Ys Net has released four new screenshots of Shenmue 3 in its Kickstarter update, three months into development. The developer also discussed its progress on map testing for the game.
The developer revealed it’s working on maps to get them to feel like the “perfect” size, using a Goldilocks analogy of not being too big or too small but just right. ”For example, an outside area may feel too open. That space may be reduced by 20%, and the number of people there increased from 10 to 16, to affect the proper consistency and density of the area,” Ys Net explained.
Ys Net also stated that the models being used for testing are just placeholders. They are older characters from Shenmue 2, but the environment itself is new.
”The development team is in high spirits now that we have reached this stage where we are finally able to start testing. The studio has become quite the lively place as of late, even on Saturdays for some of us! We look forward to your continued support!” concluded the developer.
