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(More customer reviews)Lunar: Silver Star Story is a remake of the original Lunar by the same developers.What makes it unique is that the remake is the game they originally designed the first time, but it wasn't until the Sony PlayStation came out that they had a platform that could support everything they'd put into the game.
You begin the game as young Alex, a boy who aspires to follow in the footsteps of his lifelong hero, Dyne the Dragon Master.What begins as a typical 'quest' of innocence (spurred on Ramus) opens the gateway towards a destiny he could hardly imagine.Accompanying Alex in his adventures are his closest friends:
~ Nall: A strange flying cat-like creature whose sharp claws (and even sharper tongue) serve to help keep Alex from getting into TOO much trouble...Most of the time.
~ Ramus: A rotund and maerialistic sidekick who can generally hold his own in a fight, but is deathly afraid of any challenge more dangerous than counting the fortune he intends to acquire (he dreams BIG).
~ Luna: An orphan girl Alex's parents have raised as his sister, though they are secretly in love, whose musical skills are rivaled only by the legendary Goddess Althena.But there are dark secrets locked away in the shadowed recesses of her past...Secrets which could easily destroy the entire world of Lunar.
Overall gameplay is generally 2D "bird's eye", scrolling in most directions (think Zelda), while the combat system is similar to (though predates) the mid-range Final Fantasy games.Major plot turns and expositions are handled through theatrical-quatily animated sequences that are sure to send shivers down your spine at some points.While the main storyline is linear, there are numerous subplots which add tremendous depth to the main story; well worth searching out.
The game is over six years old, but abounds with technical innovations practically unheard of prior to the PS2 and xBox platforms.While games which receive theatrical-quality development are now commonplace, this is one of the earliest and best examples of where it all started.A bit difficult to find nowadays, the quality and playability of the game more than warrant the high prices commanded by those who possess pristine copies.
The full set comes with a 4-CD jewel case, two game discs, a PS-compatible video CD with extensive interviews and development information, and a soundtrack CD containing the full versions of the songs and music used within the game.Also in the set are a cloth fold-out map of the World of Lunar and a pressed leather hardbound play manual including outlines of most of the NPCs, interviews with the creators, exclusive artwork, and a strategy guide that will lead you step-by-step through the early segments of the game.
Despite its age, this is one of the most enjoyable games in my collection.The love, dedication, and enthusiasm of the developers comes through with every press of a button, making this less of a game played than of an experience shared.Alex, Luna, Nall, and the rest draw you deep into the web of their lives and it doesn't take long until you forget that this is 'merely a game'.
Twyla Naythias
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