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I spent hours fighting through the forest with my soap on a rope just to see the girls half naked in the Bath house. Twas a very slippery slope :(
I enjoyed certain characters of Lunar: Silver Star Story like Nash more than any in the series but Lunar 2: Eternal Blue has a better combat system and is a little more forgiving and doesn't rape your ending if you forget a fucking mirror like the first one... fucking mirror.
I enjoyed certain characters of Lunar: Silver Star Story like Nash more than any in the series but Lunar 2: Eternal Blue has a better combat system and is a little more forgiving and doesn't rape your ending if you forget a fucking mirror like the first one... fucking mirror.
Silver Star Story Complete.
I loved Lunar on the old Sega CD, but Silver Star Story Complete had so much added awesome, it actually managed to top the original.
Plus... you know... the bromides. ^_^
Will let everyone else sell it, I gotta get back to work.
I loved Lunar on the old Sega CD, but Silver Star Story Complete had so much added awesome, it actually managed to top the original.
Plus... you know... the bromides. ^_^
Will let everyone else sell it, I gotta get back to work.
Lunar 2! (I'm assuming we're not distinguishing between the original Sega CD version and the "complete" version, but if we are, I prefer the original). As great as Lunar 1 was, Lunar 2 basically improved on the first one in every way: better battle system, better cut scenes, more memorable characters. People talk about crying when Aerith dies in FF7. Fuck that. I did, however, shed a few tears when Lucia returned to the Blue Star (even if you did get to reunite with her in the epilogue). (Full disclosure: my love for Lunar 1 and 2 basically represents the pinnacle of my middle school extreme dorkiness).
As a side note, isn't the basically a competition between two games? Is anyone voting for Lunar Walking School?
As a side note, isn't the basically a competition between two games? Is anyone voting for Lunar Walking School?
PS: The opening cut scene to the Sega CD Lunar 1 kicks all of your asses. Behold!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLLN5U9w2U
Cheesy synthetic rock song? Check.
No more than 64 colors on screen at once? Check.
Approximately 4 frames of animation in a 2 minute video? Mother-fucking check!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLLN5U9w2U
Cheesy synthetic rock song? Check.
No more than 64 colors on screen at once? Check.
Approximately 4 frames of animation in a 2 minute video? Mother-fucking check!
Yeah, I must say.. this is basically the same thing as asking which game in the Golden Sun series was the best:
Golden Sun, GS: the Lost Age, or the Sesame Street Meets Golden Sun: the Christmas Special
Me, I don't have much of an opinion to voice, sadly. I've only played two Lunar games: Lunar Legend and that huge letdown of a grindfest that was the DS Lunar game. (seriously, I don't remember ANYTHING about that game aside from how repetitive and boring it was..) I remember loving Lunar Legend, though, and I plan on getting the PSP's Silver Star Harmony when I get the chance. Maybe eventually I'll get my hands on some version of Lunar 2.
Golden Sun, GS: the Lost Age, or the Sesame Street Meets Golden Sun: the Christmas Special
Me, I don't have much of an opinion to voice, sadly. I've only played two Lunar games: Lunar Legend and that huge letdown of a grindfest that was the DS Lunar game. (seriously, I don't remember ANYTHING about that game aside from how repetitive and boring it was..) I remember loving Lunar Legend, though, and I plan on getting the PSP's Silver Star Harmony when I get the chance. Maybe eventually I'll get my hands on some version of Lunar 2.
This is painful to pick, but my choice would be Lunar: Silver Star Story for PS1 (I haven't played enough of Silver Star Harmony one to fully comment on it). It greatly expands on the story of the original Lunar on Sega CD, and with the greater graphical capabilities of the PS1 (at the time): We were treated to many more cutscenes, songs, and storyline. As much as I loved Lunar 2, I felt the characters in Lunar SSS were more fleshed out and ultimately, more lovable.
PLUS THE GHALEON PUPPET!!
If you were to ask my least favorite, it's obviously Dragon Song (and I don't know why anyone would anything else otherwise). Why? Because it straight up sucks, and it's a disgrace to the Lunar name.
PLUS THE GHALEON PUPPET!!
If you were to ask my least favorite, it's obviously Dragon Song (and I don't know why anyone would anything else otherwise). Why? Because it straight up sucks, and it's a disgrace to the Lunar name.
I'll go with the one I blew pre-order munnies on for teh swag: Silver Star Harmony.
...in spite of apparently dumb AI nerfage. But, hey, I can gauge for myself whenever I get hold of another PSP.
...in spite of apparently dumb AI nerfage. But, hey, I can gauge for myself whenever I get hold of another PSP.
