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Developer: Sega AM2
Publisher: Sega
Data: December 29, 1999
CD: 3
Format: .cdi
Selfboot: Yes
Over four-years and $20 million later, Shenmue has arrived. Although many hyped this Yu Suzuki produced title to be the game which would change the gaming industry overnight, it falls slightly short of such a lofty goal.
Shenmue transpires within a carefully modeled and crafted "mini-world", utilizing the innovative F.R.E.E. Engine (Fully Reactive Eyes Entertainment.....makes sense!), which was created exclusively for the title. Although the title stresses realism, many hardcore action gamers shall quickly bore within the first few minutes of the game. Enchanting? Yes. Enthralling? Very much so. Exciting? Blah.
The plot is yet another rehash of "I'm gonna get you, sucker!", as Ryo Hazuki, whilst dodging his "girlfriend" Nozomi, pounding stubborn and socio-pathic bikers into submission, taking up employment at the local Warehouse District, and asking the same worn out inquiries time and time again, searches for his father's murderous assailant (the mysterious Lan Di). Was I hoping for something with a bit more edge and grit? You bet. Although 'Shenmue' is marketed to young and old alike, it is nothing a child (or adults such as ourselves) hasn't seen before(including not so subtle references to the human backside and excriment).As well, the voice-acting leaves MUCH to be desired (although the actor portraying Lan Di, with the few lines that he does have in this chapter of the story, shows promise). Broadway alumni these actors are not. Maybe the second time around, 'eh Mr. Suzuki?
Graphically, 'Shenmue' pleases throughout. From citizens going about their daily business to realistic surroundings and weather patterns (there is even an option to chose from actual weather during Japan's 1986/87 winter/spring seasons!), 'Shenmue' brings the goods to the table. The sound and musical scoring, if at times unfitting, is on point as well.
Gameplay wise, this is about as redundant as it gets. Search for clues (it has been done before on a much greater and enjoyable scale; 'Myst' anyone?) while exploring the virtual environments around you. It all sounds very intriguing, but once you've completed the quest half-way, you're left scratching your head and wondering, "For $20 million, THIS is all there is to it?". The simple retort to this is a brief and rather disheartening, "Yes."
The fighting falls short of missing the boat entirely, as the many techniques that you've accumulated during the game render useless within the actual "real-time" battles (which, thankfully, are few and far between) that are scattered throughout. Therefore, you are relegated to punching and kicking the enemy to no end in order to win a battle. It gets especially tough during the final fighting sequences (such as the AMAZING seventy-man battle near the title's closing sequences).
QTEs (Quick Timer Events) are a much needed refreshment, IF titles such as 'Dragon's Lair' are your cup of tea. Yet again, nothing TRULY innovative. The QTE's within the game are FAR more exciting than previous "Laser Disc" outings, though, which isn't too bad. If you are not well acquainted with the genre, you "control" a full-motion video sequence, pressing various buttons in sequences which range from "piece of cake" to "erratic" as you progress through the game. This requires (at times) lighting-fast hand/eye coordination, and may take a few tries to get down. It's a blast while it last, but after a few goes, it can get VERY monotonous.
The exploration interface of the title, yet again, is nothing noteworthy. If you've played various "Role-Playing" titles, then you get the gist of the backbone of 'Shenmue's' F.R.E.E. mode. Hopefully, a new and innovative feature will be implemented into subsequent chapters of the series with each installment. For now, the gameplay falls under a hearty "Average" labeling.
For the record, 'Shenmue' is worthy of a purchase if you are looking for a title which will insatiate your hopes on the future and processing power of Sega's wilting (yet truly amazing) 128-bit console. If the aforementioned gripes are improved upon, the series is sure to become an instant classic. The real world never has been so enthralling! As the first chapter of the 'Shenmue' saga portends, there is a LOT of life left within Sega's "gray box." And you can take that to the bank.
The Final Word: Satisfactory. I was expecting something eons better, yet the game has me waiting voraciously for the sequel, due in stores this November. The wait is on...
Yokosuka is a city in Japan which is Ryo Hazuki's hometown. Some towns in Yokosuka include Yamanose (which is where the Hazuki Residence is located), Sakuragaoka, Dobuita (the main town in Yokosuka), and The New Yokosuka Harbour District. Ryo leaves Yokosuka when decides to travel to Hong Hong to find Lan Di.
