Lunar: Eternal Blue - The Greatest Overlooked RPG?

[@Xygor]

What was the most memorable part of Lunar: Eternal Blue to you? Please consider supporting me at www.patreon.com/xygorgaming OR through KZbin membership by clicking the JOIN button above!

[@thecatlike2125]

The mid game twist

[@renewagain6956]

How is your comment "4 weeks old" if your video just premiered a day ago? Did you have it set to private the whole time?

[@xaviorffviii]

The true ending

[@dragonpencil4131]

They are many. I think I really love the relationship between Hiro and Lucia. I enjoyed their love story and how it developed until the end. Another thing was how they used the I.A. of Lucia to develop her character, as her behavior in battles changed as the story move forward. Also the fact that her main priority in healing your party members was Hiro first before the others and that she had infinite M.P to cast any spell she wanted.

[@caaltaes732]

When Nall start the talk with Ruby about how their lifespan is different from their human friends it was so sad. And after losing several love ones it made me feel sad for someone in Nall's situation.

[@williambeaudette9084]

I consider Eternal Blue to be not just a pivotal title in JRPG evolution, but as a masterclass in character arcs and backstory.

[@briankym30]

Overlooked and when I tell people about this game they are like I never heard of that. One of the best stories ever in a RPG.

[@Xygor]

Wasn't it great?

[@vansmoken4172]

Such great moments in this game. Challenging bosses. I still have the pendant that came in the box

[@BryanSolo_1]

“Overlooked” is certainly the right word here. I loved playing Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue on my PlayStation back in the day. So much cool free stuff they gave you too like the cloth map really got my adrenaline pumping for a fun (and oftentimes dark) fantasy outing. I haven’t played them in forever but there are plot points and moments between the characters that I will never forget. The best sleeper RPGs that nobody played

[@Scorpioncactusflower]

I still own the PS1 version of both of these games. And the voice acting bloopers at the end are just hilarious

[@TranceKujaIX]

My favorite game series of all time. Totally nostalgic. I make an effort to replay them every year or so. ❤️

[@EnygmaRecords]

Ghaleon's return was pretty memorable, though I'll add that in 1995 the amount of animation and voice acting effort really made this an experience that stood out much more than it does now.

[@RyuseiiTheCrimsonKing]

Favorite game of all time, bar none. I think it even exceeds Silver Star Story Complete, but it wouldn't have the impact it did without the original. Such an amazing game even to this day.

[@RpgmaniacNo1]

It's a masterpiece in the role-playing game history. There're not much titles which can reach the quality. Thanks for the review!

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

I would say yes, for one simple reason only. Every time someone on YT has an hour to talk about the Lunar series, they will spend 59 minutes talking about Silver Star, the story, the characters, the music, the level design, the battle system, the emotions, the Working Designs box with all the stuff, and one minute being like "oh, and also check out Eternal Blue, it's every bit as good as the Silver Star, it's so amazing". Well, if it is equally amazing to Silver Star, why don't you talk 30 minutes about the first game and 30 minutes about the second game? I haven't played any of them, but I feel like I know everything about Silver Star and barely anything about Eternal Blue. So, yeah - overlooked and great. Even overlooked because it's great, however paradoxical it may sound. Thanks for the video, I'll finally get to know something about this game.

[@deividilavitz6645]

True that!

[@ValisFan3]

I thought Eternal Blue was so much better. Lucia is with you most of the game in Eternal Blue, while you only get to control Luna during the beginning of Lunar 1. The story of Lunar 1 is so cliche and predictable "collect X number of Y items." Lunar 2's story feels unique. The Lunar 2 characters are older and more mature and don't feel like a bunch of kids on a make believe quest.

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

@@ValisFan3 I'm actually watching a letsplay of Lunar 1 now, and may as well do the same with Lunar 2 next. Can't wait to see what the sequel has to offer!

