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:''For the series as a whole, see [[EarthBound (series)]].''
:''For the series as a whole, see [[EarthBound (series)]].''
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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 then 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 a sequel to 1989's Japan-only ''[[Mother (video game)|Mother]]'', and is the second entry in the [[EarthBound (series)|''EarthBound'' series]]. 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. A Japan-exclusive sequel, ''[[Mother 3]]'', 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 and the overall series 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. ''EarthBound'' was packaged in the Japan-only rerelease ''[[Mother 1+2]]'', and did not recieve an international release until 2013, being published on the Wii U Virtual Console and the New Nintendo 3DS.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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After returning to Summers, the four enter Toto, where they procure a boat and travel to [[Scaraba]], but encounter a mighty [[Kraken]] along the way. After defeating the Kraken, they arrive in Scaraba, where they explore a pyramid in the desert and gain the Hawk Eye. Outside the Pyramid, Ness and his party encounter the [[Star Master]], who requests that Poo leave the party with him in order to learn PK Starstorm. Poo leaves, and the rest of the party discover [[Dungeon Man]], previously Brick Road. Dungeon Man briefly travels with them before becoming entangled in various trees. Despite this, however, Ness and his friends acquire a submarine within Dungeon Man and travel into the [[Deep Darkness]], a path leading them under the earth. Using the Hawk Eye, Ness is able to navigate through the Deep Darkness, where they once again encounter Master Belch, now known as [[Master Barf]]. After battling Barf, Poo suddenly reappears and finishes off Barf by unleashing PK Starstorm. With Barf defeated, they find [[Tenda Village]], a small community populated by extremely shy creatures known as [[Tenda]]. Apple Kid then calls Ness again, telling him that he is now working with Dr. Andonuts to create a machine known as the [[Phase Distorter]]. Suddenly, Apple Kid finds himself and Andonuts kidnapped by Porky, who also steals the prototype phase distorter. Returning to Winters, the group infiltrate the [[Stonehenge Base]] and battle the [[Starman Deluxe]], the overseer of the base. After defeating the Starman Deluxe, Andonuts and Apple Kid are rescued, and Apple Kid gives Ness the [[List of key items in EarthBound#Shyness book|book of overcoming shyness]].
After returning to Summers, the four enter Toto, where they procure a boat and travel to [[Scaraba]], but encounter a mighty [[Kraken]] along the way. After defeating the Kraken, they arrive in Scaraba, where they explore a pyramid in the desert and gain the Hawk Eye. Outside the Pyramid, Ness and his party encounter the [[Star Master]], who requests that Poo leave the party with him in order to learn PK Starstorm. Poo leaves, and the rest of the party discover [[Dungeon Man]], previously Brick Road. Dungeon Man briefly travels with them before becoming entangled in various trees. Despite this, however, Ness and his friends acquire a submarine within Dungeon Man and travel into the [[Deep Darkness]], a path leading them under the earth. Using the Hawk Eye, Ness is able to navigate through the Deep Darkness, where they once again encounter Master Belch, now known as [[Master Barf]]. After battling Barf, Poo suddenly reappears and finishes off Barf by unleashing PK Starstorm. With Barf defeated, they find [[Tenda Village]], a small community populated by extremely shy creatures known as [[Tenda]]. Apple Kid then calls Ness again, telling him that he is now working with Dr. Andonuts to create a machine known as the [[Phase Distorter]]. Suddenly, Apple Kid finds himself and Andonuts kidnapped by Porky, who also steals the prototype phase distorter. Returning to Winters, the group infiltrate the [[Stonehenge Base]] and battle the [[Starman Deluxe]], the overseer of the base. After defeating the Starman Deluxe, Andonuts and Apple Kid are rescued, and Apple Kid gives Ness the [[List of key items in EarthBound#Shyness book|book of overcoming shyness]].


Returning to Tenda Village, Ness gives the book to the village chief, who reads it to the entire tribe and allows all of them to overcome their shyness. This enables Ness to speak to the villagers, who allow passage to a dark, ominous cave, which contains the seventh sanctuary. The group then enters the [[Lost Underworld]]. There, they discover more Tenda and a talking Rock, who tells Ness of his destiny to unite the sanctuaries. Ness and the group then reach the final sanctuary, but Ness falls unconscious and enters a strange world composed of his dreams afterward known as, [[Magicant#In EarthBound|Magicant]]. There, he travels to the [[Sea of Eden]] and encounters [[Ness's Nightmare|his nightmare]], the embodiment of Ness's evil. After defeating it, Magicant vanishes, and Ness absorbs the power of all eight sanctuaries, becoming incredibly powerful before awakening.  
Returning to Tenda Village, Ness gives the book to the village chief, who reads it to the entire tribe and allows all of them to overcome their shyness. This enables Ness to speak to the villagers, who allow passage to a dark, ominous cave, which contains the seventh sanctuary. The group then enters the [[Lost Underworld]]. There, they discover more Tenda and a talking Rock, who tells Ness of his destiny to unite the sanctuaries. Ness and the group then reach the final sanctuary, but Ness falls unconscious and enters a strange world composed of his dreams afterward known as, {{Eb|Magicant}}. There, he travels to the [[Sea of Eden]] and encounters [[Ness's Nightmare|his nightmare]], the embodiment of Ness's evil. After defeating it, Magicant vanishes, and Ness absorbs the power of all eight sanctuaries, becoming incredibly powerful before awakening.  


