Sega Shenmue User manual

Go wherever you want to go, see whatever you want to see,
investigate whatever you want to investigate.
Here, the passage of time is realistic.
A refreshingly cool morning breaks and transforms into
a warm, sunny afternoon. The beautiful sunset of early evening
melds slowly into a quiet and still night.
When it rains, it rains. When it snows, it snows.
At times it continues without letting up.
Here, life is realistic.
There are people who take daily walks in the park, people
working hard everyday to make a living, shop owners
selling their goods, children playing, housewives gossiping…
everyone living their own unique everyday lives.
Yes, this world is a real world.
Meet and interact with numerous people.
Grow and learn through a variety of experiences.
A compelling and majestic drama that will engulf you
exists here.
-FREE-
Full Reactive Eyes Entertainment
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CONTENTS
STORY 4
STARTING GAME PLAY 8
ADVANCING THROUGH THE GAME 10
GAME STRUCTURE 13
FREE QUEST 14
QTE 23
FREE BATTLE 24
TRAINING 26
SAVE POINT 29
MINI-GAMES 30
VEHICLES 31
CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS 32
Thank you for purchasing Shenmue.
Please note that this software is designed only for use with
the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction
manual thoroughly before you begin playing.

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The year is 1986, the place Yokosuka, Japan.
The normally tranquil day-to-day life of Ryo Hazuki
is suddenly and irrecoverably shattered by uninvited visitors.
A man wearing dark green Chinese clothes appears
at the Hazuki family home with two black-suited thugs.
This man uses apowerful style of martial arts, the likes of
which Ryohas never before seen, to engage his father Iwao in
a fierce battle. Ryo attempts to intervene and help his father,
but the obvious disparity in power is too much. Ryo is beaten
down and taken hostage as the man questions Iwao,
“Where is the mirror.”
Having no other recourse, Iwao reluctantly tells him.
Once this mysterious object is in the man’s
possession, he again attacks Iwao.
“Do you remember ZhaoSun Ming…”
From these words Ryo learns of a shocking truth from the
past. His fatherwas responsible for killing someone longago.
And then, Iwao isknockeddown in defeat.
Ryo pulls hisfather close and feels him take his last breath.
“Lan Di”
The man with the ominous embroidery of
aglittering dragon on his back, the man responsible.
What of the stolen mirror?
Who is this Lan Di?
Vowing to seek revenge,Ryo embarks on a journey
to unravel the mystery surrounding his father’s death
and deliverjustice to the man responsible.

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He shall appear from a far eastern land across the sea.
A young man who has yet to know his potential.
This potential isa power that could either
destroy him or realize his will.
His courage shall determine his fate.
The path he must traverse, fraughtwith adversity.
I await whilst praying,
for this destiny predetermined since ancient times.
Awaiting in anticipation.
A dragon emerges from the earth
as ominous clouds fill the sky.
A phoenix descends from the heavens
trailing purple fromits wings.
The pitch-black night unfolds
with themorning star as its only light.
And thus, the sagabegins . . .
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Regarding the Multiple Discs
When playing “Shenmue Chapter One Yokosuka” for the first time,
insert Disc 1 into your Dreamcast console and start a new game.
When continuing a game from any disc using data saved to a game file, you can
start playing from the corresponding disc by loading the game data file.
As you advance through this game it will become necessary to change
game discs. To continue playing, follow the instructions that appear
on the screen describing how and when to change the discs.
CAUTION
Never touch the Analog Thumb Pad orTriggers / while turning the Dreamcast power ON.
Doingso may disrupt the controller initialization procedure and result in malfunction.
Starting a Game
Shenmueis a one-player game.
Connect the controller to be used to Control Port A of the Dreamcast
console before turning the DreamcastpowerON.
Once the title screen appears, press the Start Buttonto display
the Start menu. Use , , , or to select a game mode
and press to enteryour selection.
New Game
Following the opening sequence, a new game will start from the beginning.
Options
Modify various settings of the game. Use the D-Pad to select and modify settings.
Continue
Select to continue a game previously saved to the Resume file.
Caution: Once you continue playing a game using “Continue” the Resume file data will be
erased. It is not possible to resume play usingthe same Resume file more than once.
Load
Continue playing a game previously saved to a VMU.
Use to select the file you wish to load and press to enter.
Caution: Insert the VMU into Expansion Socket 1 of the Dreamcast Controller.
Dialog
and
Text
Settings
Cinema Mode
Game Mode
Sound
Shenmue Mode
Text Mode
Voice ON, Text OFF
(Dialog skip disabled)
Set the sound output
to either STEREO or
MONO.
Area Jump
Set the Area Jump (a function that under
specific conditions allows the player to jump
straight to a specified destination from the
Hazuki door) setting ON or OFF
Voice ON, Text ON
Select to display the settings menu to modify the following three settings:
Voice OFF, Text ON
Voice ON, Text ON
Subtitles appear only
if dialog is skipped.
Trigger Settings
Toggle the / Trigger
controls between
: Run
: Zoom : Zoom : Run
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STARTINGGAMEPLAY