[@patrickmclaughlin302]

Ah, yes, the game with my favorite character archetypes, the fallen priest, the ex-assassin, the college dropout, the oathbreaker paladin, the fish-out-of-water, and last but most certainly not least, the orphan. 💚 This game and its soundtrack will forever live in my head rent-free.

[@r3n736]

the college dropout is not the right achetype for Lemina, she is more like the sleazy saleswoman magical girl ahaha

[@andrebaxter4023]

Blessed by the algorithm. I literally just repurchased these(a PS2, Lunar: Silver Star Story, and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue),and have them on the way in the mail. Patiently waiting for their arrival.

[@Xygor]

Right on!

[@briguy9915]

I loved the epilogue. I remember finding the blue tower during the normal game, and kept wondering 'when am I suppose to come back to this?' I was disappointed at the first ending, but felt much better after the "true" ending the epilogue offered.

[@maddux1188]

Dude!!!! Thank you man! I mean this. This is one of my favorite JRPG's

[@zodivamp]

lunar and lunar 2 are both masterpiece jrpgs for their day and age. the games still stand up to the test of time. Ghaelon coming back from the dead in part 2 as well as nall leading the lost boys was amazing. i still love the first game the dynamic between kyle and jessica as well. nash annoyed me. jean was my favorite character in 2 lucia was such gem too. prolly my favorite jrpg of all time.

[@djinsanity3575]

The entire game. I loved this series and wish the DS game didn't ruin it. It needs a revival and a better sequel. I will always hold this game in my heart. "I got 20 sliver that says you can take em!"

[@felixthecatx887]

It's a shame these games weren't rereleased on more modern platforms. Would've been awesome on the 3DS.

[@Xygor]

Yeah, they really deserve another remaster for sure!

[@psychobrit2008]

This was my very first jrpg and the first video game for me where I beat it from beginning to end. I always loved Lucia's character development and enjoyed watching he ai change from protecting herself at the beginning to helping others in battles later on. After playing this one I went back and was lucky enough to still be able to buy the sssc ps1 version at gamestop new. Lunar is my favorite jrpg franchise and I really hope it gets a port or even a full blown remaster one day. Thank you for the video, though your sega cd footage is the ps1 version. Sega cd had some story changes, but is still very similar to its ps1 predecessor.

[@lazerith84]

Probably my favorite game of all time all the way back on the sega cd

[@Bobby8451]

I've got both Lunar and Lunar 2. I bought these back in the early 2000's. I have a few missing pieces. Lunar cloth map and Lunar 2 pendant. They're probably stuffed in a box in my daughter's closet. Lol BTW, I'm here watching this video because I just started replaying Lunar this past weekend. I just got out of Meribia headed to Vain. Oh yeah, all the memories came flooding back. Thx for the review, I couldn't have reviewed it better.

[@Xygor]

Thanks for sharing your memories, and appreciate the praise!

[@lunar495]

It's my favorite game, wish they'd make a modern version/remaster for PC.

[@Xygor]

Hopefully someday!

[@Atalas5]

sadly my copy of this fantastic game lacked the pendant and cloth map. but wow do I love this game so much.

[@Xygor]

You can still find them on ebay if you want to complete the set!

[@robodavinci]

This, FF6, and FF7 are my favorite rpgs of all time. I can't decide which one I like best, they are all tied for the #1 spot.

[@deividilavitz6645]

I was so involved that I learned English because of this game, so many memories... Thanks for creating this video!

[@realperson69]

"[Ghaleon] appears several times to foil the party's plans." Hm. So many moments of LUNAR 2 live rent-free in my head, but one thing that I think is underappreciated is a particular change to Lucia's combat AI in Zulan. :) It was a heartwarming little fusion of story and gameplay.

[@FredHerbert999]

Great review! I so do remember the games' packaging! The music is superb, Iwadare doesn't get enough credit. Lunar 2 is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Thank you for this stroll down memory lane!!

[@iamthenothing]

Super nostalgic. I had the lunar 2 eternal blue complete edition. I still have the discs but lost all the collectible stuff in moving when i was younger. Really sucked losing that pendant.

