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ophecks you are definitly the king of all things awesome ;-) If any of you americans happen to stumble upon a copy of earthbound on a fleamarket or something, *please* feel free to buy it for me :-p I'll pay you back big time! I doubt i'll ever be able to find a copy of it over here in europe. Most europeans probably don't even know it exists. Heck, i hardly even know it exists... i've never seen pictures of it or anything. And the only place i've heard people talk about it is on this messageboard. |
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There are used game stores all over here - I'm sure one of them would have a copy. Might be a bit difficult tracking down a new version of it though. |
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, you'll learn a lot there. Don't mind the simple graphics, this game is all story and gameplay. See if you can find the soundtrack online, hilarious and funky music, like Melodies from Mars only way, way better. If I see it at a reasonable price, I honestly WILL buy it for you. It has a big FAT box, comes with a strategy guide (and scratch and sniff stickers that smell horrible). But the chances of finding it are almost zero! People pounce on it like vultures. Keep checking Ebay, or just get the rom. There's no shame. |
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"Yeah, Japanese carts always look leaner and meaner." As does the SNES itself! I just love how the european SNES looks :-) It just has the nintendo look for all i'm concerned. Lightgrey/darkgrey. And the only colour is in the four buttons on the controller... red, yellow, blue & green. It's awesome. I've seen pictures of that blocky american SNES with the purple buttons... it just doesn't look right. Altough i suppose it's just a matter of what you're used to :-) I wish i also had the booklet... but i don't wish it so much that i also want to pay huge amounts of cash for it :-/ Ohwell. I suppose the cartridge itself is what it's all about. I'll just have to live with it :-D Are that worldmaps on that poster? That's really great! I remember Zelda also used to have a big ol' map included with the game. I always unfolded it as i played the game... made me feel like a real explorer ;-) |
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"There are used game stores all over here - I'm sure one of them would have a copy." And where is "here" exactly? We have used gamestores in the netherlands (where i live) as well, some even carry american cartridges, but i have never seen a game called earthbound there. If you really do find a copy of the game over there in little dead licky, please contact me about it :-D I'm sure we could work something out! I don't mind if it's used or not. If the box was still there with the booklet would be nice, but not necessary. |
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I'll check them out tonight and see what I can find... |
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I took a small peek at that site, it looks very thorough... some people must be really big fans of the game :-p I'll check it out when i have some more time! Thanks for the link! :-) Actually i think those graphics look pretty good. That is what videogames should be all about, wacky fantasy-worlds... Simpleness is good, less is more :-) look at the camera... ready... say "fuzzy pickles" lol, what's that all about? I gather earthbound is not a very serious rpg? It looks funny more than serious :-p Scratch and sniff stickers on the box?! Haha... oh man... why does all the good stuff never make it to europe? :-( It all sounds wonderful! Again if you happen to find it i'll be eternally grateful... but i won't hold my breath for it :-) I actually don't have my own computer. There's just this one computer that i have to share with the rest of the family. And it's crappy and old, i doubt it'd even be able to handle those roms ;-) But anyway i don't wanna play it like that, it would just distract from the experience. |
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god yes earthbound is WONDERFUL - i recently also found a ROM for Mother on NES (it was called Earthbound Zero when planned for US release but never made it to these shores) Good stuff. It also has some of my favourite music next to the Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger series. Dr. Andonuts' Theme would easily appeal to some of the people on this board.... |
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It doesn't take itself very seriously, and it has a BIZARRE sense of humor. There's a boss called Big Pile 'O Puke, and he's... just a big pile of puke with eyes. It's a riot, but it's still got a sensitive side. You'll laugh, but you'll also cry. It's unique! There hasn't been anything like it since, I hope you get to play it soon. |
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i wonder if it's available for Game Boy Advance.. |
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they recently released Mother 1+2 (called Earthbound here) in Japan on GBA. Mother 1 is the unreleased (in US)Earthbound Zero and Mother 2 is Earthbound from SNES. No word yet if Nintendo plans to bring it here, but i wouldn't doubt it. Rumors have it that Mother 3 is in the works too. Btw, Ophecks, why was Earthbound 64 cancelled? |
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don't forget the final boss - so very memorable, but it took me forever to realize how to beat him though. but the boss's death scene was incredible for the time. i use "boss" so i don't ruin it for surrounded. :D |
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Yeah, the music is too damn good. In case anyone wants it: I dunno why Eartbound 64 was shot down... it looked good, but I guess the first one didn't sell too well and there wasn't huge demand for this, so they quit. It's a business! Mother/Earthbound is very much a cult thing. There's a true sequel in the works though, for GBA! Earthbound 3. Maybe late 2004 or something. The Mother0/1 release for GBA... I don't think that will ever make it out of Japan. |
