The rigid character design will be hard to ignore for those hoping for a major upgrade to the series.

And, even 18 years down the line, Ryo's iconic leather jacket still looks as badass as ever.

Although it seems it picks up where Shenmue II left off, with a "beautiful set piece" in China, according to director and series creator Yu Suzuki .

However, the news that the game now has a global publisher (in the guise of Deep Silver ) should help ease its backers' concerns.

If the Teaser isn't enough to satisfy the Dreamcast devotee in you, then your next best bet is to hunt down this forklift simulator .