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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''EarthBound Beginnings''}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''EarthBound Beginnings''}} | ||
{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
|color=EBB | | color=EBB | ||
|enname=EarthBound Beginnings | | enname=EarthBound Beginnings | ||
|jpkana=ＭＯＴＨＥＲ | | jpkana=ＭＯＴＨＥＲ | ||
|jptrans=Mother | | jptrans=Mother | ||
|image=Mother_boxart.png | | image=Mother_boxart.png | ||
|size=250px | | size=250px | ||
|caption=Mother boxart | | caption=Mother boxart | ||
|image2=EarthBound_Beginnings_banner.jpg | | image2=EarthBound_Beginnings_banner.jpg | ||
|caption2=Banner from the Nintendo website | | caption2=Banner from the Nintendo website | ||
|system=[[NES|Famicom]], Wii U [[Virtual Console]] | | system=[[NES| Famicom]], Wii U [[Virtual Console]] | ||
|genre=RPG | | genre=RPG | ||
|rating=''T for Teen'' | | rating=''T for Teen'' <small>(ESRB rating, EarthBound Beginnings rerelease)</small> | ||
|msrp=¥6500 | | msrp=¥6500 | ||
|publisher=Nintendo | | publisher=Nintendo | ||
|developer=APE Inc. | | developer=APE Inc. | ||
|jprelease=yes | | jprelease=yes | ||
|jpreleasedate=July 27, 1989<br>June 14, 2015 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small> | | jpreleasedate=July 27, 1989<br>June 14, 2015 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small> | ||
|narelease=yes | | narelease=yes | ||
|nareleasedate=June 14, 2015 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small> | | nareleasedate=June 14, 2015 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small> | ||
|eurelease=yes | | eurelease=yes | ||
|eureleasedate=June 14, 2015 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small> | | eureleasedate=June 14, 2015 <small>(Wii U Virtual Console)</small> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''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 [[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. | 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. | ||
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==Blurb== | ==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! | 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. | 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! | 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 == | ||
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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. | 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}}} | {{Party list| color=M1| Character| Name| Description}}} | ||
{{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.}} | {{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.}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
{{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.}} | {{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.}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
{{Party list/cell|[[File:Ana sprite.png|25px|link=Ana]]|[[Ana]]|'''Ana''' is a 12-year-old | {{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.}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
{{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.}} | {{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.}} | ||
|} | | } | ||
===Non playable characters=== | ===Non playable characters=== | ||
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==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
===Normal enemies=== | ===Normal enemies=== | ||
{| | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;width:100%;" | ||
|- | | - | ||
!Image | ! Image | ||
!Name | ! Name | ||
![[Heart Point|HP]] | ! [[Heart Point| HP]] | ||
![[Psychic Point|PP]] | ! [[Psychic Point| PP]] | ||
![[Experience Point|EXP]] | ! [[Experience Point| EXP]] | ||
![[Dollar|Money]] | ! [[Dollar| Money]] | ||
!Location | ! Location | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Lamp.gif]] | |||
![[Lamp]] | ! [[Lamp]] | ||
| 6 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 1 | |||
| $0 | |||
| [[Ninten's house]] | | [[Ninten's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Rat.gif]] | |||
![[Rat]] | ! [[Rat]] | ||
| 10 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 3 | |||
| $2 | |||
| [[Ninten's house]] <br> [[Choucream Zoo]] <br> [[Sweet's Little Factory]] | | [[Ninten's house]] <br> [[Choucream Zoo]] <br> [[Sweet's Little Factory]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Centipede.gif]] | |||
![[Centipede]] | ! [[Centipede]] | ||
| 12 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 1 | |||
| $1 | |||
| [[Podunk]] <br> [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Podunk]] <br> [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Crow.gif]] | |||
