Earthbound Review

So rolled credits on EarthBound, and what a game. I had such a good time with it. The gameplay, writing, humor, and overall weirdness are all unique, and it does many cool things with both the story and mechanics. Even today, it still holds up well, and I can fully understand why it became such an influential game. I noticed many games that clearly took inspiration from EarthBound, and seeing where those ideas came from made the experience even more special. I’m glad I finally got to experience it!

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