After awakening, Ness and the group return to Saturn Valley where Dr. Andonuts, Apple Kid, and various Mr. Saturns have created a new Phase Distorter, a time traveling device. Unfortunately, however, they find that the machine does not work, as it is lacking a critical component: Zyoxinite, a rare material only found in asteroid deposits. Recalling the asteroid in Onett, Ness returns to his home, only to find the area invaded by hordes of Giygas's soldiers and its inhabitants locked in their homes. Ness makes his way through the invaded town and reclaims the meteorite, then returns to Saturn Valley to give the material to Dr. Andonuts. After upgrading the machine, Andonuts explains to the kids that the machine cannot warp them to the past in their current form, as living things cannot withstand time travel and it would likely destroy their human bodies. To remedy this problem, Andonuts proposes to them to have their souls transplanted into robotic bodies, though not without warning them that he doesn't know whether or not the process is reversible. Despite this critical warning, Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo are willing to take the risk.
After awakening, Ness and the group return to Saturn Valley where Dr. Andonuts, Apple Kid, and various Mr. Saturns have created a new Phase Distorter, a time traveling device. Unfortunately, however, they find that the machine does not work, as it is lacking a critical component: Zyoxinite, a rare material only found in asteroid deposits. Recalling the asteroid in Onett, Ness returns to his home, only to find the area invaded by hordes of Giygas's soldiers and its inhabitants locked in their homes. Ness makes his way through the invaded town and reclaims the meteorite, then returns to Saturn Valley to give the material to Dr. Andonuts. After upgrading the machine, Andonuts explains to the kids that the machine cannot warp them to the past in their current form, as living things cannot withstand time travel and it would likely destroy their human bodies. To remedy this problem, Andonuts proposes to them to have their souls transplanted into robotic bodies, though not without warning them that he doesn't know whether or not the process is reversible. Despite this critical warning, Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo are willing to take the risk.
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After the ending credits, Picky Minch comes to Ness's house in the middle of the night and gives him a letter from Porky that says "''Come and get me loser. Spankety, spankety, spankety!''", and the game ends with him and Ness pondering what has become of him.
After the ending credits, Picky Minch comes to Ness's house in the middle of the night and gives him a letter from Porky that says "''Come and get me loser. Spankety, spankety, spankety!''", and the game ends with him and Ness pondering what has become of him.


==Characters==
==Blurb==
''EarthBound'' takes place on Earth in the year 199X in the country of [[Eagleland]]. Throughout the game, there are four playable characters come to compose the party in the game; [[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]] and [[Poo]]. Ness remains the lead character, a silent protagonist, for the entirety of the story. He is a young boy from [[Onett]] and is characterized by his love for baseball. He also possesses psychic abilities strong enough to affect cosmic events. Paula is the second main character in the game. She is a young girl from [[Twoson]] where her mother runs a preschool out of their home. Like Ness, she also possesses powerful psychic abilities. Jeff, the third character to join the party, is a young boy who resides at a boarding school in the northern country of [[Winters]] in the region of [[FoggyLand]]. The son of the famed professor [[Dr. Andonuts]], Jeff is a child prodigy who can fix almost anything. The last character to be acquired is Poo. He is the oldest of the group, a residing prince from the distant land of [[Dalaam]] in the far east region of [[Chommo]]. He is presented as a powerful martial arts master.
[[Giygas]] invasion!!
===Playable===
Bizarre aliens roam the earth!!
*'''[[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.


*'''[[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.
Intergalactic terror strikes the small town of [[Onett]] as a blazing extraterrestrial object crashes in the night! The earth now faces imminent destruction by the evil threat known as Giygas!


*'''[[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]].
Armed with a cracked baseball bat, a cookie and an ATM card, a courageous boy named [[Ness]] vows to save the planet from hideous destruction. He must first find his heroic companions, [[Paula]], [[Jeff]], and [[Poo]], along the way to eight mysterious places called "[[Your Sanctuary]]" in order to gain power and put an end to the interstellar threat. The citizens of Onett lend their support by providing high-tech gadgets, robotic time machines, and wacky stories about how life has become.


*'''[[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]].
Lurking aliens and inexplicable phenomenon are being reported throughout the countryside. Our four wonderkids band together with innovation, psychic powers and resourceful weapons. Will Ness succeed in his attempts to ambush countless frightening monsters as he travels? The ultimate test lies in the impending encounter with the all powerful Giygas!


