Alex
A young adventurer who seeks to become a Dragonmaster and serves as the game's main protagonist.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Alex or move the menu cursor |
|---|---|
A | Confirm selections and interact with people or objects |
B | Cancel selections or return to the previous menu |
C | Open the main menu while exploring |
Control notes
These are the standard Sega CD three-button controller functions documented for the game.
How it plays
How does Lunar: The Silver Star play?
The game uses a top-down exploration view for towns, overworld areas, and dungeons. Players speak with residents, search containers, buy equipment, solve progression-related events, and navigate mazelike areas while random encounters lead to battles.
Combat is turn-based. The party selects attacks, magic, items, defense, or movement-related commands, then acts according to character speed. Experience raises levels, while weapons, armor, spells, and special abilities improve the party's effectiveness. The story advances through a linear sequence of locations and events.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Lunar: The Silver Star?
- Keep several healing items available before entering long dungeons, since save points and shops are not always nearby.
- Upgrade weapons and armor regularly; money is generally more useful when spent on current equipment than hoarded.
- Use character-specific magic deliberately, especially healing and status support, because MP is limited between recovery points.
- Explore towns and speak with residents after major story events; important progression clues and optional scenes are often delivered through dialogue.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Luna
Alex's childhood friend and a gifted singer whose connection to the Goddess is central to the story.
Nall
A small flying white creature who accompanies Alex and Luna.
Ramus
Alex's ambitious friend who joins the early journey before pursuing his own business goals.
Nash Rumack
A talented, proud magician from the Magic Guild.
Jessica de Alkirk
A determined healer and fighter from Meribia.
Kyle
A charismatic but reckless warrior and Jessica's close companion.
Mia Ausa
A thoughtful young magician associated with the Magic Guild.
Ghaleon
A powerful and respected magician whose role becomes crucial to the central conflict.
Laike
A mysterious veteran adventurer who offers guidance and hides important secrets.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save at every available save point before major story events and boss encounters.
- 2
Check new equipment against each character's role rather than automatically equipping the most recently purchased item.
- 3
The game is story-focused, so talking to townspeople is often necessary to identify the next destination.
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