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Difference between revisions of "Shenmue I & II"

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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2018}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|shenmue-i-ii|76}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6505/shenmue-1-2|73}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|shenmue-i-and-ii|76}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime, Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | China, Contemporary, Japan}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Shenmue}}
 
|steam appid  = 758330
 
|steam appid  = 758330
|steam appid side =  
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|steam appid side =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
|strategywiki = Shenmue
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|gogcom id side =
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|official site= https://shenmue.sega.com/
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|hltb        = 57657
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|lutris      = shenmue-i-ii
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|strategywiki = Shenmue I & II
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|mobygames    = shenmue-i-ii
 
|wikipedia    = Shenmue
 
|wikipedia    = Shenmue
 
|winehq      = 19048
 
|winehq      = 19048
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Shenmue}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{ii}} Port of the Dreamcast version of {{W|Shenmue (video game)|Shenmue I}} and the Xbox version of {{W|Shenmue II}}, featuring an updated user interface and the option to switch between new and classic controls.<ref name=faq>[https://shenmue.sega.com/faq Shenmue FAQ]</ref>
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{{ii}} Port of the Dreamcast version of {{W|Shenmue (video game)|Shenmue I}} and the Xbox version of {{W|Shenmue II}}, featuring an updated user interface and the option to switch between new and classic controls.<ref name=faq>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120215328/https://shenmue.sega.com/faq|title=Shenmue FAQ (retrieved)|date=2023-05-11}}</ref>
 
{{++}} A Japanese audio option is included for all regions.
 
{{++}} A Japanese audio option is included for all regions.
 
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="faq"/>
 
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="faq"/>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://shenmue.sega.com/ Official site]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://shenmuedojo.com/ Shenmue Dojo]
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{{mm}} https://shenmuehdretextured.wordpress.com/ shenmuehdretextured]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3623-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3623-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | shenmue-i-ii | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | shenmue-i-ii | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxqq04pb82t | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxqq04pb82t | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 758330 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 758330 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Shenmue I & II -Graphics options.jpg|Graphics options.}}
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{{Image|Shenmue I & II -Graphics options.jpg|Graphics options. (Shenmue I)}}
{{Image|Shenmue I & II - Graphics options 2.jpg|Graphics options.}}
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{{Image|Shenmue I & II - Graphics options 2.jpg|Graphics options. (Shenmue I)}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Cutscenes are 4:3 letterboxed.<ref name=faq/> Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K] for 16:9 cutscenes.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Cutscenes are 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref name=faq/> Use [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-i-re-release-16-9-cutscenes-fix.358/page-5#post-10013 Shenmue I and II - 16:9 Widescreen patch].
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = Supported in patch 1.01.<ref name="patch101">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352488015583 Shenmue PC patch v1.01 now live on beta branch :: Shenmue I & II General Discussions]</ref>
 
|multimonitor notes        = Supported in patch 1.01.<ref name="patch101">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352488015583 Shenmue PC patch v1.01 now live on beta branch :: Shenmue I & II General Discussions]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Supported in patch 1.01.<ref name="patch101"/>
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Supported in patch 1.01.<ref name="patch101"/>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = Cutscenes are 4:3 letterboxed. Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K] for 16:9 cutscenes.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Cutscenes are 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}}. Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K] for 16:9 cutscenes.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], up to 2x [[SSAA]]
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], resolution scale up to 200%
|vsync                      = false
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|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = On by default. Can be forced off through the graphics card control panel.
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS.<ref name=faq/>
 
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS.<ref name=faq/>
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===16:9 Cutscenes===
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==Input==
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K] for 16:9 cutscenes.|fix=
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{{Image|Shenmue I & II - Controls options.jpg|Controls options. (Shenmue I)}}
Does not remove letterboxing in Shenmue 2.}}
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{{Input
{{Fixbox|description=Edit executables|fix=
 
Cutscenes are limited to 4:3 by default. By editing the game's executables, they can be forced to render in 16:9 instead.
 