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete is my favorite. I actually played Eternal Blue first, which I enjoyed a lot, but when I did get around to playing Silver Star there was just something special about it, not even quite sure what it is.
Those are the only Lunar games I've really truly played, but from what I hear Dragon Song is the worst.
Those are the only Lunar games I've really truly played, but from what I hear Dragon Song is the worst.
Lunar: The Silver Star (Sega CD)
The Silver Star's story was always better than Eternal Blue (though I love both of them) and they screwed up the game a bit with the remake by removing Alex's magic powers and replacing them with Eternal Blue-style sword techniques. Plus Alex says "oh my god" in one of the cutscenes in Silver Star Story Complete, which is entirely out of character since not only does he believe in a goddess rather than a god but he SPOILER! knows her personally!
And can we all agree that with the exception of the Sega CD originals and their Playstation/Saturn remakes that there are no other Lunar games? They've all been pretty poor outside of those four releases.
The Silver Star's story was always better than Eternal Blue (though I love both of them) and they screwed up the game a bit with the remake by removing Alex's magic powers and replacing them with Eternal Blue-style sword techniques. Plus Alex says "oh my god" in one of the cutscenes in Silver Star Story Complete, which is entirely out of character since not only does he believe in a goddess rather than a god but he SPOILER! knows her personally!
And can we all agree that with the exception of the Sega CD originals and their Playstation/Saturn remakes that there are no other Lunar games? They've all been pretty poor outside of those four releases.
Silver star story complete. It just seemed the pinacle of those RPGs in that era, and it was before it hot weird.
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, for the hidden easter egg game on the last disc. Me and my cousins spent hours on that one night.
I think this debate is going to end up very one sided, because the first game was just that awesome.
I think this debate is going to end up very one sided, because the first game was just that awesome.
Lunar:Silver Star Sory Complete
I never played the original versions on the Saturn, but I can honestly say Lunar 2 was ridiculously easy compared to the first, and made it far too simple about 50-60% of the way through to power level enough to steamroll the rest of the game (even without the endgame equipment). The stories are pretty similar to me, so I have to give the nod to the first one, as I thought it did the tale a bit better. Gameplay, again, simply due to the difficulty, I have to give it to Lunar 1.
Lunar 2 isn't really my least favorite, but I just thought 1 did things a bit better overall. For me, this is like choosing between Cheesecake and Carrot Cake--I love both, but I like cheesecake just a LITTLE bit more...
I never played the original versions on the Saturn, but I can honestly say Lunar 2 was ridiculously easy compared to the first, and made it far too simple about 50-60% of the way through to power level enough to steamroll the rest of the game (even without the endgame equipment). The stories are pretty similar to me, so I have to give the nod to the first one, as I thought it did the tale a bit better. Gameplay, again, simply due to the difficulty, I have to give it to Lunar 1.
Lunar 2 isn't really my least favorite, but I just thought 1 did things a bit better overall. For me, this is like choosing between Cheesecake and Carrot Cake--I love both, but I like cheesecake just a LITTLE bit more...
I've never understood the appeal of any of the series, actually. I hate Alex, I hate Nal and can't really get beyond that fact. If there was a game without them in it, it gets my vote.
Silver Star Story Complete, although I just downloaded the demo of the newest remake on PSP, and it's pretty good (but why did they change the lyrics to the opening song?)
"I've never understood the appeal of any of the series, actually. I hate Alex, I hate Nal and can't really get beyond that fact. If there was a game without them in it, it gets my vote."
Um, they were only in one game. Well technically Nall was in Eternal Blue too, but he was basically a completely different character.
"(but why did they change the lyrics to the opening song?)"
Because XSeed didn't have the rights to Working Designs' translation. At least they managed to get the same singer back.
Um, they were only in one game. Well technically Nall was in Eternal Blue too, but he was basically a completely different character.
"(but why did they change the lyrics to the opening song?)"
Because XSeed didn't have the rights to Working Designs' translation. At least they managed to get the same singer back.
Oh man Fronz, you're a cruel guy for making me choose here. I dunno, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete is so sugary sweet and humble and adorable... but Eternal Blue Complete really had it's act together, had some great moments. Hiro and Lucia's relationship was deeper and more real, but... the storybook charm of the love that Alex had for Luna was beautiful.
I'm gonna have to go with Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete.
My least favorite is Lunar: Dragon Song, but... that's almost unfair, it practically doesn't even count.
I'm gonna have to go with Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete.
My least favorite is Lunar: Dragon Song, but... that's almost unfair, it practically doesn't even count.
I can't remember almost anything about the Lunar games. Is your white Pet (Nal?) able to transform into a giant white Dragon or am I just confused ?
