Lunar Remastered Collection Reviews
Lunar Remastered Collection respects the original translation, delivering an improved experience for both charming games with a few missteps, making this collection one any JRPG fan should enjoy.
You can now enjoy Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Blue in a single title. While there aren’t major visual upgrades, the cleaner presentation, still-impressive animation, and added battle speed options make for a much smoother experience. Though many aspects of the game feel dated, for those with fond memories, it’s like the heart-fluttering feeling of meeting a first love all over again.
Review in Korean | Read full review
The way both Lunar games use to tell their stories is really unique, even if it may be my first time playing them, I was deeply touched by their characters like Alex, Luna, Hiro and Lucia. With it's hand-drawn animation that compliments it's narrative, I hope more RPG fans give this franchise the attention it deserves.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Game Arts’ legendary series makes a new return to consoles through Lunar Remastered Collection.
The Lunar Remastered Collection combines two of the most beloved titles of the 90s into one package that should be part of your library, especially if you are a fan of RPGs. While straightforward and predictable, both storylines are worth seeing, with a memorable cast of characters and a superb soundtrack to bring things together. Sadly, we would have liked to see more quality-of-life improvements in this release. Apart from the visual enhancements and the battle speed modifier, this collection is a bit light on features that would have made a big difference. Nevertheless, the Lunar Remastered Collection is a great time, especially when taken on the go, like the Steam Deck or the Nintendo Switch.
While Lunar Remastered Collection can sometimes feel a little barebones in its features and improvements, simply having these two JRPG classics available again is reason enough for its existence.
The Lunar Remastered Collection finally gave me the chance to experience two of the best JRPGs from the SEGA CD, and I was not disappointed. The story and characters carry the experience, and both Lunar 1 and 2 hold up in this regard. I was taken by the world, and while the gameplay feels a bit generic and UI clunky compared to today's standards, it isn't aggravating and has its charms. It's a good idea to keep the fact that this is a remaster of a 25+ year old game in mind, and if you can, you will not be let down. The game also runs flawlessly on the Steam Deck, easily hitting 60 FPS with under 8W of battery drain for over 8 hours of battery life. There aren't many settings to change, but there isn't much that needs to! This is a Best on Deck game, and one worth playing on the go.
LUNAR Remastered Collection is a set of games I think can be enjoyed by anybody, particularly those who have a love for old-school, adventure-focused anime and JRPGs alike.
Lunar Remastered Collection brings two classic RPGs to modern platforms with updated visuals, quality-of-life tweaks, and dual voice tracks. The combat remains simple but satisfying, with helpful tools like battle speed toggles and shared inventory. While some dated gameplay mechanics linger, the emotional storytelling and memorable characters still shine. If you’re a longtime fan or curious newcomer, this collection offers a faithful way to experience two classic JRPGs.
Lunar: The Remastered Collection’s strengths are easily its stunning soundtrack, engaging cast, and great writing, allowing for memorable personalities and events to rise above a fairly average combat system. The new cast is excellent, and the higher quality cutscenes allow Lunar to stand out from its contemporaries. The world-building and stakes are wonderfully crafted, allowing both games to be extremely competent adventures. If you haven’t had the opportunity to engage with Silver Star Story Complete and Eternal Blue Compelte, this collection is certainly worth it to embark on two underrated JRPG’s, that after thirty years, are finally back.
Despite only offering minor updates, I still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the LUNAR Remastered Collection to any fan of RPGs who hasn’t played these great games. I still absolutely love both of these games. Even after all these years, they are well-paced adventures filled with a lot of heart and excellent characters who are highly memorable. It would have been great to see LUNAR once more get the red-carpet treatment, but just having these games easily accessible to modern audiences is a major win.
Overall, the Lunar Remastered Collection is an attractive package that updates two great role-playing games from the mid-’90s. There are options to play the remastered and original versions, and you can switch which version you are playing midway through your playthrough if you feel like it. The core games incorporate great anime-style cutscenes. The cutscenes are impressive and really make the great, feel-good story shine through as you are playing the game.
The Lunar: Remastered Collection is a victim of its own faithfulness. While its upgraded visuals—the retro pixel art character sprites and environments and the hand-drawn cutscenes—are stunning, they only barely distract from an otherwise outdated RPG experience. Lunar’s stories and character might have felt fresh and original in the 1990s, but today, they come across as cliché and uninspired. There is fun to be had here, but there are plenty of other great modern RPGs, too. I have a hard time imagining anyone choosing to jump into the world of Lunar today if they don’t have pre-existing nostalgia for the series.
Lunar Remastered Collection is a mixed bag. On the one hand, both Lunar: The Silver Star and Eternal Blue have great characters, a charming narrative, and some beautiful visuals. Plus, the new additions to the collection, such as voice acting, the ability to speed up battles, and improved visuals, are much appreciated. However, the repetitive battles, overemphasis on grinding, constant random encounters, and absurd dialogue puzzles are enough to make you wonder why you aren't playing another RPG available for $50 or less.
Both Lunar Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete do nothing to revolutionize the JRPG genre, but that's why both games work so well. If you want to play a JRPG that simply takes the classic formula and perfects it, Lunar is game that will do just that. There is no crafting system nor mini games and optional superbosses. Battles are simple traditional turn-based with no extra power house moves. Lunar Remastered Collection brings both these game to an age where games have certainly become more grandeur but if you love the classic and simple things in a JRPG then you can't go wrong.
The LUNAR Remastered Collection offers exactly what a remaster should. It makes the game more playable with many new features and even adds something new with the English voices. If you're not averse to classic JRPGs, you'll get two really beautifully told stories that don't necessarily show their age thanks to the fresh tactical combat system.
Review in German | Read full review
Lunar Remastered Collection is the best way to play Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar: Eternal Blue Complete. The updated translations, widescreen support, new dubs, and quality-of-life improvements make this somewhat impenetrable game series a very good option for people looking to experience older RPGs.
In a period when remasters often seem opportunistic, LUNAR Remastered Collection shows how it's done: maintaining the original spirit, improving where possible, and inviting everyone to embark once again towards the stars.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
As a collection of two incredible games, the Lunar Remastered Collection is a faithful remaster. While the quality-of-life changes make both games more palatable by today's standards, the duology is still a relic of simpler times. Whether you want the original experience or the remaster, you can experience why the series is iconic and beloved by so many people. Whether you're playing as Alex or Hiro, this world and the characters you meet are full of personality, charming, and memorable. Don't let the retro look fool you; Lunar Remastered Collection is a relevant and excellent package.
Playing Lunar for the first time was something very special, I'm glad I finally got to experience these adventures and get to know the world of one of the games most loved by JPRG fans.They'll be games I'll treasure and I'll keep humming some of their songs for a while.
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