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|developer=[[Ape, Inc.]] & [[HAL Laboratory]]
 
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
 
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|release='''Super NES'''<br />JP August 27, 1994<br />US June 1, 1995<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />JP March 20, 2013<br />US/PAL July 18, 2013<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />PAL March 3, 2016<br />JP March 4, 2016<br />US March 24, 2016
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|release='''[[Super Nintendo]]'''<br />JP August 27, 1994<br />US June 1, 1995<br />
 
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|rating= ESRB: K-A
 
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'''EarthBound''' is a RPG created by the famous [[Shigesato Itoi]].  It is known as ''Mother'' 2 in Japan, as it is the sequel to the Japan-only game ''[[Mother]]'' (which would be officially localized years later as ''EarthBound Beginnings''). It became popular in Japan, but did not do well commercially in America and only garnered a cult following. Like its previous game, it subverts the typical RPG setting by featuring a contemporary setting instead of a medieval or fantasy setting, with the characters using psychic abilities instead of magic. It also has a focus on humor for most of the game.
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'''EarthBound''' is a RPG created by the famous [[Shigesato Itoi]].  It is known as Mother 2 in Japan, as it is the sequel to the Japan-only game [[Mother]]. In Japan, it's extremely popular. In America, it wasn't commercially successful, but it has a cult following.
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''Earthbound'' turns RPGs upside down with it's unusual humor and setting. Instead of taking place in a medieval kingdom, it takes place in the modern world. Instead of knights and wizards, you play a bunch of psychic kids and battle UFOs and hippies. Instead of swords and daggers, you battle with yo-yos and baseball bats.
  
 
=Story=
 
=Story=
  
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[[Ness]] was sleeping one night when a meteor struck on a nearby hill. He woke up to go see it, but he couldn't get through so he went back to bed. Later, his petulant neighbor [[Pokey]] needed help finding his lost brother, Picky. They searched and eventually found Picky by the meteor. Before they left, the meteor began to glow and a bee named Buzz Buzz revealed himself. He explained that he hailed from a future in which an evil entity named [[Giygas]] ruled the world and traveled back in time to seek out four children who were believed to be able to save the world. Ness was said to be one of these chosen ones. On their way back home, the group was attacked by a[[Starman (Earthbound)|Starman, Jr.]] that was too strong for them, but Buzz Buzz was able to protect Ness by defeating it.
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[[Ness]] was sleeping one night when a meteor struck on a nearby hill. He woke up to go see it, but he couldn't get through so he went back to bed. Later, his annoying neighbor Pokey needed help finding his lost brother, Picky. They searched and eventually found Picky by the meteor. Before they left, the meteor began to glow.  
  
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When they returned Pokey to his home, Pokey's mom spotted Buzz Buzz and swatted him. Before Buzz Buzz died, he explained that Ness must visit eight Sanctuary Spots and gather the other chosen ones. He gave Ness the Sound Stone in his final moment. With that, Ness began his epic journey and sought out the other chosen ones: [[Paula]], [[Jeff]] and [[Poo]].
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A bee named Buzz Buzz appeared and explained that he was from the future. He said that in the future, an evil entity named Gigas rules the world, but they believe that four children can save the world. He explains that Ness is one of them. The group heads back home and on the way, they are attacked by Starman, Jr. He is extremely strong, but Buzz Buzz protects Ness and defeats him.
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When they get home, Pokey's mom spots Buzz Buzz and swats him. Before he dies, he explains that Ness must visit eight Sanctuary Spots and gather the other chosen ones. He gives Ness the Sound Stone and dies. So, Ness begins his epic journey.
  
 
=Gameplay=
 
=Gameplay=
  
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''Earthbound'' uses a traditional RPG battle system. At the beginning of battle, the player selects the characters' actions. The HP uses a unique scrolling motion, allowing the player to heal before the countdown reaches 0 if the character receives a mortal blow. The order in which characters attack is determined by their speed. Each character can choose to attack, use a psychic ability, use an item, or run away.
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''Earthbound'' uses a traditional RPG battle system. At the beginning of battle, you choose what each character will do. The HP is scrolled down, allowing the player to heal before the countdown reaches 0. The order they attack is determined by their speed. Your character can choose to attack, use a psychic ability, use an item, or another ability.
  
 
=Legacy=
 
=Legacy=
  
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Though the game did not perform well in America, but it was much more popular in Japan. The series would go on to receive representation in the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, with [[Ness]] consistently appearing as a playable fighter and [[Mr. Saturn]] appearing as an item, along with other cameo appearances and references throughout the series.
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Though the game didn't do very well in America, it was wildly popular in Japan. The popularity of the game was probably the driving force in making Ness a character in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''. Also, Mr. Saturn has made appearance in a few other games.
  
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==Ports and Remakes==
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==Sequels==
  
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*In Japan, ''Earthbound'' was ported to the Game Boy Advance in ''[[Mother 1 + 2]]''. Several sounds and one bug was changed.
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Originally, a [[Nintendo 64]] sequel called ''Earthbound 64'' was planned, but was moved to the [[Nintendo 64DD]]. In August 2000, the title was scrapped due to the developer's inexperience with the hardware and 3D graphics.  
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*A demo version of ''Earthbound'' was included in the Japanese version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a Masterpiece. Despite most of the Masterpieces acting as demos for games available through the [[Wii Virtual Console]], EarthBound ended up never being released through that program for unknown reasons.
 
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*In 2013, ''Earthbound'' finally received a port as a downloadable title for the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]], and it was also made available for the [[New Nintendo 3DS]] through the [[3DS Virtual Console]] in 2016.
 
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**In Japan, it was also originally made available at a heavily reduced price for a limited time prior to the Virtual Console being launched on the Wii U, as part of the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign.
 
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*In 2017, it was one of the games included in the [[Super NES Classic Edition]], though it was not included in the Japanese release.
 
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*In February 2022, it was added to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]'s library of Super NES games that could be played by [[Nintendo Switch Online]] subscribers.
 
  
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==Sequels==
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''Earthbound 64'' was revived as a game for the [[Gameboy Advance]], ''[[Mother 3]]''. The graphics were different, but the scenario work remain very much the same.
  
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Originally, a [[Nintendo 64]] sequel called ''EarthBound 64'' was planned. Its development was moved to the [[Nintendo 64DD]] and was ultimately scrapped altogether in August 2000, due to the developer's inexperience with the hardware and 3D graphics.
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==Ports and Remakes==
  
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Most of the scenario idea ideas from ''EarthBound 64'' were reworked into a [[Game Boy Advance]] game, which was ultimately released as ''[[Mother 3]]''.  
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*In Japan, ''Earthbound'' was ported to the Gameboy Advance in ''[[Mother 1 + 2]]''. Several sounds and one bug was changed.
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*A demo version of ''Earthbound'' was included in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a Masterpiece. This caused confusion since the Masterpieces were all demos for Virtual Console games, and ''Earthbound'' has yet to be released  (or even announced) for the Virtual Console in any region. Additionally, the ''Earthbound'' demo only appears in the Japanese version.
  
 
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