===Antagonists===
==Characters==
*'''[[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]].
''EarthBound'' takes place on Earth in the year 199X in the country of [[Eagleland]]. Throughout the game, there are four playable characters come to compose the party in the game; [[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]] and [[Poo]]. Ness remains the lead character, a silent protagonist, for the entirety of the story. He is a young boy from [[Onett]] and is characterized by his love for baseball. He also possesses psychic abilities strong enough to affect cosmic events. Paula is the second main character in the game. She is a young girl from [[Twoson]] where her mother runs a preschool out of their home. Like Ness, she also possesses powerful psychic abilities. Jeff, the third character to join the party, is a young boy who resides at a boarding school in the northern country of [[Winters]] in the region of [[FoggyLand]]. The son of the famed professor [[Dr. Andonuts]], Jeff is a child prodigy who can fix almost anything. The last character to be acquired is Poo. He is the oldest of the group, a residing prince from the distant land of [[Dalaam]] in the far east region of [[Chommo]]. He is presented as a powerful martial arts master.
===Playable characters===
Like its predecessor,  EarthBound has four playable characters. This time, all four can be in the party rather than being limited to just three.


*'''[[Porky Minch]]''' - The secondary antagonist and Giygas' enforcer. He is a naughty brat that will antagonize Ness on his journey.
{{Character list|color=M2|Sprite|Name|Description}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
{{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]].}}
{{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]].}}
|}


*'''[[Frank]]''' - The leader of a vicious gang known as [[The Sharks]]. He appears as the main boss of [[Onett]].
===Antagonists===
 
{{Character list|color=M2|Sprite|Name|Description}}
*'''[[Mr. Carpainter]]''' - The chief leader of the [[Happy Happyism|Happy Happy Cult]] in [[Happy Happy Village]].
{{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]].}}
 
{{Character list/cell|[[File:MrCarpainter.png]]|[[Mr. Carpainter]]|The chief leader of the [[Happy Happyism|Happy Happy Cult]] in [[Happy Happy Village]].}}
*'''[[Geldegarde Monotoli]]''' - The shrewd mayor of [[Fourside]], who is corrupted by the Mani-Mani Statue.
{{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.}}
 
{{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]].}}
*'''[[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.}}
 
{{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.}}
*'''[[Department Store Spook]]''' - A [[Mook]] that kidnaps Paula in Fourside and creates a blackout in Fourside's department store.
{{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.}}
 
{{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]].}}
*'''[[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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*'''Vitality''' - Determines how much HP is gained when leveling up.
*'''Vitality''' - Determines how much HP is gained when leveling up.


*'''Guts''' - Determines the likelihood of an attack being a [[File:Smash!.png]] hit.
*'''Guts''' - Determines the likelihood of an attack being a {{Smashhit}} hit.


