Just to present a different perspective as food for thought
A lot of people didn't like S3 as it didn't tell much story, felt like filler and there was repetitive training elements, etc...
My opinion: Whilst I agree with the above, the game was obviously created in the way that it was for a reason. Whether that be budgetary constraints, or the uniquely slow pace that Yu wants to move the story along at. After all, isn't that why we enjoy Shenmue as a whole? Because it is so unique and different to the cookie-cuttie approach most games take?
I respect a creator of anything and what they see the creation manifesting as. I can only sit back, admire and enjoy what that output is. Whatever it is. It can be fair to say that Ryo's martial arts need to improve big time before the bigger fights against the CYM leaders... I can appreciate the journey that Yu wants to take a gamer on with that logic in mind. Whether he wants to take 4 games to wrap things up, or 10 games... that's really his creation and opinion that matters.
With any creator, giving them the space to create their ultimate output as they see fit... is usually the best outcome.
I also see some criticism of Shenmue Anime. I don't want to sound like a blind fan, but it is not really worth putting negativity out there on insignificant things just because they are told in a different way to the games (I read someone who was very vocal about how Ren is positioned in the Anime). I'd say that unless if you have direct expertise in developing games or a track record of consulting on high-performing projects in the gaming industry.... then you may be better off keeping negative opinions closer to the chest like I do. I don't have experience in the gaming industry and so I'm not really someone that should be so vocal with criticisms as I don't know the factors or considerations that come into play.
That is the perspective to ponder on. Unless if you're a gaming expert... Enjoy everything for what it is. Accept happily that if something is different to expectation, there is probably a reason for it that we may not see. Whilst this applies to any game, I thought that this community may resonate with this more given that we want to promote Shenmue in the best light possible (whilst staying genuine).
Food for thought :)
A lot of people didn't like S3 as it didn't tell much story, felt like filler and there was repetitive training elements, etc...
My opinion: Whilst I agree with the above, the game was obviously created in the way that it was for a reason. Whether that be budgetary constraints, or the uniquely slow pace that Yu wants to move the story along at. After all, isn't that why we enjoy Shenmue as a whole? Because it is so unique and different to the cookie-cuttie approach most games take?
I respect a creator of anything and what they see the creation manifesting as. I can only sit back, admire and enjoy what that output is. Whatever it is. It can be fair to say that Ryo's martial arts need to improve big time before the bigger fights against the CYM leaders... I can appreciate the journey that Yu wants to take a gamer on with that logic in mind. Whether he wants to take 4 games to wrap things up, or 10 games... that's really his creation and opinion that matters.
With any creator, giving them the space to create their ultimate output as they see fit... is usually the best outcome.
I also see some criticism of Shenmue Anime. I don't want to sound like a blind fan, but it is not really worth putting negativity out there on insignificant things just because they are told in a different way to the games (I read someone who was very vocal about how Ren is positioned in the Anime). I'd say that unless if you have direct expertise in developing games or a track record of consulting on high-performing projects in the gaming industry.... then you may be better off keeping negative opinions closer to the chest like I do. I don't have experience in the gaming industry and so I'm not really someone that should be so vocal with criticisms as I don't know the factors or considerations that come into play.
That is the perspective to ponder on. Unless if you're a gaming expert... Enjoy everything for what it is. Accept happily that if something is different to expectation, there is probably a reason for it that we may not see. Whilst this applies to any game, I thought that this community may resonate with this more given that we want to promote Shenmue in the best light possible (whilst staying genuine).
Food for thought :)
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