Earthbound is an RPG gamer's "right of passage"
Earthbound was originally released in 1994 and to this day, it is still better than most RPG's of it's kind. Sure, battle systems have grown more advanced, graphics have improved, and voice acting has been introduced. But if you’re looking for a completely original, unique, bold and memorable experience, pick up Earthbound for your SNES, and dive into a world that leaves a delicious taste in your mouth long after it’s over.
Personally, I’ve have played this game from start to finish many times since ’94, and even today I am constantly amazed at how it’s held up over the years.
The universe that is Earthbound is surprising vast, with beautiful urban settings, to crazy exotic locations, where you meet a wonderful cast of quirky characters, each with their own individually splendid personality.
The humor and atmosphere is incredibly offbeat, and it’s jokes of the RPG genre are brilliantly campy. Amazingly, Earthbound takes itself seriously at just the right moments, and you end up really caring for these people and the world that surrounds them.
The sound that enchants this game is of the highest quality, with sound FX’s and musical scores that evoke varying degrees of emotion, and never manage to annoy.
All things considered, there simply isn’t another RPG more deserving of a sequel or remake. Playing this, you might just realize that Earthbound transcends a mere videogame. This is a work of art.
