Mother Games Collection
Mother Series: The Quirky Heart of RPGs
Shigesato Itoi's Mother (MOTHER) trilogy (1989-2006) redefined JRPGs with its offbeat humor, modern settings, and emotional storytelling. Known as EarthBound outside Japan, this cult franchise blends surreal Americana with poignant themes of childhood and family.
- Eclectic Soundtrack: Mix of psychedelic rock, jazz, and 8-bit chiptunes
- Localization Legacy: EarthBound (1995) became a meme-rich cultural touchstone
- EarthBound (Mother 2, 1994, SNES): Quintessential entry with Ness's adventure
- Mother 3 (2006, GBA): Darker finale with Lucas, never officially localized
Shigesato Itoi's Mother (MOTHER) trilogy (1989-2006) redefined JRPGs with its offbeat humor, modern settings, and emotional storytelling. Known as EarthBound outside Japan, this cult franchise blends surreal Americana with poignant themes of childhood and family.
Series Highlights
- Subversive Gameplay: Satirical takes on RPG tropes (HP rolling down like odometers)- Eclectic Soundtrack: Mix of psychedelic rock, jazz, and 8-bit chiptunes
- Localization Legacy: EarthBound (1995) became a meme-rich cultural touchstone
Titles
- Mother (1989, Famicom): Set the tone with its suburban 80s America vibe- EarthBound (Mother 2, 1994, SNES): Quintessential entry with Ness's adventure
- Mother 3 (2006, GBA): Darker finale with Lucas, never officially localized
Cultural Impact
Inspired Undertale, Omori, and indie RPGs. The 'Sanctuary Guardian' battle theme went viral on TikTok.Showing 3 of 3 games
Release Years: 1989 - 2006Platforms: NES, Game Boy AdvanceTotal Games: 3
🎮All Mother Retro Games
EarthBound
1989
RPGSeries: Mother
EarthBound, known as Mother in Japan, is a role-playing video game developed by Ape Inc. and HAL Laboratory, and published by Nintendo. The game follows Ness, a young boy with psychic abilities, and his friends as they journey across the world to collect melodies and defeat the cosmic horror Giygas.
Mother 1+2
2003
RPGSeries: Mother
A compilation containing enhanced versions of Mother (EarthBound Beginnings) and Mother 2 (EarthBound) for the Game Boy Advance. Experience the quirky, emotional RPG adventures that inspired a generation.
