Better Textures by Streamer2k (OVERHAUL Texture pack) - Native mod: It works without SpecialK! -

Test the mod and all I can say is that you are doing an amazing job with the textures and bringing to life the TRUE SHENMUE HD REMASTERS. I've also made a small donnation; I hope it encourages you to keep going with this amazing project.
Thanks a lot Sergeynest for your words and your donation, I appreciate it a lot! I am very glad you like the project!
 
wait... WHAT there's a donation option???

Shenmue 2 retexture excites me, although Dreamcast's specialty were textures--especially bricks--so i feel like Hong Kong doesn't need much improvement. Even grimey areas like Kowloon and White Dynasty+South Carmain won't need as much because they're suppose to look run down. Only need a slight spruce up like the drab greys of Dobuita and Harbour. Guilin will be GORGEOUS!
 
Thanks a lot Sergeynest for your words and your donation, I appreciate it a lot! I am very glad you like the project!
By the way can you port the textures of the Mirrors from Shenmue 3 and replace them for the ones in Shenmue 1 & 2 HD !?
 
By the way can you port the textures of the Mirrors from Shenmue 3 and replace them for the ones in Shenmue 1 & 2 HD !?
Done! Mirrors look beautiful at 4K resolution. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as doing a simple replacement.Centerpiece will need some more work and adjustments to align well with Shenmue I 3D mesh, as you can see in the screenshots:

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Done! Mirrors look beautiful at 4K resolution. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as doing a simple replacement.Centerpiece will need some more work and adjustments to align well with Shenmue I 3D mesh, as you can see in the screenshots:

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They look super cool. When they are ready for download give us a shoutout ;)
 
@Sergeynest I have uploaded a new version of Better Textures (v3.1) with HD mirrors: https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/30

It was a bit difficult to align the texture because the centerpiece edge in the vanilla texture was also misaligned LoL
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So, I didn't have any visual reference to fix it, but after some trial and error I got it!
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Enjoy it!
Love it :love: Amazing work as always.(y) Thank You very much.
 
Hi! I am still working on it. I've a new update in my blog from 21th February: https://shenmuehdretextured.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/hazuki-residence/

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Man; I must say it again this is some amazing work that is giving new life to the Shenmue series alongside the Dragon and Phoenix projects.
I don't know if there is or there will be any joint colaboration between the two; all I can say is that this community never stops to amaze me.
Super happy and proud to be a Shenmue fan and a part of this community. 🤩👍👏👏👏

This reminds me of another project that I've encountered from a game called Grand Prix Legends that also as a great community wich revitalized and gave new life to this game.
I think that these videos below can give an idea of what could be achieved with Shenmue if these projects are completed.


 
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Legend!!

I still think Aberdeen can be left alone because them original brick textures were *chefs kiss* Dreamcast specialty. White Dynasty/South Carmain/Kowloon and asset recycle of the Yamanose/Sakuragoaka foliage in Guilin then you're near done!
 
Hi! I am still working on it. I've a new update in my blog from 21th February: https://shenmuehdretextured.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/hazuki-residence/

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Fantastic work. I was reading your blog post and you asked the following-

By the way, anybody could tell me what is the white box next to the fridge? I have no idea! It would be very useful to know what I am retexturing in order to find suitable HD textures:

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I am certain @Switch could give you accurate answer.
 
By the way, anybody could tell me what is the white box next to the fridge? I have no idea! It would be very useful to know what I am retexturing in order to find suitable HD textures:

Despite its high-tech appearance, it's actually a rice bin (米びつ in Japanese).

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Better Textures 4.0 is now ready to Download: https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/30

This new version adds:



Don't forget to delete any previous version of my mod before installing this new one. Enjoy it!


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OMFG!!!

You're project literally was the first reason I ever had to bootcamp my Mac into Windows

Cannot wait for the rest and then hope for your work on Shenmue 2--no pressure though!
 
Very impressive work here! Everything looks so carefully crafted to perfectly match the originals.

With this level of attention to detail you might want to consider redoing the boomboxes though. I know that it is a lot of work for something that only a very small portion of players would ever notice but I'd still like to point it out. The radio models shown are too western, as the frequency range of 88-108 we're all accustomed to is wrong for the setting. It's Japan so the FM dials should be 76-90.
 
Very impressive work here! Everything looks so carefully crafted to perfectly match the originals.

With this level of attention to detail you might want to consider redoing the boomboxes though. I know that it is a lot of work for something that only a very small portion of players would ever notice but I'd still like to point it out. The radio models shown are too western, as the frequency range of 88-108 we're all accustomed to is wrong for the setting. It's Japan so the FM dials should be 76-90.
You're right!! Thanks for the tip. That's a very interesting detail, I had no idea about it!
I will give it a try. At the moment I have found some images of japanese radio tunners to have as a reference to correct the textures. I'll see what i can do, thanks again for the info, I love such details!

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