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Pitch · Post by **Pitch** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:41 am

Hello all. My name is Pitch - or I wish it was anyway. I'm kinda new to Lunar - I've only played Legend, but I must say it rocked; though I hear the PSX version was even better, if that's possible. And... yeah, I was lookin for more info on the series, stumbled upon this wonderful site and here I am. So... hello.

--Pitch

Etherest · Post by **Etherest** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:16 am

Welcome to Lunar Net, Pitch....Lunar Silver Star Story was folds better than Legend for so many reasons.

Pitch · Post by **Pitch** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:19 am

Thanks, but... Would you care to explain why? Because I played the game and thought it was really good.

Did I miss something?

Etherest · Post by **Etherest** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:25 am

Ahh...well...the battle system was more complex really...you could actually move your characters around the field and create strategies from there...SSSC was also much more difficult than LL...and... there are various other reasons, but I'm sure some one else'll fill you in...( most possibly Alunissage, the goddess of knowldege!...uh...sorry... )...or...someone...
Still, Lunar Legend is great...

Post by **Alunissage** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:03 am

Hehe.

Actually, probably people who feel more strongly about SSSC and Legend would likely be better choices. Here are the major differences off the top of my head:

Battle system was much more interesting. The magic was about the same, but the direct attacks involved the party members running up to enemies and smacking them (and vice versa). Players had different ranges, so this could involve a lot of strategy. Balance was also much better, in part because there were far fewer stat-boosting accessories.

Boss stats were multiples of Alex's current level, so they tended to level up with the party. Of course, levelling up was still useful to learn more spells.

There were actual animated scenes, with voice. Pretty much all of the stills in Legend were full scenes in SSSC, including a song with CG as well as animation. Also, those three stills of Luna, Mia and Jessica are tripled or so in number. No cards, but looking for these pictures ("bromides") was a lot more fun.

The dialogue and characterization were much smoother and generally funnier. Drunks were also actually drunk on alcohol rather than chocolate or food. There's also a lot more text from incidental things such as books and other scenery.

Music was the same, but sounded much better. (It's best in the Saturn version, but that was never released outside of Japan.)

The beginning of the game, on Caldor Isle, is rather different, with Nash joining only in Saith, but the rest of the game story and such are about the same. A notable exception is the cave leading to Vane, which is a trial cave to admit people into Vane.

All dungeons can be reentered. I think.

Sprites are actually less attractive and detailed than in Legend. Backgrounds are better, not surprisingly.

There was a maximum of 15 save slots per mem card. Legend's 2 was an insult, considering the Japanese one had three.

SSSC is much less buggy. I can only think of a couple offhand, and very minor compared to Legend's.

Anyone have others to add?

Greensky · Post by **Greensky** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:57 pm

Nothing to add really... but yeah, the music in Silver Star Story was so memorable... to this very day I still can't get Meribia and Burg's song out of my head.

Post by **Kizyr** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:44 pm

The difference between Lunar: SSS and Lunar: Legend can be summed up thusly: SSS was a game, Legend was a summary. Legend is more like an overview and vague recollection of the story in SSS, not to mention ridiculously easy.

It was still fun, though. KF

Jenner · Post by **Jenner** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:48 pm

Scaley Quark > Fuzzy Quark

MiaOne · Post by **MiaOne** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:57 pm

Lunar Legend is like the kidy ride at the amusement part that has almost the same name as the huge rollar coaster that's towering int he air...SSSC would be the big rollar coaster with the 90 degree drop.

Welcome.

Pitch · Post by **Pitch** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:32 pm

Sheesh. I don't know whether to be mad because I really liked Lunar Legend - probably my favorite game ever now -, or to be thrilled that a better game exists. I hear Silver Star Story is harder to come by though...

localflick · Post by **localflick** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:35 am

Welcome! And yeah, if you liked Legend, you'll REALLY like the LSSS! A few years ago it was re-released so there should be copies available somewhere. I've seen it for as low as $20 new (the re-issue, not complete) and as much as $50 on e-bay used. Good luck!

Jian · Post by **Jian** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:05 am

Welcome to Lunar-Net Pitch!

I also loved Lunar Legend, but like everyone is saying SSSC is better. The music and the animated scenes are the main difference along with the gameplay. The graphics are different too. Both of them are awesome games.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:00 am

You should also try to get Lunar EBC to it's cheaper than Lunar SSS

Spirit Icana · Post by **Spirit Icana** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:01 am

It's also just as rare as Lunar SSS I bet.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:32 am

Nah it's not that rare you can get it used for $20 or for $34 with all the extras Lunar EBC is easier to find to.

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