The Lunar legacy lives on in Dragon Song. Long, long ago, the world of Lunar was dead; neither flora nor fauna - nor even air - could exist. But the Goddess Althena, together with the Dragonmaster and Four Dragons, came and gave life to the land, magically transforming this dead place into a verdant world overflowing with life. She blessed the world of Lunar, and the Dragonmaster swore to her his undying loyalty. He and the Four Dragons were entrusted with the Goddess's protection, and through her power, a magical world was born. Lunar: Dragon Song is a tale of origins, set 1,000 years prior to the events of the original Lunar: The Silver Star and the adventures of Dragonmaster Alex. In the twilight time of Dragon Song, the world was still divided. At its center lived the race of beastmen in large, extravagant dwellings, while on its outskirts lived the race of humans. The two races were largely separate, and the world remained in balance so long as they remained separate. But this balance was soon threatened by a vile tribe in the distant frontier, who was rumored to wield formidable powers of dark magic. In a world that owed its existence to magic, these were perilous times. The first installment to the Lunar series in over a decade, Lunar: Dragon Song is a completely original adventure set against the backdrop of the Lunar universe. Join Jian, Lucia, Gabryel, and a host of new characters in this epic new prequel, being released this September on Nintendo DS.
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 | Exclusively on Nintendo DS - Lunar: Dragon Song, the first original game in the Lunar series in 10 years, will only be available on Nintendo DS. | | The first fantasy RPG for Nintendo DS - Marks the first entry in the traditional fantasy RPG category for Nintendo DS. | | New Light & Dark enemy system - Players must battle the forces of evil by transforming Dark enemy creatures into Beings of Light. | | New characters - Five new main characters debut in the Lunar universe: Jian, Gabryel, Lucia, Flora and Rufus. | | New Battle Card system - Find different Battle Cards during your quest to alter the abilities and powers of members in your party. | | New weapons and items - Lunar: Dragon Song features all-new items and weapons never seen before in any Lunar title. | | Wireless LAN connectivity - By connecting via wireless LAN, players can share rare and unique items within the Lunar world. | | DS microphone support - Players can command situations by giving orders into the DS microphone. | | New Battle Card system | | New Light & Dark enemy system | | Nintendo DS exclusive | | Wireless LAN connectivity |
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1UP 6 of 10
Lunar DS isn't really up to the thrilling and dramatic heights the series was synonymous. Worse, the changes and tweaks the developers made, trying to bring Lunar into the 21st century, are irrelevant at best and annoying at worst. That said, this is a better-than-average handheld RPG with a likable cast, a charming story, and appealing graphics.
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