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'''EarthBound''' is a 1994 [[role playing game]] for the [[Super Nintendo]]. It is known for its incredibly quirky, nonsensical humor and extensive fanbase. | '''EarthBound''' is a 1994 [[role playing game]] for the [[Super Nintendo]]. It is known for its incredibly quirky, nonsensical humor and extensive fanbase. | ||
| − | == Plot == | + | == Plot Synopsis == |
| − | The story begins when a | + | The story begins when a meteorite falls on a hillside in Onett, a small town in Eagleland. The main character, a boy named Ness goes to investigate the crash and learns from Buzz Buzz, an insectlike alien from the future, that a cosmic destroyer named Giygas has set his sights on Earth and that according to an old prophecy, only Ness and three other chosen children can stop him. |
| − | The game then follows Ness | + | The game then follows Ness as he travels from location to location, battling an unusual array of foes by traditional role-playing standards. Such foes include aliens, robots, walking mushrooms, personified objects like guitars and coffee cups, and hippies. All leading up to the final battle against Giygas. |
| − | + | Along the way, Ness meets friends like Paula, a girl with psychic powers, Jeff, a young scientist, and Poo, a mysterious Asian prince. | |
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
Revision as of 21:19, December 31, 2014
EarthBound is a 1994 role playing game for the Super Nintendo. It is known for its incredibly quirky, nonsensical humor and extensive fanbase.
Plot Synopsis
The story begins when a meteorite falls on a hillside in Onett, a small town in Eagleland. The main character, a boy named Ness goes to investigate the crash and learns from Buzz Buzz, an insectlike alien from the future, that a cosmic destroyer named Giygas has set his sights on Earth and that according to an old prophecy, only Ness and three other chosen children can stop him.
The game then follows Ness as he travels from location to location, battling an unusual array of foes by traditional role-playing standards. Such foes include aliens, robots, walking mushrooms, personified objects like guitars and coffee cups, and hippies. All leading up to the final battle against Giygas.
Along the way, Ness meets friends like Paula, a girl with psychic powers, Jeff, a young scientist, and Poo, a mysterious Asian prince.
Characters
- Ness: A seemingly average boy from the town of Onett and the game's protagonist. Ness's primary weapon is a baseball bat but he can also use PSI for healing and attacking.
- Paula: A girl from Twoson, who has a variety of PSI powers used for battle.
- Jeff: A boy genius from Winters who can make useful machines from junk. He is the son of Dr. Andonuts.
- Poo: Prince of the eastern kingdom of Dalaam, who has trained in PSI and martial arts for the battle against Giygas.
- Porky Minch(Pokey in the English localization): Ness's self-centered next-door neighbor and recurring antagonist of the game.
- Dr. Andonuts- A scientific genius and Jeff's father. His invention, the Sky Runner proves useful to Ness and co.
- Mr. Saturn- A friendly race of strange creatures residing in Saturn Valley. Mr. Saturns have a small body with two eyes, a large nose, two tiny feet, catlike whiskers, and a single hair on which is tied a red ribbon. They help Ness and co. on multiple occasions.
- Apple Kid and Orange Kid- Two rival inventors living in Twoson.
- Buzz Buzz- An insectlike alien who comes to Earth to warn Ness about Giygas's invasion.
- Giygas- The principal antagonist of EarthBound, Giygas seeks to destroy Ness so he can spread his terror throughout the universe.