

[@ennioscorpio]

thank Yu 👏🏼👏🏼