LUNAR Remastered Collection
Last updated: 2025-04-19
- Compelling story and great characters enhance experience
- Helpful quality-of-life improvements were implemented
- Enhanced graphics retain the original game's feel
- Evokes strong nostalgic feelings for returning players
- Recommended for JRPG fans of the genre
- Poor and/or different voice acting is a drawback
- Reviews
(sample size) - 113
- Helpful reviews
- 92%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 8%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 79%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 21%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 225
- Negative points
- 170
- Gameplay points
- 25
- Perf. points
- 18
- Rec. points
- 84
- Misc points
- 19
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced graphics, original feel | The remaster features enhanced graphics, including 4K resolution, widescreen support, and improved textures/cutscenes, while preserving the original pixel art. Players can often switch between classic and remastered versions. These visual improvements enhance the overall experience. | 57% |
| Compelling story, great characters | The game boasts a compelling story, well-developed characters, and an engaging battle system, all hallmarks of a classic JRPG. Reviewers highlight the charm, humor, and emotional depth of the narrative and characters, making them a significant strength of the game. | 52% |
| Helpful quality-of-life improvements | The remaster includes quality-of-life improvements such as adjustable battle speed and auto-battle, which reduce grinding and enhance the overall experience. These features streamline gameplay without straying too far from the original design. | 47% |
| Evokes strong nostalgic feelings | Many reviewers express strong nostalgia for the game, reminiscing about playing it in their childhood. The game successfully evokes these memories and captures the atmosphere of the original, contributing to its lasting appeal. | 37% |
| Memorable, high-quality soundtrack | The game features a memorable and top-notch soundtrack that retains its original beauty. Reviewers praise the music's quality and its ability to create ear worms, enhancing the overall experience. | 20% |
| Affordable, convenient access | The collection offers an affordable and convenient way to play these classic games compared to purchasing them individually or on older systems. It provides a pure, old-school experience without modern hand-holding features. | 12% |
| Restored original combat balance | The remaster restores the original Japanese combat balancing, addressing difficulty increases present in the North American release. This includes adjustments to enemy stats, EXP payouts, and item prices, providing a more authentic experience. | 7% |
| Added Korean/Chinese support | This release marks the first official Korean version with Korean language support, expanding accessibility for Korean-speaking players. The game also includes Chinese language support. | 6% |