Entry Level RPG?

[Andrew R]

I know this collection is more "simplistic" ( IE: doesn't have thirty nine tutorials ) but is it fairly friendly to newcomers?

[Gelk]

Yes. Lunar is fairly basic gameplay wise.

[Newb Always Ask]

But with a complex maze, online map is needed imho

[Chan]

Originally posted by Newb Dont Q Me:

But with a complex maze, online map is needed imho

Is the game very on the rails or is there hidden stuff? I'm curious if it's just a straight forward rpg or if there are hidden tidbits.

[ComradeMertens]

Its mostly on the rails and very entry level with some Bromides hidden like revisit x or speak to X before it becoming available and post Major event town NPC dialogue changes for Lunar SS only. Not Lunar 2.
IIRC all Bromides are made available for purchase IF you missed them.

Feel free to correct me anyone, if i remembered incorrectly.

[RunningWild]

There are treasure chests you won't be able to open earlier into the game that you'll wanna comeback to later.

[Chan]

Originally posted by ComradeMertens:

Its mostly on the rails and very entry level with some Bromides hidden like revisit x or speak to X before it becoming available and post Major event town NPC dialogue changes for Lunar SS only. Not Lunar 2.
IIRC all Bromides are made available for purchase IF you missed them.

Feel free to correct me anyone, if i remembered incorrectly.

Thanks! :)

[Newb Always Ask]

I may remember wrong, or a newer version of the game has changed.
Most of the time the dungeons are straight forward. But for some dungeons I need a map since it has some teleporters and area are connected to one another

[advkow]

The gameplay is great and eases you in real nicely.

For example, your characters start with just one attack per round, but will eventually get more which makes combat more complicated but nothing you need to worry.

[watcherprime]

It's very much a railroad. If you are ever stuck, talk to everyone in the towns, save often and know where the nearest statue is.

[Character Name]

It's simpler than modern RPG's, but that doesn't mean it's easy. There are boss fights that can be tough, and come at you out of the blue. The game is very heavy on story and characters, and is full of cut scenes that flesh it out even more.

[Remnar]

I never needed a guide book for Lunar SSS/EB. Other games at the time, such as Phantasy Star (1, 2, and 3), or Final Fantasy 6 (and even 8), needed a guide book or 2 or 3 lol.

[Sage Pirotess]

Originally posted by Newb Dont Q Me:

But with a complex maze, online map is needed imho

By that logic its not simple. Super derek recently stated he couldn't handle lufia 2 because of dungeon puzzles. And supposedly he has years experience.

But hey, I think this game is easy to start for jrpg, simular to grandia.

[Newb Always Ask]

Originally posted by Sage Pirotess:

Originally posted by Newb Dont Q Me:

But with a complex maze, online map is needed imho

By that logic its not simple. Super derek recently stated he couldn't handle lufia 2 because of dungeon puzzles. And supposedly he has years experience.

But hey, I think this game is easy to start for jrpg, simular to grandia.

Not all dungeons are complex, but I met some that have many zones connected to one another. I don't want to miss every item so I use a map. And I agree this game is simple enough to play immediately!

[Sage Pirotess]

Originally posted by Newb Dont Q Me:

Originally posted by Sage Pirotess:

By that logic its not simple. Super derek recently stated he couldn't handle lufia 2 because of dungeon puzzles. And supposedly he has years experience.

But hey, I think this game is easy to start for jrpg, simular to grandia.

Not all dungeons are complex, but I met some that have many zones connected to one another. I don't want to miss every item so I use a map. And I agree this game is simple enough to play immediately!

I am oldschool in my day we didn't have internet or guides. Yet I beat lufia 2 easily, by pausing and thinking.

Problem today. Is many try to race through games, and even sprint full speed if streaming. As they feel eyes on them and time is money. But they should take a step back and enjoy the game, worlds, and memories to be made.