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LttP: Earthbound
- Thread starter Agent Unknown
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Saw this on Screw Attack... while it's partially OT it uses the same engine as Mother 3. Possible lawsuit on their hands with that & the Wild Arms music to advertise the game too but whatever... I'd support them!
http://www.screwattack.com/trailers/new-16-bit-rpg-wild-west
http://www.screwattack.com/trailers/new-16-bit-rpg-wild-west
It's a SNES, of course it'll work.
Agent Unknown
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Guy said he will ship in a few days, so won't get until next week probably but that's what I figured.
My set up is my SNES hooked up to my 42 inch Hitachi plasma with an s-video/AV combo cable (the kind they made during the GC/PS2/XBox days, the s-video looks and works great) and a six foot ext cord for the controller so I can be parked on the coach. Once I get the game and boot it up for the first time I'll try to post a few pics for fun. I'm currently about halfway on a playthrough on my Link to the Past cart (on a bit of an anti-VC kick lately) so may not be able to fully dig into the game until I'm finished with that.
My set up is my SNES hooked up to my 42 inch Hitachi plasma with an s-video/AV combo cable (the kind they made during the GC/PS2/XBox days, the s-video looks and works great) and a six foot ext cord for the controller so I can be parked on the coach. Once I get the game and boot it up for the first time I'll try to post a few pics for fun. I'm currently about halfway on a playthrough on my Link to the Past cart (on a bit of an anti-VC kick lately) so may not be able to fully dig into the game until I'm finished with that.
JumpingTheGun
Banned
Never got a chance to get into this series although I'd really love to sometime. I remember the advertising for it in old EGM's and that the game came with some scratch n' sniff stickers.
Also this quote:
"I just farted, sorry."
Also this quote:
"I just farted, sorry."
Do you also have a decent sound system for your setup? If so, turn the volume way up, as you're in for a real treat!
That bass...
Agent Unknown
Member
Unfortunately no, just my TV speakers currently but I've never been a huge surround sound kinda guy but I'll get some good speakers eventually. It's a crime I didn't have any for when I played SMG 1 and 2.
Labombadog
Member
Def. one of the best jrpg's I have ever played. It's unique, full of charm, and overall one hell of an experience. It can get tough at times, but indulge your self with the environment, and what it brings to the table compared to other usual games.
I am jelly you are playing this for the very first time.
I am jelly you are playing this for the very first time.
Ichabod
Banned
"Everdred knitted it's brow." -Everdred fight text (Always made my cousins and I snicker)
"Quit staring at my hips!" -Monotoli Tower elevator operator
"Gwaagh, Gwarrrgh! You finally made it. This department store is gonna be your grave! Gwaaagh. You will be gone, and you'll be burning in...well, you'll go to heaven!" -Department Store Spook
"Welcome to Moonside. Wel come to moo nsi ns dem oons ide." -Guy in Moonside
"This is the first 'Your Sanctuary' location. But it's mine now. Take it from me, if you dare..." -Titanic Ant
"Quit staring at my hips!" -Monotoli Tower elevator operator
"Gwaagh, Gwarrrgh! You finally made it. This department store is gonna be your grave! Gwaaagh. You will be gone, and you'll be burning in...well, you'll go to heaven!" -Department Store Spook
"Welcome to Moonside. Wel come to moo nsi ns dem oons ide." -Guy in Moonside
"This is the first 'Your Sanctuary' location. But it's mine now. Take it from me, if you dare..." -Titanic Ant
Agent Unknown
Member
Honestly, right now it's kind of the same feeling of anticipation I had back in the summer of 1995 when I was 16 (in my early 30s now) and waiting for Chrono Trigger to be released after seeing months of previews in Nintendo Power and other magazines like EGM (ah the days when your only window on the gaming industry was your subscription to NP and the local bookstore's magazine rack). Then when it was released late summer/fall we rented it and the game was so amazing and just as epic as we expected that me and my brother started pooling our allowances right away and bought it a few months later. I'd also been waiting all summer for Yoshi's Island which came out around the same time as CT, talk about a couple of blockbuster games.
