Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Sega CD
- Developers: Game Arts, Studio Alex
- Publishers: Game Arts, Working Designs
Lunar: Eternal Blue – A Timeless Classic
Released in 1994 for the Sega CD, Lunar: Eternal Blue is a role-playing game (RPG) that quickly became a classic. It is the second game in the Lunar series, and it follows the story of Hiro and Ruby, two young adventurers who must journey to distant lands in search of the Goddess Althena, who may be the only one powerful enough to stop the evil Zophar.
Gameplay
Lunar: Eternal Blue is a turn-based RPG with a traditional menu-based combat system. Players control a party of up to four characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. The game features a wide variety of enemies to battle, as well as a number of challenging boss fights.
In addition to the main story, Lunar: Eternal Blue also features a number of side quests and optional dungeons. These side quests can be completed to earn experience points, items, and new abilities. The dungeons are filled with challenging enemies and puzzles, and they offer a great way to test your party’s strength.
Story
The story of Lunar: Eternal Blue is set 1,000 years after the events of the first game in the series, Lunar: The Silver Star. The world of Lunar has been at peace for many years, but now a new evil threatens to plunge it into darkness. Zophar, an ancient evil sorcerer, has been revived, and he is amassing an army of monsters to conquer Lunar.
Hiro and Ruby are two young adventurers who are drawn into the fight against Zophar. They are joined by a group of allies, including a wise old mage, a skilled swordsman, and a powerful healer. Together, they must journey to distant lands in search of the Goddess Althena, who may be the only one powerful enough to stop Zophar.
Characters
Lunar: Eternal Blue features a cast of memorable and well-developed characters. Hiro is the main protagonist of the game, and he is a brave and determined young man. Ruby is the female lead, and she is a skilled archer with a strong sense of justice. The rest of the party members each have their own unique personalities and motivations, and they all play an important role in the story.
Graphics and Sound
Lunar: Eternal Blue is a beautiful game for its time. The character sprites are large and detailed, and the backgrounds are lush and colorful. The game also features a number of impressive cutscenes, which help to advance the story and set the mood.
The soundtrack to Lunar: Eternal Blue is also excellent. The music is composed by Noriyuki Iwadare, and it perfectly captures the atmosphere of the game. The soundtrack is a mix of orchestral and electronic music, and it features a number of memorable themes.
Legacy
Lunar: Eternal Blue is considered to be one of the best RPGs of all time. It was praised for its engaging story, memorable characters, and beautiful graphics. The game was also a commercial success, and it helped to popularize the RPG genre on the Sega CD.
Lunar: Eternal Blue has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the PlayStation, Saturn, and Windows. The game has also been released on the Wii Virtual Console and the PlayStation Network.
Conclusion
Lunar: Eternal Blue is a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by gamers today. It is a beautiful and engaging RPG with a great story and memorable characters. If you are a fan of RPGs, then you owe it to yourself to check out Lunar: Eternal Blue.
Review Score
8.5/10
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