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[[Image:Earthbound Emblem.gif|left]]'''''EarthBound''''' ({{ja|MOTHER 2 ギーグの逆襲}}, ''Mazā Tsū Gīgu no Gyakushū'', lit. "Mother 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back") is a role-playing video game for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second game in the [[EarthBound (universe)|''Mother'' series]], following the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] game [[Mother]] which was not released outside Japan, and therefore its status as the second game in the series was left unreferenced in its US title. The game is only loosely connected to ''Mother'', in that it shares neither the primary protagonists nor the primary setting; one of the few notable connections is Giygas, the primary antagonist of both games, here seemingly executing the revenge he swore to uphold against the planet Earth at the end of ''Mother''. It was not released outside of Japan or the United States. | |||
[[Image:Earthbound_screen.gif|thumb|188px|A screenshot of EarthBound, including [[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]], [[Poo]] and some [[Mr. Saturn]]s.]] | |||
[[Image:Earthbound_screen.gif|thumb|188px|A screenshot of | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
[[Ness]], the main character of '' | [[Ness]], the main character of ''EarthBound'', is unlockable in the game. | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
=== Characters === | === Characters === | ||
Ness returns as a [[starter character]] in Melee. | Ness returns as a [[starter character]] in Melee. | ||
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=== Stages === | === Stages === | ||
[[Onett]], the first town from the game becomes a starter stage | [[Onett]], the first town from the game, becomes a starter stage complete with the meteor in the background and a "Runaway Five" bus. Curiously, the music is not from EarthBound, but from [[Mother]]. The metropolis of [[Fourside]] is unlockable after doing a certain amount of matches. It contains skyscrapers, a UFO and even Porky Minch's helicopter. Its music is a soft rock version of the Fourside theme. | ||
=== Trophies === | === Trophies === | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
=== Masterpieces === | === Masterpieces === | ||
''EarthBound'' is one of the [[Masterpieces]], but it is only available in Japanese version of the game. | ''EarthBound'' is one of the [[Masterpieces]], but it is only available in Japanese version of the game. | ||
=== Characters === | === Characters === | ||
Ness returns as an [[unlockable character]] | Ness returns as an [[unlockable character]]. | ||
=== Stages === | === Stages === | ||
Onett returns as a [[Melee Stage]] and is almost identical, except for a smaller warning alarm and a lack of the | Onett returns as a [[Melee Stage]] and is almost identical, except for a smaller warning alarm and a lack of the meteor in the background. | ||
=== Assist Trophy === | === Assist Trophy === | ||
Jeff Andonuts is now an [[Assist Trophy]] | Jeff Andonuts is now an [[Assist Trophy]]. He fires Multi Bottle Rockets at opponents in several waves of five, the number of waves being random per summoning. | ||
=== Items === | === Items === | ||
Mr. Saturn returns as an item | Mr. Saturn returns as an item, identical in function to his role in Melee. The [[Franklin Badge]], a lightning-repelling badge which Ness receives in Happy Happy Village, also becomes an item. | ||
=== Bosses === | === Bosses === | ||
[[Porky Minch]] is a boss in the [[Subspace Emissary]], although his design is taken from Mother 3 | [[Porky Minch]] is a boss in the [[Subspace Emissary]], although his design is taken from [[Mother 3]]. | ||
=== Trophies === | === Trophies === | ||
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*[[Mr. Saturn]] | *[[Mr. Saturn]] | ||
*[[Franklin Badge]]. | *[[Franklin Badge]]. | ||
=== Stickers === | === Stickers === | ||
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=== Music === | === Music === | ||
Data was found in indicating that four songs from the ''EarthBound'' series, three from ''EarthBound'' itself, were intended to be used in the game but ultimately did not appear. The reason for this has not been clarified, but in the case of one of the songs it may be related to a copyright issue which is generally theorised to be the reason for the ongoing lack of a release of ''EarthBound'' on the [[Virtual Console]]. | |||
*Because I Love You | *Because I Love You | ||
*Smiles and Tears | *Smiles and Tears | ||