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I love the ''heavy metal'' during the last boss, so kick ass. And you beat me to the Earthbound 3 announcement, bah! |
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i was referring to Chrono Trigger, but come to think of it i should try Earthbound too. i heard some good things about it. |
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that game is soo good. the saturn people are the shit. |
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"i use "boss" so i don't ruin it for surrounded. :D" Remind me to thank you after i've actually played the game ;-) I appreciate it though, spoilers are nasty! |
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I checked out the site a little more now. It's gotten me all excited! :-D It looks like a lot of FUN! I love that it takes place in a modern world, what a novel idea! The history of the series is really strange though. Nintendo translated the original nes-game, but didn't release it? They released the snes game twice, but it still wasn't as succesful as they hoped. And seeing all those screenshot from the cancelled n64 game was strange too... it looks so "finished"! I would have expected an unfinished game to look more empty or something, i dunno... maybe just characters set against a black background or something :-p But those screenshots look like a playable game already. I definitely hope to play the snes-game sometime! It sounds like just my kind of game :-p Meanwhile i'm incredibly frustrated with Chrono Trigger, hehe. I love the millenial fair so far. That whole marketplace feels so lively and there's so much to do... it's just great. But i'm stuck in that huge tent with the clown he just has 2 hands and a head. The 3rd game is just too hard :-s With the three monsters you have to push back, and at the same time make sure the girl doesn't get burned... aaargh! It reminds me of those old game&watch thingies. And i hated those! I just don't have quick enough responses or something :-p I feel like giving up, i hope finishing that game isn't necesary for the plot of the entire adventure! Oh yeah, and what exactly is the difference between "new" and "new+"? Both options are available from the title-screen. I picked just "new"... did i make a mistake? |
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You don't HAVE to complete all the games in the fair! It's just for fun and prizes. And some of them can be fucking annoying. I can't even come CLOSE to finishing all the soda without a turbo controller. Just look around and eventually when you get to the top exit, Marle will want some candy and you'll be on to the REAL start of the game. And depending on how ''nice'' you are to her and the poeple at that fair, you... never mind. You'll see, if you get that far. ''New +'' is for people that already beat the game. You restart with your high levels, and you can work your way up through the game seeing all the different endings... I'm not sure I should say what I mean by that, could be a spoiler. |
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"You don't HAVE to complete all the games in the fair!" Great! I completed the other two challenges in the tent (the one with the 3 soldiers, and the one with the crono-clone that you have to mimic), and i'm just gonna let the 3rd one slide :-p And yeah the drinking game you mentioned is also nearly impossible... everytime i get to six sodas time's up. Ridiculous. It can't be done! But i'm already beyond the fair :-) I'm loving it now! I'm in the past now. Damn... this game explores the concept of time-travel much deeper that Zelda OOT ever did! I love how Marle just dissapeared because history had changed. It's almost philosophic. I can't wait to see what happens next! Or to hear it for that matter... this game has some of the most beautiful music i ever heard in a videogame. Some of it gave me goosebumps just like any "regular" kind of music would. It's pure art. And thanks for the information. I'm glad i didn't select "new+", or i would have thought the game was ridiculously easy :-p I also just discovered that holding the b-button down makes me run, which helps alot. :-) |
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And speaking of videogames, i've also just received an e-mail that a copy of Animal Crossing has been mailed to me :-) I bought it from some guy who was selling it together with a freeloader (which is like a converter for the gamecube, so it'll play american discs). As it doesn't look like nintendo is bringing that game to europe :-( I have a feeling i'm going to love that game though. Just reading the reviews and imagining the possibilities made me so excited. I may have to quit my job to make time for all those games though ;-) |
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Yeah, the time travel thing is handled GREAT, they really make good use of the whole concept. Some wonderful twists and ideas, tons of unforgettable scenes. Best time travel story ever, better than The Terminator, even better than Back to the Future. Gasp! And Yasunori Mitsuda... man, that guy has made my second favorite music ever next to The Beatles. This, Xenogears/Saga, and especially Chrono Cross. He's inhuman! Sigh, I envy you. I remember playing through for the first time... you can only do that once, enjoy it. *weeps |
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"you can only do that once, enjoy it." You know that's a good point... Thanks for reminding me :-) I'll make sure to enjoy every moment of it to the fullest. Whenever i play an rpg, i'm always loving it... and i just cannot imagine how i could ever not love playing through that adventure. I always think i'll be playing and replaying it until the end of time. But the 2nd time is just not the same :-/ I need atleast a couple of years inbetween before i can properly replay an rpg, and even then it's not as magical as the very first time! |