![[Crow]] | ! [[Crow]] | ||
| 22 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 3 | |||
| $4 | |||
| [[Podunk]] | | [[Podunk]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:PseudoZombi.gif]] | |||
![[PseudoZombi]] | ! [[PseudoZombi]] | ||
| 30 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 8 | |||
| $12 | |||
| [[Podunk]] <br> [[South Cemetery]] | | [[Podunk]] <br> [[South Cemetery]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Snake.gif]] | |||
![[Snake]] | ! [[Snake]] | ||
| 18 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 2 | |||
| $8 | |||
| [[Podunk]] | | [[Podunk]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:StrayDog.gif]] | |||
![[Stray Dog]] | ! [[Stray Dog]] | ||
| 16 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 4 | |||
| $10 | |||
| [[Podunk]] <br> [[Merrysville]] <br> [[Duncan's Factory]] <br> [[Reindeer]] | | [[Podunk]] <br> [[Merrysville]] <br> [[Duncan's Factory]] <br> [[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:TheHippie.gif]] | |||
![[The Hippie]] | ! [[The Hippie]] | ||
| 25 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 6 | |||
| $35 | |||
| [[Podunk]] | | [[Podunk]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Wally.gif]] | |||
![[Wally]] | ! [[Wally]] | ||
| 20 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 5 | |||
| $35 | |||
| [[Podunk]] | | [[Podunk]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:GangZombie.gif]] | |||
![[Gang Zombie]] | ! [[Gang Zombie]] | ||
| 34 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 12 | |||
| $32 | |||
| [[South Cemetery]] | | [[South Cemetery]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Ghost.gif]] | |||
![[Ghost]] | ! [[Ghost]] | ||
| 20 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 5 | |||
| $10 | |||
| [[South Cemetery]] | | [[South Cemetery]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:MrBat.gif]] | |||
![[Mr. Bat]] | ! [[Mr. Bat]] | ||
| 20 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 4 | |||
| $7 | |||
| [[South Cemetery]] | | [[South Cemetery]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Alligator.gif]] | |||
![[Alligator]] | ! [[Alligator]] | ||
| 30 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 21 | |||
| $18 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BionicCenti.gif]] | |||
![[BionicCenti]] | ! [[BionicCenti]] | ||
| 35 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 18 | |||
| $14 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Elephant.gif]] | |||
![[Elephant]] | ! [[Elephant]] | ||
| 70 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 60 | |||
| $99 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Fly.gif]] | |||
![[Fly]] | ! [[Fly]] | ||
| 10 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 1 | |||
| $1 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Gorilla.gif]] | |||
![[Gorilla]] | ! [[Gorilla]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 23 | |||
| $52 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Hyena.gif]] | |||
![[Hyena]] | ! [[Hyena]] | ||
| 30 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 12 | |||
| $20 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Tiger.gif]] | |||
![[Tiger]] | ! [[Tiger]] | ||
| 35 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 24 | |||
| $47 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BigWoodoh.gif]] | |||
![[BigWoodoh]] | ! [[BigWoodoh]] | ||
| 70 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 100 | |||
| $140 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}} | | {{ebb| Magicant}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Dadseyes.gif]] | |||
![[Dadseyes]] | ! [[Dadseyes]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 35 | |||
| $53 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | | {{ebb| Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Foureyes.gif]] | |||
![[Foureyes]] | ! [[Foureyes]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 32 | |||
| $26 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | | {{ebb| Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Groucho.gif]] | |||
![[Groucho]] | ! [[Groucho]] | ||
| 35 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 3 (If defeated)<br>60-80 (If left alone) | |||
| $12 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | | {{ebb| Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:MagicSnail.gif]] | |||
![[Magic Snail]] | ! [[Magic Snail]] | ||
| 50 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 42 | |||
| $28 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}} | | {{ebb| Magicant}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Momseyes.gif]] | |||
