Retro Mother（EarthBound Beginnings） Game Collection
4 total gamesA beloved RPG series known for its quirky charm, heartfelt stories, and unique modern settings.
About the Mother（EarthBound Beginnings） Series
The Mother series, also widely recognized by its first installment's Western title, EarthBound Beginnings, is a collection of role-playing games renowned for their distinctive blend of offbeat humor, profound emotional depth, and unconventional settings.
Unlike many contemporaries that explored medieval fantasy or futuristic science fiction, the Mother games place players in contemporary, everyday environments, albeit with surreal twists. Players step into the shoes of ordinary children and teenagers who discover extraordinary abilities, often psychic powers known as PSI, to confront bizarre threats and cosmic anomalies.
The journey through the Mother series is characterized by its eccentric characters, memorable dialogue, and a soundtrack that perfectly captures the mood, shifting from whimsical to melancholic with ease. This unique approach invites reflection on themes of childhood, friendship, and the anxieties of growing up, all filtered through a lens of charmingly peculiar storytelling.
The first game, released as Mother in Japan and later as EarthBound Beginnings, set the stage for what would become a cult classic. Its successors, Mother 2 (EarthBound) and Mother 3, continued to push boundaries, solidifying the series' reputation for originality and emotional resonance. For many, the Mother series is more than just a collection of games; it's an unforgettable experience that lingers long after the credits roll, truly making the Mother franchise a unique corner of the gaming world.
Embarking on an adventure in the Mother universe means encountering everything from sentient objects and strange cults to mischievous aliens and heartfelt townspeople. Each Mother title offers a singular narrative that celebrates the mundane while embracing the extraordinary, making the Mother series a cherished experience for players seeking something truly different.
All Mother（EarthBound Beginnings） Retro Games
4 games available
Mother（EarthBound Beginnings）
As a young psychic, you will embark on an extraordinary journey across America, using your telepathic abilities and a trusty baseball bat to confront an encroaching alien force and uncover the secrets behind your powers in this groundbreaking role-playing adventure.
Mother 2: Gyiyg no Gyakushuu / EarthBound
You embark on a journey as Ness, a boy destined to save the world from an alien menace, battling strange foes with psychic abilities and everyday objects as you explore a quirky, contemporary setting and collect eight melodies to confront the ultimate evil.
Mother 1+2
You explore a series of towns and confront bizarre enemies in turn-based combat, wielding weapons and psychic powers to prevent an alien invasion, featuring a unique rolling HP meter in the first story and a quirky modern setting in the second.
Mother 3
You guide Lucas and his companions on a journey across the Nowhere Islands, using turn-based combat with timed button presses to defeat enemies and uncover the secrets behind the encroaching technological threat.