*'''Luck''' - Determines the accuracy of an attack.
*'''Luck''' - Determines the accuracy of an attack.
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==Enemies and Bosses==
==Enemies and Bosses==
===Normal Enemies===
===Normal Enemies===
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| align="center" |[[File:BlackAntoid.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Black Antoid EB sprite.png]]
![[Black Antoid]]
! [[Black Antoid]]
| align="center" |34
| style="text-align:center;" |34
| align="center" |25
| style="text-align:center;" |25
| align="center" |37
| style="text-align:center;" |37
| align="center" |$7
| style="text-align:center;" |$7
| [[Giant Step]]<br>[[Twoson]]<br>[[Grapefruit Falls]]
| [[Giant Step]]<br>[[Twoson]]<br>[[Grapefruit Falls]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:RowdyMouse.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Rowdy Mouse EB sprite.png]]
![[Rowdy Mouse]]
! [[Rowdy Mouse]]
| align="center" |36
| style="text-align:center;" |36
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |34
| style="text-align:center;" |34
| align="center" |$9
| style="text-align:center;" |$9
| [[Giant Step]]<br>[[Brick Road]]<br>[[Rainy Circle]]
| [[Giant Step]]<br>[[Brick Road]]<br>[[Rainy Circle]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Cop.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Cop EB sprite.png]]
![[Cop]]
! [[Cop]]
| align="center" |75
| style="text-align:center;" |75
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |86
| style="text-align:center;" |86
| align="center" |$18
| style="text-align:center;" |$18
| [[Onett]]<br>[[Twoson]]
| [[Onett]]<br>[[Twoson]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:RamblinEvilMushroom.png]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:RamblinEvilMushroom.png]]
![[Ramblin' Evil Mushroom]]
! [[Ramblin' Evil Mushroom]]
| align="center" |60
| style="text-align:center;" |60
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |95
| style="text-align:center;" |95
| align="center" |$15
| style="text-align:center;" |$15
| [[Twoson]]
| [[Twoson]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:AnnoyingOldPartyMan.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Annoying Old Party Man EB sprite.png]]
![[Annoying Old Party Man]]
! [[Annoying Old Party Man]]
| align="center" |99
| style="text-align:center;" |99
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |130
| style="text-align:center;" |130
| align="center" |$32
| style="text-align:center;" |$32
| [[Twoson]]
| [[Twoson]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:CrankyLady.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Cranky Lady EB sprite.png]]
![[Cranky Lady]]
! [[Cranky Lady]]
| align="center" |95
| style="text-align:center;" |95
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |200
| style="text-align:center;" |200
| align="center" |$17
| style="text-align:center;" |$17
| [[Twoson]]
| [[Twoson]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:MobileSprout.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Mobile Sprout EB sprite.png]]
![[Mobile Sprout]]
! [[Mobile Sprout]]
| align="center" |79
| style="text-align:center;" |79
| align="center" |9
| style="text-align:center;" |9
| align="center" |133
| style="text-align:center;" |133
| align="center" |$13
| style="text-align:center;" |$13
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Peaceful Rest Valley]]
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Peaceful Rest Valley]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Newageretrohippie.png]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Newageretrohippie.png]]
![[New Age Retro Hippie]]
! [[New Age Retro Hippie]]
| align="center" |87
| style="text-align:center;" |87
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |160
| style="text-align:center;" |160
| align="center" |$23
| style="text-align:center;" |$23
| [[Twoson]]
| [[Twoson]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:UnassumingLocalGuy.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Unassuming Local Guy EB sprite.png]]
![[Unassuming Local Guy]]
! [[Unassuming Local Guy]]
| align="center" |87
| style="text-align:center;" |87
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |160
| style="text-align:center;" |160
| align="center" |$23
| style="text-align:center;" |$23
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Happy Happy Village]]
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Happy Happy Village]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:LilUFO.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Lil UFO EB sprite.png]]
![[Li'l UFO]]
! [[Li'l UFO]]
| align="center" |82
| style="text-align:center;" |82
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |223
| style="text-align:center;" |223
| align="center" |$14
| style="text-align:center;" |$14
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Happy Happy Village]]
| [[Twoson]]<br>[[Happy Happy Village]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:SpinningRobo.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Spinning Robo EB sprite.png]]
![[Spinning Robo]]
! [[Spinning Robo]]
| align="center" |113
| style="text-align:center;" |113
| align="center" |17
| style="text-align:center;" |17
| align="center" |297
| style="text-align:center;" |297
| align="center" |$21
| style="text-align:center;" |$21
| [[Peaceful Rest Valley]]
| [[Peaceful Rest Valley]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:TerritorialOak.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Territorial Oak EB sprite.png]]
![[Territorial Oak]]
! [[Territorial Oak]]
| align="center" |145
| style="text-align:center;" |145
| align="center" |41
| style="text-align:center;" |41
| align="center" |356
| style="text-align:center;" |356
| align="center" |$29
| style="text-align:center;" |$29
| [[Peaceful Rest Valley]]
| [[Peaceful Rest Valley]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:InsaneCultist.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Insane Cultist EB sprite.png]]
![[Insane Cultist]]
! [[Insane Cultist]]
| align="center" |94
| style="text-align:center;" |94
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |353
| style="text-align:center;" |353
| align="center" |$33
| style="text-align:center;" |$33
| [[Happy Happy Village]]
| [[Happy Happy Village]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:MightyBear.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Mighty Bear EB sprite.png]]
![[Mighty Bear]]
! [[Mighty Bear]]
| align="center" |167
| style="text-align:center;" |167
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |609
| style="text-align:center;" |609
| align="center" |$49
| style="text-align:center;" |$49
| [[Lilliput Steps]]
| [[Lilliput Steps]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:MolePlayingRough.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Mole Playing Rough EB sprite.png]]
![[Mole Playing Rough]]
! [[Mole Playing Rough]]
| align="center" |103
| style="text-align:center;" |103
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |456
| style="text-align:center;" |456
| align="center" |$36
| style="text-align:center;" |$36
| [[Lilliput Steps]]<br>[[Dusty Dunes Desert]]<br>[[Summers]]
| [[Lilliput Steps]]<br>[[Dusty Dunes Desert]]<br>[[Summers]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:MrBatty.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Mr Batty EB sprite.png]]
![[Mr. Batty]]
! [[Mr. Batty]]
| align="center" |86
| style="text-align:center;" |86
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |304