![[Momseyes]] | ! [[Momseyes]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 35 | |||
| $34 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | | {{ebb| Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:RaebYddet.gif]] | |||
![[Raeb Yddet]] | ! [[Raeb Yddet]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 25 | |||
| $27 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}} | | {{ebb| Magicant}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:SkyYddet.gif]] | |||
![[Sky Yddet]] | ! [[Sky Yddet]] | ||
| 74 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 40 | |||
| $23 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}} | | {{ebb| Magicant}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Watcher.gif]] | |||
![[Watcher]] | ! [[Watcher]] | ||
| 30 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 5 | |||
| $20 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | | {{ebb| Magicant}}<br>[[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Woodoh.gif]] | |||
![[Woodoh]] | ! [[Woodoh]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 40 | |||
| $38 | |||
| {{ebb|Magicant}} | | {{ebb| Magicant}} | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Ullrich.gif]] | |||
![[Ullrich]] | ! [[Ullrich]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 60 | |||
| 50 | |||
| $65 | |||
| [[Magicant Underground]] | | [[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BagLady.gif]] | |||
![[Bag Lady]] | ! [[Bag Lady]] | ||
| 90 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 63 | |||
| $150 | |||
| [[Merrysville]] | | [[Merrysville]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Eagle.gif]] | |||
![[Eagle]] | ! [[Eagle]] | ||
| 45 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 36 | |||
| $30 | |||
| [[Merrysville]] | | [[Merrysville]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Fugitive.gif]] | |||
![[Fugitive]] | ! [[Fugitive]] | ||
| 60 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 60 | |||
| $350 | |||
| [[Merrysville]] | | [[Merrysville]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:LilSaucer.gif]] | |||
![[Lil Saucer]] | ! [[Lil Saucer]] | ||
| 32 | |||
| 20 | |||
| 20 | |||
| $22 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]]<br>[[Spookane]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]]<br>[[Spookane]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:MadCar.gif]] | |||
![[Mad Car]] | ! [[Mad Car]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 55 | |||
| $32 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:MadTruck.gif]] | |||
![[Mad Truck]] | ! [[Mad Truck]] | ||
| 60 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 57 | |||
| $30 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:ManiacTruck.gif]] | |||
![[ManiacTruck]] | ! [[ManiacTruck]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 75 | |||
| $58 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:PsychoCar.gif]] | |||
![[Psycho Car]] | ! [[Psycho Car]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 61 | |||
| $45 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:PsychoTruck.gif]] | |||
![[Psycho Truck]] | ! [[Psycho Truck]] | ||
| 58 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 24 | |||
| $37 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Rope.gif]] | |||
![[Rope]] | ! [[Rope]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 48 | |||
| $80 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Reindeer]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Barbot.gif]] | |||
![[Barbot]] | ! [[Barbot]] | ||
| 60 | |||
| 40 | |||
| 32 | |||
| $45 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Sweet's Little Factory]]<br>[[Spookane]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Sweet's Little Factory]]<br>[[Spookane]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Bear.gif]] | |||
![[Bear]] | ! [[Bear]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 70 | |||
| $250 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Cougar.gif]] | |||
![[Cougar]] | ! [[Cougar]] | ||
| 42 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 32 | |||
| $25 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Skunk.gif]] | |||
![[Skunk]] | ! [[Skunk]] | ||
| 40 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 32 | |||
| $32 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Wolf.gif]] | |||
![[Wolf]] | ! [[Wolf]] | ||
| 50 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 34 | |||
| $31 | |||
| [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | | [[Merrysville]]<br>[[Spookane]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Bomber.gif]] | |||
![[Bomber]] | ! [[Bomber]] | ||
| 60 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 56 | |||
