Shenmue Dojo Blog

Shenmue I x Shenmue III ~ Similarities between Shenmue I and Shenmue III ~ Shenmue III is a calm and relaxing game that reminds me a lot of the first game in the series. In today’s blog post, I’ll talk about all the things in Shenmue III that bring back memories of Shenmue I. Shenmue III shares many similarities with the original game, which I find beautiful and deeply resonant. ~ Slow Pace ~ Shenmue III adopts a deliberate, slow-paced style similar to the first game, which I really appreciate. The nostalgic Shenmue I vibe resonates with me, especially after the chaos in Kowloon. The slower pace in Shenmue III fits perfectly within the narrative, and I believe Shenmue IV will likely mirror the pace found in...

Shenmue Real Locations Chapter 1.5 ~ The Boat ~ In this series of posts i will talk about all of the Shenmue locations that exists in the real world. I will talk a little bit about the background of the places, some of the things you can do, curiosities, comparing the locations in the games with the real locations and much more! I will even talk about the places that maybe we will never see in the future Shenmue games like Suzhou, Baisha, Xian and many others locations that Yu-san wrote for the story. In the previous post in the series i talked about Yokosuka in Japan, now i will talk about the boat, yes, you read that right, the boat. It is possible to make the same trip in the boat that Ryo did from Yokosuka to Hong Kong? i...

~ Shenmue III Director's Cut Edition ~ In one interview Yu Suzuki was asked his score from 1 to 10 for Shenmue III, his answer was 7.5 and with his response it is clear to me that he wanted to do more with the game, but probably because of money and time this was not possible. At the time of development the game was even delayed 2 or 3 times as far as i remember, i imagine that Suzuki-san had a lot of problems in the development of the game. In this post i will imagine the Shenmue III Definitive Edition/Director's cut edition, a version of the game that i would love to see. I will talk about the things i would like to see in this version, and things i think Yu-san would want for this version as well, of course this version would...

Shenmue III ~ 4th Anniversary ~ Shenmue III hit the shelves on November 19, 2019, marking its fourth anniversary after an 18-year anticipation. In this blog post, I'll delve into the Shenmue III Kickstarter campaign and share my journey of becoming a Shenmue fan through it. I'll discuss the challenges and setbacks that Yu Suzuki faced leading up to the game's release, shedding light on the aspects he had to trim down. Additionally, I'll explore how Shenmue III stirred division within the Shenmue fan community and touch on various other aspects. ~ E3 2015 ~ I recall the moment when Yu Suzuki took the stage, discussing the creation of Shenmue III for the fans through Kickstarter. Back then, I wasn't a Shenmue fan, but i grasped...

Shenmue ~ Fighting Games ~ In the games, Ryo often found himself in numerous battles, whether it was to safeguard innocent people, protect himself, or draw closer to Lan Di. Throughout his journey, Ryo encountered a variety of fighters, some of whom became his allies, while others remained his adversaries. Shenmue is fundamentally a martial arts tale, making it a natural fit for the Shenmue franchise to delve into the realm of fighting games. In this blog post, I'll delve into my vision of what a Shenmue fighting game could look like. This includes discussions on the fighting system, game modes, character roster, stages, potential downloadable content (DLC), and more...