| style="text-align:center;" |304
| align="center" |$30
| style="text-align:center;" |$30
| [[Lilliput Steps]]
| [[Lilliput Steps]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:HandsomeTom.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Handsome Tom EB sprite.png]]
![[Handsome Tom]]
! [[Handsome Tom]]
| align="center" |133
| style="text-align:center;" |133
| align="center" |16
| style="text-align:center;" |16
| align="center" |520
| style="text-align:center;" |520
| align="center" |$45
| style="text-align:center;" |$45
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:NoGoodFly.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:No Good Fly EB sprite.png]]
![[No Good Fly]]
! [[No Good Fly]]
| align="center" |100
| style="text-align:center;" |100
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |415
| style="text-align:center;" |415
| align="center" |$26
| style="text-align:center;" |$26
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:PutridMoldyman.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Putrid Moldyman EB sprite.png]]
![[Putrid Moldyman]]
! [[Putrid Moldyman]]
| align="center" |203
| style="text-align:center;" |203
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |830
| style="text-align:center;" |830
| align="center" |$53
| style="text-align:center;" |$53
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:SmellyGhost.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Smelly Ghost EB sprite.png]]
![[Smelly Ghost]]
! [[Smelly Ghost]]
| align="center" |194
| style="text-align:center;" |194
| align="center" |50
| style="text-align:center;" |50
| align="center" |606
| style="text-align:center;" |606
| align="center" |$71
| style="text-align:center;" |$71
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:SmilinSam.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Smilin' Sam EB sprite.png]]
![[Smilin' Sam]]
! [[Smilin' Sam]]
| align="center" |161
| style="text-align:center;" |161
| align="center" |55
| style="text-align:center;" |55
| align="center" |712
| style="text-align:center;" |712
| align="center" |$48
| style="text-align:center;" |$48
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:TrickOrTreatKid.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Trick or Trick Kid EB sprite.png]]
![[Trick or Trick Kid]]
! [[Trick or Trick Kid]]
| align="center" |142
| style="text-align:center;" |142
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |570
| style="text-align:center;" |570
| align="center" |$47
| style="text-align:center;" |$47
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:UrbanZombie.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Urban Zombie EB sprite.png]]
![[Urban Zombie]]
! [[Urban Zombie]]
| align="center" |171
| style="text-align:center;" |171
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |700
| style="text-align:center;" |700
| align="center" |$58
| style="text-align:center;" |$58
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:ZombieDog.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Zombie Dog EB sprite.png]]
![[Zombie Dog]]
! [[Zombie Dog]]
| align="center" |210
| style="text-align:center;" |210
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |1354
| style="text-align:center;" |1354
| align="center" |$54
| style="text-align:center;" |$54
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:ZombiePossessor.png]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:ZombiePossessor.png]]
![[Zombie Possessor]]
! [[Zombie Possessor]]
| align="center" |176
| style="text-align:center;" |176
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |950
| style="text-align:center;" |950
| align="center" |$81
| style="text-align:center;" |$81
| [[Threed]]
| [[Threed]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:GruffGoat.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Gruff Goat EB sprite.png]]
![[Gruff Goat]]
! [[Gruff Goat]]
| align="center" |45
| style="text-align:center;" |45
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |20
| style="text-align:center;" |20
| align="center" |$9
| style="text-align:center;" |$9
| [[Winters]]
| [[Winters]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:MadDuck.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Mad Duck EB sprite.png]]
![[Mad Duck]]
! [[Mad Duck]]
| align="center" |51
| style="text-align:center;" |51
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |41
| style="text-align:center;" |41
| align="center" |$12
| style="text-align:center;" |$12
| [[Brick Road]]'s Dungeon, [[Saturn Valley]], [[Gold Mine]]
| [[Brick Road]]'s Dungeon<br>[[Saturn Valley]]<br>[[Gold Mine]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:WorthlessProtoplasm.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Worthless Protoplasm Sprite.png]]
![[Worthless Protoplasm]]
! [[Worthless Protoplasm]]
| align="center" |38
| style="text-align:center;" |38
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |17
| style="text-align:center;" |17
| align="center" |$11
| style="text-align:center;" |$11
| [[Brick Road]]'s Dungeon, [[Dungeon Man]]
| [[Brick Road]]'s Dungeon<br>[[Dungeon Man]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:CaveBoy.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Cave Boy EB sprite.png]]
![[Cave Boy]]
! [[Cave Boy]]
| align="center" |314
| style="text-align:center;" |314
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |618
| style="text-align:center;" |618
| align="center" |$17
| style="text-align:center;" |$17
| [[Winters]]
| [[Winters]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:ArmoredFrog.png]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:ArmoredFrog.png]]
![[Armored Frog]]
! [[Armored Frog]]
| align="center" |202
| style="text-align:center;" |202
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |1566
| style="text-align:center;" |1566
| align="center" |$77
| style="text-align:center;" |$77
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:FarmZombie.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Farm Zombie EB sprite.png]]
![[Farm Zombie]]
! [[Farm Zombie]]
| align="center" |171
| style="text-align:center;" |171
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |700
| style="text-align:center;" |700
| align="center" |$58
| style="text-align:center;" |$58
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:PlainCrocodile.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Plain Crocodile EB sprite.png]]
![[Plain Crocodile]]
! [[Plain Crocodile]]
| align="center" |314
| style="text-align:center;" |314
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |618
| style="text-align:center;" |618
| align="center" |$17
| style="text-align:center;" |$17
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:RedAntoid.png]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:RedAntoid.png]]
![[Red Antoid]]
! [[Red Antoid]]
| align="center" |112
| style="text-align:center;" |112
| align="center" |30
| style="text-align:center;" |30
| align="center" |1175
| style="text-align:center;" |1175
| align="center" |$35
| style="text-align:center;" |$35
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
| [[Grapefruit Falls]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Foppy.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Foppy EB sprite.png]]
![[Foppy]]
! [[Foppy]]
| align="center" |120
| style="text-align:center;" |120
| align="center" |10
| style="text-align:center;" |10
| align="center" |1311
| style="text-align:center;" |1311
| align="center" |$93
| style="text-align:center;" |$93
| [[Belch's Base]]
