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[Plies]

Pardon Our Interruption...

www.ebay.com

Make this edition.

How dare you.

I'm more talking about digital, not some hypothetical limited edition re-release.

But hey, if it comes to pass and you want it, pay for it .

Same with the crybabies whining about the PS5 Pro 's price.

What can I say?

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

How dare you.

I'm more talking about digital, not some hypothetical limited edition re-release.

But hey, if it comes to pass and you want it, pay for it .

Same with the crybabies whining about the PS5 Pro 's price.

What can I say?

That edition is worth it

 

[KiteGr]

Played the remake on the PSP. Didn't like it.
Felt like they attempted to streamline it by removing the world map traveling and made it very easy, this removing it's very soul.

 

[Plies]

That edition is worth it

Ok, then what are you whining aboot?

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Ok, then what are you whining aboot?

Nothing



I'm even happy when OP tells me the news.

Be happy

 

[Plies]

Nothing



I'm even happy when OP tells me the news.

Be happy

 

[bender]

 

[Plies]

 

[adamsapple]

A couple of QoL improvements I *hope* this includes

- Speed up toggles
- Optional 'cheats' like xp boost etc
- Quick save anywhere

 

[Plies]

A couple of QoL improvements I *hope* this includes

- Speed up toggles
- Optional 'cheats' like xp boost etc
- Quick save anywhere

*Not on Xbox

 

[adamsapple]

*Not on Xbox

 

[cireza]

I would have preferred these to be the Sega CD versions. Still I will most certainly support the effort. Timeless masterpieces.

 

[Plies]

Xbox One?

Such a weird flex.

 

[adamsapple]

Xbox One?

Such a weird flex.

Probably smart delivery. PS gets separate SKU's for PS4/5 releases in all cases.

Official copyright has Series trademark as well.

 

[existensmaximum]

Ooh cool! Haven't played these games but I've been meaning to for ages. I should play the Sega CD versions ASAP before this release.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I skipped over Lunar back in my PS1 days.

 

[bender]

Xbox One?

Such a weird flex.

It will sell dozens of copies!

 

[NahaNago]

This is cool. I never did get around to playing/buying the lunar game on ps1 but kept thinking someday I'd get around to it so this is definitely a day one.

 

[cireza]

The PSX versions are full remakes from the original Sega CD games

They were remade for the Saturn FIRST, then ported to PS1.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

I would have preferred these to be the Sega CD versions. Still I will most certainly support the effort. Timeless masterpieces.

Those versions will never come back. This is the Lunar most people played and remember. The incredible original physical editions surely made an impression too, and the Lunar 1 remake has been ported and retold so many times it's the definitive version for most people interested.

I read that the Sega CD versions were very hard, what with encounters on the world map and a generally higher difficulty. Is that true? The beginning of SSSC can be pretty tough when your party isn't fully formed yet.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Bye Bye

 

[cireza]

I read that the Sega CD versions were very hard, what with encounters on the world map and a generally higher difficulty. Is that true? The beginning of SSSC can be pretty tough when your party isn't fully formed yet.

They are harder but the pacing is much faster. I don't remember having to grind, but at some point in Eternal Blue, when Hiro is alone, you can grind a bit and greatly lower the difficulty of the rest of the game. You will complete them faster than the remakes. I have the original Working Designs released on SEGA-CD and they are wonderful products.

They were also absolutely incredible products for the hardware, absolutely top quality and maximized everything you could do on SEGA-CD. On Saturn/PS1, they were nice 2D RPGs. But I largely prefer the SEGA-CD versions. The 16 bits pixel-art is masterful, soundtracks are fantastic, videos were coded for the hardware and look much better than the encoded anime of the re-releases. They were simply better RPGs to the core, while the re-releases are casualised a lot.

They also took liberties in the story, in the first Lunar, Luna is actually meant to leave you.

 

[adamsapple]

They were remade for the Saturn FIRST, then ported to PS1.

Is this a case like Grandia 1 where the Saturn version is the clearly superior one?

 

[Naked Lunch]

If you are able - its worth playing thru the Sega CD games first - then these remakes to see all the changes.
Really cool these are re-releasing for modern consoles.
We're getting to a point where everything has a chance to be re-released.

 

[Sethbacca]

So if I've never played these, how do they compare to say SNES era Final Fantasy games? I like the classic anime styling in the trailer so I suspect this might be a winner for me at the right price.

 

[grvg]

Lunar Remastered Collection launches on PS5 and PS4 Spring 2025

Beloved ‘90s JRPG series returns to PlayStation after 25 years, with updated graphics, sound, and quality-of-life improvements.

blog.playstation.com

haven't seen any news articles elsewhere but I'd expect this isn't PlayStation exclusive; edit: sure enough this is the case as noted in the tweet below

this is the first release Lunar 2 has seen since the PS1

Hell yes.

Would be great if the ip came back from the grave.

So if I've never played these, how do they compare to say SNES era Final Fantasy games? I like the classic anime styling in the trailer so I suspect this might be a winner for me at the right price.