| $32 | |||
| [[Duncan's Factory]] | | [[Duncan's Factory]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:DrDistorto.gif]] | |||
![[Dr.Distorto]] | ! [[Dr.Distorto]] | ||
| 60 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 45 | |||
| $40 | |||
| [[Duncan's Factory]] | | [[Duncan's Factory]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:FireBall.gif]] | |||
![[Fire Ball]] | ! [[Fire Ball]] | ||
| 58 | |||
| 50 | |||
| 61 | |||
| $35 | |||
| [[Duncan's Factory]] | | [[Duncan's Factory]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:OldRobot.gif]] | |||
![[Old Robot]] | ! [[Old Robot]] | ||
| 60 | |||
| 30 | |||
| 54 | |||
| $38 | |||
| [[Duncan's Factory]] | | [[Duncan's Factory]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Scrapper.gif]] | |||
![[Scrapper]] | ! [[Scrapper]] | ||
| 70 | |||
| 30 | |||
| 65 | |||
| $38 | |||
| [[Duncan's Factory]] | | [[Duncan's Factory]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BigFoot.gif]] | |||
![[Big Foot]] | ! [[Big Foot]] | ||
| 90 | |||
| 50 | |||
| 150 | |||
| $48 | |||
| [[Snowman]] | | [[Snowman]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:LoneWolf.gif]] | |||
![[Lone Wolf]] | ! [[Lone Wolf]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 100 | |||
| $41 | |||
| [[Snowman]] | | [[Snowman]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:PolarBear.gif]] | |||
![[Polar Bear]] | ! [[Polar Bear]] | ||
| 100 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 160 | |||
| $50 | |||
| [[Snowman]] | | [[Snowman]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:LoneWolf.gif]] | |||
![[Silver Wolf]] | ! [[Silver Wolf]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 66 | |||
| $43 | |||
| [[Snowman]] | | [[Snowman]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:AlarmGhost.gif]] | |||
![[Alarm Ghost]] | ! [[Alarm Ghost]] | ||
| 50 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 80 | |||
| $27 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Armor.gif]] | |||
![[Armor]] | ! [[Armor]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 100 | |||
| 200 | |||
| $300 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BionicBat.gif]] | |||
![[Bionic Bat]] | ! [[Bionic Bat]] | ||
| 50 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 40 | |||
| $34 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:DustBall.gif]] | |||
![[Dust Ball]] | ! [[Dust Ball]] | ||
| 78 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 80 | |||
| $100 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:NastyZombie.gif]] | |||
![[Nasty Zombie]] | ! [[Nasty Zombie]] | ||
| 90 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 68 | |||
| $58 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Shroudley.gif]] | |||
![[Shroudley]] | ! [[Shroudley]] | ||
| 90 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 58 | |||
| $34 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Zombie.gif]] | |||
![[Zombie]] | ! [[Zombie]] | ||
| 70 | |||
| 50 | |||
| 48 | |||
| $43 | |||
| [[Rosemary's house]] | | [[Rosemary's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BionicScorp.gif]] | |||
![[BionicScorp]] | ! [[BionicScorp]] | ||
| 100 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 61 | |||
| $56 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:EnergyRobot.gif]] | |||
![[EnergyRobot]] | ! [[EnergyRobot]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 202 | |||
| $70 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Gabilan.gif]] | |||
![[Gabilan]] | ! [[Gabilan]] | ||
| 100 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 70 | |||
| $43 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Nancy.gif]] | |||
![[Nancy]] | ! [[Nancy]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 60 | |||
| 68 | |||
| $50 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:OmegaSaucer.gif]] | |||
![[OmegaSaucer]] | ! [[OmegaSaucer]] | ||
| 65 | |||
| 50 | |||
| 82 | |||
| $57 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Rattlesnake.gif]] | |||
![[Rattlesnake]] | ! [[Rattlesnake]] | ||
| 100 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 57 | |||
| $54 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Scorpion.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Scorpion.gif]] | ||
![[Scorpion]] | ! [[Scorpion]] | ||
| 75 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 50 | |||
| $36 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:StarmanM1.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:StarmanM1.gif]] | ||
![[Starman]] | ! [[Starman]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 50 | |||
| 165 | |||
| $68 | |||
