It opens in chapter 11 I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diff-chan
For those who have finished the game:
"Amazing Grace" as the song playing during the end credits... wtf??? was totally unexpected/incongruous with the rest of the game
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It opens in chapter 11 I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diff-chan
For those who have finished the game:
"Amazing Grace" as the song playing during the end credits... wtf??? was totally unexpected/incongruous with the rest of the game
I'm only on Chapter 8 and it's open for me, just keep checking the map.Quote:
Originally Posted by Metal_slime
They're always accessable as far as I know, you just go in and pick a different one when you're prompted. Also, if you're having trouble with getting some of them, go to M.E.B. (sort of like a visitor's center for sleeze) and talk to the guy next to the door, he gives you the scoop on the chicks at the hostess bars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diff-chan
Oh, I guess I thought you were referring to a different area that comes later. Nevermind.Quote:
Originally Posted by g0zen
I never stopped to use the hostess bars. I also didn't really do a lot of the sidequests. I did whatever ones I managed to find by chance fiddling around in the game, but didn't actively seek them out. The ones that people give to you by calling your cell phone are def. worth doing though as they add a lot to the story.
This is really a great game. As a fan, though admittedly not as well versed as I should be, of Yakuza films I find myself pointing out all the staples of the genre in this game and gushing; gambling dens, noble Yakuza against corrupt Yakuza, generally ineffectual policemen, even the hint of misogyny.
SEGA really nailed the atmosphere to paint Seishu Hase's (whose work I've never had the chance to read, I'm not even sure if any of it has been translated into English) crime thriller. I'm not really moved by the star-studded voice cast (personally, I'd have preferred a Japanese language option for maximum immersion, but it's no big deal) and I've got to admit that sometimes the swearing seems less natural and done for its own sake.
When I first played the game I was unimpressed with the combat, mostly due to the wonkiness of the camera, but as I've spent more time with it I've learned to handle it and its bumped up my enjoyment of the combat gameplay entirely. The variety of weapons is great, especially the brutal HEAT attacks you can perform with them. Also, the special techniques are key in making the combat less button mashing and more a skill-based affair.
The mini-games, oh the wonderful mini-games! I've never really spent much time with Shenmue, but I've heard from those who've played it that what it lacks in number of games it makes up for in quality and uniqueness of them. Now, like I said, I've never actually sat down and played through Shenmue so if any of you who have could confirm, deny, or just weigh in on it I'd be interested to hear what you have to say. Is it even wise to be comparing the two?
Anyway, I'm still playing but I'm really happy with the game so far and I'm eager to find out how this tale will end.
Also, I know this is my first post and it's basically a love letter to SEGA for this game, but I promise I'm not an industry plant. Just a fan of the game and I figured the best way to introduce myself on a gaming discussion board would be to talk about a game I'm currently enjoying.
It's better than what most people do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanto Wanderer
Favorite moment thus far:Realizing I'm going to hell for LOL'ing at Date smacking the shit out of his daughter, then LOL'ing when Kazuma smacked the shit out of that little girl.
great first post Kanto, welcome to the board.
I've got to pick this game up as soon as I get some spare game time.
I just started tonight, finally. Settled in with the apartment and school enough that I think I'll be able to put in some serious time on it this weekend. Spent an hour and a half or so playing, this shit is awesome so far. Would have preferred a Shenmue-style camera for walking around, but I can deal with this. I like the atmosphere, and the fucking voice acting is fucking better than I fucking fuck shit fuck thought it would be fuck fuck bitch fuck.
Does it ever get toned down? It's one thing to talk like a bunch of tough guys, but... yeah, it's kind of over the top.
It's the wonky inflection. Pound for pound I swear as much as these guys do when I'm around my friends, but they don't always sound natural saying it which is the problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grave
Im not sure that would've been technically possible with a framerate in double digits.Quote:
Would have preferred a Shenmue-style camera for walking around
My PS2 is begging for mercy as is.