I reckon it would be right up your alley. They are great games.

 

[graywolf323]

Hell yes.

Would be great if the ip came back from the grave.

heck I'll buy copies on all platforms if there's a chance of Lunar 3 being revived

Lunar (series) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[JORMBO]

Did you get the map with SSSC and the amulet with Eternal Blue? Owning the complete box set is like owning one of the best games on PS1.

I only got the games themselves in the original jewel cases. I did get the extra making of/music discs too. None of the other extras or the big cardboard boxes. That was too pricey for me. I only wanted the games to replay.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

I played the first way back in the day on PSX; back when Working Designs was really putting a ton of effort into making a nice collection. I remember quite enjoying it. Never played the sequel, so I'll be interested in picking this up.

 

[cireza]

Is this a case like Grandia 1 where the Saturn version is the clearly superior one?

I don't think there are any major differences.

 

[The Sum of Zero]

This is great news. I've always wanted to play Lunar.

 

[SkylineRKR]

If you've never played these games and crave a sprite based turn based RPG this is one of the best you can play. Good timeless visuals and the gameplay was already relatively fast.

Lunar 1 is very solid, but Lunar 2 is even better and just a perfect sequel.

As for the best versions, i think the Saturn versions were the best. But i only played them in Japanese and beat the ps1 ports. The difference in quality isn't anything like Grandia which was trash on PS1.

 

[Diseased Yak]

I just happened to be taking a drink of beer as this announcement came onto the screen, and nearly choked to death.

LUNAR!!! I still have my collector's editions for psx, and have Saturn copies as well. And I'm pretty sure Sega CD, though I don't see it on my shelf... Anyhoo, so hyped for this!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I played the PSP Remake of the first game and enjoyed it. Other than the visual upgrade, has there been any differences between the OG PS1 JRPG and the remake?

 

[ReyBrujo]

The only Lunar I played was the DS one, it will be nice to finally play the real deal.

 

[Gexxy1]

Why's it got a warning for "partial nudity"?

Back cover of the original case:

Just as long as they are not the psp / mobile versions .

I actually prefer the PSP version. It has the more accurate translation, and they cut out the grind from the complete version.

 

[bender]

Is this a case like Grandia 1 where the Saturn version is the clearly superior one?

Probably depends on your affinity for Working Design's efforts. They tend to tinker a lot. The packaging on the PSOne versions was really nice though.

 

[Plies]

Is this a case like Grandia 1 where the Saturn version is the clearly superior one?

Saturn version has better textures and overall visuals. I'd say it's the best version to play , but the PS1 version is fine on its own.

I have no idea about the remasters, though.

 

[adamsapple]

Saturn version has better textures and overall visuals. I'd say it's the best version to play , but the PS1 version is fine on its own.

I have no idea about the remasters, though.

I've never played these games before so it's gonna be a fresh experience for me.

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

Xbox One

 

[Gexxy1]

Looks like there will be a "classic" mode for original sprites and an enhanced mode for remastered.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

The raw pixels look is a bit annoying for an old fart like me because that is not how Lunar would've looked back in the early 90s/00s on a CRT television. It doesn't really bother me in games like Sea of Stars because they are modern games, designed to show raw pixels.

Hopefully, they add a CRT shader or I guess I'll just apply one with ReShade.

Also, WTF is up with the weird depth of field on the top and bottom of the screen? Very odd stylistic choice.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

FYI, there's a physical release being planned which might be handled by LRG given past partnership with them.

 

[Metnut]

If they nerf Borgan I won't forgive them. They should make sure the full grind is in effect.

 

[Gexxy1]

FYI, there's a physical release being planned which might be handled by LRG given past partnership with them.

Did they get new voice actors for English?

Players can choose between classic and remastered modes, with the latter offering wide-screen support and high-definition animated cutscenes. Voiceovers are available in both Japanese and a newly recorded English option, enhancing battles with fully voiced attacks and incantations. Other updates include faster battle settings and additional strategy options, as well as French and German subtitle support.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Also, WTF is up with the weird depth of field on the top and bottom of the screen? Very odd stylistic choice.

Influenced by Square's HD-2D, probably.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Physical ESRB, PEGI and Asia editions of Lunar Remastered Collection for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox SX started appearing on PlayAsia.

 

[Andyliini]

Never played them (no surprise as Europe rarely got these games back then), but they look cool, so I'll give them a go.

 

[Sooner]

I just accidentally found this scrolling around on PSN. I have been waiting for this forever and had given up hope.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Some news about the physical release:

• North America: Physical editions will be available exclusively through Amazon for $54.99 USD. A purchase link will be shared soon.
• Europe: Physical PS4 and Nintendo Switch editions will be available via a partnership with Clear River Games, priced at €54.99 EUR.

Lunar Remastered Collection Launches April 2025 – Digital And Physical Editions Detailed

The Lunar Remastered Collection, featuring Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, arrives April 18, 2025, on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Explore remastered visuals, new voiceovers, and collector's editions.

noisypixel.net

Edit: Actually, gonna make a new post since we also got an official release date.