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On the Passage of Time
In the world of Shenmue the passage of time is similar to that of the real world.
Morning flows into noon, afternoon, evening and then night. Throughout it all,
every moment and each scene reflects a realistic passage of time.
The people who live in this world go about their lives and
undertake their activities in accordance with the passage of time.
As every other human must, Ryo awakes from his bed to begin his day’s
activities and then must return to sleep when the day ends.
Ryo’s Notebook
Information that Ryo hears and experiences he has are logged automatically in his
notebook. Press to open the notebook and review these notes during game play. This
is especially helpful when you have forgotten something, need a clue about how to
proceed, or simply need to reference some previously logged information.
Help
Press the Start Button during game play to pause the game and display a help screen.
This screen provides a simple explanation that relates to the mode of the game or place
you are in and the game controls that can be used. It is recommended to press the Start
Button whenever you need game control information or aren’t sure how to proceed.
Once the notebook is open, use to turn
the pages forward or back, to jump to the
first page and to jump to the last. To close
the notebook, either press again or .
As each day is finished, the date will reflect this passage by advancing forward. Although
there is no specific time limit set for completion of the game, Shenmue starts on a
winter’s day and you are expected to reach the climax and complete the main objective
of Chapter One by the time the cherry trees bloom in early spring.
Despite this overall time limit, realize that there is no need to rush or randomly storm
your way through the game. You have more than enough time to do what needs to be
done. So please take your time and enjoy the world of Shenmue at your own pace.
Assume control of the lead character, RyoHazuki, and proceed through the game by
investigating thetown of Yokosuka and its environs while unravelingthe storyline bit by bit.
Seek answers to the mysteries surrounding Ryo’s father’s death, chase the bad guys…
Just what fate awaits Ryo on his journey for truth and revenge?
ADVANCING THROUGH THEGAME
Overall Time Limit
The current situation and game controls that
can be used are displayed. Press the Start
Button again to cancel the help
screen and resume playing the game.