[@BlvkHarleyQuinnPlays]

This game was very underrated! I beat it in elementary school (the PS1 version) along with Lunar Silver Star Story Complete and seeing this on my suggested page brought back so many memories!! The music was soooo beautiful on both also! Thank you!!

[@YouTubeCensors]

Played this first, well the Sega CD version and remake later both are among my favorite jrpgs of all time. Up there with Xenogears and FF6, Suikoden ,etc

[@jefferys42]

Luna's message to the future stays with me to this day...

[@anthonydevries576]

I was like the only person I know that, I think even still that I've met, that had a Sega CD when I was kid. I remember wanting this game(The Silver Star) so bad. I was completely obsessed with Shining Force II, and I just could not believe the cut scene work I got a glimpse of on commercials for this game. Never got it though, and still to this day never played it. It kinda haunts me, because I remember this weird attachment to how awesome I though the character designs looked from such a young age. Makes the memories feel different somehow.

[@michaeloffgrid]

There were commercials for Lunar?? It’s amazing to me that an RPG for the Sega CD was advertised that heavily. Other kids would talk about commercials, but I always missed them. 😔

[@AlexRayne]

Silver Star and Eternal blue remain my favorite games of all time, and I still have my original copies of both, all the extras in good shape. I can't say one is better than the other and love them both so much, playing each at least about once a year.

[@zolphar]

Lunar SS and EB were the only games for ps1 I got on their launch days..

[@Dravyn21x]

Got Lunar 1 and 2 for my PS1 and Lunar 1 for the Vita. These games need to be upgraded and re released

[@Ghost9909]

I loved Lunar 2 when I first played it on Sega CD almost 30 years ago now. I just played about an hour of the remake on PS1. A couple of things I noticed right away were how good the voice acting and anime cut scenes are. They really bring the characters to life. The music is also noticeably good. I don’t play a lot of RPGs, so I’m not sure if any others do these three things as well as Lunar 2.

[@Lv100Badass]

Love this game! The music was amazing and was what got me into RPG's

[@rickrenegadesmetalreviews3243]

Just finished the Sega CD version of 1 and 2... these are definitely among the best I’ve ever played!

[@wiliammbr]

Awesome game that I loved to play on PlayStation 20 years ago. The story is amazing, grabs you attention and it's very long for an RPG (we had 3 cds for the entire game). I tried playing this again a few years ago, but since we needed some grinding in some stages of the game, then I decided to stop. Anyway, it's worthy your time at least once.

[@hchitler3510]

my childhood so many memories

[@Xygor]

Yep, mine too!

[@neogenesis7706]

This game is one of the reasons why I still have my sega cd

[@bobbykotick1163]

I was in the 0.00001% of the UK population that chipped my PlayStation and imported this from the US in 1998 because im cool as shit

[@CRedd9830]

One of my all time favorite games

[@MatthiaGryffine]

Eternal Blue > Silver Star Story. Change my mind.

[@Xygor]

I agree!

[@Ipanophis]

I had the collector's pre-order box set. It came with the lunar pendant and a dice bag the pendant came in, a music soundtrack CD, and the Strategy Guide.

[@hakiymwilliams6813]

I'm getting goosebumps watching this

[@badassoverlordzetta]

