Nostalgia is a funny thing, simultaneously an idea and a kind of emotion entirely unto itself. Modern video games have been chasing nostalgia more and more in recent years, with countless remakes, remasters, and spiritual sequels. But most of these try to update classic experiences to appeal to a wider array of audiences — and that’s not always the right choice. Sometimes it’s better to keep exactly what was special about the original game, keeping the experience intact as much as possible, and the Lunar Remastered Collection proves it. The collection brings back two intensely charming RPGs that almost feel like time capsules of the ‘90s golden era they were made in, and even the warts make them even more endearing.
The remastered collection contains two games, Lunar Silver Star Story and its sequel Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. These games have a bit of a complex history, having been re-released multiple times with enhanced versions and remakes. Some of these versions make hefty changes to the story, and there’s also more than one localization and version of the script out there. So for decades it’s been hard for anyone getting into the series to figure out which version to play, and how to play it.