| [[Spookane]]<br>[[Yucca Desert]]<br>[[Swamp]]]<br>[[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Spookane]]<br>[[Yucca Desert]]<br>[[Swamp]]]<br>[[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Tarantula.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Tarantula.gif]] | ||
![[Tarantula]] | ! [[Tarantula]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 205 | |||
| $85 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:UltraBarbot.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:UltraBarbot.gif]] | ||
![[UltraBarbot]] | ! [[UltraBarbot]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 50 | |||
| 220 | |||
| $87 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:RedSnake.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:RedSnake.gif]] | ||
![[Red Snake (enemy)|Red Snake]] | ! [[Red Snake (enemy)| Red Snake]] | ||
| 150 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 500 | |||
| $37 | |||
| [[Youngtown]] | | [[Youngtown]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Spider.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Spider.gif]] | ||
![[Spider]] | ! [[Spider]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 48 | |||
| $40 | |||
| [[Youngtown]]<br>[[Swamp]]<br>[[Ellay]] | | [[Youngtown]]<br>[[Swamp]]<br>[[Ellay]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Titanees.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Titanees.gif]] | ||
![[Titanees]] | ! [[Titanees]] | ||
| 130 | |||
| 40 | |||
| 78 | |||
| $50 | |||
| [[Youngtown]]<br>[[Swamp]] | | [[Youngtown]]<br>[[Swamp]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Bison.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Bison.gif]] | ||
![[Bison]] | ! [[Bison]] | ||
| 160 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 186 | |||
| $63 | |||
| [[Swamp]] | | [[Swamp]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Buffalo.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Buffalo.gif]] | ||
![[Buffalo]] | ! [[Buffalo]] | ||
| 150 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 103 | |||
| $95 | |||
| [[Swamp]] | | [[Swamp]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Crocodile.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Crocodile.gif]] | ||
![[Crocodile]] | ! [[Crocodile]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 172 | |||
| $88 | |||
| [[Swamp]] | | [[Swamp]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Kelly.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Kelly.gif]] | ||
![[Kelly]] | ! [[Kelly]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 80 | |||
| 102 | |||
| $88 | |||
| [[Swamp]] | | [[Swamp]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Mook.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Mook.gif]] | ||
![[Mook]] | ! [[Mook]] | ||
| 85 | |||
| 80 | |||
| 166 | |||
| $42 | |||
| [[Swamp]] | | [[Swamp]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Seagull.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Seagull.gif]] | ||
![[Seagull]] | ! [[Seagull]] | ||
| 90 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 100 | |||
| $44 | |||
| [[Swamp]]<br>[[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Swamp]]<br>[[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:BBGang.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:BBGang.gif]] | ||
![[B.B. Gang]] | ! [[B.B. Gang]] | ||
| 80 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 72 | |||
| $60 | |||
| [[Ellay]] | | [[Ellay]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:BlueStarman.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:BlueStarman.gif]] | ||
![[BlueStarman]] | ! [[BlueStarman]] | ||
| 100 | |||
| 80 | |||
| 150 | |||
| $91 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Cerebrum.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Cerebrum.gif]] | ||
![[Cerebrum]] | ! [[Cerebrum]] | ||
| 200 | |||
| 180 | |||
| 89 | |||
| $80 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Gargoyle.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Gargoyle.gif]] | ||
![[Gargoyle]] | ! [[Gargoyle]] | ||
| 180 | |||
| 60 | |||
| 110 | |||
| $86 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:GrizzlyBear.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:GrizzlyBear.gif]] | ||
![[GrizzlyBear]] | ! [[GrizzlyBear]] | ||
| 340 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 250 | |||
| $65 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Megaborg.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Megaborg.gif]] | ||
![[Megaborg]] | ! [[Megaborg]] | ||
| 160 | |||
| 60 | |||
| 197 | |||
| $109 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Rockoyle.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Rockoyle.gif]] | ||
![[Rockoyle]] | ! [[Rockoyle]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 60 | |||
