And every time the run option fails, it leaves you more vulnerable to attacks. The option to run from these battles is there, but rarely seems to work.
As you level up and grow stronger, you’ll still run into weaker enemies within these random battles, which grant decreasing rewards for your efforts. You’ll often find you wrap up with one battle, only to immediately find yourself in another after a step or two. That most aged of all RPG conventions rears its ugly head in a bad way. I find myself enjoying the story moments and overall tone so far, but I have to admit some aspects of the game do show their age, even with my currently brief playtime.įirst and foremost are the random battles. The series is often noted for its contradicting heart and humor, and its very apparent early on that the original game started this unique trend. I love the game’s juxtaposition of sadness and goofy humor. Of course, it doesn’t take long for the game’s sense of humor to kick in, as the player is almost immediately attacked by a lamp of all things. Its opening music sounds melancholic, and some backstory-filled opening dialogue give the idea that a tragic mystery is about to be unearthed. The first thing I noticed with EarthBound Beginnings is its surprisingly somber tone. I’ll write a full review once I delve deep enough into the game.*Īfter a twenty-five year delay, the original entry in the Mother series has finally made its way stateside under the title “EarthBound Beginnings.” After two and a half decades of demanding an international release, EarthBound fans finally had their wishes come true through the Wii U Virtual Console. *Note: The following are just brief impressions about EarthBound Beginnings based on a couple of hours of gameplay.
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