Tuesday 3/17:
Okay, so I first recognized the kitten’s meow back on Saturday, but I forgot to reference in. Running through Niaowu and hearing that familiar cry from Yamanose circa November 2000 just invites incredible nostalgia to those early days of Shenmue I. Pretty cool.
Of course, the biggest deal is the third and final (planned) Shenmue III DLC: Big Merry Cruise (if you couldn’t have guessed by my hilarious and witty title). The boat wasn’t in the harbor yet (apparently you need to sleep a night first), so it was on to the adventure!
To my surprise, that rich couple was willing to help me out (although they ignored me later, and the wife insulted Ryo up and down). Ryo then destroyed an expensive VIP lounge, because of course, got beat up by a big dude (this seems like familiar territory…), spoke with Ren about a new plan, checked out the cruise ship, got beat up again, and well, done for the day, with PSO 2 launching!
We’ll be back in Naiowu tomorrow, though!
So, the “Big Merry Cruise” DLC? Simply not for me. As memorable as the casino’s theme was in Shenmue I, gambling has never been particularly exciting. I’ve used the easiest-to-cheese games in II and III for some quick money, but that’s about it.
A little disappointing the third DLC is the least interesting for my tastes, but that’s all right! The boat does look cool out in the harbor, although it also ruins the view at night, hah!
Beyond the Memory 