

The voice acting is brilliant, it was recorded in HD rather than on tape so it no longer sounds muffled or "hissy" whilst playing back. Graphics wise? Well it's Kickstarter funded so don't go expecting Red Dead Redemption 2 graphics, but they've done an amazing job with the budget they had! It is definitely much better than the recent Shenmue 1 & 2 re-release and leagues better than the Dreamcast and OG Xbox counterparts. Sure, it might feel different at first as you'll be playing with either a keyboard and mouse or a PlayStation 4 controller, but the controls do pretty much work exactly the same way as before.
#Shenmue 3 2016 series#
It's just nice and simple gameplay which Shenmue has always been about! If you are a true fan of the series then you won't even notice the clunky controls. Driving games that start introducing planes and boats, shooting games that start adding some weird out of body hallucination rubbish (Yes Far Cry I am looking at YOU!) - Shenmue 3 doesn't do any of this, it really does go back to its roots! There's no need to hold L1 and R1 whilst you are pressing X, no bloated HUD or user interface. To make it Shenmue! They've tried to make the game play like it did back on the Dreamcast and original Xbox because that's how true fans remember it! There are far too many games out there that cram more and more utter rubbish into them as the sequels come out. Shenmue 3 won't be out until December 2017 or later, but the team will likely.
#Shenmue 3 2016 Ps4#
There is however a very good reason for this. It ended up raising over 6 million, enabling the team to go through with the game's development for both PS4 and PC. After all, I doubt anyone would be too happy if they requested a Steam key and then found out that they won't be able to get one after the October deadline.One thing you will notice when reading reviews about Shenmue 3 is the occasional person complaining about the clunky controls or stiff movement. KitGuru Says: The refund/platform request process seems a tad messy for backers of the game but hopefully any remaining questions will be answered soon. After that, everything else will be set in stone as we approach the game's November release date. Kickstarter backers have until the 3rd of October to fill out the survey requesting their version of the game, or opting for a refund. Steam availability is not guaranteed, so if your mind is set on only playing via Steam, then you might be better off just requesting a refund and waiting until Epic's exclusivity period ends. With that in mind, if you actually want to play Shenmue 3 this year, then you are better off just going with the Epic Games Store code, or the PS4 version of the game. However, if Valve and Ys Net are unable to come to an agreement, then those Steam keys won't be distributed.
#Shenmue 3 2016 code#
If these talks prove successful, then backers will get a Steam code at some point in 2020, likely after the Epic Games Store exclusivity period ends. Ys Net is currently in talks with Valve in an effort to try and secure Steam keys for Shenmue 3. As part of the survey, there is an option to request a Steam key.

Alternatively, you can also request a refund that will be processed within three months.

#Shenmue 3 2016 Pc#
Refunds are now being offered to backers that want them, although interestingly, you can still request a Steam key- there is just no guarantee that you'll actually get one.Īs part of the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter backer survey, those who backed the project can request which version of the game they want to receive- PS4 or PC. In celebration of PC pre-orders going live, developer Ys Net has released three new screenshots of the long-awaited Shenmue 3. This can be easier to accept when fans haven't put money towards a game yet, but in the case of Shenmue 3, the game was heavily crowdfunded, leaving many PC backers disappointed. Some of the clips shown during the 'Magic Monaco 2016' Shenmue 3 Press Conference, finally in HD direct feed.Original video 'Shibuya Productions Cannes 2016. Shenmue 3 caused some controversy earlier this year after moving away from Steam and opting to launch as an Epic Games Store exclusive. A few days ago, the highly anticipated Shenmue III has been shown during the Monaco Anime Games International Conference, with series creator Yu Suzuki being present during the event.
