Lunar series: Sega CD or PSX?

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I own both games for both platforms and I have my Sega CD and PS2 hooked up. However, my Sega CD copies are used and my Playstation copies are sealed. So, which version is better, and if better, is the PSX version better enough to be worth opening them?

I might have to think about picking up some disc only copies to play, my copy of Arc the Lad is also sealed and I really want to play that, too.
 
They're quite different, and even tweak the story at some places- I'd play both.

I'd buy a disc-only copy though- there's a notable difference in value, and the goodies for silver star aren't really as 'fun' as they were for Eternal Blue (becuase you're not likely to look at the map or manual more than a few times. I wore that Eternal Blue Pendant a lot in high school.)

I need to play all my versions of Lunar: Silver Star... I have 4, but I've only finished 2. (I also need to get a case for my Sega CD copy. ;))
 
[quote name='dafoomie']My sealed Eternal Blue has a loose disc inside so I might have to open that one anyway.[/QUOTE]

Defintely- especially since that one actually has you switch discs mid-ending to hear some bloopers. I remember lending that to a friend, who scratched disc 1 and made it unreadable. She attempted to argue that hey, I was on disc 2, I could still see the ending. I beat it when she was over- the look I gave her when that 'insert disc 1' message came up... :hot:

And yes- that was the very last time she ever got to borrow something of mine. (I have since resurfaced the disc, and all is well.)
 
I really don't want to open it... Is there a manual or something inside the case itself that could be rattling around instead of a disc?
 
[quote name='Squall835']If you have sealed copies of the PSX Lunar games, I'd keep them that way.[/QUOTE]
Thats what I want to do, but what good is a sealed game if a disc is loose inside? Theres something loose in the game case whether its a disc or a booklet or something, something substantial. The outer cardboard box has been opened to check the contents but the seal and shrinkwrap are still on the double jewel case, the other stuff hasn't been opened either.

I'm still leaning towards not opening it, but, I'm not sure.
 
[quote name='dafoomie']Thats what I want to do, but what good is a sealed game if a disc is loose inside? Theres something loose in the game case whether its a disc or a booklet or something, something substantial. The outer cardboard box has been opened to check the contents but the seal and shrinkwrap are still on the double jewel case, the other stuff hasn't been opened either.

I'm still leaning towards not opening it, but, I'm not sure.[/QUOTE]

The game case should only contain the 4 discs (3 game, 1 making of). If that's where the rattle is, that's a loose disc.

Obviously, it's up to you, but I imagine the loose disc negates the sealed value.
 
I opened it, disc 1 and disc 3 were loose. No damage to either one. I probably just cost myself $100, but whatever. I never intended to sell it anyway and I didn't pay that much for it.

Now I have to decide which version I want to play. My sealed copies of Silver Star Story and Arc the Lad are in great shape and definitely aren't getting opened though.
 
[quote name='dafoomie']I opened it, disc 1 and disc 3 were loose. No damage to either one. I probably just cost myself $100, but whatever. I never intended to sell it anyway and I didn't pay that much for it.

Now I have to decide which version I want to play. My sealed copies of Silver Star Story and Arc the Lad are in great shape and definitely aren't getting opened though.[/QUOTE]

If you have a sealed game with loose discs, then they lose a lot of their value. I wouldn't worry about it. Ironically, I opened 2 games due to the loose disc issue and both games, the discs were in perfect shape but neither game was as rare as a sealed Lunar.
 
[quote name='Vinny']If you have a sealed game with loose discs, then they lose a lot of their value. I wouldn't worry about it. Ironically, I opened 2 games due to the loose disc issue and both games, the discs were in perfect shape but neither game was as rare as a sealed Lunar.[/QUOTE]
PSX games don't seem to get damaged as easily while loose in the case, theres not enough space inside for the spindle to touch anything but the disc's ring.

I suppose someone could've still sold it as sealed and claimed the discs came loose during shipping but I wouldn't do that. I think I paid $40 for it some years back so I'm not too worried about it.
 
On the topic of Lunar. I only have a PS3 right now (60GB). I got rid of my PS1 and PS2.

Can I still play Lunar 2 since it has that disc swap with the PS3 or will I get some sort of issue doing so?
 
I have played both the SegaCD and PS1 versions of Lunar, and I can say that the PS1 version is far superior. There is one major story point that is *very* different between the two games... different enough that it might warrant playing them both so that you can see it for yourself.

Basically, the PS1 version is like a director's cut of the original. It has a more fleshed out story, and it is significantly longer. There are characters and scenarios in the PS1 version that were planned for the SegaCD version that never made it in, and there are more hand-drawn cutscenes in the PS1 version as well.

I had the advantage of playing the SegaCD version when it first arrived on the system, and it was an amazing adventure. I played the PS1 version a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised at the new additions. FYI, don't watch the "making of" disc until you play the game.
 
PS1 it is, I just have to get my hands on another copy of Silver Star Story so I can avoid opening my sealed copy. Thanks everyone.

Maybe I'll play the Sega CD version after but I don't often play the same game twice.
 
[quote name='Hell Monkey']On the topic of Lunar. I only have a PS3 right now (60GB). I got rid of my PS1 and PS2.

Can I still play Lunar 2 since it has that disc swap with the PS3 or will I get some sort of issue doing so?[/QUOTE]

I don't think you should have any issues- don't all PS3s have PS1 compatibility?

[quote name='dafoomie']Maybe I'll play the Sega CD version after but I don't often play the same game twice.[/QUOTE]

If you start up the Sega CD version, you'll quickly see that it's not the same game. Same story (mostly), similar gameplay, but they aren't the same.

I bought my Sega CD from a classmate after graduation who has moving to Arizona. After playing a bit of it, I brought my PS1 copy over for him to see what it was like. He got to the first dungeon, walked around a bit, and quickly realized it was a totally different map "so knowing the first one inside-out does you no good, does it?"

Honestly, the harder part of playing the Sega CD version is the simple issue of old-school RPG elements we don't deal with as much anymore. (Namely, random battles. Stupid random battles. :bomb:)
 
[quote name='DuelLadyS']Honestly, the harder part of playing the Sega CD version is the simple issue of old-school RPG elements we don't deal with as much anymore. (Namely, random battles. Stupid random battles. :bomb:)[/QUOTE]
You have to bang out a lot of them in a row so that you're not in shock from some of the old conventions, thats what I'm planning to do.
 
Not sure if it helps you any but arc the lad is now available on psn so if you've got a ps3 or psp you can get a digital version for 5.99 and leave your copy sealed.
 
Sega CD is best but the PS1 version is pretty good. I hated the PSP remake, they butchered the songs and gave Ghaleon an ultra-cheap one-hit kill spell.
 
[quote name='Erad30']Sega CD is best but the PS1 version is pretty good.[/QUOTE]

Can you explain why you prefer the Sega CD version over the PS1 version? I didn't play Sega CD version much so I'm curious why people liked the OG more.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']Now that I think of it they've remade Lunar three times. PS1, GBA & PSP.

I liked the PS1 version the best but the Sega CD intro rocks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX8Klu67ItE[/QUOTE]

The Sega CD intro is defintely the best of the lot- I'm glad they put it on the PS1's soundtrack CD... not that it matters too much, since you could just listen to it right off the Sega CD disc.
 
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