Retro news too small for its own thread

[CMcK]

Got stuck into in yesterday. It’s kind of on the easy side. Feels like the hard setting should be the default. Catchy tunes and bright colourful visuals do make it feel very much a product of its time.

[Yakumo]

Yeah, it's way too easy. I actually finished it on my first try using 1 continue on Normal setting.
I think the audio is weak though. The tunes are fine but the sound driver lacks any bass at all.
The graphics are really nice in many areas. Great is of colour too.

[Hirst]

Just got mine today, not bad for cheap air shipping. Sadly my Mega Drive is currently behind several boxes so it might be a week or two before I get onto it. As somebody who enjoys shooters despite being fairly rubbish at them, I welcome this easy one (that said, I’ve seen the footage and it looks like a bit of a walkover even by my standards).

[wakka]

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/bafta-crowns-shenmue-the-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time-in-surprise-result

Shenmue has topped a BAFTA public poll for the most influential game of all time.

No single game can ever be definitely declared that of course, and this list is as faulty as any other 'Best of...'.

But I'm really glad to see Shenmue secure the accolade, because it will always be an incredibly special and unique game and was also a totally groundbreaking one. I still play through both titles (no, I don't count the third) on a semi-regular basis. The first in particular still has, in my opinion, one of the most realistic and immersive worlds ever made.

Also, you get to collect lil gacha toys. So that's nice.

[Nu-Eclipse]

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2...urprise-result

Shenmue has topped a BAFTA public poll for the most influential game of all time.

No single game can ever be definitely declared that of course, and this list is as faulty as any other 'Best of...'.

But I'm really glad to see Shenmue secure the accolade, because it will always be an incredibly special and unique game and was also a totally groundbreaking one. I still play through both titles (no, I don't count the third) on a semi-regular basis. The first in particular still has, in my opinion, one of the most realistic and immersive worlds ever made.

Also, you get to collect lil gacha toys. So that's nice.

All I ever do when I boot up Shenmue is end up wasting hours on Hang-On.

[wakka]

It's so fun that the arcade was functioning. The first time I played it I was like wait...no way...the games actually work?!

[briareos_kerensky]

A Two year journey to get 16 players to play Faceball 2000 on the Game Boy.