*Hippie Battle Medley | *Hippie Battle Medley | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *''EarthBound'' is one of two Masterpieces not available on Virtual Console in the United States, and the only Masterpiece that is not available anywhere in the world. | ||
{{SSBBMasterpieces}} | {{SSBBMasterpieces}} | ||
[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
[[Category:EarthBound universe]] | [[Category:EarthBound universe]] | ||
Revision as of 07:08, July 10, 2010
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| Developer(s) | Ape, Inc., HAL Laboratory, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Designer(s) | Shigesato Itoi |
| Released | Template:Japan August 27, 1994 Template:NA June 1, 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Console role-playing game |
| Ratings | ESRB: K-A (Kids to Adults) |
| Platform(s) | Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
| Media | 24 megabit cartridge |
EarthBound (MOTHER 2 ギーグの逆襲, Mazā Tsū Gīgu no Gyakushū, lit. "Mother 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back") is a role-playing video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the second game in the Mother series, following the Famicom game Mother which was not released outside Japan, and therefore its status as the second game in the series was left unreferenced in its US title. The game is only loosely connected to Mother, in that it shares neither the primary protagonists nor the primary setting; one of the few notable connections is Giygas, the primary antagonist of both games, here seemingly executing the revenge he swore to uphold against the planet Earth at the end of Mother. It was not released outside of Japan or the United States.
In Super Smash Bros.
Ness, the main character of EarthBound, is unlockable in the game.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Characters
Ness returns as a starter character in Melee.
Items
Mr. Saturn is an item which can be picked up and thrown at opponents, dealing very low damage and knockback, though it's effective at breaking shields.
Stages
Onett, the first town from the game, becomes a starter stage complete with the meteor in the background and a "Runaway Five" bus. Curiously, the music is not from EarthBound, but from Mother. The metropolis of Fourside is unlockable after doing a certain amount of matches. It contains skyscrapers, a UFO and even Porky Minch's helicopter. Its music is a soft rock version of the Fourside theme.
Trophies
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Masterpieces
EarthBound is one of the Masterpieces, but it is only available in Japanese version of the game.
Characters
Ness returns as an unlockable character.
Stages
Onett returns as a Melee Stage and is almost identical, except for a smaller warning alarm and a lack of the meteor in the background.
Assist Trophy
Jeff Andonuts is now an Assist Trophy. He fires Multi Bottle Rockets at opponents in several waves of five, the number of waves being random per summoning.
Items
Mr. Saturn returns as an item, identical in function to his role in Melee. The Franklin Badge, a lightning-repelling badge which Ness receives in Happy Happy Village, also becomes an item.
Bosses
Porky Minch is a boss in the Subspace Emissary, although his design is taken from Mother 3.
Trophies
EarthBound trophies include:
- Ness (SSBB)
- PK Starstorm (Ness),
- Jeff
- Porky
- Mr. Saturn
- Franklin Badge.
Stickers
- Jeff [PK] Attack +24
- Master Belch [Bite] Attack +9
- Mr Saturn - Carry Mr Saturn
- Ness [PK] Attack +33
- Paula [PK] Attack +10
- Poo [PK] Attack +9
- Porky [PK] Attack +15
- Starman [PK] Attack +10
Music
Data was found in indicating that four songs from the EarthBound series, three from EarthBound itself, were intended to be used in the game but ultimately did not appear. The reason for this has not been clarified, but in the case of one of the songs it may be related to a copyright issue which is generally theorised to be the reason for the ongoing lack of a release of EarthBound on the Virtual Console.
- Because I Love You
- Smiles and Tears
- Hippie Battle Medley
Trivia
- EarthBound is one of two Masterpieces not available on Virtual Console in the United States, and the only Masterpiece that is not available anywhere in the world.
| Masterpieces in Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |
|---|---|
| Starter games | Ice Climber · Kid Icarus · Kirby's Adventure · Star Fox 64 · Super Mario Bros. · Super Metroid · The Legend of Zelda |
| Japan-only games | EarthBound · Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem |
| Unlockable games | Donkey Kong · F-Zero · Super Mario Bros. 2 · Super Mario World · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
