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'''''EarthBound Beginnings'''''(Japanese: '''{{tt|マザー|Mazā}}''' '''''Mother''''', stylized as '''ＭＯＴＨＥＲ'''), is a 1989 roleplaying video game originally released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]]. It was developed by [[Ape Inc.]] and was published by [[Nintendo]], and is the first game in the [[Mother (series)|''EarthBound'' trilogy]]. Originally created by Japanese copywriter [[Shigesato Itoi]], ''EarthBound Beginnings'' follows the travels of four children — [[Ninten]], [[Lloyd]], [[Ana]], and [[Teddy]] — and their attempts to stop an intergalatic alien's invasion of Earth. Gameplay takes place within an overworld consisting of Americana themes and tropes, where random encounters trigger turn-based battles with menu interfaces.
'''''EarthBound Beginnings''''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|マザー|Mazā}}''' '''''Mother''''', stylized as '''ＭＯＴＨＥＲ'''), is a 1989 roleplaying video game originally released on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]]. It was developed by [[Ape Inc.]] and was published by [[Nintendo]], and is the first game in the [[Mother (series)|''EarthBound'' trilogy]]. Originally created by Japanese copywriter [[Shigesato Itoi]], ''EarthBound Beginnings'' follows the travels of four children — [[Ninten]], [[Lloyd]], [[Ana]], and [[Teddy]] — and their attempts to stop an intergalatic alien's invasion of Earth. Gameplay takes place within an overworld consisting of Americana themes and tropes, where random encounters trigger turn-based battles with menu interfaces.


''Mother'' was released to positive reception and commercial success in Japan, although some noted its difficulty. In 1990, Nintendo of America commenced and completed localization of the game under the name ''Earth Bound''. However, the release of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and other difficulties resulted in the game not being released for the NES. Prototype cartridges of the localized version were discovered and uploaded to the Internet in 1998. ''Mother'' would later be succeeded by ''[[Mother 2]]'' and ''[[Mother 3]]'', of which only ''Mother 2'' would be released internationally as ''[[EarthBound]]''. ''Mother'' was later part of the Game Boy Advance compilation ''[[Mother 1+2]]'', and would finally be released in North America on the Wii U Virtual Console as ''EarthBound Beginnings'', following the original prototype version.
''Mother'' was released to positive reception and commercial success in Japan, although some noted its difficulty. In 1990, Nintendo of America commenced and completed localization of the game under the name ''Earth Bound''. However, the release of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and other difficulties resulted in the game not being released for the NES. Prototype cartridges of the localized version were discovered and uploaded to the Internet in 1998. ''Mother'' would later be succeeded by ''[[Mother 2]]'' and ''[[Mother 3]]'', of which only ''Mother 2'' would be released internationally as ''[[EarthBound]]''. ''Mother'' was later part of the Game Boy Advance compilation ''[[Mother 1+2]]'', and would finally be released in North America on the Wii U Virtual Console as ''EarthBound Beginnings'', following the original prototype version.
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During the 1920s, a cloud forms over a small American town, during which a couple, [[George]] and [[Maria]], are abducted. Years later, George quietly returns, and begins a study of powers called [[PSI]].
During the 1920s, a cloud forms over a small American town, during which a couple, [[George]] and [[Maria]], are abducted. Years later, George quietly returns, and begins a study of powers called [[PSI]].


In the year 198X, Ninten, a young boy north of the city of [[Mother's Day|Podunk]], has his house wracked by a doll, which holds a tune that he memorizes. His father calls and instructs him to go on an adventure to realize his PSI skills. In the town, he rescues [[Pippi]], a girl missing in the graveyard, and calms the Zoo, where animals had gone crazy due to the influence of a cosmic [[Starman]]. Heading east, Ninten comes across an access to [[Magicant]]—a mystical world ruled by Queen Mary. She explains the importance of finding eight melodies to complete her song. Returning to the normal world, Ninten finds a boy named [[Lloyd]], who joins Ninten's party. They head to the polar town of [[Snowman]], where a psychic girl named [[Ana]], knowing of their arrival, joins the party. The children find the melodies along canaries, haunted houses, a talking cactus, and dragons beneath Magicant.
In the year 198X, Ninten, a young boy north of the city of [[Podunk]], has his house wracked by a doll, which holds a tune that he memorizes. His father calls and instructs him to go on an adventure to realize his PSI skills. In the town, he rescues [[Pippi]], a girl missing in the graveyard, and calms the Zoo, where animals had gone crazy due to the influence of a cosmic [[Starman]]. Heading east, Ninten comes across an entryway to [[Magicant]]—a mystical world ruled by Queen Mary. She explains the importance of finding eight melodies to complete a song. Returning to the normal world, Ninten finds a boy named [[Lloyd]], who joins Ninten's party. They head to the wintry town of [[Snowman]], where a psychic girl named [[Ana]] joins the party. The children find the melodies along canaries, haunted houses, a talking cactus, and dragons beneath Magicant.


