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Re: Games similar to Shenmue or Yakuza?

Did I (or someone else) mention Mizzurna Falls before? It was quite an ambitious Twin Peaks homage directed by Taichi Ishizuka (whose career story and all the issues surrounding the development of Mizzurna Falls are worth a book imho). I would describe it as Shenmue-lite in that it was a cult game that tries to simulate an open world town, day and night and weather cycles, some vehicles, but only a rudimentary fighting system, and PS1 limits. Probably the closest thing to what Shenmue on Saturn would've been like. Still, if you like old games, you might enjoy it. It's an atmospheric experience. However, it was only released in Japan, and there was no English version till fans made one recently. You might have to do some digging to find a patch, but the text files are available on the site linked below. Resident Evie also has a YouTube channel where she translates the dialogue as she plays through the entire game.

The following interview about the making of the game is very interesting:

http://projectmizzurna.tumblr.com/post/136983221972/interview-with-mizzurna-falls-creator-taichi
by KiBa
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:51 pm
 
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Re: New Shenmue Dojo

This is a surprise to say the least. Yama, you have dedicated so much to our Shenworld, mere thanks don't seem to measure up. I hope you realize our respect for you and everything you've done for us all these years extends far beyond where bittersweet syllables must end. I'm very glad you'll still be administrating. The Dojo's constancy has been like another home to me during very difficult times.

And yet, I cannot think of a better fit than Peter taking up the reins. Stratospheric hopes! Congratulations!
by KiBa
Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:43 am
 
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Re: Shenmue 1 & 2 HD announced for PS4 / XBOX ONE / PC

Dojo : "SEGA, while your executives are still sleeping in bed, moderators are working hard on these forums, carefully curating even the thinnest Shenmue HD rumors one by one. So, how can you waste them like that?"

SEGA : "Okaaayyy... I'll publish them." *ewww yuck*

Dojo : Ho ho ho. Goood. That's my multinational video game corporation. *smiles proudly*
by KiBa
Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:32 pm
 
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Re: Shenmue 1 & 2 HD announced for PS4 / XBOX ONE / PC

All three Shenmue games on PC, natively, is actually far beyond any reasonable hopes I entertained during all our unreasonable moments over the years. Processing....

I might be flying too close to the sun here, but anyone up for petitioning Sega for some Linux ports? Because now I can't think of anything else to ask for, and it would be super cool. And Sonic Mania, please, like as an extra. In a Sega pack with Jet Set Radio Future and Panzer Dragoon Saga. So, yo, Feral Interactive, get to work, you beautiful sailors!
by KiBa
Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:38 am
 
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Re: About to Play Shenmue for the First Time

I quite enjoy reading your journal. :)
by KiBa
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:11 am
 
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Re: The quest for offline Passport access

Going back in time to 1999-2001, I must say that the Shenmue Passort was hugely atmosphereic and enjoyable for me. Very memorable. I'd love to see an offline respin project that simulates what it was like, but that's a lot of work.
by KiBa
Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:29 pm
 
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Re: Shenmue Dojo Competition - Sacred Spot Guide Giveaway!

Cool. Good luck. Thanks, James.
by KiBa
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:41 pm
 
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Re: Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi

The Leia thing doesn't make sense because no human being can live in space without breathing, etc.

That tells me that:

- The Force makes you invincible in space
- The Force takes over when you cannot breathe
- The Force stops the beyond freezing temperature of space, from instantly turning you into an icicle (or whatever)

I think that's the problem most fans have with that scene; if anyone can cheat death, then why did Yoda die, Obi-Wan allow himself to get killed, etc.?

From my POV, it contradicts a whole bunch of the rest of the series...
But that's just me.

Carry on.

Thanks for your explanation. Humans can survive for a little while in freezing vacuum, but Leia was unconscious, so fair point.

Re: the Leia scene-

I have no problem with Rian Johnson's explanation...I just thought the execution itself was a bit cheesy. The overly dramatic music; the grandiose nature of Leia's pose as she's flying through space; etc. It could and should have been less cringy, IMO.

To be honest, I actually thought the moments that immediately preceded the scene were brilliant (e.g. Kylo's hesitation; the abruptness of the explosion), and basically could have worked as a tragic farewell to the character.

I see. So, for you it was the cheese factor.

I loved TLJ. I even liked the casino sequence that everyone seems to hate. I felt it fit nicely into the whole "heroes aren't perfect" theme that the entire movie seemed to be based on.

Only thing I didn't like was Leia's "space Mary Poppins" bit. Not the concept of it, just didn't like it visually.

The CGI was not convincing.
by KiBa
Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:00 pm
 
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Re: Random Thoughts

^ Great idea! I hope you post your progress.

Get well soon, AnimeGamer.

Haruto wrote: I can see why quite a few people choose colorful text. The grey on grey isn't the best. What if I typed in purple?


Purple belongs to Brothaman. You should try coquelicot, or poppy blossom, which is #FF3800.
by KiBa
Tue May 15, 2018 4:52 pm
 
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Re: "5% of what he knows" says Adam Koralik?

Really reaching here, but it would be nice if the remasters included extra Saturn content, such as footage of the early demo Yu Suzuki mentioned in the "post mortem" a few years ago.
by KiBa
Tue May 15, 2018 4:56 pm
 
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Re: What Song Are You Listening To Now?

Just got back to work after lunch, time to turn on Gradio and connect to a Japanese vaporware station in order to focus > 'Nightwave Plaza' https://plaza.one/ , nice.... All of a sudden a cover of Shenhua's theme start playing from Space Magic -- Winter Solitude. Totally random Shenmue encounter in rl. Uplifted, day made.

https://i.imgur.com/RstCyvm.png

Found it on yt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3vMW72_h6s
by KiBa
Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:37 pm
 
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Re: Sonic Forces & Sonic Mania

I try to enjoy Sonic Mania at least for 10-15 min per day. It reeeeeeeaaaaaally brings me back to reality, recenters my morality. Sometimes I forget we're supposed to free the enslaved as fast as possible.
by KiBa
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:34 pm
 
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