EarthBound

EarthBound (1994)

by Ape, Creatures Inc., HAL Laboratory, Nintendo
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Drama
Game modes:Single player
Story:A turn-based JRPG and sequel to then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters and defeat an unknowable alien threat called Giygas while facing up to the realities of growing up and becoming familiar with the real world.Show more
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The entire Mother/Earthbound trilogy needs to come to gog as part of the preservation program in its original glory! Completely untouched and unedited, except for language options.
user avatar@Guestdinguser avatar@Guestding
February 07, 2025
Honestly. I don't know why this is here. But this is one of my most favorite Nintendo JRPG'S and games of all time (right next to wind waker). Earthbound at its core is such a fun, quirky and game, yet it helped inspire dozens of similar games to follow suit (Undertale is an obvious comparison, but don't let the comparisons fool you). But to me, what make's Earthbound so fun is its relatability. Usually RPG's are set within the confines of a fantasy world with dragons, spells, monsters and the sort, however, Earthbound chooses to ground you in a suburban neighborhood. It captures that aspect of childhood that sparks curiosity. If you haven't yet, please play Earthbound, it's considered to be one of Nintendo's neglected children, yet despite that, it has a special place in many people's hearts, mine included.
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