Best part of Lunar 2 EBC and probably my second favorite video game moment of all time definitely has to be meeting Nall and the Dragon Kids. That small chapter captures so many moments and emotional beats all in one place that connects gaming and literary generations. Some of my favorite things include: Nall saying that the kids are sent back to Meribia once they're taller than him. This is such a cheesey thing to say, but it's so powerful when you can deliver a line like this in absolute earnest to kids who are given a chance at a better future when they had none before. Contrasting this outlook of growth to the manipulation of the Shadow Dragon Cult gives Jean's arc so much weight in the story and serves as a throwback to just how much of a Hero Nall is in his own right. Nall's loneliness. The player might be coming from a back to back run of Silver Star and Eternal Blue so the passage of time between the stories is very difficult to conceptualize, but for Nall, it's been almost a thousand years since the passing of his best friend. When I played this game as a teenager I simply couldn't come to terms with kind of emotional impact of this arc, but the older I get, the more weight the small moments when Nall is alone thinking about his reason for living cuts so deep. He's Japan's best take on the Eternal Child, or "Peter Pan" archetype and probably the only one I've encountered that plays the trope to its conclusion with all of the bittersweetness that entails. Dragons, gods and goddesses, all of these beyond mortal beings becoming cripplingly lonely when we consider them in human terms, it's why Althena's choice to become human seems almost natural. Game Arts does a pretty good job with this across its games, but I think in this particular part of EBC it really stands out, but they're just good at being earnest in their writing. This is a moment in the game that's tropey and perfectly captures the duality of the light and dark aspects of the world and games of Lunar. But a lot of the referential or meta humor really drops off in this section, it's a moment for the kids, and at the same time a moment for those who take care of those kids. It's a moment that deserves seriousness and should foster hope, and it does all of that. Lunar Eternal Blue is a seriously great game, great to see you cover it in a way it deserves.

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

I can agree this is another RPG classic that should not be forgotten. I gotta admit though, I like Silver Star Story more than Eternal Blue in terms of story, character and romance. Sure I definitely played this and had fun, but I played Silver Star Story more often than this.

[@culturetoronto]

played silver star story and regret not playing the sequel! looks fantastic

[@Xygor]

Time to give it a try!

[@lyricsofdust4092]

I can already say yes. I would recommend this as a child's first rpg. Simple yet endearing. The art style is amazing.

[@FredHerbert999]

Most memorable part: Impossible to pick 1...but, possibly the character relationships. The chars are so strong; so well written, so lovable, and at times, hilarious. I love Working Designs humor! I love the graphics, the music, the English voice overs, the gameplay. I'm so glad the remakes have been in 2D.

[@MirinkaiserVODs]

My most memorable part of Lunar 2 was Mystere!

[@princevaliant]

I remember Gaylian! I gotten and played SSS on a whim by accident and came realize the game was kinda back dated a little and quite different from the other famous rpg like FF and DQ. It feels more tribal yet kinda a mix of Tales and Secret of Mana. I was amazed and felt in love with the rather long anime cut scene which wasn't very common practices during that time for rather un famed game. Boat Song immediately made me felt in love with Luna and The OP song of the game were really something. The game itself was so so but story and music did stuck in my memory. Overall it wasn't Triple A or box office boom but it successfully leave a stamp in gamer's mind with good arts of anime and rather catchy music and songs. EB too made me felt for Lucia. The song EB wasn't as sweet (feels of first love) as Boat Song but it still give me that nostalgic moment. The games characters like Mia, Jessica...etc really have the waifu feels. It is classic for sure, not wow but more like a special cup of tea you drank before and won't forget the taste and smell ever. Somehow EB link me to a certain part in DQ 7 which I don't know why lol it is especially the plant attack part where the dancer appears to help the party. PS, do you guys have the full version of Boat Song? I had it once I downloaded 15+ years ago but lost in the process of changing PC. It was really good and I hope to find it again. I think the singer is Genie something lol~~~

[@MoesBoxingCorner-ie1zi]

brother the joy this game gave me is unmatched!

[@WawrzyniecTheIII]

I borrowed this game from a friend and was amazed. I wish there would be rerelease by Limited Run or something else.

[@TylerChristiaens]

A masterpiece.

[@СемёнСемёнов-ы1ь]

Oh my Gods, this was sooo long ago, I barely remember any particular details. Still, have to say, I have only great memories of this game and the one thing, I carry through all this years is it's perfect ending song.

[@Megadeth8908]

My father borrowed a Sega CD system from his work friend in 1997 for my brother and I ( I was 7 years old), this and lunar silver star were 2 of the many games that came with it. I remember being completely entranced and obsessed with everything about the games. I played silver star more times total, but EB was visually more impressive with a deeper combat system. They definitely started my love of RPG's, and I've honestly never played one since that had as big as impact on me as these 2 games. A few years ago I ordered both Playstation versions having never played them, loved them both. I've never met anyone in person who had ever played these games or even heard of them, such a shame!!!

