Here we go - Shenmue 3 OT

[Delita 698]

5.9 from ign. Yikes 

 

 

 

 

 

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

The game is dated for sure. I think this is a good follow up that successfully appeals to people's nostalgia, but if the series does continue with a Shenmue 4 then they will definitely need to modernize a lot of aspects of it.

Edited November 23, 2019 by Twinblade

[Mr. House 3,371]

I'm still on the fence. The depleting life when running thing sounds annoying af.

 

[kaz 2,439]

10 hours ago, Twinblade said:

The game is dated for sure. I think this is a good follow up that successfully appeals to people's nostalgia, but if the series does continue with a Shenmue 4 then they will definitely need to modernize a lot of aspects of it.

Yea, I never played a Shenmue and it looks awful to me. I think a modern approach with maybe a recap of the story would be nice for newcomers. 

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

34 minutes ago, alcatrazkaz said:

Yea, I never played a Shenmue and it looks awful to me. I think a modern approach with maybe a recap of the story would be nice for newcomers. 

They could start by just taking a look at how Yakuza has built off of Shenmue's structure over the years, and try to implerment similar systems and mechanics.

Edited November 23, 2019 by Twinblade

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

Even by shenmue standards, the amount of Meaningless busy work and lack of plot development Is kind of insane. I’m 25 hours in and i feel like almost nothing of significance has happened in the story yet.

Edited November 23, 2019 by Twinblade

[kokujin 558]

9 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

Even by shenmue standards, the amount of Meaningless busy work and lack of plot development Is kind of insane. I’m 25 hours in and i feel like almost nothing of significance has happened in the story yet.

Is it random how you detective work? Do people clue you on who to ask in chains, or is there some common sense to it, or do you just bother EVERY npc including children till you find the designated one?

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

26 minutes ago, kokujin said:

Is it random how you detective work? Do people clue you on who to ask in chains, or is there some common sense to it, or do you just bother EVERY npc including children till you find the designated one?

Nah, you question various people and usually multiple NPCs will be able to point you in the right direction which isn't too bad. But theres a lot of tasks that feel like nothing but filler. For example, sometimes you need to earn a specific amount of money to purchase a ridiculously expensive item which just boils down to you spending a bunch of time grinding the gambling mini games. The pacing is already slow but this type of stuff makes things move at a snail's pace.

Edited November 24, 2019 by Twinblade

[kokujin 558]

21 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

Nah, you question various people and usually multiple NPCs will be able to point you in the right direction which isn't too bad. But theres a lot of tasks that feel like nothing but filler. For example, sometimes you need to earn a specific amount of money to purchase a ridiculously expensive item which just boils down to you spending a bunch of time grinding the gambling mini games. The pacing is already slow but this type of stuff makes things move at a snail's pace.

Thanks for the detailed response. It would have drove me crazy to get nothing else. I suggest little hacks like the triple points thing deena mentioned. I like the idea of npcs being useful. I think all rpgs should use a system like it. 

Edited November 24, 2019 by kokujin

[kaz 2,439]

1 hour ago, kokujin said:

Thanks for the detailed response. It would have drove me crazy to get nothing else. I suggest little hacks like the triple points thing deena mentioned. I like the idea of npcs being useful. I think all rpgs should use a system like it. 

I wish you were useful  

[DynamiteCop 2,085]

I just beat it, I'd give it a solid 7-7.5.

 

It was fun visiting this world again but felt short lived like it needed another act. I hope we get a 4th and final game, it feels like it's close to concluding.

[Mr. House 3,371]

I think Ill wait for a price drop or two. Maybe Ill pick up the HD ports in the meantime.

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

I just finished it. What a waste of time.

 

All of the major plot points and reveals can be summed up in a single paragraph. This game is 30 hours of pure fluff, and just when you think you're finally done grinding gambling tokens or catching chickens for some old dude with no relation to the story, it still manages to find new ways to pad itself out and just waste your time. If it at least had a satisfying ending, all the bullshit would be somewhat forgivable but the fact that nothing major happens despite the 18 year wait makes me feel not just disappointed, but straight up insulted.

 

I played through the Shenmue 2 remaster recently and honestly got more enjoyment out of it. This is a 6.0 quality game through and through, and even if there is a Shenmue 4 its going to be tough for me to muster up any excitement for it.

Edited November 24, 2019 by Twinblade

[kaz 2,439]

trash series confirmed, have fun waiting another 20 years to catch chicken in the next instalment  

[Playstation Tablet 1,725]

What will conclude first? The Berserk manga or the Shenmue saga?