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Saving
There are two methods available for saving game data. One is to save the game to a game
file at the “Save Point” and the other is to select “Resume” from the System Menu.
In order to effectively continue playing Shenmue over an extended period of time, it is
necessary to obtain a VMU (sold separately) with 80 blocks of free memory.
Move around the town freely and search at
will in this main game mode. Speak with
and question people, gather information,
search for clues, etc. to advance through
the game storyline. (See p. 14)
Game data can be saved to a game file from the Save Point located in Ryo’s bedroom at the
Hazuki house. Whenever Ryo enters his room, a menu is automatically displayed. Use the D-Pad
to select “Save” from this menu. (To display the menu manually, position Ryo in front
of his bed and press .)A total of 3 game files can be saved to one memory card.
Saving to a Game File
Usethe resume functionto temporarily save the gameata point whenever you needtointerrupt
anddiscontinue play forthe time being. Press to displaythe System Menu and select
and enter “Resume” to savethe game at that particular moment and then end game play.
Resume
CAUTION
Only one resume file is available. Once you select “Continue” to continue playing, that resume
file will be erased. Because this function is only designed as a temporary save, it is recommended
that you use both the resume and save features to prevent loss of game data.
CAUTION
When saving or loading game files, never turn theDreamcast power OFF, attempt to remove the
VMU ordisconnect the controller.
ResumeSave
FREE QUEST
The QTE mode involves participation in short
dramatic event scenes in which you must press
controller buttons that correspond to icons that
appear on the game display within a time limit
to successfully clear. (See p. 23)
QTE
Whenever a battle scene unfolds, use simple
combinations of button and trigger commands
to help Ryo execute the martial arts moves
necessary to defeat his enemies. (See p. 24)
FREE BATTLE
The view mode occurs automatically in
specific event scenes in which directed
camerawork highlights progression tips in
the game storyline.
VIEW MODE
For details on the game controls used in each game mode, see the page numbers listed below.
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This is the main mode you will experiencewhileplaying Shenmue.
Move freely around the town of Yokosuka and surrounding areas, engage in
conversations and investigate at will while advancing through thegame.
NOTE: To soft reset the Dreamcast and return to the title screen at any point during gameplay,
simultaneously press and hold the , , , and Start Buttons.
FREEQUEST
Basic Controls
Zoom
Press and hold this trigger to change
the viewpoint to the first person and
then zoom in on any objects in Ryo’s
immediate surroundings.
Press to have Ryo walk in
the direction pressed.
Button Stop/Cancel
Press and hold to prevent Ryo from
moving while changing the direction
he is facing.
All other times press to cancel.
Button Action
Use this button to have Ryo perform
any number of actions such as speaking,
picking up items, opening doors, etc.
Button SystemMenu
Press to display the System Menu.
(See p. 20)
Have Ryo look in any direction
you wish at anytime, even while
moving or using the zoom.
Press to pause the game
and display the help screen.
(See p. 11)
Movement
Press to have Ryo move forwards, / to move left or right and
to turn around. Tap / to have Ryo take one step to the left or right.
Press and hold to have Ryo run in the direction he is facing.
The speed at which he runs varies according to how the trigger is pressed.
To change direction without moving, press and hold while pressing the D-Pad.
This is useful when you want to inspect your immediate surroundings or
to adjust the direction Ryo is facing in minute detail.
Action
An “action” command is a general term that describes a command used to have Ryo
perform any number of tasks automatically such as initiating a conversation,
picking up an item, opening a door, controlling a machine, etc.
Press to have Ryo execute the appropriate action for a particular situation.
OpenDoor
Converse
Trigger Run
Press and hold this trigger
to have Ryo run in the
direction that he is facing.
Trigger
Button Notebook
Press to open Ryo’s notebook.
(See p. 11)
StartButton Help
DirectionalPad(D-Pad)
Walk
AnalogThumbPad View
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Conversation
Approach a character in the game and press to initiate a conversation with that person.
Whenever Ryo is within speaking range of a character, an Button icon
will appear in the lower right corner of the game display. This icon will also
appear during a conversation to indicate when it is possible to continue speaking.
While talking to someone it is possible to skip over part or all of the dialog by pressing .
(Depending on the dialogue mode selected, the dialog skip function may be disabled.)
To modify the dialog mode setting, select “Settings” from the System Menu.
During a conversation, after a portion of dialogue is
complete an icon will appear in the lower right corner of
the game display to indicate when it is possible to continue
the conversation. Once the icon appears, press .
Of course, the decision about whether to continue or
discontinue a conversation is completely up to you so use
your own discretion.
Ryo is not the only character that can initiate conversations.
There are some situations in which another character will
approach and solicit a conversation with Ryo
Action Selector (A.S.)
In various situations throughout the game you are required to select a behavior and/or
action such as to respond to a question proposed during a conversation,
or to select a course of action during an event, etc.
When these situations occur, an Action Selector (A.S.) depicting the available options is
displayed in the upper left corner of the game display. Use , , or to select an action.
There is a time limit set for selecting an option, so if you fail to make a selection within the
time allotted, the game will proceed as if you simply failed to make a decision.
This screen shot depicts a scene in the game where Ryo
is being asked to perform a favor. In this situation, if you
press , you are agreeing to perform the favor and if you
press you are declining to perform the favor.
What would you choose to do?
This screen shot depicts a scene in which Ryo must decide
whether or not to buy a drink from a vending machine for
this man. Use the D-Pad to make a selection.
FREE QUEST
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Search
If you press and hold the camera view will shift into a first-person
perspective as if you are seeing things from Ryo’s eyes. While in the first-person
perspective, you can have Ryo approach and zoom in on various objects.
Use the Analog Thumb Pad or D-Pad to adjust the camera angle as needed.
Depending on the type of item, pressing while locked-on to an item that is
action compatible can result in a variety of different actions. When there is more
than one item within close proximity, press , , or on the D-Pad
as required to move from one item to the next, .
Zoom
When you approach and use the zoom function on certain items, the camera
will automatically zoom in for a super close up and “lock-on” to that item.
Press to cancel the lock-on and return the view to normal.
During lock-on it is possible to use the Analog Thumb Pad or D-Pad to move to the next
available lock-on item. (Only when other lock-on items are available.)
When possible, you can press to perform an action, to open the System Menu
and use another item or to refer to Ryo’s notebook.
Lock-on Examine
Open
Pick Up
or Take
Dial Numbers
Lock-on Actions
Lock-on
Zoom
Press to change the camera view to a first-person
perspective to examine items in close-up.
Use the Analog Thumb Pad or D-Pad to adjust the viewing angle
and perspective as needed to examine stationary objects.
Once you lock-on to a telephone, press to make a phone call. Use
to move Ryo’s finger to a number position on the rotary dial
pad (Start = 5, = higher numbers to 0, = lower numbers to 1)
and then press to dial the selected number.
Note: It is not necessary to lock-on to the telephone to make a call.
Open doors, drawers, boxes, etc. When there are items inside use
the Analog Thumb Pad or D-Pad to adjust the viewing angle and
perspective as needed or press Triggers / to zoom in and out.
Press again to pick-up items that can be picked-up.
This will cause Ryo to grab or pick-up any items that can be picked-
up. Use the Analog Thumb Pad or D-Pad to adjust the viewing
angle and perspective as needed or to rotate the item. Press again
to keep items that can be kept.
When certain items are approached using the zoom function,
the camera will zoom-in close and lock-on to the item.
In these situations, try pressing to see what happens.
FREE QUEST