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|developer=[[Ape, Inc.]] & [[HAL Laboratory]] | |developer=[[Ape, Inc.]] & [[HAL Laboratory]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
− | |system=[[Super NES]], [[Wii U Virtual Console | + | |system=[[Super NES]], [[Wii U Virtual Console]] |
− | |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/ | + | |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/EU July 18, 2013 |
|gallery=None | |gallery=None | ||
|rating= ESRB: K-A | |rating= ESRB: K-A | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
− | '''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]]'' | + | '''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]]''. 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 usual 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. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
− | [[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 | + | [[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. |
− | When they returned Pokey to his home, Pokey's mom spotted Buzz Buzz and swatted him. Before | + | A bee named Buzz Buzz appeared and explained that he was from the future. He said that in the future, an evil entity named [[Giygas]] rules the world, but they believe that four children can save the world. He explained that Ness was one of them. The group headed back home and on the way, they were attacked by a [[Starman (Earthbound)|Starman, Jr.]]. that was very strong, but Buzz Buzz protected Ness and defeated him. |
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+ | When they returned Pokey to his home, Pokey's mom spotted Buzz Buzz and swatted him. Before he died, he explained that Ness must visit eight Sanctuary Spots and gather the other chosen ones. He gave Ness the Sound Stone and died. So, Ness begins his epic journey and slowly began to meet the rest of the chosen ones: [[Paula]], [[Jeff]] and [[Poo]]. | ||
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
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=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
− | Though the game | + | 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.]]'' and its sequels. Also, [[Mr. Saturn]] has made appearance in a few other games. |
− | == | + | ==Sequels== |
− | + | 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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− | + | ''Earthbound 64'' was revived as a game for the [[Game Boy Advance]], ''[[Mother 3]]''. The graphics were different, but the scenario work remained very much the same. | |
− | + | ==Ports and Remakes== | |
− | + | *In Japan, ''Earthbound'' was ported to the Game Boy Advance in ''[[Mother 1 + 2]]''. Several sounds and one bug was changed. | |
+ | *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. Most sources initially indicated that ''Earthbound'' would not receive a ''Virtual Console'' release due to copyright issues. | ||
+ | *In 2013, ''Earthbound'' finally received a port on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. 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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