| 162 | |||
| $93 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:SuperEnergy.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:SuperEnergy.gif]] | ||
![[SuperEnergy]] | ! [[SuperEnergy]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 230 | |||
| $260 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Titanian.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Titanian.gif]] | ||
![[Titanian]] | ! [[Titanian]] | ||
| 320 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 180 | |||
| $130 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:OhMook.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:OhMook.gif]] | ||
![[Oh-Mook]] | ! [[Oh-Mook]] | ||
| 160 | |||
| 250 | |||
| 175 | |||
| $110 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:GigaBorg.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:GigaBorg.gif]] | ||
![[Giga Borg]] | ! [[Giga Borg]] | ||
| 180 | |||
| 80 | |||
| 98 | |||
| $143 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:Juana.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:Juana.gif]] | ||
![[Juana]] | ! [[Juana]] | ||
| 300 | |||
| 200 | |||
| 270 | |||
| $362 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:LastStarman.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:LastStarman.gif]] | ||
![[LastStarman]] | ! [[LastStarman]] | ||
| 120 | |||
| 100 | |||
| 330 | |||
| $389 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| align= "center" |[[File:StarMiner.gif]] | | align= "center" | [[File:StarMiner.gif]] | ||
![[Star Miner]] | ! [[Star Miner]] | ||
| 200 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 209 | |||
| $138 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
|} | | } | ||
===Bosses=== | ===Bosses=== | ||
{|width=100% cellspacing=0 border=2 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;" | {| width=100% cellspacing=0 border=2 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;" | ||
|- | | - | ||
!Image | ! Image | ||
!Name | ! Name | ||
![[Heart Point|HP]] | ! [[Heart Point| HP]] | ||
![[Psychic Point|PP]] | ! [[Psychic Point| PP]] | ||
![[Experience Point|EXP]] | ! [[Experience Point| EXP]] | ||
![[Dollar|Money]] | ! [[Dollar| Money]] | ||
!Location | ! Location | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Doll.gif]] | |||
![[Doll]] | ! [[Doll]] | ||
| 12 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 10 | |||
| $50 | |||
| [[Ninten's house]] | | [[Ninten's house]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:StarmanJr.gif]] | |||
![[Starman Jr.]] | ! [[Starman Jr.]] | ||
| 52 | |||
| 16 | |||
| 32 | |||
| $5 | |||
| [[Choucream Zoo]] | | [[Choucream Zoo]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:TheFish.gif]] | |||
![[The Fish]] | ! [[The Fish]] | ||
| 65 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 140 | |||
| $180 | |||
| [[Magicant Underground]] | | [[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Dragon.gif]] | |||
![[Dragon]] | ! [[Dragon]] | ||
| 650 | |||
| 220 | |||
| 500 | |||
| $1,200 | |||
| [[Magicant Underground]] | | [[Magicant Underground]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:R7037.gif]] | |||
![[R7037]] | ! [[R7037]] | ||
| 1,000 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 205 | |||
| $71 | |||
| [[Yucca Desert]] | | [[Yucca Desert]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:BBBoss.gif]] | |||
![[Teddy|B.B.'s Boss]] | ! [[Teddy| B.B.'s Boss]] | ||
| N/A | |||
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| $0 | |||
| [[Ellay]] | | [[Ellay]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:R7038.gif]] | |||
![[R7038]] | ! [[R7038]] | ||
| 1,000 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 430 | |||
| $101 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:R7038XX.gif]] | |||
![[R7038XX]] | ! [[R7038XX]] | ||
| 1,000 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 550 | |||
| $180 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
| [[File:Giegue.png]] | |||
![[Giygas]] | ! [[Giygas]] | ||
| N/A | |||
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| $0 | |||
| [[Mt. Itoi]] | | [[Mt. Itoi]] | ||
|- | | - | ||
|} | | } | ||
== Release == | == Release == | ||
Mother was originally released in Japan for the [[Famicom]] in 1989. | Mother was originally released in Japan for the [[Famicom]] in 1989. | ||
