Shenmue Zero Information This is information on Shenmue Zero Based On information recieved from the creator Release-Approx Janurary 2003 License-Freeware Cost20 boxed copies with special features will be in a contest, then a downloadable version with downloadable cover and manual will be available minus the extras. Size(MB)Less than 100MB (eek!) DemoNone Images Ryo's Front Ryo fighting a man looking for the mirror Ryowalking into the Yu arcade complete with sliding doors Ryo looking at Fuku-San in the arcade Ryo raking leaves to earn allowance Ryolooking at Fuku San Ryo walking into the second edition of the dojo Hazuki Dojo Hazuki Dojot Ryo and Fukuhara Day And Date Ryo And Other Students Back Of Dojo Dojo Behind fence Picture showing Ryo in marital arts outfit Snowy weather at the dojo Ryo in his normal clothes on a snowy day Ryo inside the dojo Dojo at evening Dojo at evening from different angle Dojo at 5AM in the morning Dojo at 5AM in the morning from different angle Dojo, 9 at night Early renditions of Ryo Another early Ryo design Conversation The converstion i had with him Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: ive been wanting to know Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: is this freeware,shareware? Yusaku says: Free. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: and if so how will it be obtained Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: itd take ages for something like that to be downloaded Yusaku says: There will be a limited amount of boxed copies of the game. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: oh cool Yusaku says: After those are gone, there will be a DVD cover and manual printout from the net. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: oh Yusaku says: It's up to anybody who wants to put it on CD to freely distribute it. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: so itll be downloadable, any idea on the total size of the game Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: roughly Yusaku says: Less than 100mb. Yusaku says: Zipped. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: lol Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: thats pretty big Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: it takes 56k modem users ages to download a 10mb file Yusaku says: There are file resuming programs out there. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: mabye if u split the zip into parts, ive seen that done on other sites Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: How long do u think the game will be? Yusaku says: I'm not sure yet... Yusaku says: Still working on lots of gameplay elements. Yusaku says: My main concern right now is getting collision to work correctly. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: is it the a Shenmue Style battle system? Yusaku says: A battle system has not been implemented as of yet. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: and my mate wants to know Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: what will the cost be of the buyable version of the gane Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: game* Yusaku says: It is not for sale. Yusaku says: There will be a contest. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: oh Yusaku says: There might be only 20 copies. Yusaku says: However, all of the materials will be available online for you to make your own, except the official boxed version will feature some bonus things. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: Whats the approx release? Yusaku says: Around February. Dave (shenmuearchive.cjb.net) says: ok cool</font>