Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete PS1 box art

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Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999 (originally 1996)
GenreRPG
DeveloperGame Arts / Alfa System
PublisherWorking Designs
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesLunar
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete is a role-playing game developed by Game Arts / Alfa System and published by Working Designs. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Lunar series; on the PS1 you can also try Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete. The series also appears on other systems with Lunar: Eternal Blue (Sega CD) and Lunar: The Silver Star (Sega CD).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete walkthroughs & guides

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Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete FAQ

When did Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete come out on the PS1?

Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete was released for the PlayStation in 1999; the original game dates back to 1996.

Who made Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete?

It was developed by Game Arts / Alfa System and published by Working Designs.

Is Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete multiplayer?

No. Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete is a single-player game.

How long does Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete take to play?

As a role-playing game, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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