Ninten, Lloyd, and Ana arrive in [[Valentine|Ellay]]. The leader of the [[Bla-Bla Gang]], [[Teddy]] attacks them, but puts himself in the party in place of Lloyd after losing to Ninten. At the base of the nearby Holy Loly Mountain, Ninten and Ana profess their love. A large robot attacks their cabin, and the party is saved by Lloyd. Teddy is severely injured. The party continues to climb Holy Loly Mountain, and meet George's benevolent robot, [[EVE]]. Their quick ascent ends after EVE sacrifices herself to defeat a large robot. After learning the final melody at the summit of the mountain, the party is teleported to Magicant. Queen Mary, recalling the Melodies, tells the party of his young alien child named [[Giygas]], and reveals herself as Maria. Magicant, a result of her own conscience, disappears, along with Maria herself, leaving the children to face the alien threat at the peak.
Ninten, Lloyd, and Ana arrive in [[Ellay]]. The leader of the [[Bla-Bla Gang]], [[Teddy]], attacks the group, but soon becomes amiable after losing to Ninten. At the base of the nearby Mt. Itoi, Ninten and Ana profess their love. A large robot attacks their cabin, and the party is saved by Lloyd. Teddy is severely injured. The party continues to climb Mt. Itoi, and meet George's benevolent robot, [[EVE]]. Their quick ascent ends after EVE sacrifices herself to defeat a large robot. After learning the final melody at the summit of the mountain, the party is teleported to Magicant. Queen Mary, recalling the Melodies, tells the party of her adopted young alien child named [[Giygas]], and reveals herself as Maria. Magicant, a result of her own conscience, disappears, along with Maria herself, leaving the children to face the alien threat at the peak.


At the top, Giygas reveals himself, telling how George stole the ability of PSI, unknowingly "betraying his people". Giygas attempts to unleash an attack on the party, but the children sing the Eight Melodies to him. Giygas, recalling Maria and her motherly love, is overwhelmed in emotion, and departs from the Earth. Lloyd, Ana, and Teddy return to their normal lives, while Ninten returns home. His father calls, and while waiting for Ninten to answer, remarks that "something has come up".  
At the top, Giygas reveals himself, telling how George stole the ability of PSI, unknowingly "betraying his people". Giygas attempts to unleash an attack on the party, but the children sing the Eight Melodies to him. Giygas, recalling Maria and her motherly love, is overwhelmed in emotion, and departs from the Earth. Lloyd, Ana, and Teddy return to their normal lives, while Ninten returns home. His father calls, and while waiting for Ninten to answer, states that "something has come up".  