| [[Belch's Base]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:MostlyBadFly.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Mostly Bad Fly EB sprite.png]]
![[Mostly Bad Fly]]
! [[Mostly Bad Fly]]
| align="center" |141
| style="text-align:center;" |141
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |1116
| style="text-align:center;" |1116
| align="center" |$84
| style="text-align:center;" |$84
| [[Belch's Base]]
| [[Belch's Base]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:SlimyLittlePile.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Slimy Little Pile EB sprite.png]]
![[Slimy Little Pile]]
! [[Slimy Little Pile]]
| align="center" |224
| style="text-align:center;" |224
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |1978
| style="text-align:center;" |1978
| align="center" |$124
| style="text-align:center;" |$124
| [[Belch's Base]]
| [[Belch's Base]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Ranboob.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Ranboob EB sprite.png]]
![[Ranboob]]
! [[Ranboob]]
| align="center" |232
| style="text-align:center;" |232
| align="center" |42
| style="text-align:center;" |42
| align="center" |2486
| style="text-align:center;" |2486
| align="center" |$158
| style="text-align:center;" |$158
| [[Milky Well]]
| [[Milky Well]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:StruttinEvilMushroom.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Struttin' Evil Mushroom EB sprite.png]]
![[Struttin' Evil Mushroom]]
! [[Struttin' Evil Mushroom]]
| align="center" |157
| style="text-align:center;" |157
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |1492
| style="text-align:center;" |1492
| align="center" |$95
| style="text-align:center;" |$95
| [[Rainy Circle]]<br>[[Milky Well]]<br>[[Monkey Cave]]
| [[Rainy Circle]]<br>[[Milky Well]]<br>[[Monkey Cave]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:ToughMobileSprout.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Tough Mobile Sprout EB sprite.png]]
![[Tough Mobile Sprout]]
! [[Tough Mobile Sprout]]
| align="center" |179
| style="text-align:center;" |179
| align="center" |13
| style="text-align:center;" |13
| align="center" |1865
| style="text-align:center;" |1865
| align="center" |$119
| style="text-align:center;" |$119
| [[Milky Well]]
| [[Milky Well]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:BadBuffalo.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Bad Buffalo EB sprite.png]]
![[Bad Buffalo]]
! [[Bad Buffalo]]
| align="center" |341
| style="text-align:center;" |341
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |4108
| style="text-align:center;" |4108
| align="center" |$172
| style="text-align:center;" |$172
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:CrestedBooka.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Crested Booka EB sprite.png]]
![[Crested Booka]]
! [[Crested Booka]]
| align="center" |265
| style="text-align:center;" |265
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |3011
| style="text-align:center;" |3011
| align="center" |$130
| style="text-align:center;" |$130
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:CriminalCaterpillar.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Criminal Caterpillar EB sprite.png]]
![[Criminal Caterpillar]]
! [[Criminal Caterpillar]]
| align="center" |250
| style="text-align:center;" |250
| align="center" |168
| style="text-align:center;" |168
| align="center" |30384
| style="text-align:center;" |30384
| align="center" |$0
| style="text-align:center;" |$0
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:CuteLilUFO.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Cute Li'l UFO EB sprite.png]]
![[Cute Li'l UFO]]
! [[Cute Li'l UFO]]
| align="center" |162
| style="text-align:center;" |162
| align="center" |25
| style="text-align:center;" |25
| align="center" |1519
| style="text-align:center;" |1519
| align="center" |$110
| style="text-align:center;" |$110
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]<br>[[Dungeon Man]]
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]<br>[[Dungeon Man]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:DesertWolf.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Desert Wolf EB sprite.png]]
![[Desert Wolf]]
! [[Desert Wolf]]
| align="center" |247
| style="text-align:center;" |247
| align="center" |0
| style="text-align:center;" |0
| align="center" |3740
| style="text-align:center;" |3740
| align="center" |$114
| style="text-align:center;" |$114
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Skelpion.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Skelpion EB sprite.png]]
![[Skelpion]]
! [[Skelpion]]
| align="center" |137
| style="text-align:center;" |137
| align="center" |21
| style="text-align:center;" |21
| align="center" |1823
| style="text-align:center;" |1823
| align="center" |$140
| style="text-align:center;" |$140
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
| [[Dusty Dunes Desert]]
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:SmilinSphere.gif]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[File:Smilin' Sphere EB sprite.png]]
![[Smilin' Sphere]]
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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==
''EarthBound'' has been noted to feature a number of samples/homages to other songs. For example, the Onett trumpet player plays Symphony No.9 Movement 2, the music that plays while fighting [[Frank]] or a [[New Age Retro Hippie]] bears some resemblance to the beginning of ''[[wikipedia:Johnny B. Goode|Johnny B. Goode]]'', and the Megaton Walk sounds remarkably like a segment from [[wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]]' ''[[wikipedia:Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (song)|Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band]]''. These samples of music caused controversy for Nintendo of America when the company tried to approve the game for digital distribution on the Wii's Virtual Console. Hirokazu Tanaka stated in an interview, "The sampling issue is a little sensitive because, well, I don't know for sure, but it sounds like that is one of the reasons ''EarthBound'' is not able to come out in America." During the Nintendo Direct announcing ''EarthBound'''s approval for the Wii U Virtual Console, Satoru Iwata mentioned the fan outcry being one of the reasons.
''EarthBound'' has been noted to feature a number of samples/homages to other songs. For example, the Onett trumpet player plays Symphony No.9 Movement 2, the music that plays while fighting [[Frank]] or a [[New Age Retro Hippie]] bears some resemblance to the beginning of ''[[wikipedia:Johnny B. Goode|Johnny B. Goode]]'', and the Megaton Walk sounds remarkably like a segment from [[wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]]' ''[[wikipedia:Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (song)|Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band]]''. These samples of music caused controversy for Nintendo of America when the company tried to approve the game for digital distribution on the Wii's Virtual Console. Hirokazu Tanaka stated in an interview, "The sampling issue is a little sensitive because, well, I don't know for sure, but it sounds like that is one of the reasons ''EarthBound'' is not able to come out in America." During the Nintendo Direct announcing ''EarthBound'''s approval for the Wii U Virtual Console, Satoru Iwata mentioned the fan outcry being one of the reasons. Regardless the music was kept in the Virtual Console release.