Agent Unknown
Member
OK, so there was a bit of a shipping delay but I finally got my Earthbound and player's guide on Wednesday. I took some pics for fun of my first time with the game and some first impressions (I apologize if the video looks a bit fuzzy, it's just because of lighting/glare, in reality it looks great in s-video and very close to the resolution quality of a VC game):
I was busy Wednesday after work so didn't get a chance to play it until later that night after 12AM so to make it even more of a great initial experience, I did what I do when I play a game with a lot of atmosphere: I turned out the lights (how I always play Metroid games). The opening scene with Ness waking from sleep due to the meteor crash, going outside to investigate it with all the spooky sounds, so cool. Then later when you get out of bed again because
is knocking loudly at the door, I actually got kind of nervous and scared like I do in other more serious games. The game's visuals are comical but by this example I can already tell it's good at getting me immersed in the moments.
It's my first time playing an RPG with forced battles which I knew would take some getting used to. It's funny because after leaving the house with Pokey, I saw the rogue dogs wandering around and I was like "Hmmm, probably won't work but maaaaybe I can walk around them like in Chrono Trigger..." and the game is like "LOL Nope!" I seem to be adjusting OK so far though. After getting
I had my first
encounter. Am I wrong or is it not possible to lose that fight? Because I only had 2 HP and I was freaked out thinking I was gonna lose for sure but fortunately
Was busy yesterday so I haven't played since that point but that's gonna change today because I'm fortunate enough to have most of the summer off!
Before I got the game I was about halfway on a playthrough of my Link to the Past cartridge but I think I'm just going to shelve that until I'm done with this game. Anyways, love what I've played of the game so far and I'll be checking back in here periodically to post updates on my progress and keep the fun discussion going.
I was busy Wednesday after work so didn't get a chance to play it until later that night after 12AM so to make it even more of a great initial experience, I did what I do when I play a game with a lot of atmosphere: I turned out the lights (how I always play Metroid games). The opening scene with Ness waking from sleep due to the meteor crash, going outside to investigate it with all the spooky sounds, so cool. Then later when you get out of bed again because
Pokey
It's my first time playing an RPG with forced battles which I knew would take some getting used to. It's funny because after leaving the house with Pokey, I saw the rogue dogs wandering around and I was like "Hmmm, probably won't work but maaaaybe I can walk around them like in Chrono Trigger..." and the game is like "LOL Nope!" I seem to be adjusting OK so far though. After getting
Buzz Buzz at the meteor site
Starman
Buzz Buzz just kept spamming my party with Psi shields and I was able to get home and save my game.
Was busy yesterday so I haven't played since that point but that's gonna change today because I'm fortunate enough to have most of the summer off!
Before I got the game I was about halfway on a playthrough of my Link to the Past cartridge but I think I'm just going to shelve that until I'm done with this game. Anyways, love what I've played of the game so far and I'll be checking back in here periodically to post updates on my progress and keep the fun discussion going.darkpaladinmfc
Member
I am the third strongest mole in this cave.
Captain_Spanky
Member
Kind of a huge spoiler dude!
Agent Unknown
Member
Always nice to see the experiences of someone that's never played it before.
Nah it's not possible to lose that one, you would get demolished if it was not for Buzz Buzz. That's the only fight like this in the game though so it's all you past this point.
That's what I figured, thanks.
stuminus3
Member
I sorely wish I could enjoy this game like you guys do.
The game was never released in the UK, which was a fairly common for JRPGs at the time. I was able to catch up with other games like Chrono Trigger over the years thanks to various re-releases and ports, but of course Earthbound has never appeared anywhere ever again. Ever. And probably never will. I tinkered with it for a bit via emulation on PC about 10 years or so ago but I'll be honest it felt a little dirty so I put it aside. I live in Canada now, where the game was actually released and I can easily get my hands on a SNES to play it, but it's way out of my budget.
