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Lunar Remastered Collection launches on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 18, and the console versions are getting Amazon-exclusive physical editions. At the time of writing, Amazon hasn't unlocked preorders yet, but store pages are live for physical editions for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. We'd recommend double-checking by clicking the links below, as preorders should unlock very soon. We'll update this preorder guide once Amazon starts taking preorders.
Lunar Remastered Collection Amazon Listings:
Lunar Remastered Collection Physical Edition (PS4, Switch)
$55 | Releases April 18
The Lunar Remastered Collection includes enhanced versions of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete.
Both games feature retouched graphics, enhanced audio, new English localizations, and gameplay tweaks like optional battle speed increases to make the classic RPGs more approachable.
The Amazon-exclusive physical editions have reversible cover art featuring both Lunar and Lunar 2 by series illustrator and anime artist Toshiyuki Kubooka.
A digital version of the collection will also be available for consoles and PC via Steam.
This collection sounds like an excellent way to experience two of the most important RPGs from the 16-bit and 32-bit console eras. The original Lunar: Silver Star Story is considered a landmark title in the Japanese RPG lineage and was one of the first console RPGs to feature voice acting, animated cutscenes, and CD-quality music thanks to its original platform, the Sega CD. It was later remade for PS1 and Sega Saturn as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, which is the version included in the Lunar Remastered Collection. Its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, also launched on PS1 and Saturn and built upon the gameplay and story presentation of the first game, featuring even more voiced dialogue and a larger cast.
Voice acting, cutscenes, and high-quality soundtracks are now common elements of video games, they were groundbreaking at the time--though the voice performances and the localized English script are now notorious for their uneven quality. However, the new Remastered Collection includes all-new English text and voice acting for both games. While the new English voice tracks replace the originals, the Lunar Remastered collection includes the option to play with Japanese voice acting instead. You can also swap between the new enhanced visuals or the PS1 visuals for both games.
Lunar isn't the only classic RPG series getting long-awaited remasters this year. Konami RPGs Suikoden 1 and 2 are also returning with the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster that launches , and cult-classic Tales of Graces f is returning with a remaster on consoles and PC on January 17 and preorder now.
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