==Reception==
==Reception==
Although the game was a success in Japan much like its predecessor, the game initially had very poor sales in the West which even prevented the game from being released in PAL regions, the cause was due to RPGs not being very popular in the west, and an odd marketing campaign.
===Initial release===
However due to a dedicated fanbase and the series representation in the Smash Bros series, the game became an incredible success with its Wii U Virtual Console re-release. The game received a ''GameZone'' score of 10/10 and the ''Nintendo World Report'' gave it 9.5/10, while receiving a ''GameRanking'' score of 88%. Critics praised the wacky humor, characters, and unique real-world setting, considering it as not only one of the greatest RPG games of all time, but the most original. They also praised how the game can shift from being "dark and serious" to "lighthearted and silly". EarthBound became one of Nintendo's best selling downloadable games in the Virtual Console lifespan, constantly topping the charts of the Wii U's most bought downloadable games, and is commonly referred to as the example of a cult classic.
''Mother 2'' sold 518,000 units in Japan, being their tenth best-selling game of 1994. In contrast to Japan, the game had very poor initial sales in North America, being roughly 140,000 copies, deeming it a commercial failure. The cause was the combination of the game's poor marketing campaign, unimpressive visuals and the general unpopularity of the role-playing game genre in western countries.
 
Despite Nintendo of America spending roughly $2,000,000 on marketing, ''EarthBound''{{'}}s advertizing was seen as one of the major detractors. Advertizing of the game mainly appeared in select gaming magazines (such as Nintendo Power), it's only other appearance was in an in-store only commercial. Released as part of Nintendo of America's [[wikipedia:Nintendo marketing#Play It Loud!|Play It Loud!]] campaign, the marketing heavily focused on humor revolving around rude smells, most infamously with its tagline "This game stinks" and foul-smelling scratch and sniff cards, which was deemed by critics as bizzare and did bare minimum to describe the actual game. The graphics were heavily criticized, as during the time of when the game was released, a major selling point was impressive graphics akin to ''{{wp|Final Fantasy III}}'' and ''{{wp|Chrono Trigger}}''; by contrast, ''EarthBound''{{'}}s simplistic graphics was viewed as being dated and "too cartoonish" by many critics. The overall price of the packaged game is also precieved to have hindered its sales. The poor sales and reception resulted in the game being excluded in the European market.
 
