The reverse engineering of Shenmue (1999) highlights a possible oversight in the game's sun position calculations. This discovery ties into broader discussions about the attention to detail in video game design, as seen in the comparison to Blast Corps which implemented realistic celestial mechanics for seemingly minor visual effects. User comments reflect fond nostalgia for Shenmue, with mentions of immersive gameplay and the enchanting world, while also noting that remasters can sometimes fail to capture that original charm.