Current Events > So Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete is p fun so far.

(+) Yeah! (+)

I don't like a lot about the overall anime-to-hell-and-back aesthetic but characters seem ok so far and you really can't argue with that combat system.

Of course I'm still in the first dungeon. It's taking a while to get through. Is this going to turn out to be a dungeon crawler? I'm not a particular fan of those but I do like this combat a lot.
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I remember being under-leveled towards the end and basically having to start over.
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Great game, great story and the battle system only gets better!

Enjoy!
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I remember being under-leveled towards the end and basically having to start over.

I take it there's some sort of point of no return? Or some sort of difficulty threshold you can't go back across?

I'll try to keep my levels on the higher side to be safe. Which I generally do anyway since I'm a total Scrooge with healing items.
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DevsBro posted...

I take it there's some sort of point of no return?

Multiple.

I really enjoyed it, but I havent replayed it in like a decade
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I really enjoyed it, but I havent replayed it in like a decade

That feel. I know it well. So many great games I haven't had the chance to replay in so long because of free time and backlog reasons.
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Mia is hot. Jessica is not.
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It really is a great game
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Is that the one with the sexy space wizard ass on the back of the case?

Edit: fucking autocorrect
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redeadlink posted...

Is that the one with the sexy space wizard ass on the back of the case?

Doesn't look like it:
https://gamefaqs.akamaized.net/box/8/5/7/4857_back.jpg

Away from home or I'd double-check my actual case.

tiornys posted...

redeadlink posted...

Is that the one with the sexy space wizard ass on the back of the case?

Doesn't look like it:
https://gamefaqs.akamaized.net/box/8/5/7/4857_back.jpg

Away from home or I'd double-check my actual case.

Actually it is. I think its on the inside cover though.
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It's one of the Lunar games.

My roommate has it for the psx
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I tried playing the PSP version and it was horrible.
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Veggeta X posted...

I tried playing the PSP version and it was horrible.

They ruined Ghaleons voice.
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You definitely need to level to hell and back in that game. I think there's only 2 true "point of no return" moments, and the first one isn't that big a deal. However, the second one is fucking GG no RE if you fuck it up. You're stuck in the final dungeon with no way to heal or buy items and no way to leave.

Protip: You can buy Starlights later (light MP restore items) but IIRC you never can buy Silverlights (full MP restore items). Those become especially precious in later boss fights.
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great game
the only problem is of course is how weak the mages are

you get 5 party members
you use alex and kyle to deal physical damage
jessica heals your characters

and then mia and nash just stand there doing nothing because their spells do like single digit damage against bosses

i like lunar eternal blue better
fun fact, lucia is with you for the majority of the game but is computer controlled and doesnt have levels
but her level is actually a hidden stat and its lalways the same as the main characters so when he gets stronger so does she.

plus eternal blue has everyone be useful in battle not just 3 out of the 5
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Actually one thing most people dont realize about SSSC is the bosses scale with Alexs level. So grinding doesnt give you that much in returns
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So...

Keep Alex dead sounds like a decent strategy.
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DevsBro posted...

So...

Keep Alex dead sounds like a decent strategy.

That doesn't work. Nall revives any fainted characters at the end of the battle and they all receive XP.
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Go_Totodile posted...

Actually one thing most people dont realize about SSSC is the bosses scale with Alexs level. So grinding doesnt give you that much in returns

It's not as dramatic as you think and I always found there were a few points I HAD to grind.

BTW I love the soundtrack to this game. 10/10.

FURTHER, why isn't this on the PS Store yet!? FUCK
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IIRC it always gets to a point pretty quickly where you can't really level up reasonably any more until you get to the next dungeon. It's very difficult to over level in that game, you're pretty much always just right where you need to be.
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Twin3Turbo posted...

IIRC it always gets to a point pretty quickly where you can't really level up reasonably any more until you get to the next dungeon. It's very difficult to over level in that game, you're pretty much always just right where you need to be.

Every time I've played through the game I've had to grind a little in the garden area before you fly off to the Red Dragon Cave. If I remember right, you get locked in that cave so if you're too low you're fucked. It's been a long time, however, so who knows.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLLN5U9w2U

there are a lot of differences between the sega CD version of the game and the playstation version
its like playing two completely different games
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yusiko posted...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLLN5U9w2U

there are a lot of differences between the sega CD version of the game and the playstation version
its like playing two completely different games

I am about to start the sega cd version for my bday

never played it before
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Balrog0 posted...

I am about to start the sega cd version for my bday

never played it before

the ps1 version is better
luna is with you longer in the ps1 version
in the sega CD version she leaves the party once you board the boat. the playstation has her go with you for a little longer.

ive never played the sega CD version of lunar 2 but i hear that its the better version of the 2 games
i usually just play the playstation version of the games but i have a urge to play the segaCD versions right now
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yusiko posted...

great game
the only problem is of course is how weak the mages are

you get 5 party members
you use alex and kyle to deal physical damage
jessica heals your characters

and then mia and nash just stand there doing nothing because their spells do like single digit damage against bosses

i like lunar eternal blue better
fun fact, lucia is with you for the majority of the game but is computer controlled and doesnt have levels
but her level is actually a hidden stat and its lalways the same as the main characters so when he gets stronger so does she.

plus eternal blue has everyone be useful in battle not just 3 out of the 5

Mages are only weak for boss fights, at which point Nash becomes a functional buff bot and Mia becomes your backup healer with items. For regular fights, Nash an Mia eventually just auto win everything by spamming AoE spells. This becomes an even more viable strat once Alex gets some of his Anger spell.