Multiple ways of doing this can be found [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-i-ii-mod-database.464/ here]
 
 
 
[https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-i-re-release-16-9-cutscenes-fix.358/page-5#post-10013 Shenmue I and II - 16:9 Widescreen patch] has fullscreen cutscenes without black bars support in Shenmue 2.
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Image|Shenmue I & II - Controls options.jpg|Controls options.}}
 
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Wireless
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  = Or use [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/16 DualShock 4 Button Prompts] mod.
 
|dualshock prompts notes  = Or use [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/16 DualShock 4 Button Prompts] mod.
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api          = true
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Image|Shenmue I & II - Audio options.jpg|Audio options.}}
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{{Image|Shenmue I & II - Audio options.jpg|Audio options. (Shenmue I)}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Music, Speech
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Music, Speech
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Shenmue 1 is 3.0, Shenmue 2 is 5.0<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Shenmue I is 3.0, Shenmue II is 5.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K] and enable [[Special K#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]].
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Special K] and enable [[Special K#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]].
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://shenmueitalia.com/traduzione-shenmue-1-pc download]. Only the first game is currently translated by this patch.
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Japanese
 
|language  = Japanese
|interface = false
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|interface = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|audio    = true
|subtitles = false
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|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Shenmue I: [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1842440600603210302/ Portuguese (Brazil) translation] (Lucas M. Fornaziere).
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2156640728 download I] or [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1893597126 II].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.shinmh.com/shenmue-i-hd-parche-de-traduccion/ download]. Only the first game is currently translated by this patch.
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} It is possible to bypass the launcher if it does not work properly (usually related to .NET Framework issues on the system).
 
{{ii}} It is possible to bypass the launcher if it does not work properly (usually related to .NET Framework issues on the system).
  
{{Fixbox|description=Create a launcher bypass file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352483515959/ Can't get past the Launcher :: Shenmue I & II Steam Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a launcher bypass file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352483515959/|title=Can't get past the Launcher :: Shenmue I & II Steam Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to {{p|game}}.
 
# Go to {{p|game}}.
 
# Open either the {{file|sm1}} or {{file|sm2}} subfolder, i.e. the binary folder of either game (which will include either {{file|Shenmue.exe}} or {{file|Shenmue2.exe}}).
 
# Open either the {{file|sm1}} or {{file|sm2}} subfolder, i.e. the binary folder of either game (which will include either {{file|Shenmue.exe}} or {{file|Shenmue2.exe}}).
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 +
====Shenmue I====
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/1 HD Environmental Texture Overhaul] - Overhauls textures in the Shenmue I environment. Requires the Special K mod.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/2 HD Ryo Outfit] - Improves the quality of Ryo's clothes. Requires the Special K mod.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/28 New Coke Vending Machine] - Brings back the Coca-Cola machines that were in the original Japanese release. Requires the Special K mod.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/25 Original Dreamcast Textures] - Reverts all texture changes from Shenmue I & II back like it were on the original Dreamcast/Xbox release.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/12 HD Skybox for Shenmue I] - This is a work-in-progress mod to convert all the sky boxes in Shenmue I to high-res versions.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/11 HD Notebook] - Remastered version of original notebook.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/13 Hazuki Dojo HD textures] - This mod replaces most of the interior textures in the Hazuki Dojo with 4k versions.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/14 Ine-San HD] - Changes Ine-San textures to HQ counterparts.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/17 Upscaled Passport Jacket HD] - Jacket texture from the Shenmue passport upscaled using deep learning/super resolution technology.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/4 Dobuita New Face - HD Texture] - Change quality of textures to HD for Dobuita.
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* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/30 Streamer2k Textures - Better Textures for Shenmue] - "Better Textures" is an overhaul HD texture mod for Shenmue. Most of the textures included have 2k/4k resolution (or more!).
 +
====Shenmue II====
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue2/mods/9 Redreamcasted - Japanese Voice Restoration] - This mod aims to fix everything they broke in the Japanese audio in the re-release and return it to its Dreamcast form.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue2/mods/1 Ryo HD Jacket] - This mod features an HD jacket texture for Ryo.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue2/mods/2 HD Jeans] - This mod features HD jeans textures for Ryo.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue2/mods/3 HD Environmental Texture Overhaul] - Overhauls textures in the Shenmue II environment. Requires the Special K mod.
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue2/mods/5 HD Xiuying Hong] - This mod features recreated HD textures for Xiuying Hong.
 +
 +
====Shenmue I&II====
 
* [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-i-ii-mod-database.464/ Shenmue I & II Mod Database] on Shenmue Dojo - Lists various mods related to sound, textures, and utilities.
 