[@Crim_Highwind]

Hands down this is my number 1 on my list of all time greatest rpgs I've played. I can still remember the sense of awe and wonder I was left with when I first booted it up on my playstation. Even though the game was sprite based, it did a great deal to distract you from those "low" graphics with it's beuatifuly crafted music, and cutscenes as well as a LOT of voice acting which was well done and unheard of at the time of its release. Ghaleon was my favorite returning character as well, especially once he sees the folly of his ways and decided to join you instead of being an enemy. The building love story between Luna and Hiro are to this day still one of the best build ups in RPG history and its done in a very genuine way. Overall I give this game a 9 out 10 and that is coming from someone whose main gaming experience is in RPGs, MMORPGS, and TRPGS.

[@erikisbaum]

Thanks for all your great content 👍

[@Xygor]

Thanks for watching it!

[@UncleBlerd]

Luna’s message to Lucia mad me cry!

[@ryanisthebomb203]

Love this game, and one of my favorite soundtracks!

[@Rigohinojosa15]

I played tf out of this when I was younger..for me the soundtrack and the characters absolutely killed the game. No game or even show or movie has come close imo to replicating all the emotions and adventure I had while playing this title. I’m 34 now, and I’d like to re-play this game at some point in my adult life. It meant alot to me.

[@8888ate]

I liked the sega cd version of eternal blue

[@Xygor]

Best Sega CD game!

[@jackylee5850]

Definitely an underrated series, the story may be cheesy by modern standard, but it's presentation back then was top notch. To top it off, the Japanese version had some of the biggest names in the voice acting industry that provided their voices for the characters, you just know it's got to be a high level production that resulted in nothing but the utmost quality and ultimately made it's mark in JRPG history Gameplay wise it's every bit as improved than the original, with expanded movesets. One aspect of Lunar's gameplay is that enemies and bosses will always telegraph what their next attack is based on their current animation, essentially giving you advance warning of what's to come and allows you to prepare accordingly

[@icameinlate2]

Also, the fondest memory I have of lunar 2 is the final fight with Ghaleon! He finally realized he was wrong, and showed true remorse for his actions!

[@toolman4745]

It's so funny, I still have my PSX versions of Lunar and Lunar 2. I think I played both once back in the day but I remember the first one so much more than the second. I hardly remember the second at all.

[@cliftonsargent1572]

Never heard of this one can’t wait to see what you think

[@caaltaes732]

I would do anything for a remake or remaster from the first two games and I truly mean anything.

[@napoleonfeanor]

Bought it back then, opened it once and got ISO files from the CDs. Never played it so far (eithervof them for PS1. I read it is quite expensive now.

[@Xygor]

Didn’t realize that, but it makes sense!

[@napoleonfeanor]

@@Xygor I had a look at Ebay and wow...several hundred quid for complete games. I never intentionally collected but always kept package and manuals as well. I guess German language editions of some games will be less valuable though even if it is SNES games with included guide like Super Metroid, Secret of Mana or Illusion of Time/Gaia, Terranigma

[@acerimmer8338]

Definitely better than the first (which I also love). Better character development, more unique storyline, MUCH better combat and really tackles some dark topics. Alex was boring and generic. Hiro at least has some personality- though I think the biggest weakness of both games is the main character. Wish it got more love and released on modern platforms. Really deserves it.

[@michelromero7658]

i hope we get a story explained on this game

[@QuixoteX]

Never played the first one but I borrowed this from a friend back in the day. I remember the epilogue being a major part. I think mostly I remember Ruby. Correct me if I am misremembering but she kept insisting she wasn't a cat. Didn't she occasionally do damage but it was very little at first?

[@Xygor]

Yeah, the Epilogue was great!

[@toolman4745]

The main protagonist is a Hiro in name as well as job description.