Here is a list of secret figures and how to get them:
Super Sonic, Metal Sonic, Hotdog Truck, or Binsbein Special: get a `4` in the tomato shop in dobuita you will get the pick of any of these.
Space Harrier toy: get over 10 million points on the space harrier arcade game.
Hang On Toy: get over 10 million points on the Hang On arcade game.
QTE Title: score over 300,000 points on the QTE title game.
Mini Darts: score over 300 points on darts to win a mini board.
Billiards: you have to complete the billiards task in the MJQ Jazz Bar.
Excite QTE 2: score over 300,000 points to win a Mini Excite QTE 2.
If you go to the slot house and score three red or green "7"'s in a row you win a collectable prize. Depending on what type of machine you are on, your prizes will be different and are as follows:
1bet Machine: you win cherries
5bet Machine: you win mini billiards
10bet Machine: you win min slot machine
20bet Machine: you win mini jukebox
You can win other prizes in the slot house by winning a certain amount of tokens:
Matsuyama Certificate: 10,000 tokens
Mitsuka Certificate: 50,000 tokens
Super Sonic, Metal Sonic, Hotdog Truck, or Binsbein Special: get a `4` in the tomato shop in dobuita you will get the pick of any of these.
Space Harrier toy: get over 10 million points on the space harrier arcade game.
Hang On Toy: get over 10 million points on the Hang On arcade game.
QTE Title: score over 300,000 points on the QTE title game.
Mini Darts: score over 300 points on darts to win a mini board.
Billiards: you have to complete the billiards task in the MJQ Jazz Bar.
Excite QTE 2: score over 300,000 points to win a Mini Excite QTE 2.
If you go to the slot house and score three red or green "7"'s in a row you win a collectable prize. Depending on what type of machine you are on, your prizes will be different and are as follows:
1bet Machine: you win cherries
5bet Machine: you win mini billiards
10bet Machine: you win min slot machine
20bet Machine: you win mini jukebox
You can win other prizes in the slot house by winning a certain amount of tokens:
Matsuyama Certificate: 10,000 tokens
Mitsuka Certificate: 50,000 tokens
More Cash
After you get your daily allowance and leave the house for the day, go back to the house and into your room. After you leave your room again, there will be another 500 yen on the table.
Easily Win the Forklift Race
To do extremely better in the forklift race, lift up the lift to the highest position by pressing A. Now you will not hit any of the objects on the ground.
Unlock the 70 Person Battle
To unlock the 70 person battle, first you'll have to beat the game. Then, on disc three, go to the main menu. Select Options, then select the 70 person battle.
Play Arcade Games for Free
Be sure you have at least 4,000 yen. Go to the Tomato store in Dobiuta. Then buy either potato chips, chocolate, or caramel so you can do the raffle. Keep on buying and buying until you get the 2nd prize (this takes a lot of patience). Now that you won the Sega Saturn game, go back home. Go to the TV room (the room across your bedroom). Open up the doors on the TV stand (you will pick up the Sega Saturn and put it on the TV). Look at it, then go to the inventory screen (the Y button). Select your Saturn game, and play the game.
Four Discs, Four Different Audio Warnings
If you place your Shenmue Discs into any CD-Player you'll hear a different character deliver the message with each disc you place into your CD-Player. The first Disc is Ryo, the second is Fukusan, the third disc is Chai and the Fourth disc is Nozomi.
Real-World Weather
Once you have completed the game and saved your data you can access the Options menu and turn on the Magic Weather. This will access the real weather that Yokosuka experienced in 1986 and 1987.
GameShark Codes
Enable Code (Must Be On)
22C5F54A00000002
All Kicks Mastered
D3108D5600000064
D329CD56E070F041
4074D04D00000000
All Punches Mastered
EC17161D00000064
425B5140E0709041
4074D04D00000000
All Throws Mastered
22276DCD00000064
F228D80EE070D041
4074D04D00000000
Max Cash
2A27ADC805F5E0FF
Tons Of Items
C967A97100000001
B9DE740400000001
A8F21F18E070B041
E050706100000000
After you get your daily allowance and leave the house for the day, go back to the house and into your room. After you leave your room again, there will be another 500 yen on the table.
Easily Win the Forklift Race
To do extremely better in the forklift race, lift up the lift to the highest position by pressing A. Now you will not hit any of the objects on the ground.
