"Shenmue," an open-world action-packed game in circa 1990, is set to make a comeback after its developers have staged a Kickstarter campaign for its sequel, the "Shenmue 3." Since it was launched, the Kickstarter campaign has obtained funds of $2 million for just about 11 hours, T3 reported on Wednesday.
T3 reports that "Shenmue 3" will likely have new and old elements including new fight mechanics for each level as part of the interactive storytelling.
Game developer Yu Suzuki said in the Shenmue campaign website, as quoted in a Time report, "If 'Shenmue 3' was going to get made, I wanted to make it with the fans." He added, "Through Kickstarter, I knew that could happen. Together, with 'Shenmue' fans everywhere, I knew we could build the game that the series deserves."
In "Shenmue 3'" Kickstarter campaign website, Yu Suzuki explained to avid fans of the game,"If we do not reach our funding goal, 'Shenmue 3' will not go forward. I know that the goal of making 'Shenmue 3' with the fans, and seeing 'Shenmue' in the hands of gamers all around the world is a lofty one. We are balancing our ambitions for a grand sequel with the pragmatic realities of developing a game of this scale. It will not be easy, but I have dreamed of making this sequel for 14 years - it is time to bring 'Shenmue' back! And to make it come true, it will need the love and support from each and every one of you!"
The Kickstarter campaign also revealed that "Shenmue 3" will be available for two gaming platforms, PC and Playstation 4, and that it will be built with Unreal 4 engine. The game developers reportedly wanted to create a "Shenmue" experience that is entirely unique by developing a series that has a deep story and best gameplay that will ultimately reward avid fans. "Shenmue 3" is set to be launched in December 2017.
