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|system=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] ([[Virtual Console]])
|system=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] ([[Virtual Console]])
|genre=Roleplaying video game
|genre=Roleplaying video game
|rating=[[wikipedia:ESRB|ESRB]]: E <small>(SNES)</small><br />ESRB: T <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small><br />[[wikipedia:CERO|CERO]]: A <small>(All Japanese VC rereleases)</small>
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|developer=[[Ape]]<br />[[HAL Laboratory]]
|developer=[[Ape]]<br />[[HAL Laboratory]]
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|eureleasedate=July 18, 2013 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small><br/>March 3, 2016 <small>(New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console)</small>
|eureleasedate=July 18, 2013 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small><br/>March 3, 2016 <small>(New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console)</small>
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'''''EarthBound''''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ＭＯＴＨＥＲ２: ギーグの逆襲|Mazā Tsu: Gīgu no gyakushū}}''' ''Mother 2: {{tt|Gyiyg|Giygas}}'s Counterattack'') is a 1994 role-playing video game developed by [[Ape]] and [[HAL Laboratory]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second entry in the [[EarthBound (series)|''EarthBound'' series]] succeeding 1989's Japan-only ''[[EarthBound Beginnings|Mother]]'', and the first installment in the series to be released worldwide. Set in a fictionalized and hyperbolized version of [[Eagleland|America]], ''EarthBound'' involves four children led by the brave [[Ness]], prophesied to save the world by collecting eight melodies strewn across the world.
'''''EarthBound''''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ＭＯＴＨＥＲ２: ギーグの逆襲|Mazā Tsu: Gīgu no gyakushū}}''' ''Mother 2: {{tt|Gyiyg|Giygas}}'s Counterattack'') is a 1994 role-playing video game developed by [[Ape]] and [[HAL Laboratory]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second entry in the [[EarthBound (series)|''EarthBound'' series]] succeeding 1989's Japan-only ''[[EarthBound Beginnings|Mother]]'', and the first installment in the series to be released worldwide. Set in a fictionalized and hyperbolized version of [[Eagleland|America]], ''EarthBound'' involves four children led by the brave [[Ness]], prophesied to save the world by collecting eight melodies strewn across the world.


After a difficult and long development period of five years, ''EarthBound'' was published in Japan and the United States. English localization was led by [[Marcus Lindblom]], who helped translate ''EarthBound''&rsquo;s goofy tone. While successful in Japan, ''EarthBound'' was a commercial disappointment in the United States, where a $2 million advertising campaign was held to promote the game. Additionally, ''EarthBound'' received lukewarm reception. ''Mother 2'' was packaged in the Japan-only rerelease ''[[Mother 1+2]]'',  then it recieved Japan-exclusive sequel, ''[[Mother 3]]'', which was published in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance. ''EarthBound''&rsquo;s protagonist, Ness, would also be featured in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] as a playable character.
After a difficult and long development period of five years, ''EarthBound'' was published in Japan and the United States. English localization was led by [[Marcus Lindblom]], who helped translate ''EarthBound''&rsquo;s goofy tone. While successful in Japan, ''EarthBound'' was a commercial disappointment in the United States, where a $2 million advertising campaign was held to promote the game. Additionally, ''EarthBound'' received lukewarm reception. ''Mother 2'' was packaged in the Japan-only rerelease ''[[Mother 1+2]]'',  then it recieved Japan-exclusive sequel, ''[[Mother 3]]'', which was published in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance. ''EarthBound''&rsquo;s protagonist, Ness, would also be featured in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] as a playable character.


''EarthBound'', and the ''Mother'' series as a whole, amassed a cult following of fans, mostly through Internet forums such as Starmen.net. Retrospectively, it has received acclaim, with critics highlighting its varied soundtrack, script, and tone.  On March 20, 2013 ''EarthBound'' was rereleased on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan, and then internationally on July 18, 2013, which notably marked the debut of the game as well as the series as a whole in PAL regions.
''EarthBound'', and the ''Mother'' series as a whole, amassed a cult following of fans, mostly through Internet forums such as Starmen.net. Retrospectively, it has received acclaim, with critics highlighting its varied soundtrack, script, and tone.  On March 20, 2013 ''EarthBound'' was rereleased on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan, and then internationally on July 18, 2013, which notably marked the debut of the game and the overall series in PAL regions.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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Like its predecessor,  EarthBound has four playable characters. This time, all four can be in the party rather than being limited to just three.
Like its predecessor,  EarthBound has four playable characters. This time, all four can be in the party rather than being limited to just three.