* [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-i-ii-mod-database.464/ Shenmue I & II Mod Database] on Shenmue Dojo - Lists various mods related to sound, textures, and utilities.
* [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Kaldaien's Special K Mod] - Fixes issues with Texturing Filtering.
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/1735462352482702818/ Kaldaien's Special K Mod] - Fixes issues with Texturing Filtering (for black textures problem in Shenmue I, use [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/26 this mod]).
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/1 HD Environmental Texture Overhaul] - Overhauls textures in the environment. Requires the Special K mod.
+
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/23 Shenmue Audio Restoration Project] - Improves the quality of the voice acting to match Dreamcast release (English and Japanese for Shenmue I and English for Shenmue II).
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/2 HD Ryo Outfit] - Improves the quality of Ryo's clothes. Requires the Special K mod.
+
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/24 DualShock 4 and Dreamcast button prompts] - Changes the default pad button prompts to DS4/DC one.
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/3 HD Coke Machine Mod] - Brings back the Coca-Cola machines that were in the original Japanese release. Requires the Special K mod.
 
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue/mods/23 Shenmue Audio Restoration Project] - Improves the quality of the voice acting to match Dreamcast release.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 08:30, 7 March 2024

Shenmue I & II
Shenmue I & II cover
Developers
Original games Sega AM2
Remastered D3T
Microsoft Store Ultimatum Games
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows August 21, 2018
Reception
Metacritic 76
OpenCritic 73
IGDB 76
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world
Art styles Anime, Realistic
Themes China, Contemporary, Japan
Series Shenmue
Shenmue I & II on HowLongToBeat
Shenmue I & II on IGDB
Shenmue I & II guide on StrategyWiki
Shenmue I & II on MobyGames
Shenmue I & II on Wikipedia
Shenmue
Shenmue I & II 2018
Shenmue III 2019

Key points

Port of the Dreamcast version of Shenmue I and the Xbox version of Shenmue II, featuring an updated user interface and the option to switch between new and classic controls.[1]
A Japanese audio option is included for all regions.
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Shenmue Dojo
https://shenmuehdretextured.wordpress.com/ shenmuehdretextured]

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\7904SEGAEuropeLtd.Shenmue-GamePass_zs7esxpzd8d5c\SystemAppData\wgs\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\758330\remote\sm1saves\Settings\
<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\758330\remote\sm2saves\Settings\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/758330/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\7904SEGAEuropeLtd.Shenmue-GamePass_zs7esxpzd8d5c\SystemAppData\wgs\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\758330\remote\sm1saves\
<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\758330\remote\sm2saves\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/758330/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics options. (Shenmue I)
Graphics options. (Shenmue I)
Graphics options. (Shenmue I)
Graphics options. (Shenmue I)

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Cutscenes are 4:3 pillarboxed.[1] Use Shenmue I and II - 16:9 Widescreen patch.
Multi-monitor
Supported in patch 1.01.[2]
Ultra-widescreen
Supported in patch 1.01.[2]
4K Ultra HD
Cutscenes are 4:3 pillarboxed. Use Special K for 16:9 cutscenes.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Use Special K.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, resolution scale up to 200%
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Capped at 30 FPS.[1]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Controls options. (Shenmue I)
Controls options. (Shenmue I)

Audio

Audio options. (Shenmue I)
Audio options. (Shenmue I)

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, Music, Speech
Surround sound
Shenmue I is 3.0, Shenmue II is 5.0[3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Use Special K and enable Mute on focus lost.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Fan translation, download. Only the first game is currently translated by this patch.
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Shenmue I: Portuguese (Brazil) translation (Lucas M. Fornaziere).
Russian
Fan translation, download I or II.
Spanish
Fan translation, download. Only the first game is currently translated by this patch.

Issues fixed

Cannot get past the launcher

It is possible to bypass the launcher if it does not work properly (usually related to .NET Framework issues on the system).
Create a launcher bypass file[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Open either the sm1 or sm2 subfolder, i.e. the binary folder of either game (which will include either Shenmue.exe or Shenmue2.exe).
  3. Create a blank text file within that folder called steam_appid.txt.
  4. In that text file, enter 758330 and then save the file.
  5. Create a shortcut to/run the game via the aforementioned Shenmue.exe or Shenmue2.exe.
  6. (Optional) Repeat for the other binary folder if required.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Mods

Shenmue I

Shenmue II

Shenmue I&II

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-560
AMD FX-4300
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 6990
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
The Microsoft Store version requires Windows 10 release 1903 (18362).


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References