Reverse Engineering Shenmue's Realistic Sun Positioning

2025-03-12
Reverse Engineering Shenmue's Realistic Sun Positioning

This post details a reverse engineering exploration of the code behind the realistic sun simulation in Sega's classic Dreamcast game, Shenmue. By analyzing functions responsible for calculating sun position, the author unveils how the developers cleverly approximated the sun's location using Earth's rotation and axial tilt. Comparisons between Shenmue and Shenmue II highlight subtle algorithmic differences. This investigation showcases the dedication to detail in game development and the power of reverse engineering in understanding software logic and developer intent.

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