Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete (1996)
Game Arts and Working Designs's Anime-Infused JRPG and the Dragonmaster Legend
Engineered by Game Arts and Studio Alex for the Sega Saturn in 1996 (and PlayStation in 1998), Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete is the definitive remake of the Sega CD landmark that married traditional Japanese role-playing with lavish anime cinematic storytelling. Following young boy Alex, his flying cat-dragon companion Nall, and childhood friend Luna embarking on a pilgrimage to succeed the mythical Dragonmaster Dyne, it is universally celebrated for its animated cutscenes, Noriyuki Iwadare's vocal songs, and Working Designs's historic premium collector packaging.
Hand-Drawn Anime Cinematics and Musical Performances
Bursting with nearly an hour of fluidly animated cel anime sequences and professional voice acting, Lunar set a cinematic benchmark for CD-based gaming. The iconic aboard-ship performance of 'Wind's Nocturne' sung by Luna remains one of interactive media's most transcendent musical sequences.
Working Designs and Collector's Prestige
Localized by Victor Ireland's Working Designs with witty dialogue and shipped in a lavish box set featuring a cloth world map, leatherette hardbound artbook, and soundtrack CD, Lunar cemented a devoted multi-generational cult following among classic turn-based RPG purists.