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- The Lunar Remastered Collection brings back the classic RPGs Silver Star Story and Eternal Blue with enhanced graphics and features.
- GungHo Online Entertainment, known for remastering classics like Grandia, will release Lunar on modern consoles in 2025.
- Modern updates include widescreen support, new English voice acting and HD cutscenes, giving fans nostalgia and new experiences.
Monthly returns the video game to modern consoles after more than a decade of absence. GungHo Online Entertainment will be responsible for bringing Lunar back through The Lunar Remastered Collection. One of the most important RPGs of the early 90s, Monthly was one of the first games to use the CD-ROM format by using high-quality audio, full-motion video, and voice acting to tell its fantastic story. While some would argue that the franchise entries don't hold up very well for most titles today, the amount of nostalgia it brings could give modern gamers a chance to experience the wonderful plot that Monthly has.
Many consider Monthly: Silver Star Story as one of the best RPGs available on the Sega Saturn. Being a classic, it also made its way to the PlayStation among other consoles. Moreover, from the Sega CD, to the Sega Saturn, to the PlayStation, there have been various remakes of the title, the most recent being Monthly: Silver Star Story Touch for mobile phones. At the same time, its continuation Lunar: Eternal Blue It also found various ports for multiple PlayStation platforms, which include the PlayStation Vita and PS3 as part of the PSone Classics series. Now, it looks like both games will be getting a new coat of paint.
GungHo Online Entertainment announced this The Lunar Remastered Collection it will be released in spring 2025 during State of Play PlayStation. And while the reveal was made during the event, GungHo confirmed on his Twitter account that the Collection will also be available on non-PlayStation platforms such as Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Steam. The release will include both games in the main series, Monthly: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Bluewhich should appease those looking for the classic RPG experience.
What games are included in the Lunar Remastered Collection?
- Monthly: Silver Star Story
- Lunar: Eternal Blue
While the trailer didn't detail what changes to expect, the PlayStation Blog said that many upgrades will be available. From widescreen support, to improved pixel art, HD animated cutscenes and new English voice acting, Lunar Collection Remastered will modernize the classic experience. However, those looking for a more old school feel can opt for the original images. Many fans are already anticipating the game's release, with some in the comments section being particularly excited about the Switch version. If The Lunar Remastered Collection ends up being one of the best JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch is yet to be seen, although the odds seem high as the console has plenty of good classic RPG games.
GungHo Online Entertainment may have a challenge on their hands, although the team has previous experience. After he released Grandia HD Collection A similar collection of highly regarded classic JRPGs, the team has also done a great job of modernizing the visuals, improving the UI and sprites, widescreen support, and improved cinematics. Many fans are already expecting it The Lunar Remastered Collection be in good hands, especially once the game launches in 2025.
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