Lunar: The Silver Star
Lunar: The Silver Star is a role-playing video game developed by Game Arts and originally published by Sega for the Sega CD. The game follows the journey of Alex, a young boy who dreams of becoming a Dragonmaster like his hero Dyne, as he embarks on an epic adventure to save the world from an ancient evil.
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Lunar: The Silver Star is renowned for its engaging story, memorable characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics for its time. It features animated cutscenes and voice acting, which were groundbreaking for RPGs in the early 1990s.
The game's soundtrack, composed by Noriyuki Iwadare, is considered one of the best in RPG history. The Sega CD version features enhanced graphics and sound compared to its original Sega Mega-CD Japanese release.
Lunar spawned several sequels and remakes, including Lunar: Eternal Blue and Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete. It remains a cult classic among RPG fans for its charming storytelling and traditional turn-based combat system.
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