Thursday, November 14, 2019

Shenmue 3 Launch Trailer & Screenshot Comparisons

The official Shenmue 3 launch trailer is out! It is around two and a half minutes in length, with both English-voiced and Japanese-voiced versions. It is focused on character interactions, and gives a great overview of some of the various characters Ryo will meet or interact with in the game.

The trailer starts with a sequence in black-and-white showing Ryo and Shenhua exploring the cave where we left them 18 years ago, before color infuses the video together with the words: "A moment in motion, a story renewed."

The trailer includes footage of the character of the shrine maiden ("You've got the wrong guy!" exclaims Ryo as she launches herself toward him, armed with a broom), a brief interaction with Ren, Niao Sun laughing in a villain-like way, and a fight with Mr Muscles high above Niaowu.

Sprinkled throughout the trailer are scenes of dialog between Ryo and Shenhua, hinting at the depth of their conversations and the way their relationship will build during the game, and the trailer also ends with Shenhua addressing Ryo.

Watch the English-voiced trailer:

Watch the Japanese-voiced trailer:

Comparisons

Certain scenes and situations can be recognized from earlier trailers and screenshots, often much earlier in the development cycle. Just for fun, here are a few selected visual comparisons.


Ryo and Shenhua Running Toward Each Other

From "The First Teaser" at Gamescom 2017:
Launch trailer:
It seems Ryo has gained some height over Shenhua! Shenmue tree petals can be seen falling in both, but they are much more subtle in the final version.

Shenhua at Ryo's Defeat

From the "Ryo & Master" trailer at MAGIC Monaco 2019:

Launch trailer:
I included this as a demonstration of how the same scene can play out with differing weather effects: a fine day in the Ryo & Master trailer vs rain in the launch trailer.


Shenhua's Pet


From "The First Teaser" at Gamescom 2017:

Launch trailer:
It did indeed turn out to be a goat, although I had originally thought it might be a white fawn...


Shenmue Tree


Scene from Shenmue II:

Launch trailer:

The tree has been stunningly recreated!

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5 comments:

  1. hey, i've got a question about the kickstarter that i feel like only you would know the answer to. i donated $700 and thought i was supposed to get all sorts of in-game stuff, but i was never contacted by fangamer or by any other means. did you (or anyone else reading this) get jipped out of this too?

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    1. You can try re-entering your email on the Fangamer page to get the "survey" email resent to you (also check your spam folder just in case).

      If that doesn't work then try contacting them directly (their contact email is on the same page) and they should be able to help you get it sorted out.
      https://fulfillment.fangamer.com/kindling/shenmue3/survey_support

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    2. hi, so sorry i forgot to get back to you on this. you're right, i should have just contacted fangamer. i'm torn whether to ask for my money back - i at least got in the guest book and the credits, but i was never asked for my picture to be put on the toy capsule :(

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  2. Gamescom 2017-Trailer was creepy. :-) The stare-eyes on Ryo and Shenhua are not looked good for a bigger presentation. ^^ But everything is fine now. It feels so good to playing the Shenmue-Story.

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    1. Yes, it was just a matter of time wasn't it and it looks amazing. Now I need to find time to play through the game!

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