Unlock the 70 Person Battle
To unlock the 70 person battle, first you'll have to beat the game. Then, on disc three, go to the main menu. Select Options, then select the 70 person battle.
Play Arcade Games for Free
Be sure you have at least 4,000 yen. Go to the Tomato store in Dobiuta. Then buy either potato chips, chocolate, or caramel so you can do the raffle. Keep on buying and buying until you get the 2nd prize (this takes a lot of patience). Now that you won the Sega Saturn game, go back home. Go to the TV room (the room across your bedroom). Open up the doors on the TV stand (you will pick up the Sega Saturn and put it on the TV). Look at it, then go to the inventory screen (the Y button). Select your Saturn game, and play the game.
Four Discs, Four Different Audio Warnings
If you place your Shenmue Discs into any CD-Player you'll hear a different character deliver the message with each disc you place into your CD-Player. The first Disc is Ryo, the second is Fukusan, the third disc is Chai and the Fourth disc is Nozomi.
Real-World Weather
Once you have completed the game and saved your data you can access the Options menu and turn on the Magic Weather. This will access the real weather that Yokosuka experienced in 1986 and 1987.
GameShark Codes
Enable Code (Must Be On)
22C5F54A00000002
All Kicks Mastered
D3108D5600000064
D329CD56E070F041
4074D04D00000000
All Punches Mastered
EC17161D00000064
425B5140E0709041
4074D04D00000000
All Throws Mastered
22276DCD00000064
F228D80EE070D041
4074D04D00000000
Max Cash
2A27ADC805F5E0FF
Tons Of Items
C967A97100000001
B9DE740400000001
A8F21F18E070B041
E050706100000000
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`- Proudly Presents:
Game.....: Shenmue: Chapter 1 Yokosuka (C) Sega / AM2
Origin...: JAPAN - NTSC - Filename.....: E-SHEM1/2/3.001
Released.: October 6th, 2000 - Format.......: DiscJuggler (CDI)
Platform.: Sega Dreamcast (DC) - CD(s)........: 3
CD1 Info.: 27 RARS / 80 MINS - Ripped.......: See Release Notes
CD2 Info.: 29 RARS / 80 MINS - Ripped.......: See Release Notes
CD3 Info.: 29 RARS / 80 MINS - Ripped.......: See Release Notes
Bonus CD4 Info: Music CD encoded in MP3 at 192 KBit / 44 KHZ.
- --- Release Notes ------------------------------------------------>
Today we present you one of the hardest and best made GD-ROM rips
in existence. Being a game that has several years and several
millions of dollars put into it, this game is simply a masterpiece.
This game is so groundbreaking that it is put into its own genre:
FREE - Full Reactive Eyes Entertainment.
In addition, it was also one of the hardest games to rip, and it
took about a week of effort from one of our best crackers (you know
who you are :) to get down to the size of an 80 Minute CD.
All speech on ALL CD's had to be downsampled, and also some
of CD3's music data had to be blanked out completely because
CD3 was much larger than the first 2 CD's and it is impossible to
make all of the music fit on an 80 Minute CD. This game also had
custom memory locations and checks on the mini-games (Space Harrier
& Hang-On).
This games' CD's can be swapped in the same manner which you can
swap the Resident Evil games - Save at the end of the CD when it
prompts you to save, Turn off the system, boot the next CD, and
pick 'Load game' and load up that save.
Also, we have included scanned covers with this release, as well
as the Bonus Music CD that came with the Limited Edition version
of this game, Shenmue Jukebox - Heart Beats. It is in MP3 format
for all of those who want it.
Enjoy this fine rip, and be sure to buy the English version when
it comes out, Sega deserves your support for this masterpiece.
- --- Game Information --------------------------------------------->
ENTER THE MOST DETAILED INTERACTIVE WORLD YET.
The first chapter of Yu Suzuki's epic saga is at hand. Shenmue is
an adventure game that transports you to Japan, circa 1986. You
are Ryo, a young man trying to solve the mystery of his father's
death. Along the way, you'll be treated to the most richly-detailed
game world ever conceived. Shenmue offers a true living world,
where characters exist on their own timelines and almost all objects
can be manipulated and used. Over the course of the adventure, you
will learn new hand-to-hand fighting techniques, presented in
breathtaking motion-captured animations. You'll also interact with
literally hundreds of characters and solve a myriad of puzzles.