==Major Characters==
== Characters ==
*'''[[Ninten]]''' is the protagonist of Mother. He is sent by Queen Mary of Magicant to locate the Eight Melodies. Ninten can use special PSI abilities only him can use like [[4th-D Slip]] and [[QuickUp|Quick Up]]. He can also use various [[baseball bat|baseball bats]] to attack opponents.
*'''[[Ninten]]''' is the game's protagonist. A young boy from the town of [[Podunk]], he is sent by Queen Mary of Magicant to locate the Eight Melodies. Ninten can use special PSI abilities like [[4th-D Slip]] and [[QuickUp|Quick Up]]. He can also use various [[baseball bat|baseball bats]] to attack opponents.
*'''[[Lloyd]]''' is a boy from [[Merrysville]]. He joins Ninten's quest to locate the [[Eight Melodies]]. Although lacking PSI, Lloyd can attack enemies using various types of [[gun|guns]] and explosives.
*'''[[Lloyd]]''' is a weak and nerdy boy from [[Merrysville]]. Although lacking PSI, Lloyd can attack enemies using various types of [[gun]]s and explosives.
*'''[[Ana]]''' is a girl from [[Snowman]]. Ana joins Ninten to look for her missing mother. She has many powerful PSI powers. Additionally, Ana can use [[frying pan|frying pans]] as weapons.  
*'''[[Ana]]''' is a girl from [[Snowman]]. Ana joins Ninten to look for her missing mother. She possesses many powerful offensive PSI abilities. Additionally, Ana can use [[frying pan]]s as weapons.  
*'''[[Teddy]]''' is the boss of the [[Bla-Bla Gang]]. Teddy joins Ninten to avenge his parents, which were killed at the mountains. He is unable to perform PSI attacks but can use deadly [[blade|blades]] to attack.
*'''[[Teddy]]''' is the boss of the [[Bla-Bla Gang]]. Teddy joins Ninten to avenge his murdered parents. Although he lacks PSI, Teddy excels in physical combat, especially with [[blade]]s.
*'''[[Maria]]''' is married with [[George]], but she never returned. She is Ninten's great-grandmother. Her conscience later appears as [[Queen Mary]] of [[Magicant]]
*'''[[Maria]]''' is Ninten's grandmother. She and her husband were abducted by aliens in the 1900s. Her consciousness appears in Magicant, where she rules as Queen Mary.
*'''[[George]]''' is [[Maria]]'s husband, who steals the knowledge of PSI from Giygas' race. He is also Ninten great-grandfather.
*'''[[George]]''' is Ninten's grandfather. While abducted by aliens, he studied and stole the knowledge of PSI.
*'''[[Eve]]''' is a robot created by [[george]] to defend [[Ninten]]. It also has the [[Eight Melodies|seventh melody]].
*'''[[EVE]]''' is a robot created by [[George]] to defend [[Ninten]]. Residing at the base of [[Mt. Itoi]], EVE possess the seventh melody.
*'''[[Giygas]]''' is an alien sent by his people to reclaim the knowledge of PSI, that was stolen from George. He is the main antagonist of the game.
*'''[[Giygas]]''' is an vengeful alien that was sent to retrieve the information of PSI. He is the main antagonist of the game.


==Battle==
== Gameplay ==
The game utilizes random encounters, similar to other early RPGs, such as the Final Fantasy series. When Ninten takes a certain number of steps, the screen will transition to the battle screen, displaying a random enemy. In battle, Ninten must defeat the enemy simply by attacking or using [[PSI]], short for Psionics. Additionally, Ninten has the option to run if the enemy is too powerful to fight. If Ninten defeats the enemy, he and any members in his party will gain EXP. Once Ninten gains a certain amount of EXP, his level increases, allowing for greater stats and new PSI powers. A high level is mandatory to finish the game, as the enemies progressively get more and more powerful as Ninten progresses.
The game utilizes random encounters, similar to other early RPGs, such as the Final Fantasy series. When Ninten takes a certain number of steps, the screen will transition to the battle screen, displaying a random enemy. In battle, Ninten must defeat the enemy simply by attacking or using [[PSI]], short for Psionics. Additionally, Ninten has the option to run if the enemy is too powerful to fight. If Ninten defeats the enemy, he and any members in his party will gain EXP. Once Ninten gains a certain amount of EXP, his level increases, allowing for greater stats and new PSI powers. A high level is mandatory to finish the game, as the enemies progressively get more and more powerful as Ninten progresses.


==Status Ailments==
===Status ailments===
Status ailments are conditions that hinder the player or an enemy in battle. They can usually be cured with certain items.
Status ailments are conditions that hinder the player or an enemy in battle. They can usually be cured with certain items.
*'''Asleep''' - renders the player unable to do anything.
*'''Asleep''' - renders the player unable to do anything.
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*'''Stone''' - renders the player unable to do anything.
*'''Stone''' - renders the player unable to do anything.


==Stats==
=== Statistics ===
*'''HP''' (Short for "Heart Points") - Shows the amount of damage Ninten can withstand. Any healing item replenishes this.
*'''HP''' (Short for "Heart Points") - Shows the amount of damage Ninten can withstand. Any healing item replenishes this.
*'''PP''' (Short for "Psychic Points") - Shows how much PSI Ninten can use.
*'''PP''' (Short for "Psychic Points") - Shows how much PSI Ninten can use.
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*'''Speed''' - Determines how fast Ninten can attack. If he has the greater speed, he attacks first.
*'''Speed''' - Determines how fast Ninten can attack. If he has the greater speed, he attacks first.
*'''Strength''' - Determines how much HP is gained when a character levels up.
*'''Strength''' - Determines how much HP is gained when a character levels up.
*'''Fight''' - Determines the likelihood of an attack being successful, as well as the likelihood of it being a {{Template:Smashhit}} hit.
*'''Fight''' - Determines the likelihood of an attack being successful, as well as the likelihood of it being a {{Smashhit}} hit.
*'''Wisdom''' - Shows how likely a status ailment can be inflicted on an enemy.
*'''Wisdom''' - Shows how likely a status ailment can be inflicted on an enemy.
*'''Force''' - Determines how much PP is gained when a character levels up.
*'''Force''' - Determines how much PP is gained when a character levels up.


