Lunar - The Silver Star (U) ISO

Lunar: The Silver Star Story is a game that I have fallen in love in my teens and played through several times as the years passed. If you are going to play only one sprite based RPG for the Genesis/Sega CD era, this is the one I recommend.

The setting is unique, since it takes place in a world of magic and wonder that orbits a blue star. You eventually understand that the world of Lunar is Luna, our moon, which was transformed from a barren world into a lush garden planet by the power of the goddess Althena. You play the role of Alex, a young boy who dreams of living exciting adventures like his hero, Dragonmaster Dyne.

The graphics are among the best of the Sega CD, boasting anime style cutscenes, great voice acting, excellent menu design and the best use of color in a 16-bit Sega console. It looks like a SNES game, regarding colors. The sound is absolutely the best. The tunes are catchy and most have violins and orchestras along with synthetic sounds. They are mellow and dramatic, perfectly fitting the action on screen.

You will fall in love with the characters and spend hours just exploring this beautiful world, living this exciting story and saving Luna, your love interest, from the clutches of the evil Magic Emperor.

Brief:

Graphics: 2d top view, sprite based, animated cutscenes;

Sound: many voices, great acting and amazing music;

Length: upwards of 34 hours;

Genre: RPG - fixed characters and storyline.