{{Party list|color=M2|Character|Name|Description}}
{{Character list|color=M2|Sprite|Name|Description}}
{{Party list/cell|[[File:Ness sprite.png|36px]]|[[Ness]]|The protagonist of ''EarthBound'', who lives in the town of [[Onett]]. Ness uses his psychic abilities to perform [[PSI Flash]] and [[PSI Rockin]] attacks. In addition to [[PSI]], Ness uses various [[Baseball bat]]s as weapons.}}
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Ness sprite.png|36px]]|[[Ness]]|The protagonist of ''EarthBound'', who lives in the town of [[Onett]]. Ness uses his psychic abilities to perform [[PSI Flash]] and [[PSI Rockin]] attacks. In addition to [[PSI]], Ness uses various [[Baseball bat]]s as weapons.}}
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{{Character list/cell|[[File:Paula sprite.png|36px]]|[[Paula]]| A girl from [[Twoson]]. She is able to perform [[PK Freeze|PSI Freeze]], [[PK Fire|PSI Fire]], and [[PK Thunder|PSI Thunder]] attacks; she can also use a special ability known as [[Paula#Praying|Pray]], which creates random effects in battle. Paula uses various [[Frying pan]]s as weapons.}}
{{Party list/cell|[[File:Paula sprite.png|36px]]|[[Paula]]| A girl from [[Twoson]]. She is able to perform [[PK Freeze|PSI Freeze]], [[PK Fire|PSI Fire]], and [[PK Thunder|PSI Thunder]] attacks; she can also use a special ability known as [[Paula#Praying|Pray]], which creates random effects in battle. Paula uses various [[Frying pan]]s as weapons.}}
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Jeff sprite.png|36px]]|[[Jeff]]|A boy from [[Winters]]. He is unable to perform PSI attacks -- instead, he relies on his high IQ to help the team. He can also [[Jeff#Spying|Spy]] on an enemy to learn about its stats. Jeff is able to repair certain items that would otherwise be unusable and then use them in battle. To attack, he uses various types of [[Gun]]s. He is the son of the famous scientist [[Dr. Andonuts]].}}
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{{Character list/cell|[[File:Poo sprite.png|36px]]|[[Poo]]|the prince of [[Dalaam]], is the oldest member of the team and a martial arts master. He is able to perform [[PK Freeze|PSI Freeze]], [[PK Thunder|PSI Thunder]], and [[PK Starstorm|PSI Starstorm]], and he can also use his [[Poo#Mirror|Mirror]] ability to transform into an enemy during battle. Poo specializes in a sword known as the [[Blade|Sword of kings]].}}
{{Party list/cell|[[File:Jeff sprite.png|36px]]|[[Jeff]]|A boy from [[Winters]]. He is unable to perform PSI attacks -- instead, he relies on his high IQ to help the team. He can also [[Jeff#Spying|Spy]] on an enemy to learn about its stats. Jeff is able to repair certain items that would otherwise be unusable and then use them in battle. To attack, he uses various types of [[Gun]]s. He is the son of the famous scientist [[Dr. Andonuts]].}}
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{{Party list/cell|[[File:Poo sprite.png|36px]]|[[Poo]]|the prince of [[Dalaam]], is the oldest member of the team and a martial arts master. He is able to perform [[PK Freeze|PSI Freeze]], [[PK Thunder|PSI Thunder]], and [[PK Starstorm|PSI Starstorm]], and he can also use his [[Poo#Mirror|Mirror]] ability to transform into an enemy during battle. Poo specializes in a sword known as the [[Blade|Sword of kings]].}}
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===Antagonists===
===Antagonists===
*'''[[Giygas]]''' - The main villain. He sends an alien army to attack earth after the [[Apple of Enlightenment]] foresaw that he would be defeated by [[Ness]].
{{Character list|color=M2|Sprite|Name|Description}}
 
