 Silver Star Story Complete sold over 223 @,@ 000 units within its first year in North America , including the entire production run of the four @-@ disc collector 's edition . The game became the highest @-@ selling Working Designs title to date , and the third highest @-@ selling role @-@ playing game of 1999 behind Final Fantasy VIII and Planescape : Torment . A heavy media push in magazines and websites brought recognition to the game , and alerted customers that Working Designs planned to cease production of the title starting December 31 , 1999 . English reviews of the game were typically favorable , with critics such as Electronic Gaming Monthly remarking that Lunar 's " plot , writing and voice acting are about the best you 'll find " , awarding the game an editor 's choice gold award . The game 's translation was equally applauded by PlayStation : The Official Magazine , calling it " spotless " , and remarking that Working Designs ' unique humor was applied to every bit of text in the game , including weapon descriptions . Official PlayStation Magazine remarked that " what little [ Lunar ] lacks in visual punch , it more than makes up for in style , story and wholly engrossing gameplay " calling attention to the game 's programming and extra packaging . 
