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Rare, Beloved Super Nintendo JRPGs Receive First Re
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The first two Lufia games, classic but elusive RPGs from the Super Nintendo era, are being officially re-released on Steam for the first time, as announced during PC Gamer's Tokyo Game Show presentation.
- Lufia, originally published by Taito in 1993, features a story about heroes fighting against demigods called Sinistrals, with a mix of ornate writing, ambitious combat, and numerous side quests.
- The 1995 sequel improved significantly with enhanced visuals, refined combat mechanics, and a highly praised musical score, earning recognition as one of the best JRPGs of its time.
- Both games are considered rare and valuable collector's items, with the sequel especially sought after, and the series later spawned several sequels and influenced the development team’s future projects like the Rune Factory series.