DevsBro posted...

So...

Keep Alex dead sounds like a decent strategy.

The exact opposite. While leveling Alex will strengthen bosses, NOT leveling Alex (by speed running and avoiding fights) results in you not having access to higher strength spells and attacks. All bosses have minimum stats regardless.
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fire_bolt posted...

Mages are only weak for boss fights, at which point Nash becomes a functional buff bot and Mia becomes your backup healer with items. For regular fights, Nash an Mia eventually just auto win everything by spamming AoE spells. This becomes an even more viable strat once Alex gets some of his Anger spell.

Isn't this the opposite? Mia has the buff spells and Nash just becomes an item bitch (with the occasional Thunderbolt).
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Yaridovich posted...

fire_bolt posted...

Mages are only weak for boss fights, at which point Nash becomes a functional buff bot and Mia becomes your backup healer with items. For regular fights, Nash an Mia eventually just auto win everything by spamming AoE spells. This becomes an even more viable strat once Alex gets some of his Anger spell.

Isn't this the opposite? Mia has the buff spells and Nash just becomes an item bitch (with the occasional Thunderbolt).

Yeah, might have it backwards. They're basically interchangable other than that lol, Think Nash gets the useless status spells instead of buffs
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Damn I miss that game. The PSX version, not the PSP one.

Game was hard af. Required lots of leveling.
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Yeah PSP version made it so easy.
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fire_bolt posted...

Yaridovich posted...

fire_bolt posted...

Mages are only weak for boss fights, at which point Nash becomes a functional buff bot and Mia becomes your backup healer with items. For regular fights, Nash an Mia eventually just auto win everything by spamming AoE spells. This becomes an even more viable strat once Alex gets some of his Anger spell.

Isn't this the opposite? Mia has the buff spells and Nash just becomes an item bitch (with the occasional Thunderbolt).

Yeah, might have it backwards. They're basically interchangable other than that lol, Think Nash gets the useless status spells instead of buffs

The AoE Sleep spell is useful.

Endgame Nash though is pretty reliant on finding the Ghaleon's Tear secret item. It lets regular attacks hit all enemies and his ultimate weapon is a bow with a pretty good chance of instantly killing it's targets. So, it makes him a great trash mob killer.

In boss fights though, Nash is easily the least useful party member. Load him up with Starlights and let him keep everyone else's MP up.

Mia will basically play buffbot, Jessica will heal, and Kyle and Alex will kill the boss. Alex can also use use White Dragon Protect during the boss fights to immunize your party from the worst enemy spells. Its worth saving Silver Lights until the last boss fight to keep White Dragon Protect up.
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Hm, I'm definitely not a fan of grindy games...
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Lunar isn't grindy at all. I think I only "grinded" out two levels before entering the first dungeon.

It's a great game, as is the sequel.
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I really like how the bosses all have tells for their attacks so like even the final boss you'll know when he's ready to unleash his insta-kill attack and you can plan your WDPs accordingly.
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one thing that the sega CD version has over the playstation version is that in the sega CD version jessica doesn have her hood up all the time

her hood always bugged me and i dont know why
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Huh Alex attacks twice now.

Don't question good fortune, I guess.
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DevsBro posted...

Huh Alex attacks twice now.

Don't question good fortune, I guess.

Near the end of the game, he gets four or five I think.

So that dungeon became kind of a chore by the end but only just before being completed so that's good I guess.
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Finish this game then play 2 then realize what dog shit trash this is compared to 2.

BlkPopeIseem posted...

Finish this game then play 2 then realize what dog shit trash this is compared to 2.

Then, pretend the DS game never existed.

You should've played lunar silver star harmony. It's the best version of the game

Veggeta X posted...

I tried playing the PSP version and it was horrible.

I think you meant to say fantastic
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Play the Sega CD version of Eternal Blue!
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Questionmarktarius posted...

BlkPopeIseem posted...

Finish this game then play 2 then realize what dog shit trash this is compared to 2.

Then, pretend the DS game never existed.

Easily the worst purchase I've ever made. Fuck that game.

Bah I keep accidentally picking the default dialog options because I think the dialog is over so I push talk again to start the next one.

I just lied to mom... I think. :(
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Questionmarktarius posted...

BlkPopeIseem posted...

Finish this game then play 2 then realize what dog shit trash this is compared to 2.

Then, pretend the DS game never existed.

that game gave me PTSD with how awful it was
you bringing it up just brought back horrible scarring flashbacks
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I will always prefer Lunar 1 to 2. Eternal Blue was better mechanically but the story was sooooo boring
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Laike is strong.

Too strong. I sense he won't be with us long.
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PSX version was one of my favorite JRPGs to this day.
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