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Lunar Remastered Collection: Reviving JRPG Classics for a Modern Era
The notion of a remastered release for the beloved Lunar series, particularly Lunar: The Silver Star and Lunar: Eternal Blue, might have seemed improbable to many JRPG enthusiasts. Originally debuting on the Sega CD, these titles were noteworthy role-playing games hampered by a less successful console. They gained wider recognition upon their arrival on the PlayStation 1 as “Complete” editions, lauded for their animated cutscenes and voice acting, setting a high standard for production values at the time. Aside from a Nintendo DS prequel and a few remakes of the first game, the series remained dormant until now. The Lunar Remastered Collection aims to reintroduce the enhanced “Complete” versions of both games to contemporary players, boasting a range of enhancements. However, questions remain: With these improvements, and some elements reminiscent of their PlayStation iterations, does this collection successfully remaster these celebrated JRPG classics?