Blaze Naruto Shippuden Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Got a message in my inbox from Kickstarter Original Message Can you guys please do a PS4 remaster in HD for the first two games of Shenmue 1 and 2. I'll really love that too. I'm a new fan to the series but would love to experience the first stories so I know what to expect for Shenmue 3. I know Shenmue 3 will be a new experience too but I would love to experience what originally started it all. Thank you for reading and god I cannot wait to platinum your guy's game. Will be worth wild to have in gamers' trophy collections. Ys Net says: Hello Lionel, Thank you for your message, we love hearing from new fans! The property rights for Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 belong to SEGA, so we are unfortunately not in a position to comment on the possibility of their port/remaster. We hope that you understand. Best regards, Oscar & The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter Team I wrote that around the 19th of June. I think it will happen but not atm current moment. Sega will do it just got to believe in them to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102Geoff Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 From a business perspective, it would make so much sense. Release them one at a time, let's say Shenmue I a year before III comes out and II six months before III comes out. The 4 plus million raised so far hopefully at least opens Sega's eyes to making this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Naruto Shippuden Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 From a business perspective, it would make so much sense. Release them one at a time, let's say Shenmue I a year before III comes out and II six months before III comes out. The 4 plus million raised so far hopefully at least opens Sega's eyes to making this happen. They got to happen before III comes out. Had found this too “I think that if Shenmue I and II could be released before Shenmue III, people would be able to understand the backstory and enjoy Shenmue III even more. And so I also personally strongly want this to happen, but as the rights are held by SEGA I’m not really in a position to be able to comment. However I will also express to SEGA that I really would like for them to be produced.” Shenmue Dojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowAFC Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 It'll cost a hell of a lot more than 4 million to make so I think the possibility of this will always be very slim. Then again, many of us thought the same about Shenmue 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyc138 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 It is a shame that SEGA still owns the rights to this great series because I would love to see a remaster of the first two games before the third is released. Not only would it give me and other fans of the series another chance to delve into the universe of Shenmue without having to hook up our Dreamcast consoles but it would also give newcomers a great introduction to the series before the third game is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero resistance Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'm surprised that SEGA didn't step in after the announcement was made and told Ys to pull the kickstarter because they still hold the rights! I was also hoping to pick up 1 and 2 for my dreamcast, now the announcement has been made I have no chance. The prices have gone through the roof! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellers Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Having never played the series, I would find it hard to push myself to play it without remasters of the first two games, so I hope this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddester Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'm surprised that SEGA didn't step in after the announcement was made and told Ys to pull the kickstarter because they still hold the rights! Something you should know about in the FAQ section of Shenmue 3 kickstarter... Q. Is this game affiliated with SEGA? A. SEGA has officially given us the rights to use the "Shenmue 3" license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konsol Tom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Remakes of Shenmue 1&2 were made at least one year ago(if not more). Weird thing is that Sega don't want to release it. Don't ask me why. Maybe they have too much money or maybe they waiting for something. I'll bet that releasing Shenmue III will make that happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetollo7 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Remakes of Shenmue 1&2 were made at least one year ago(if not more). Weird thing is that Sega don't want to release it. Don't ask me why. Maybe they have too much money or maybe they waiting for something. I'll bet that releasing Shenmue III will make that happen If that's true SEGA would be stupid not to release them, especially now with all the hype surrounding Shenmue III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonrope Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Shenmue 3 announcement was the greatest day of my life. I think an HD remaster of 1 & 2 would kill me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseHoldOn Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 While I absolutely love the games, I'm not sure this new generation would "get" them. Like... they wouldn't age well. A lot of things that these games pioneered (open city to explore, weather cycles, NPC cycles, QTE's, etc) are either old news at this point... or downright hated in some circles. The graphics won't impress anymore... and outside of the technical elements, the voice acting was really bad and the story was pretty cliche. If people didn't respond well, and those without nostalgia goggles might not, it might actually hurt Shenmue III in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x9zachattack5x Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I hope you guys the get the port! But SEGA are the same people who released a port for the original Jet Set Radio, when the more sexy Jet Set Radio Future isn't getting any love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Even though Sega owns the rights to both Shenmue I & II, but doesn't Microsoft have the publishing rights to Shenmue II in North America? If this still holds true, then MS might hold this as an bargaining chip to get Shenmue III on the Xbox One. Though I don't mind Shenmue III on the X1 because I know there are plenty of fans of Shenmue that have only the Xbox One. Edited May 14, 2016 by Pearson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Naruto Shippuden Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Looks like it's happening. Shenmue HD Domain Registered By Sega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceyice Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Looks like it's happening. Shenmue HD Domain Registered By Sega Awesome. Never played these on my Dreamcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destro WOD Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I do hope the remasters will happen. I would like to replay the 2 first game as its been a while before i play 3. And while at it, why not do it with trophies hey? Have them on my tag and all. I don't think they will have age that badly, sure the graphics won't impress anymore but im sure it will still be decent enough and the story will still be awesome. As for voice acting, well i did Shenmue 2 on dreamcast in japanese and then in english later on xbox and yeah i think its better to play them in japanese... As long as there is subtitle its all fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonrope Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I really do hope they release HD remasters, would really compliment the 3rd game so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReverendSID Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Well, they're releasing them. Shenmue I And II Coming To Console And PC - News - www.GameInformer.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Naruto Shippuden Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Well, they're releasing them. Shenmue I And II Coming To Console And PC - News - www.GameInformer.com Yep, I'm very excited. I had full support for them and will be paying full price day one release. I usually wait for most games to go on sale but after listening to fans and wishful requests. It finally happened. Can't wait for the trophy lists. I do hope it a Double Platinum and not the same list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Naruto Shippuden Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 It felt so good seeing the Backer Code in my email for this game. Supported it with $29.99 way back when it was on Kickstarter. Pretty insane and the full price is $59.99. Was a sweet deal to support it and the wait was well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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