EarthBound
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A boy named Ness sets out from his small town after a meteorite crash and finds himself saving the world. Its quirky modern setting, dry humour and heart turned a commercial flop into a cult phenomenon.
Kit's verdict · 9.0/10
Funny, strange and quietly moving, with nothing else like it.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Charming, hilarious writing
- Rolling HP meter adds real tension
- Trippy, experimental soundtrack
Not so much
- Tiny inventory and lots of item juggling
- Early hours are slow and grindy
Play it if anyone who wants an RPG with personality instead of swords and dragons.
Skip it if players who want deep, tactical combat.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
EarthBound doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Your HP rolls down like an odometer after a hit, so finish the fight quickly to survive a lethal blow.
- Call your Dad from any phone to save the game.
- Use Escargo Express to store items, since inventory space is tight.
- Condiments like ketchup and salt boost the healing power of certain foods.
- Bump into much weaker enemies on the map and you win instantly without a fight.
- Buy the Exit Mouse or use PK Teleport to escape long dungeons.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- It was created by writer Shigesato Itoi and is called Mother 2 in Japan.
- Satoru Iwata, later Nintendo president, helped rescue the troubled development.
- The US release came in a big box with a strategy guide and scratch-and-sniff cards.
- It sold poorly in the US at launch and later became one of the most sought-after SNES games.
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