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
===Normal Enemies===
===Normal enemies===
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==Release==
== Release ==
Mother was originally released in Japan for the [[Famicom]] in 1989.
Mother was originally released in Japan for the [[Famicom]] in 1989.


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On June 14, 2015, Nintendo announced and released Mother for Wii U Virtual Console, in Japanese as well as its first ever English release, under the title '''EarthBound Beginnings'''. While the English version is the same as the unreleased English prototype, the Japanese version had several changes from ''Mother 1+2'' backported to it. Notably, the [[Crow]]'s cigarette was removed and a line in  [[Twinkle Elementary School]] that mentioning ''Dragon Quest 4'' had the reference to that game removed.<ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2015/06/japanese-wii-u-mother-has-changes/ EarthBound Central: "Japanese Wii U MOTHER Has Changes"]</ref>
On June 14, 2015, Nintendo announced and released Mother for Wii U Virtual Console, in Japanese as well as its first ever English release, under the title '''EarthBound Beginnings'''. While the English version is the same as the unreleased English prototype, the Japanese version had several changes from ''Mother 1+2'' backported to it. Notably, the [[Crow]]'s cigarette was removed and a line in  [[Twinkle Elementary School]] that mentioning ''Dragon Quest 4'' had the reference to that game removed.<ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2015/06/japanese-wii-u-mother-has-changes/ EarthBound Central: "Japanese Wii U MOTHER Has Changes"]</ref>


==Recption==
==Reception==
Mother was a commercial success in Japan, receiving the "Silver Hall of Fame" score of 31/40 from ''Weekly Famitsu''. According to a ''Famitsu'' poll, it was considered the 9th best Famicom game and the 38th best game of all time.
Mother was a commercial success in Japan, receiving the "Silver Hall of Fame" score of 31/40 from ''Weekly Famitsu''. According to a ''Famitsu'' poll, it was considered the 9th best Famicom game and the 38th best game of all time.
EarthBound Beginnings also received strong positive reception in the west, similar to its successor. It was one of the most bought NES game on the Wii U Virtual Console during its lifespan, and was the only NES game with a 5 star rating during the first few months of the release. Critics praised its originality, music, and artstyle, while saying how it "parodies" other more "serious" RPG games such as the ''Dragon Quest'' series. However it received complaints about its balance issues, which caused the player to go through long periods of grinding, and random encounter rate. Nevertheless, EarthBound Beginnings remains one of the most popular downloadable games on the virtual console behind its successor.
EarthBound Beginnings also received strong positive reception in the west, similar to its successor. It was one of the most bought NES game on the Wii U Virtual Console during its lifespan, and was the only NES game with a 5 star rating during the first few months of the release. Critics praised its originality, music, and artstyle, while saying how it "parodies" other more "serious" RPG games such as the ''Dragon Quest'' series.
 
===Balance issues===
However, the game has recieved criticism, one of the most noted is the balancing problems. Many parts of the game give the enemies a sudden increase in difficulty (most infamously [[Mt. Itoi]]) which causes many players to go through long periods of level grinding in order to progress, other complaints also include the random encounter rate. Nevertheless, EarthBound Beginnings remains one of the most popular downloadable games on the virtual console behind its successor.
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
''For the subject's image gallery, see [[Gallery:EarthBound Beginnings]]''
''For the subject's image gallery, see [[Gallery:EarthBound Beginnings]]''
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==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
*Mother was named after the [[wikipedia:John Lennon|John Lennon]] [[wikipedia:Mother (John Lennon song)|song]] of the same name.
*Mother was named after the [[wikipedia:John Lennon|John Lennon]] [[wikipedia:Mother (John Lennon song)|song]] of the same name.
*It took 26 years for ''Mother'' to get an English release, making it only the second game in the series to be released outside of Japan.
*It took 26 years for ''Mother'' to get an English release, making it only the second game in the series to be released outside of Japan.
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==External links==
==External links==
[http://walkthrough.starmen.net/earthbound0/ Walkthrough of the game by Starmen.net]
[http://walkthrough.starmen.net/earthbound0/ Starmen.net complete walkthrough]


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