[@FredHerbert999]

Working Designs didn't write the characters. Studio Alex/ Game Arts did. WD localized these already written chars. Lunar 1 came with a cloth map, Lunar 2 came with a paper map.

[@metabaron6664]

I just wished this came out for Steam and Mobile

[@Xygor]

Maybe someday in the future!

[@rpgs6218]

Love your vids as usual mah dude.

[@mcgee12000]

I loved this game as much as the original. Still own it, too.

[@voteDC]

I first played The Silver Star on the PSP. When I tried to go back to the Mega CD and then later the PS1 version they just felt like a downgrade from the version I'd already played. What that small tangent means is that I've never played Eternal Blue because I don't want to leave disappointed.

[@bige6466]

There is a part of the game where you end up on a mountain or something and have to fight an abominable snowman or some shit. I was stuck on this boss for weeks and almost restarted the entire game to end up on this level more prepared, because there weren’t any options to become better equipped for the boss. Eventually I beat it. Hell I was probably ten. I am dying to play this again but I only own a brand new sealed copy and there is no way I am ever opening it.

[@tusdad4943]

My favorite. Nothing else to say except that.

[@SyddlesFuzz]

I was a dumb teen and traded both of my Complete Lunar collectibles to a gamestop.... *heavy sigh*

[@vexcarius7100]

Zophar is so scary. My 8 year old self trembles when I hear him.

[@icameinlate2]

YESSS MOREEEEE! Big fan my guy!

[@veghesther3204]

Sadly while Silver Star Story got like 5 to 6 ports/remakes Eternal Blue ONLY has the original game and the PS1/Sega Saturn remake.

[@burningknuckle26]

Lunar 1 still the best

[@tonicus123]

You're wrong about the playstation being the last version. There's a Gameboy advanced version, though it's been chibi-ed

[@YouA1ntSeenMyBallz]

Hey Xygor, why don't you make a video about Shining Force 1 and 2 ? Both were quite good RPG games

[@seanqueryinmont5745]

I wish this game would have went on like final fantasy and dragon quest did. It would be really awesome if we had like a lunar 11 because I feel like that's how many games we would have had out if that series hadn't have been stopped

[@leobgoo6350]

A great game!

[@vhemson747]

Greatest game i ever played!!!

[@ElJaf17]

nowadays we dont even get a disc, let alone any merch lol

[@PJ-sv4iw]

Where are you Victor Ireland?!

[@Xygor]

I remember him!

[@Angelalex242]

I loved this game.

[@rosario79able]

Does anyone think they bring game back to Ps5 or switch or xbox ?

[@andreiulyanov9241]

#hiroforsmash

[@lazerith84]

We have enough Sword Characters Dont we - but Jean - Please and thank you - let her switch between Dancer and Martial Artist ... she would be just as overloaded as all the other DLCs but i think thats kind of the point ... #Jeanforsmash lol

[@BryanSolo_1]

#RubyForSmash

[@jjwhy321y3]

I'm playing it on powkiddy Sega CD emulator. Its great though one con, it stops and loads before, after battle and cutscenes. Not that it personally matters (have fast forward option). Though wonder if this was issue w original game. I quit PS1 chrono trigger port over this, ridiculous load times.

[@thebigivalbowlski]

I was really p!ssed when Working designs forego the localization on the Sega Saturn. I get their reasons, partly I would blame Peter Moore the CEO of Sega of America at the time for abandoning the Saturn for the Dreamcast. I really didn't want to buy the PS1 since I was hardcore Sega fan.

[@NoNo-ce8xb]

they said it was comming to steam in 2015 .......................... Me still waiting here in 2022 ........... WTF !

[@hachiko187]

One thing about this game that its funny is that at Sega CD, the main char is so freaking weak for a long time at the game, even the mage is stronger than he!

[@robert1589]

Poe Sword 🗡

[@THEeltfreak]

Lunar 2 was WAY better than Lunar 1!

[@Xygor]

I don't know about way better, but I liked it more!