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Frank EB sprite.png]]|[[Frank]]|The leader of a vicious gang known as [[The Sharks]]. He appears as the main boss of [[Onett]].}}
*'''[[Porky Minch]]''' - The secondary antagonist and Giygas' enforcer. He is a naughty brat that will antagonize Ness on his journey.
{{Character list/cell|[[File:MrCarpainter.png]]|[[Mr. Carpainter]]|The chief leader of the [[Happy Happyism|Happy Happy Cult]] in [[Happy Happy Village]].}}
 
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Geldegarde Monotoli EB overworld sprite.png]]|[[Geldegarde Monotoli]]|The shrewd mayor of [[Fourside]], who is corrupted by the Mani-Mani Statue.}}
*'''[[Frank]]''' - The leader of a vicious gang known as [[The Sharks]]. He appears as the main boss of [[Onett]].
{{Character list/cell|[[File:MasterBelch.png]]|[[Master Belch]]|An employ of Giygas responsible for the Zombie Invasion in [[Threed]], as well as the kidnapping of several [[Mr. Saturn]].}}
 
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Dept Store Spook EB sprite.png]]|[[Department Store Spook]]|A [[Mook]] that kidnaps Paula in Fourside and creates a blackout in Fourside's department store.}}
*'''[[Mr. Carpainter]]''' - The chief leader of the [[Happy Happyism|Happy Happy Cult]] in [[Happy Happy Village]].
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Starman Deluxe EB sprite.png]]|[[Starman Deluxe]]|A powerful [[Starman]] that acts as the overseer and power source of [[Stonehenge Base]]. It also keeps several humans prisoner inside the base.}}
 
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Heavily Armored Pokey EB sprite.png]]|[[Porky Minch]]|The secondary antagonist and Giygas' enforcer. He is a naughty brat that will antagonize Ness on his journey.}}
*'''[[Geldegarde Monotoli]]''' - The shrewd mayor of [[Fourside]], who is corrupted by the Mani-Mani Statue.
{{Character list/cell|[[File:Giygas.png|128px]]|[[Giygas]]|The main villain. He sends an alien army to attack earth after the [[Apple of Enlightenment]] foresaw that he would be defeated by [[Ness]].}}
 
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*'''[[Master Belch]]''' - An employ of Giygas responsible for the Zombie Invasion in [[Threed]], as well as the kidnapping of several [[Mr. Saturn]].
 
*'''[[Department Store Spook]]''' - A [[Mook]] that kidnaps Paula in Fourside and creates a blackout in Fourside's department store.
 
*'''[[Starman Deluxe]]''' - A powerful [[Starman]] that acts as the overseer and power source of [[Stonehenge Base]]. It also keeps several humans prisoner inside the base.


== Battle ==
== Battle ==
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| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Happy Happy Village]]
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Happy Happy Village]]
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| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Li'l UFO EB sprite.png]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Lil UFO EB sprite.png]]
! [[Li'l UFO]]
! [[Li'l UFO]]
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Furthermore, in March of 2016, ''Earthbound'' was re-released again in all three regions for the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console service.
Furthermore, in March of 2016, ''Earthbound'' was re-released again in all three regions for the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console service.


''Earthbound'' was included as one of the games on the Super NES Classic Edition (known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Oceania and Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom in Japan), released on June 26, 2017.
''Earthbound'' was included as one of the games on the Super NES Classic Edition (known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Oceania and Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom in Japan), released on June 26, 2017. The game appeared in the North American and European variants.


==Music Sampling Controversy==
==Music Sampling Controversy==
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{{gallery|galleryname=Title screens|color=EB}}
{{gallery|galleryname=Title screens|color=EB}}
{{gallery/cell|EarthBound title.png|200px|English Title screen}}
{{gallery/cell|EarthBound title.png|200px|English title screen}}
{{gallery/cell|Mother2 title.png|200px|Japanese Title screen}}
{{gallery/cell|Mother2 title.png|200px|Japanese title screen}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGOEMCG2Ll4 Wii U Virtual Console release trailer]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGOEMCG2Ll4 Wii U Virtual Console release trailer]
* [http://www.gamehiker.com/wiki/index.php?title=EarthBound Article] at [http://www.gamehiker.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page GameHiker's Nintendo Wiki]
* [http://www.gamehiker.com/wiki/index.php?title=EarthBound Article] at [http://www.gamehiker.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page GameHiker's Nintendo Wiki]
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