Lunar: Eternal Blue

About

Lunar: Eternal Blue is a sequel RPG set a thousand years after the first game’s events. You follow Hiro, a young adventurer, and Lucia, a mysterious girl from another world, as they uncover ancient secrets and stop Zophar from destroying Lunar. Exploration drives the experience, with snow-capped mountains, underground labyrinths, and animated turn-based battles. Recruit allies along the way, including characters from the earlier game, while piecing together a story that blends past and future conflicts. The game’s hand-drawn animations and layered storytelling set it apart, with battles and cutscenes that felt cutting-edge for the Sega CD. Its narrative structure earned praise for tying together lore and emotional character beats, though it remains a niche title. With a cult following and retro RPG charm, it’s a relic of 90s design that still resonates with fans of the genre.

Storyline

Set one thousand years after the events of The Silver Star, the game follows the adventure of Hiro, a young explorer and adventurer who meets Lucia, visitor from the far-away Blue Star, becoming entangled in her mission to stop Zophar, an evil, all-powerful being, from destroying the world. During his journey across the world of Lunar, Hiro and Lucia are joined by ever-expanding cast of supporting characters, including some from its predecessor.