Description

This is an enhanced remake of the classic Sega CD RPG Lunar: The Silver Star.

The remake features 32-bit graphics (as opposed to the 16-bit of the original); many of the locations and characters have been re-designed. The anime-style cutscenes from the original have turned into full-motion animated movies. Some scenes were added and/or prolonged.

While the main storyline remains the same in the remade version, changes were made to some of the quests, dialogue, and motivations of some of the characters. A few characters that play a role in the plot development were added. Some of these changes affect the gameplay as well: for example, a certain character accompanies the party during a major quest in the remake, while in the original that character remained at home.

Gameplay system also underwent significant changes. The most notable difference is the elimination of random battles; in the remake, enemies are visibly walking on the screen and can be avoided. Also, enemies no longer appear on the world map. The magic system of the game was altered to resemble the one from the original's sequel. New items have been introduced, and the properties of some others changed. The protagonist Alex's side-kick Nall has now an active role in the battles: he would revive fallen characters, restoring them to 1 HP.

Alternate Titles

  • "Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete Fan Art Edition" -- US re-release title
  • "Lunar: Silver Star Story" -- Saturn title
  • "ルナ ザ・シルバースターストリ" -- Japanese spelling

Part of the Following Groups


Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete PlayStation $31.00  
Lunar Silver Star Story Complete PlayStation $28.99  
GOG
Silver $5.99  
ebay.com
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete    
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User Reviews

A poetic fairy tale in a nutshell of an old-school console RPG PlayStation YID YANG Bronze Star Contributing Member (162389)
The Legend Begins.... PlayStation MasterMegid (899)

The Press Says

GameGenie PlayStation 1998 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 100
Netjak PlayStation Oct 24, 2005 9.6 out of 10 96
RPGFan PlayStation May 28, 1999 95 out of 100 95
RPGFan PlayStation Jul 24, 1998 95 out of 100 95
Super Play PlayStation Aug, 1999 89 out of 100 89
RPGFan PlayStation Jun 10, 1999 87 out of 100 87
RPGamer PlayStation Jul 17, 2000 8 out of 10 80
GameZone PlayStation Feb 08, 2002 8 out of 10 80
IGN PlayStation Jun 14, 1999 7.5 out of 10 75
Joypad PlayStation Jul, 1998 6 out of 10 60

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Trivia

In the US, the game was originally to be released for the Saturn, but recognizing the rapid decline of the platform's market in the United States, Working Designs reluctantly cancels the Saturn version and transfers the project to the Sony PlayStation. The title is also changed to Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, as the PlayStation version contains exclusive features not found in the Sega CD or Saturn versions of Lunar.


This entry was contributed by Rogee Bronze Star Contributing Member (509) and YID YANG Bronze Star Contributing Member (162389)
 

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