The game was never released in the UK, which was a fairly common for JRPGs at the time. I was able to catch up with other games like Chrono Trigger over the years thanks to various re-releases and ports, but of course Earthbound has never appeared anywhere ever again. Ever. And probably never will. I tinkered with it for a bit via emulation on PC about 10 years or so ago but I'll be honest it felt a little dirty so I put it aside. I live in Canada now, where the game was actually released and I can easily get my hands on a SNES to play it, but it's way out of my budget.
Davey Cakes
Member
The battles aren't actually "forced" all the time. You can strategically trap some enemies on environmental objects. But more importantly, if you walk so that the enemy is off-screen, they might disappear when you go back, or may be replaced by a weaker enemy. The game spawns enemies, it doesn't lock them into every situation, so you can manipulate the ones you fight to some degree.
Frogfucious
Member
You are in for one unforgettable journey. This is my all time favorite game from the SNES days. The music is indescribably awesome and even hearing the tracks today gets me all kinds of nostalgic. I remember how cool those scratch and sniff stickers were (some smelled terrible but that was the cool part!), it was so unique and everything about it's presentation from the big box to strategy guide with scratch-n-sniffs just set the tone of how great it would be. Take your time with it, and enjoy!
Agent Unknown
Member
That's good to know, thanks for the tips.
Agent Unknown
Member
Yeah, love the music so far, even the title and the username set up screens have great themes.
There were also some scratch and sniff promo stickers for the game in volume 74 of Nintendo Power (Donkey Kong Land cover). I know I still have that issue in my old stack of NP's. I should try to find it next time I go back home to my parents, I just hope I didn't tear them out and discard them when I was a kid.
Frogfucious
Member
Oh yeah I remember that issue! I have my nintendo power collection somewhere in my parent's house too, I'll be sure to look for that issue next time I go there.
First post nails it!
Earthbound made a tremendous impact on me as a kid and besides Mother 3, there is absolutely nothing like it.
arts&crafts
Member
I have earthbound for snes..no box it is worth money!? Don't know if I would sell because the game is so good...
Dibs if you plan to sell it!
Yeah, even unboxed ones are worth a lot.
arts&crafts
Member
fascinating, I will have to look into that
You only have to look at amazon to see that they are priced pretty high. I mean a new copy sold for a thousand dollar. For a used copy you might get a 100 out of it.
arts&crafts
Member
I could use $200 dollars lol
arts&crafts
Member
Not thousands, a thousand. Remove the s.
Yea i just amazoned cartridges are going for 250, but i guess their are collectors out there..
Diddy Kong
Banned
I wish I could play this game... maybe ONE day............
I'll be sure to wish Nintendo a happy Mother day though
I'll be sure to wish Nintendo a happy Mother day though
Agent Unknown
Member
Up late playing the game right now, Pokey's family is hilariously uppity and trashy. I think those two got spanked.
Anyways, in the library right now. First I hear the awesome daytime Onett theme, now this. LOVE the music. And lol at the "differently titled" "Convenient Society" books. Even the help NPCs are fun to read. Also find the info on pay phones being in stores "everywhere " eerily out of date. :/
Farewell, Buzz Buzz.
Anyways, in the library right now. First I hear the awesome daytime Onett theme, now this. LOVE the music. And lol at the "differently titled" "Convenient Society" books. Even the help NPCs are fun to read. Also find the info on pay phones being in stores "everywhere " eerily out of date. :/
That's not Wild ARMs music, it's Ennio Morricone's Ecstasy of Gold. Michiko Naruke ripped it off for Wild ARMs.
Agent Unknown
Member
This game came at just the right time to keep me occupied and distracted from my usual Wii U speculation mania until the E3 conference.
Awesome. Like I said, I'll keep updating, this is a fun way to experience a game for the first time.
Awesome. Like I said, I'll keep updating, this is a fun way to experience a game for the first time.
Agent Unknown
Member
"OK, pop quiz! A Beatles song, XXXterday. Can you fill in the blanks?"
lol Game starts early with the NOA lawyer bait I see. : /
lol Game starts early with the NOA lawyer bait I see. : /
There's some rare drops that I always annoy myself trying to get during playthroughs. They basically turn you into a God
Read only if want spoiled:
All have a drop rate of 1/128
Gutsy Bat off Bionic Kraken
Sword of Kings off Starman Supers
Magic Fry Pan off Chomposaur
Goddess Ribbon off Ghost of Starman
Star Pendant off Major Psychic Psycho
Broken Antenna off Uncontrollable Sphere
I'll show mine with a picture!