Despite its failure, ''EarthBound'' aquired a large following through the following years, further fueled by its representation in the ''Super Smash Bros'' series, which greatly changed the perception of the game by the time of the game's re-release.
 
===Re-releases===
Upon reaching the Virtual Console, the game recieved strong acclaim with its Wii U Virtual Console re-release. The game received a ''GameZone'' score of 10/10 and the ''Nintendo World Report'' gave it 9.5/10, while receiving a ''GameRanking'' score of 88%. Critics praised the wacky humor, characters, and unique modern-day real-world setting, considering it as not only one of the greatest RPG games of all time, but the most original. They also enjoyed how the game can shift from being "dark and serious" to "lighthearted and silly". The visuals, which were originally seen as detrimental, are now considered one of the many charms of the game. Many have praised the soundtrack as one of the big selling points. ''EarthBound'' has been viewed as the biggest example of a cult classic.
 
''EarthBound'' became one of Nintendo's best selling downloadable games in the Virtual Console lifespan, constantly topping the charts of the Wii U's most bought downloadable games. The game is currently the fourth best selling Virtual Console game on the Wii U, surpassed only by ''{{mw|Super Mario Bro. 3}}'', ''{{mw|Super Mario World}}'' and ''{{mw|Super Mario 64}}'', and the sixth best selling downloadable game on the Wii U overall.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center>
''For the subject's image gallery see [[Gallery:EarthBound]]''
{{gallery}}
{{gallery|galleryname=Boxart and promotional art|color=EB}}
{{gallery/cell|EarthBound box.png|200px|North American box art}}
{{gallery/cell|Mother 2 Box.jpg|100px|Japanese box art}}
{{gallery/cell|Early EarthBound boxart.jpg|200px|Early American box art}}
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{{gallery/cell|EB banner1.jpg|150px|First banner from the official website}}
== Sprites ==
{{gallery/cell|EB banner2.jpg|300px|Second banner from the official website}}
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===Characters===
{{gallery/cell|EarthBound logo.png|200px|American logo}}
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{{gallery/cell|Mother 2 logo.png|150px|Japanese logo}}
{{Gallery/cell|Ness sprite.png|18px|[[Ness]]}}
{{gallery/cell|Alt EarthBound logo.png|150px|Alternative American logo}}
{{Gallery/cell|Ness robot sprite.png|18px|Ness}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Ness ghost sprite.png|17px|Ness}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Ness pajamas sprite.png|19px|Ness}}
{{gallery/cell|EarthBound title.png|200px|English title screen}}
{{Gallery/cell|Ness bike sprite.png|24px|Ness}}
{{gallery/cell|Mother2 title.png|200px|Japanese title screen}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Paula sprite.png|18px|[[Paula]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Paula ghost sprite.png|18px|Paula}}
{{Gallery/cell|Jeff sprite.png|18px|[[Jeff]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Jeff ghost sprite.png|17px|Jeff}}
{{Gallery/cell|Poo sprite.png|18px|[[Poo]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Poo ghost sprite.png|18px|Poo}}
{{Gallery/cell|BuzzBuzzFlying.gif|10px|[[Buzz Buzz]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Ness's Mother.gif|16px|Ness' Mother}}
{{Gallery/cell|Tracy.gif|16px|[[Tracy]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|King sprite.gif|24px|[[King]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|AppleKid.gif|16px|[[Apple Kid]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Tony.png|16px|[[Tony]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Bubble Monkey sprite.gif|16px|[[Bubble Monkey]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|DrAndonuts.gif|16px|[[Dr. Andonuts]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Flying Man EB.png|18px|[[Flying Man]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Pokey sprite.gif|16px|[[Porky Minch]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|HeavilyArmedPokeyOverworld.png|32px|Porky Minch}}
{{Gallery/cell|EvilManiManiOverworld.png|32px|[[Mani-Mani Statue]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|MasterBelchOverworld.png|32px|[[Master Belch]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|FrankOverworld.gif|16px|[[Frank]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|CaptainStrongOverworld.gif|16px|[[Captain Strong]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|EverdredOverworld.gif|16px|[[Everdred]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|CarpainterOverworld.png|16px|[[Mr. Carpainter]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|GeldegardeMonotoli.gif|16px|[[Geldegarde Monotoli]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Picky sprite.gif|16px|[[Picky Minch]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Lardna Minch.png|18px|[[Lardna Minch]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Aloysius Minch.png|18px|[[Aloysius Minch]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|LierXAgerate.gif|16px|[[Lier X. Agerate]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Camera Man.png|18px|[[Photo-Man]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|B.H. Pirkle.png|16px|[[B.H. Pirkle]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Ruffini.png|24px|[[Ruffini]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Paula dad.png|18px|[[Paula's family|Paula's Dad]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Paula's mom.png|17px|[[Paula's family|Paula's Mom]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Orange Kid.gif|16px|[[Orange Kid]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Poochyfud.png|16px|[[Mr. Poochyfud]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Gonzares.gif|16px|[[Gonzares]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Maxwell.png|16px|[[Maxwell]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Tessie.gif|78px|[[Tessie (EarthBound)|Tessie]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|BrickRoad.gif|16px|[[Brick Road]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Tessie Watcher.gif|16px|[[Sebastian (EarthBound)|Sebastian]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|GeorgeMontague.png|17px|[[George Montague]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Gerardo.png|16px|[[Gerardo Montague]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|SanchezBrotherEB.gif|16px|[[Sanchez Brothers]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|PenetellaGiovanni.gif|16px|[[Penetella Giovanni]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|MissFake.gif|16px|[[Miss Fake]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Venus.png|17px|[[Venus]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Mr Spoon.png|16px|[[Mr. Spoon]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Electra.png|16px|[[Electra]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|JackieEB.gif|16px|[[Jackie (EarthBound)|Jackie]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Warp Man.png|16px|[[Warp Man]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Talah Rama.png|15px|[[Talah Rama]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|MaleMonkeyEB.png|15px|[[Man K. Man]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|FemaleMonkeyEB.png|15px|[[Monkonna]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|RisoshaRichmonde.gif|16px|[[Risosha Richmonde]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Mr Fork.gif|16px|[[Mr. Fork]]}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Poo's Master.gif|16px|[[Poo's Master]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|StarMaster.png|16px|[[Star Master]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|RedSnake.png|17px|[[Red Snake (character)|Red Snake]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|SmallTenda.png|5px|[[Ay-go Stikke]]}}
{{Gallery/cell|Nico.png|15px|[[Nico]]}}
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===NPCS===
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{{Gallery/cell|Baker EB.gif|16px|Baker (Male)}}
{{Gallery/cell|Saleswoman EB.png|16px|Burger Shopkeeper (Female)}}
{{Gallery/cell|Old man EB.png|16px|Drugstore Shopkeeper (Male)}}
{{Gallery/cell|Business Lady EB.gif|16px|Drugstore Shopkeeper (Female)}}
{{Gallery/cell|CaveBoyOverworld.png|32px|Cave Boy}}
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{{Gallery/cell|Dungeon Man sprite.gif|64px|[[Dungeon Man]]}}
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== Miscellaneous ==
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{{gallery/cell|Mother 2 Box.jpg|50px|Japanese box art}}
{{gallery/cell|Mother 2 logo.png|100px|Japanese logo}}
{{gallery/cell|EarthBound logo.png|100px|American logo}}
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==References==
==References==
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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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