It's epic storytelling at its best, and it's only on Sega Dreamcast.
Game Features:
- A massive, highly detailed 3D world featuring hundreds of
interactive characters and objects to interact with.
- Real-time fighting and action scenes with motion capture by real
budo experts.
- In-game arcade features Sega classics such as Hang On and Space
Harrier.
- "Magic Weather" technology brings the world to life with changes
to landscapes, climate, and vegetation.
- Created by Yu Suzuki, the mastermind of arcade hits such as Virtua
Fighter & Ferrari F355 Challenge.
A full review can also be found at:
http://dreamcast.ign.com/reviews/10962.html
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What is the point in stealing someone elses work and creating a
non-working image? Echelon is a group about quality and
releasing games that work 100%, in all levels (or at least we
try to make it that way!) and we don't blatantly rape games.
If a game is unrippable, then it is unrippable, if a game is
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We won't rape it just to get a half-assed release out there.
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001 Flag To Flag CART Racing (C) Sega Sports USA/NTSC 09/04/00
002 Deep Fighter (C) Ubisoft / Criterion USA/NTSC 09/05/00
003 Grand Theft Auto 2 (C) Take 2 / Rockstar USA/NTSC 09/05/00
004 Capcom VS. SNK - M.F. 2000 (C) Capcom JPN/NTSC 09/05/00
005 Dino Crisis (C) Capcom JPN/NTSC 09/06/00
006 Vampire Chronicles For M.S. (C) Capcom JPN/NTSC 09/06/00
007 Carrier (C) Jaleco USA/NTSC 09/08/00
008 Blue Stinger (C) Activision / Climax USA/NTSC 09/10/00
009 Vigilante 8 Second Offense (C) Activision EURO/P-N 09/11/00
010 Marvel VS. Capcom: CoSH (C) Capcom USA/NTSC 09/11/00
011 Plasma Sword (C) Capcom USA/NTSC 09/13/00
012 Mortal Kombat Gold With CDDA (C) Midway USA/NTSC 09/14/00
013 NFL Blitz 2001 (C) Midway USA/NTSC 09/16/00
014 Dance Dance Rev.: Club Mix (C) Konami JPN/NTSC 09/18/00
015 ESPN Internat. Track & Field (C) Konami EURO/P-N 09/18/00
--- DC Self-Boot Tutorial (C) Echelon ALL/ALL 09/19/00
016 Ferrari F355 Challenge (C) Acclaim / Sega USA/NTSC 09/19/00
017 San Francisco Rush 2049 (C) Midway/Atari USA/NTSC 09/20/00
018 Tetris 4D (C) BPS JPN/NTSC 09/20/00
--- SF Rush 2049 Country Fix (C) Midway/Atari USA/NTSC 09/21/00
019 Caesar's Palace 2000 (C) Interplay USA/NTSC 09/21/00
020 Sega Worldwide Soccer Euro Ed. (C) Sega EURO/P-N 09/23/00
021 F1 World Grand Prix With CDDA (C) Sega USA/NTSC 09/25/00
022 Soul Fighter (C) Red Orb EURO/P-N 09/26/00
023 South Park Rally (C) Acclaim USA/NTSC 09/26/00
024 Pen Pen Trilcelon (C) Infogrames USA/NTSC 09/27/00
025 Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 (C) Crave / Genki USA/NTSC 09/27/00
--- Pen Pen Trilcelon RGB Fix (C) Infogrames USA/NTSC 09/27/00
026 Virtual-On: OT With CDDA (C) Activision USA/NTSC 09/27/00
027 The Ring (C) Infogrames USA/NTSC 09/28/00
028 Dead or Alive 2 Limited Ed. (C) Tecmo JPN/NTSC 09/28/00
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029 Maken X (C) Sega / Atlus USA/NTSC 10/01/00
030 Hoyle Casino (C) Havas / Berkeley USA/NTSC 10/02/00
031 NBA Showtime: NBA On NBC (C) Midway USA/NTSC 10/03/00
032 Buzz Lightyear of Star Cmd (C) Activision USA/NTSC 10/04/00
033 Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (C) Capcom USA/NTSC 10/05/00
034 Bangai-O (C) Treasure EURO/P-N 10/05/00
035 Shenmue Chapter 1: Yokosuka (C) Sega/AM2 JPN/NTSC 10/06/00
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