Magazine Coverage
Lunar the Silver Star (Sega CD)
Magazine Text:
It’s been more than a year since the Sega CD has been out and, surprisingly, an RPG wasn’t even released during that time. Many Sega CD owners have been begging for an RPG and one company has finally answered the call. The guys at Working Designs have released the long awaited RPG saga, LUNAR: The Silver Star.
This game is about a young boy who dreams of becoming a Dragonmaster just like his here, Dyne. Dyne, one of the four heroes that rid the land of evil a long time ago, died while trying to save the land from the Black Dragon. A monument was erected in his memory just outside Alex’s village of Burg.
As young Alex, you must gather some of your friends and prepare for your first adventure, hoping that you will fulfill your lifelong dream of becoming a Dragonmaster. Your adventuring friends are Ramus, a rotund dreamer; Nall, your constant companion (and rumored to be the offpsring of a white dragon); and Luna, the orphan that Alex’s parents took in. Together, they must withstand the evil forces that await their challenge.
This is one of the most complex RPGs to come out in a long time. The story is very involving with its unique mix of drama and humor and will keep you playing for hours on end. The music is very symphonic. The graphics are some of the best ever with awesome monsters and villains. This is a fantastic CD adventure!
The Good
The best RPG to come out for a Sega system, Genesis or CD. Awesome story keeps you gripped.
The Bad
The battle can be a bit too challenging. The enemies come in swarms and attack from everywhere.
The Ugly
Insults fly from many characters in the game. It’s entertaining when they rip each other.
Commentary:
This does a suitable job to get you excited but misses out on the subtleties of Lunar that I love. It’s hard to accurately write about so many games, so you can’t blame the magazine.
Posted on: 04 October 2024