CLICK FOR SPOIL: http://www.nindb.net/img/cameo/mother-2/earthbound2.png
That shit pissed me off for YEARS after I played Earthbound lol.
Man all the music in Earthbound is incredible, it's in my top 10 videogame soundtracks. It's amazing that even after all these years its take on the RPG soundtrack is still novel and unique.
Impeccable
Member
Love this game so much and my wife got me a copy a couple years ago for Christmas for $75, just the cartridge and it was such an awesome day.
I look now and it's already worth a lot more now than then. Interesting, figured it would have capped out.
My wife actually went on to play it after we got it and it was one of her favourite games of all time and she doesn't normally play jRPGs.
I look now and it's already worth a lot more now than then. Interesting, figured it would have capped out.
My wife actually went on to play it after we got it and it was one of her favourite games of all time and she doesn't normally play jRPGs.
Agent Unknown
Member
Thanks, I'll have to read through those sometime after I beat the game. I had to put the player's guide away already, too much spoilage peeking at all the cool art and profiles. ~__o I might start reading it after beating each section.
It's definitely the most expensive game I've gotten since my Sega Saturn copy of Radiant Silvergun. It's a shame Iwata, Itoi and NOA can't/won't work out a deal to get the game acceptably edited and re-released somehow.
I got really lucky with my Earthbound purchases. One, I still have a ragged copy of my original Earthbound purchase from way back in the day... when it was original priced. But also, one day when KayBee Stores was going out of business, for some miraculous reason they had a still-sealed copy of Earthbound on the top of the shelf behind the register. Big box, guide and all in perfect condition. So I got that for like $10.
Agent Unknown
Member
Amazing bargain, I'm jealous.What year was that? I got a copy of Mega Man X from them for only 9.99 back in winter 1994, only about a year after release, crazy the deals you find sometime.
Link1110
Member
I had a similar experience with DQ3 for SNES. I forgot giving my real name at the beginning, and the game converts it from Japanese western letters on the credits, do I was like WTF?
Also, when I came into this thread and saw that YouTube link with the music, I was hoping it would be Twoson. Great choice. The soundtrack is better if you get familiar with Mother 1's soundtrack first because most of it gets remixed.
I think it was like 2003 or 2004, something like that. I was surprised to even find a Super Nintendo game still in the store, let alone a sealed copy of Earthbound. They had a few old school Super Nintendo games that I didn't want, but then I looked up and it sparkled. I don't believe in God, but if there was a God, he made that possible ;P
Agent Unknown
Member
I just fought Frank for the first time. A school kid fighting a mobster with dual switchblades? This game is dark. Is it possible to beat him if I buy a bunch of food items or is it too early in the game to take him down?
Yeah, our Kay Bees went out of business in mid/late 2003 as well. Me and a friend went to look at the clearance games but didn't find anything great let alone any SNES games, that's an amazing find. Reminds me of a recurring dream I have where I'll be in some remote warehouse or back room of a store and find a box full of valuable retro games. haha
Yeah, our Kay Bees went out of business in mid/late 2003 as well. Me and a friend went to look at the clearance games but didn't find anything great let alone any SNES games, that's an amazing find. Reminds me of a recurring dream I have where I'll be in some remote warehouse or back room of a store and find a box full of valuable retro games. haha
Big Papa Husker
Member
I passed on a cart only copy for $80 last summer. Boy was that a mistake... That same store is now selling the copies they get for $199.
That same store is now selling the copies they get for $199.to me it was like a magical moment of a product reaching the perfect customer. I'm the biggest Earthbound fan I know of, and that shit could have ended up in the hands of some thankless little whelp, and the box and contents would have been destroyed. Now it is preserved for all time, my perfect sealed slice of heaven.