Christ that's a difficult one. Ummmmmm.....even though I spent twice the price on Silver Star Harmony to get it imported to the UK (memo to self: UPS are bastards), it's still my absolute favourite. The only issue I had with it is that they got a new singer to re-sing the songs. I don't like the new version of the boat song. That gets countered by the fact they made certain characters (hint: Nall) significantly less annoying when they speak.
So yeah, Silver Star Harmony is my fave.
Lunar Genesis (Dragon Song in stupid countries) was my least favourite. No animated cutscenes, a fighting system that really got on my nerves, and you had to choose between items and experience when fighting. It got really annoying. Also, there was one point where all your other party members left you for a while. If you went a little too far, to a place just before a boss, you were screwed if you weren't levelled up enough.
So yeah, Silver Star Harmony is my fave.
Lunar Genesis (Dragon Song in stupid countries) was my least favourite. No animated cutscenes, a fighting system that really got on my nerves, and you had to choose between items and experience when fighting. It got really annoying. Also, there was one point where all your other party members left you for a while. If you went a little too far, to a place just before a boss, you were screwed if you weren't levelled up enough.
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete because the characters were deeper, better story and Hiro was much more entertaining than Alex imho. I've played Lunar: SSSC, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete and Lunar: Silver Star Harmony. I didn't play the Sega CD or Saturn version. There are some subtle differences playing Lunar: SSH on my psp and it was a blast going through it again. Cetain lines were changed and I noticed them, since playing Lunar so much.
@Woogity Reason why Xseed change the song for the intro was that it's more faithful to the original source for the japanese version. WD translation went the other way.
@Woogity Reason why Xseed change the song for the intro was that it's more faithful to the original source for the japanese version. WD translation went the other way.
This is probably the hardest question anybody has ever asked me seeing as Lunar is one of my most beloved series. :)
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Lunar 1 for the PSX
Followed by Lunar 2 for both the PSX Sega CD...followed by Lunar 1 for the SCD.
But it's SO close! I haven't played any of the portable versions yet though, excluding the PSP Japanese demo so I guess I can't really say 100%.
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Lunar 1 for the PSX
Followed by Lunar 2 for both the PSX Sega CD...followed by Lunar 1 for the SCD.
But it's SO close! I haven't played any of the portable versions yet though, excluding the PSP Japanese demo so I guess I can't really say 100%.
The best game in the series is quite easily Lunar The Silver Star for Sega CD.
Too many changes for the negative were made in the various remakes. Without revealing extensive amounts of spoilers, think of the Sega CD version as the original Star Wars, and the various remakes as the Special editions. Only it's actually more severe changes than that
The worst game in the series is Lunar: Dragon Song, there should be no question regarding this.
Too many changes for the negative were made in the various remakes. Without revealing extensive amounts of spoilers, think of the Sega CD version as the original Star Wars, and the various remakes as the Special editions. Only it's actually more severe changes than that
The worst game in the series is Lunar: Dragon Song, there should be no question regarding this.
Silver Star Story: Complete for the PS1--but if you cannot get that, grab a copy of Silver Star Harmony for the PSP, as it's a very worthy re-release. Eternal Blue Complete for the PS1 is also top-notch.
However, avoid the GBA remake of Silver Star, as it basically throws out everything that was fun and unique about all other versions, and as far as anyone should be concerned, Dragon Song never even existed.
Overall, though, the Lunar games are the most triumphant example of how the JRPG formula can actually *work*--never mind the by-the-book plots and archetypes, the characters themselves are funny and endearing, the visuals are a full-color feast, and the overall balance of the gameplay is fantastic.
And Ghaleon, dear white-haired bishonen evil-laughing scenery-devouring boxing-puppet-punching archvillain-with-a-heart-of-gold Ghaleon, you are still the best ever.
However, avoid the GBA remake of Silver Star, as it basically throws out everything that was fun and unique about all other versions, and as far as anyone should be concerned, Dragon Song never even existed.
Overall, though, the Lunar games are the most triumphant example of how the JRPG formula can actually *work*--never mind the by-the-book plots and archetypes, the characters themselves are funny and endearing, the visuals are a full-color feast, and the overall balance of the gameplay is fantastic.
And Ghaleon, dear white-haired bishonen evil-laughing scenery-devouring boxing-puppet-punching archvillain-with-a-heart-of-gold Ghaleon, you are still the best ever.
Silver Star Story Complete on the PS1. I would agree that Eternal Blue had a stronger story and characters, it really the first one that defines the series. I still have them both, the fat collector editions, smelly cloth maps and all. Seriously, those maps smelled like pure ass.
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