Suka Pass v2.0: Quiz, VMU Animations and More! | Shenmue Passport for Mobile

We’re very pleased to announce that the Suka Pass team has released version 2.0, a major new update for the fan-made mobile app inspired by the original Shenmue Passport.

SkillJim and I have had a lot of fun bringing this release together, and it has certainly kept us busy along the way. It is one of the most ambitious updates we have created for Suka Pass so far.

The main additions in version 2.0 include:

• Suka Pass Quiz, featuring a Daily Quiz, practice modes and Trainer Challenges
• Medals, quiz streaks and Winning Can rewards
• Shenmue Goodies, where character VMU animations can be unlocked and collected
• Everyone’s Space, featuring live Yokosuka weather and Shenmue community news
• A new My Collection page to view your items and medals
• Expanded statistics covering Quiz and Goodies in Data Review
• Topics page, bringing together links to Shenmue community websites

Below are a few details behind some of these features that Shenmue fans might find interesting.

Each day, the Daily Quiz gives everyone the same set of questions, making it possible for players to compare their results, scores and streaks with friends and other Shenmue fans.

The Daily Quiz splash

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“Yu Suzuki Interview: The Making of Virtua Fighter 2 (Beep! MegaDrive, 1994)”

Published while Virtua Fighter 2 was still under development in 1994, this interview with Yu Suzuki offers a contemporary look at how AM2 planned to build upon the original game, with greater realism, smoother movement and deeper fighting mechanics.

Suzuki discusses the development of the returning characters, the addition of Lion and Shun Di, and the influence of the martial-arts research carried out during his recent journey through China. The accompanying feature also highlights some of the major technical and gameplay advances that were attracting attention before release.

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