What new open world features do you want to see?

[khmlight3]

Obviously it should be similar to Shenmue I and II but maybe there can be some new features?

[SMDzero]

Obviously it should be similar to Shenmue I and II but maybe there can be some new features?

I'm just hoping for some large grassy environments to run around freely in.

Ya'know.. just running around the field.. like Mario 64.. should be fun.

[Spaghetti]

Climbing over stuff. Hopping fences, pulling yourself up on rocks, stuff like that.

Loosely related to the above point, having some verticality in the game world. I'm not sure how far they could take it with the environments of rural Southern China, but exploring rooftops would be cool.

It could be rolled into "quests" where you're trying to get somewhere you shouldn't be (Ryo is no stranger to this). Say you're barred from the front entrance, so you instead can hop a fence, climb a ladder or stairwell, and then make your way where you need to be via the roof.

[Himuro]

Verticality and a means of transportation.

[johnvivant]

-option to travel freely back and forth between the towns and other areas of the game.

- real time (5-10min) horse riding journey between Bailu village and choubu (with option to skip)
option for either 'on-rails' or free movement while on the horse. shenhua rides along with you, in-depth conversions while on journey.

-ride horse freely around large open fields, get on and off horse and will, jump small obstacles
-horse-back archery minigame in bailu village.

-real time train journey ( 5-10min)between choubu and baisha (with option to skip)
free movement around the train, talk to passengers, explore train car compartments, enjoy the beautiful scenery from the window.

-minor object transversal like hopping fences and rocks, climbing ladders (but never to areas where it would feel like an intrusion)
-wade through shallow water

-freely move a rowing boat or raft on the water (lake or river), and fish from it.

-examine almost any object in the game world (where appropriate) with hands/arms animations rendered.
-time skip at will.

-more complex npc behaviours with schedules; farming, cleaning, repairing a roof, travelling in and out of town, closing the business for the day, fishing, seeking shelter from the rain etc.

- when you buy a map, ryo actually uses it like a real map, taking it out of his infinity pocket to examine it. you can even walk around while holding it, with option to lower or raise it. a similar thing can be done with the notebook.

[Kiske]

Wow guys. You have kind of high expectations!

Horse ride? Train? I would love to see these features in Shenmue 3, but I doubt there's time and budget for those.

Verticality (for rock climbing) sounds appealing!

[Monkei]

Wow guys. You have kind of high expectations!

Horse ride? Train? I would love to see these features in Shenmue 3, but I doubt there's time and budget for those.

Verticality (for rock climbing) sounds appealing!

The horse riding (or at least some means of transportation involving a horse) was actually teased by Suzuki! He might have been talking about a specific scene though, just like the motorcycle in Shenmue I was only available for that one ride.

[Kiske]

Wow guys. You have kind of high expectations!

Horse ride? Train? I would love to see these features in Shenmue 3, but I doubt there's time and budget for those.

Verticality (for rock climbing) sounds appealing!

The horse riding (or at least some means of transportation involving a horse) was actually teased by Suzuki! He might have been talking about a specific scene though, just like the motorcycle in Shenmue I was only available for that one ride.

I missed/forgot that! It would be fantastic!

[Kiske]

From a reddit ama:

Q: Any possibility of a bicycle finally being added to Shenmue 3? Thank you so much again, Yu!

A: There is a 60 horsepower bike in Shenmue 1. For Shenmue, 3 I was thinking about something with 1 horsepower.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3ahcwf/i_am_yu_suzuki_new_posting/

[The_Intruder]

I want to see some QTE chace on horse. It would be really fun if they do it.

[BigTuna]

I want my goddamn bike.

[BigTuna]

From a reddit ama:

Q: Any possibility of a bicycle finally being added to Shenmue 3? Thank you so much again, Yu!

A: There is a 60 horsepower bike in Shenmue 1. For Shenmue, 3 I was thinking about something with 1 horsepower.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3ahcwf/i_am_yu_suzuki_new_posting/

That was my comment. Still want a bike.

[sand4fish]

To me it's more about what Open World features I don't want to see, like absolutely NO mini-maps with quest/enemy/item GPS tracking (actually no quest tracking at all on the UI if possible other than Ryo's notebook), NO battle HP item use and NO vast areas devoid of anything interactive, but merely transitional areas just to walk or run by.

Other than those I also have to point out to NO narratives that betray the game mechanics, like an avatar worrying about having enough money to live by and swearing to not use violence unless necessary but when translated into gameplay, he is able to amass a fortune in no time and is able to shoot or run over any NPC in front of him (GTA IV); or an avatar on a quest of uttermost urgency but the game doesn't actually press the gamer to do that in any way (Skyrim).

[kkenny23]

What I was thinking is what will be the size of Ryo? 2/3 of the screen like in the previous games or less? Will it interfere with the identification we have? And will we be able to move the camera freely with the mouse on the pc version ?I wonder how the gameplay evolution will impact our feelings towards the game. So much question... What do you think?

[jasonorme666]

I'd like the option to zoom into first person.