Shenmue 2 XBOX

[Dustin]

If this was discussed before, please forgive me.

If you have played Shenmue 2 (import) on the Dreamcast is there any reason to buy the XBOX version?

Just curious

[Dolemite]

Yes, every female character in the Xbox version is topless.

[Dustin]

come on guy , I am being serious

[JMET]

It seems this boards new #1 pass time is sarcasm...

[Dustin]

your right. everybody is a comedian, if anyone knows about Shenmue 2 for the XBOX and how it compares to the DC version. Please reply

[Werewolf]

English voice acting... oh wait that's bad

I think it has more characters on screen and the graphics have been upgraded some... I couldn't tell much of an increase while playing the E3 demo though.

You could check out this page called Shenmue X Factor which is a page setup by Microsoft explain the differences and advantages over the Dreamcast version

[SearchManX]

You get a Shenmue DVD movie with the Xbox version... gameplay-wise, it seems to be port-perfect with some minor graphical touches. At least from what I've seen...

[Bob]

Advantages of the Xbox version:

-- Shorter load times (about 6 seconds) and save times
-- Better image quality (less jaggies and flicker)
-- No slowdown
-- Better lighting and shadows
-- A nice effect on the water
-- Some nice filters (including a cool 'realistic' one)
-- A camera function (it's Shenmue Snap! )

And of course the game is in English. I like it but I know many people will cringe. The quality of the voice acting is on par with the US Shenmue 1 and uses the same actor for Ryo.

[Korian]

I guess the biggest draw for me is hearing the amazing soundtrack in 5.1 digital sound.

Aren't there less load times too? I know when I played the DC one they were somewhat long.

[youandwhosearmy]

All the changes are asthetic.

Not really gameplay changes so I guess its up to you.

I know I'd buy it either way, however I am not you.