/vr/ - Retro Games

earthbound is amazing. I can't say enough great things about it. The story is touching, joyful and heartbreaking. The humor is unbeatable.

the puzzles will test your patience and skill. in fact, the original game in the US was packaged with a guidebook. the open world will make you want to explore every inch of it, just to see what easter eggs pop up.

the art is attractive and varied. there is no game that is quite like it. the music has been mentioned many times, also very unique and funky.

there are just so many wonderful experiences and moments in the game. rescuing paula from the blue cultists after she visits you in your dreams.buying a ticket and going to the operahouse to watch the Runaway 5 perform. Calling your mother when you get homesick. beating up cops with baseball bats!

There are some negatives to mention. The battles are old school, definitely. The fast forward button on the emulator helps with that a lot, as the combat is simple at first and goes somewhat slow. Combat doesnt start getting too deep until you're farther in the game. You don't even get a second character in your party until 4 or 5 hours into the game.

While not as technically excellent as Chrono Trigger or Mario RPG, I love the item management, the magic system, the unique areas you visit. Top 5 SNES RPGs for me personally, and a must for any hardcore old school gamer