Backer Trial Demo
The Shenmue III Backer Trial Demo was released on September 17, 2019, exclusively for Kickstarter and Slacker Backers. This demo provided a limited but immersive glimpse into the long-awaited continuation of the Shenmue series, focusing on showcasing the game’s environments, mechanics, and overall feel.
Note: You do not need the Epic Store to play this demo.
Key Details:
Purpose: The demo was designed to give backers an early taste of the game and to collect feedback for final tweaks before the full release.
Location: The demo took place in a small portion of Bailu Village, a central area in Shenmue III.
Content: Players were able to explore the village, interact with NPCs, play minigames, and experience a portion of the main story. The demo’s story content involved Ryo investigating the village for a ‘Bookie’ who has information regarding the ransacking of stonemasons in the village.
Length: It provided approximately 1 hour gameplay, depending on exploration and player pacing.
Mechanics: It highlighted Shenmue III’s new combat system, stamina mechanics, and activities such as Lucky Hit, Wood Chopping and Herb Hunting.
Platform: It was distributed digitally via the Epic Games Store for PC.