The game was translated into English by Nintendo of America in 1990 and slated for a 1991 release, but marketing delays prevented the translated game, to be titled '''Earth Bound''' in English, from ever seeing release. The fan group Demiforce, who had been working on their own translation of the game at the time, discovered that a prototype cartridge had been sold to Kenny Brooks, a game collector, and made a deal with him to release a ROM of the game to the public in 1998. The released ROM featured minor alterations from the prototype cartridge to get around the copy protections Nintendo had placed on it, as well as the addition of "Zero" to the title screen to differentiate it from [[EarthBound|its sequel]], which had received an English release in 1995. Since then, four other cartridges with the prototype have been found, one of which resides in Nintendo of America's headquarters.<ref>[http://www.earthboundcentral.com/2009/09/earthbound-zero-prototype-info/ EarthBound Central: "EarthBound Zero Prototype Info"]</ref> | The game was translated into English by Nintendo of America in 1990 and slated for a 1991 release, but marketing delays prevented the translated game, to be titled '''Earth Bound''' in English, from ever seeing release. The fan group Demiforce, who had been working on their own translation of the game at the time, discovered that a prototype cartridge had been sold to Kenny Brooks, a game collector, and made a deal with him to release a ROM of the game to the public in 1998. The released ROM featured minor alterations from the prototype cartridge to get around the copy protections Nintendo had placed on it, as well as the addition of "Zero" to the title screen to differentiate it from [[EarthBound| its sequel]], which had received an English release in 1995. Since then, four other cartridges with the prototype have been found, one of which resides in Nintendo of America's headquarters.<ref>[http://www.earthboundcentral.com/2009/09/earthbound-zero-prototype-info/ EarthBound Central: "EarthBound Zero Prototype Info"]</ref> | ||
Unlike the original Japanese release of ''Mother'', the prototype English translation contains detailed enemy descriptions, some redesigned areas, and an ability to run, among other differences. A few of the changes were requested by Nintendo of America producer and scriptwriter Phil Sandhop, who stated that there were plans to release the game with an 80-page instruction manual and a separate release of the game's soundtrack, but the production costs ended up having the game cancelled. Most of the alterations later saw official release in ''[[Mother 1+2]]''. | Unlike the original Japanese release of ''Mother'', the prototype English translation contains detailed enemy descriptions, some redesigned areas, and an ability to run, among other differences. A few of the changes were requested by Nintendo of America producer and scriptwriter Phil Sandhop, who stated that there were plans to release the game with an 80-page instruction manual and a separate release of the game's soundtrack, but the production costs ended up having the game cancelled. Most of the alterations later saw official release in ''[[Mother 1+2]]''. | ||
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 | 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 ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen| 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> | ||
==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 ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Around the time of its Inital release, EarthBound Beginnings was the best selling downloadable game on the Wii U in America and Europe, surpassing Splatoon in digital sales<ref>https://earthboundcentral.com/2015/06/earthbound-beginnings-rules-multiple-wii-u-sales-charts/</ref>. | 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 ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)| Dragon Quest]]'' series. Around the time of its Inital release, EarthBound Beginnings was the best selling downloadable game on the Wii U in America and Europe, surpassing Splatoon in digital sales<ref>https://earthboundcentral.com/2015/06/earthbound-beginnings-rules-multiple-wii-u-sales-charts/</ref>. | ||
===Balance issues=== | ===Balance issues=== | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
EarthBound Beginnings title.png|English title screen | EarthBound Beginnings title.png| English title screen | ||
Mother title.png|Japanese title screen | Mother title.png| Japanese title screen | ||
EarthBound_Beginnings_logo.png|EarthBound Beginnings logo from the E3 2015 trailer | 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 | ||
M1 Game Over.png|Game Over Screen | M1 Game Over.png| Game Over Screen | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
== 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. | ||
*Prior to its official English release, the game was commonly called Earthbound Zero. | *Prior to its official English release, the game was commonly called Earthbound Zero. | ||
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