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But in a way i also envy you... for already playing it years ago. I wish i would have been able to play it at the time of it's release. I mean the game looks absolutely fantastic, and actually not very dated at all... but still... after having played through games like metroid prime & the wind waker... i can't help myself from thinking: "wow! This looks great for it's time." It looks great in a nostalgic kind of way. But for a snes-game this is unbelievable. If one would have played this game 8 years ago, i can imagine you would simply have been blown away by every new location you visit! |
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Yeah, it's still impressive now, but back then it was a real eye opener. At the time, I remember Playstation 1 was being hyped up and the SNES was nearing the end. Then this came out and showed how beautiful a 16 bit game could be in the right hands, and no PS1 or 2 game ever topped it. It's eye candy, even by today's standards. But it's more than just nostalgia, it could come out brand new today and STILL get high marks for graphics. Great use of color, great handdrawn enemies, great art direction, great everything. The only flaw is... it's not long enough. Not quite as long as the Final Fantasy SNES games. And seems even shorter because it's so eventful and time flies when you're having fun. Try getting all the endings when you're done (with New+). You'll know how by the time you're done the first game. There's a dozen or more, and some of them are shocking and/or hilarious. |
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DUDE I NAMED CHRONO NIGEL AND MADE CORRUPTED GIRL MY LOVE INTEREST |
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¿sexy? |
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oh man i'm gonna get into SO much trouble |
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rough crowd |
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The game just keeps on getting better! I don't know how far i am exactly. But i've already seen the world in 2300 AD (amazing music and atmosphere there! I imagine spending too much time there can actually make you feel depressed). And have also been to the end of time. I just love the story that seems to be full of unexpected twists and turns. It's great! And oh my god, when all of Robo's old friends ganged up on him and kicked him to pieces :-s... so sad. I thought for sure he was a goner. Thank god Lucca was able to fix him up again :-D |
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"Yeah, it's still impressive now, but back then it was a real eye opener." Yes! That's exactly what i was trying to say :-) The game doesn't look dated at all, and still today manages to amaze me. (especially the water-effects are truly outstanding! The way it glitters and sparkles in the light... it looks good enough to drink :-p). But at the time of release it was unlike anything before it... and i'm sure it made a 10x deeper impression on people back then. I'll definitly try to go for all the different endings :-) I want to see everything the game has to offer! |
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Oh man, I hear you about Robo and his brothers. I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about it. The future is indeed bleek, and only YOU have the power to prevent this. Delta Storm!!!1 ... Yup, game hasn't aged a bit in almost 9 years. It's like a fine wine, baby. BTW, the Playstation version adds EXCELLENT anime cinemas into the mix, I played through the game for the umpteenth time on PSX just to see them all. But the loading time for battles and even going into the menu is extended and it wears on your nerves. FF6 has the same problem. SNES versions are better, despite no cinemas. It's jarring going from anime to sprites anyway. |
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of the animation. I dunno if it's worth shelling out extra dough (I did) for that CT/FF set, especially since the loading hurts the gameplay experience, but these cinemas are beauties. |
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Another one of my favourite parts of the game was the trial! Ahaha! I don't think any videogame has made me laugh so much before! :-p That was really executed brilliantly! All those little unimportant details from what you do at the fair, suddenly all come together during the trial. "have you ever stolen anything?" I selected 'no' ofcourse. "are you absolutely sure about that???" Selected 'yes' (i thought i would have remembered if i stole something!) And then he brings forth the old man who tells the jury how i ate his lunch, haha! "Let the record show that this boy stole food from an old defenseless man!" (i love how they actually talk like lawyers :-p). I'm glad i atleast walked that kitty back to the little girl. Atleast one good deed that worked in my defence. (i was still sentenced to death though, oh well). |
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Those stills from the cinema-bits do look great i must admit. If i had a playstation i'd probably wanna have it. But to buy a playstation just to be able to see some cutscenes is a little extreme i think :-/ Maybe someday in the future... if i can find a decent 2nd hand playstation or something ;-) But i hate waiting for something to load though. If the game would have to load every single time you went into the menu... hm... i think eventually i'd break my controller in half out of pure frustration :-p Loadingtimes are a sign of sloppy programming anyway. Where are the loadingtimes in The Wind Waker? Metroid Prime? Non-existent! Only Mario Sunshine sometimes had a few seconds of black whilst you could hear the gamecube doing some heavy thinking. |
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