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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''EarthBound Beginnings''}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''EarthBound Beginnings''}} | ||
{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
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|image=Mother_boxart.png | |image=Mother_boxart.png | ||
|size= | |size=250px | ||
|caption=Mother boxart | |caption=Mother boxart | ||
|image2= | |image2=EarthBound_Beginnings_banner.jpg | ||
|caption2= | |caption2=Banner from the Nintendo website | ||
|system=[[NES|Famicom]], Wii U [[Virtual Console]] | |system=[[NES|Famicom]], Wii U [[Virtual Console]] | ||
|genre=RPG | |genre=RPG | ||
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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 [[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 | 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 {{ebb|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 [[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. | 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, states 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". | ||
==Blurb== | |||
The year is 198X. As [[Ninten]], a young boy from [[Podunk]] with psychic powers, you must locate the [[eight melodies]] to aid the [[Maria|Queen of Magicant]]. Armed with your trusty baseball bat, you'll fight crazed hippies, zombies... and the occasional Magic Snail? Find out what's causing these strange phenomena in the first-ever US release of the EarthBound Beginnings game! | |||
Robots are everywhere, and Ninten can't beat them alone. You'll have to team up with a colorful cast of unexpected characters–including [[Lloyd]], [[Ana]], and [[Teddy]]–to win intense battles with psychic attacks. [[PK Fire]]! [[PK Thunder]]! [[PK Freeze]]! Sound familiar? Well, Ninten isn't the only one with psychic powers–his companion Ana also uses offensive PSI attacks to help out in battle. | |||
But that's just the beginning of your epic team-ups. On Ninten's journey between {{ebb|Magicant}} and Earth, you'll join forces with the [[Flying Men]] too! Have a blast exploring an [[Choucream Zoo|abandoned zoo]], saving the world, and more! | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
===Playable characters=== | |||
EarthBound Beginnings has four different characters that can be controlled by the player. At the beginning of the game, the player must give a name to the following four characters. Only three can be in the party at a time. | |||
{{Party list|color=M1|Character|Name|Description}}} | |||
*'''[[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. | {{Party list/cell|[[File:Ninten sprite.png|25px|link=Ninten]]|[[Ninten]]|'''Ninten''' is the game's protagonist. A 12-year-old 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.}} | ||
*'''[[George]]''' is Ninten's grandfather. While abducted by aliens, he studied and stole the knowledge of PSI. | |- | ||
{{Party list/cell|[[File:Lloyd sprite.png|25px|link=Lloyd]]|[[Lloyd]]|'''Lloyd''' is an 11-year-old weak and nerdy boy from [[Merrysville]]. Although lacking PSI, Lloyd can attack enemies using various types of [[gun]]s and explosives.}} | |||
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{{Party list/cell|[[File:Ana sprite.png|25px|link=Ana]]|[[Ana]]|'''Ana''' is a 12-year-old 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.}} | |||
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{{Party list/cell|[[File:Teddy sprite.png|25px|link=Teddy]]|[[Teddy]]|'''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.}} | |||
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===Non playable characters=== | |||
EarthBound has a variety of non playable characters. The following are important factors to the storyline: | |||
*'''[[Maria]]''' is Ninten's great 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 Ninten's great grandfather. While abducted by aliens, he studied and stole the knowledge of PSI. | |||
*'''[[EVE]]''' is a robot created by [[George]] to defend [[Ninten]]. Residing at the base of [[Mt. Itoi]], EVE possess the 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 vengeful alien that was sent to retrieve the information of PSI. 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. | ||
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==Reception== | ==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 | 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]]'' | ||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
EarthBound Beginnings title.png|English title screen | |||
Mother title.png|Japanese title screen | |||
EarthBound_Beginnings_logo.png|EarthBound Beginnings logo from the E3 2015 trailer | |||
Ninten.png|Clay model of [[Ninten]] | Ninten.png|Clay model of [[Ninten]] | ||
Telepathy.gif|Ninten using Telepathy | Telepathy.gif|Ninten using Telepathy | ||
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*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. | ||
*Prior to its official English release, the game was commonly called Earthbound Zero. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
