Lunar Remastered Collection

The Lunar games are classic RPGs from the early 90s, and among the first to incorporate FMV anime cutscenes throughout the narrative. Both games offer classic hero's journeys of saving a fantasy world from a dire threat by exploring towns and dungeons, and defeating monsters. The RPGs are shorter and more straightforward than more modern console RPGs, and helped pave the way for familiar (and somewhat beloved) JRPG tropes, story structure, and gameplay.
The Lunar games make great entries for newer players to the genre. As with most successful RPGs, the characters and party members are the highlight, with fun story moments that flesh out their personalities and relationships. The colorful, pixelated art style holds up well with the remastered versions, though parents should note the T rating, mostly from some suggestive dialogue.

The Lunar Remastered Collection can be manually saved at any time outside combat.

The Lunar games are straightforward RPGs, but some battles can be challenging. Players may have to grind to reach higher levels, and come stocked with restorative items.

• Have you played any other 90s JRPGs?
• What elements of the RPGs do you find old or clunky, and what still holds up?
• Which game do you prefer, Silver Star Story, or Eternal Blue?
• Who are your favorite characters?