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    Shenmue

    Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Dec 29, 1999

    An action-adventure game set in 1980s Japan that follows one young man's journey to avenge his father's murder. It was praised for its ambitious scope and pioneered several gameplay features such as realistic open-world environments and Quick Time Events.

    Would you like to see Shenmue as an Endurance Run?

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    #1  Edited By najaf
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    #2  Edited By breadfan

    Not really, I want the next endurance run to be something crazy

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    #3  Edited By TimeWaffle

    no that quick look was hard to watch

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    #4  Edited By Al3xand3r

    It wouldn't last very long either, not much "endurance" needed.

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    #5  Edited By najaf

    Also, post if you have played the game or not.

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    I've played both Shemues and love them immensely. But I understand it's a very acquired taste. Though I'd love a Shenmue endurance run but most people would be bored the hell out of it.

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    #7  Edited By Linkyshinks

    I have a soff spot for both games, but the idea gets a firm no from me. It's way too short and there would be very little interest to viewers apart from the terrible voice acting.

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    #8  Edited By ArcBorealis

    I doubt they'd last very long playing it. Heck, trying to watch a playthrough of Shenmue is slow and boring, it's much more fun when you're playing it...and if you already liked the gameplay Shenmue brings, which isn't for everyone.

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    #9  Edited By Hailinel

    I'm really interested in Shenmue, but I doubt I'll have the chance to play through it myself.  I vote yes simply because it would allow me the opportunity to see the game in action from start to hopefully the finish.

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    #10  Edited By Linkyshinks
    @Hailinel said:
    " I'm really interested in Shenmue, but I doubt I'll have the chance to play through it myself.  I vote yes simply because it would allow me the opportunity to see the game in action from start to hopefully the finish. "
    Shenmue Dojo has a series of Youtube uploads..
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    #11  Edited By dethfish

    If the Shenmue ER is anything like the Shenmue QL then hell no. I realize that was just the beginning of the game but that was so boring to watch.

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    #12  Edited By CoolDrMoney

    I doubt Shenmue would make for good ED material. however, I do hope to play it myself sometime soon.

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    #13  Edited By pause422

    No.

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    #14  Edited By mementomori

    No. The reason P4 works is because it's a game with comedic elements, not to mention it is new enough to be bearable. Shenmue was boring, I could barely watch 20 minutes of it.

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    #15  Edited By Linkyshinks
    @MementoMori said:

    " No. The reason P4 works is because it's a game with comedic elements, not to mention it is new enough to be bearable. Shenmue was boring, I could barely watch 20 minutes of it. "

     
    Funny that, I haven't been able to watch 20 mins of the P4 Endurance Run for the same reason - it's mind numbingly dull. 
     
    I find it shocking that so many have spent hour upon hour of their lives watching it. I start watching and switch off within 5 miniutes. I hate the monotonous tone of the team and all the vocal mannerism.  It's simply not funny.
     
     

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    #16  Edited By JJWeatherman
    @Al3xand3r said:
    " It wouldn't last very long either, not much "endurance" needed. "
    I think we should make Brad play it. Now that would show endurance since he seemed to dislike the pacing so much.
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    #17  Edited By JJOR64

    No.  It will get boring really fast.

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    #18  Edited By fibanachi

    Shenmue is my all time favourite game. It's nowhere near long enough to be the subject of an endurance run in my opinion.

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    #19  Edited By MeierTheRed

    Sure why not, as long as its not another persona or a JRPG for that matter.

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    #20  Edited By nrain

    PLEASE PLEASE NO, that video was really boring.
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    #21  Edited By eroticfishcake

    I saw an ER of it already (or Let's Play as they call 'em on YouTube). It was interesting but I don't think it could really work. Persona was good since it had all these weird stuff in it whereas Shenmue is more realistic.

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    #22  Edited By JokerClown88

    Shenmue wouldn't work because EVERYONE knows about it and many many people have played it.  After their break, I think that if they choose to do another one, it would be something that they are itching to play, but has had little to no hype surrounding it.
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    #23  Edited By Origina1Penguin

    Shenmue II might be more interesting.  It has more action, better translation, and there are several instances the game only gives you one chance to do and then moves on whether you pass or fail.
     
    The first one is summed up with the "Shenmue movie" although it does no justice to the experience.

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    #24  Edited By ryoma122

    it would be good but im not to sure
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    #25  Edited By Kou_Leifoh

    Mr. Davis said on the Bombcast that he would do a Endurance Run on Shenmue.

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    #26  Edited By Diamond

    If the GB staff was really into the idea, I could see it being fun to watch.  I don't think we should force them.

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    I think it'd be fun. I have alot of good memories of Shenmue ii, so It'd be awesome seeing the guys play through the first one. I can see the endless amount of  awkward dialogue and menial tasks being a perfect fit for an endurance run.

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    #28  Edited By MasturbatingBear

    i dont know. I think it would be fun to experience. Never played it.

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    #29  Edited By essd0g

    I personally say no because I don't think the game would be fun to watch for most people. 
     
    But if they did do it I would probably watch simply for the nostalgia.

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