Shenmue fan from Korea, NcoonKid had uploaded a video trailer and images showing a remake of the well respected classic Shenmue, originally released Sega Dreamcast classic from 1999. Although Shenmue is a gem in the eyes of gamers, a Shenmue game has not been released since Shenmue II (2002) on the Original Xbox. This December will be Shenmue’s 15th anniversary and it seems that Sega still has no plans to release a sequel. With nothing in motion, NcoonKid took it upon himself to remake the Dreamcast classic.
A translation of his YouTube comment, NcoonKid is using the original background modeling that was present in the original Shenmue game with all new textures. Shenmue’s main character Ryo Hazuki model has been taken from his appearance in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and tweaked into the Unreal Engine. There has yet been word about an English translation.
The original Shenmue on the Dreamcast is an underground gem these days. The inspired fan base only dreams of Sega reviving one of its greatest franchises. What do you make of this news? Let us know in the comments below.
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