Summary
- Release Year: 1997
- Platforms: Sega Saturn
Mahou Gakuen Lunar!: A Magical School Adventure on the Sega Saturn
Released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn, Mahou Gakuen Lunar! (Magical School Lunar!) is a role-playing game (RPG) that tells the story of three young girls attending a magical school on a floating island. The game is a remake of the 1992 Sega CD game Lunar: The Silver Star, but it features a completely new story, characters, and graphics.
Players take on the role of Elie, Rena, and Senia, three girls who have been recruited to attend the Magic School of Ien, an elite magic school that travels around the world on a giant island. The girls quickly make friends and rivals, and they soon find themselves caught up in a plot to save the school from an evil force.
The gameplay in Mahou Gakuen Lunar! is turn-based, and players control a party of up to three characters. Each character has their own unique abilities and spells, and players must use strategy to defeat their enemies. The game also features a number of puzzles and exploration elements.
Mahou Gakuen Lunar! was praised for its charming story, likeable characters, and beautiful graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Story
The story of Mahou Gakuen Lunar! takes place approximately 300 years before the events of Lunar: The Silver Star. The world is in a state of peace, and the Magic School of Ien is a beacon of hope for young魔法使い (mahou tsukai, “magic users”).
Elie, Rena, and Senia are three girls who have been recruited to attend the Magic School of Ien. Elie is a bright and cheerful girl who dreams of becoming a great魔法使い. Rena is a shy and reserved girl who has a natural talent for magic. Senia is a tomboyish and outgoing girl who is always ready for a challenge.
The girls quickly make friends and rivals at the Magic School of Ien. They befriend the shy Wyn and the overconfident Blade. They also make rivals of the bratty trio of Ant, Rick, and Kule.
One day, the Magic School of Ien is attacked by a group of evil monsters. The girls and their friends must band together to save the school and defeat the monsters.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Mahou Gakuen Lunar! is turn-based, and players control a party of up to three characters. Each character has their own unique abilities and spells, and players must use strategy to defeat their enemies.
The game also features a number of puzzles and exploration elements. Players must explore the Magic School of Ien and its surrounding island, and they must solve puzzles in order to progress.
Characters
The characters in Mahou Gakuen Lunar! are some of the most well-developed and likeable in any RPG. The three main characters, Elie, Rena, and Senia, are all unique and interesting, and they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The supporting cast of characters is also well-developed, and they all play important roles in the story.
Graphics
The graphics in Mahou Gakuen Lunar! are some of the best on the Sega Saturn. The game’s characters and environments are all beautifully drawn, and the game’s use of color is vibrant and eye-catching.
Music
The music in Mahou Gakuen Lunar! is also top-notch. The game’s soundtrack is composed of a mix of orchestral and electronic music, and it perfectly captures the game’s whimsical and magical atmosphere.
Conclusion
Mahou Gakuen Lunar! is a charming and heartwarming RPG that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre. The game’s story is well-written and engaging, the characters are likeable and well-developed, and the graphics and music are top-notch. If you’re looking for a great RPG to play on the Sega Saturn, Mahou Gakuen Lunar! is definitely worth checking out.
9/10
Review Score
9/10
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