The lack of the Mother trilogy (including Earthbound) on VC is a shame. I really think Nintendo could generate quite a following if they released the series in its entirety stateside.
Mother 1 was never released in the U.S., although apparently was fully localized. Therefore, assuming this is true, getting Mother 1 on VC should not be a lot harder than any other NES game. Mother 2 (Earthbound) apparently has a number of potential copywrite issues. However, it should be noted that Earthbound was re-released in Japan on GBA in 2003. I am not sure what has happened since 2003 that is not stopping its release. Mother 3 is obviously the most difficult. There are no GBA games on VC and this game has not been officially translated.
However, if Nintendo made it happen, there are thousands of people that would pay premium prices for these titles. I think the even more significant benefit would be the appreciation that Nintendo received from releasing these titles and the potential customer loyalty that this could create.
Obviously I don't understand all of the nuances. But, damn, Nintendo, make it happen!
Thanks for the review, Corbie. However, I would add that what really separates this game from the pack is its offbeat sense of humor and its ability to tell a universal and touching story in the context of a bizarre world. It's the type of game that you play again and talk to all of the NPCs just for a few more laughs. And the way the story unfolds and the larger themes that it introduces was unlike any game of its time (and most games today). Here is a game that features idol worship, cults, gangs, magic cake that takes a boy into an alternate universe and a level that takes place completely inside his mind. By the end, the characters are so well developed that after the end battle, which I would argue is the best in video game history, you are emotionally drained.
Although this is not a flawless game, I would argue that its shortcomings are insignificant in comparison with what the game is able to accomplish. 10/10
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Willtard commented on Features: Games That Should Already Be on Virt...:
The lack of the Mother trilogy (including Earthbound) on VC is a shame. I really think Nintendo could generate quite a following if they released the series in its entirety stateside.
Mother 1 was never released in the U.S., although apparently was fully localized. Therefore, assuming this is true, getting Mother 1 on VC should not be a lot harder than any other NES game. Mother 2 (Earthbound) apparently has a number of potential copywrite issues. However, it should be noted that Earthbound was re-released in Japan on GBA in 2003. I am not sure what has happened since 2003 that is not stopping its release. Mother 3 is obviously the most difficult. There are no GBA games on VC and this game has not been officially translated.
However, if Nintendo made it happen, there are thousands of people that would pay premium prices for these titles. I think the even more significant benefit would be the appreciation that Nintendo received from releasing these titles and the potential customer loyalty that this could create.
Obviously I don't understand all of the nuances. But, damn, Nintendo, make it happen!
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Willtard commented on Watch an NES Complete Super Mario Bros. All By...:
Someone call John Connor.
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Willtard commented on Review: EarthBound (Super Nintendo):
Just here to pay my respects.
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Willtard commented on Review: S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Te...:
I can't wait for its sequels: skeet, shart and scrot.
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Willtard commented on Activision Disbands Guitar Hero Business, No E...:
Dammit. I was so hoping that this would be the year for Guitar Hero: a-ha
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Willtard commented on Review: EarthBound (Super Nintendo):
Thanks for the review, Corbie. However, I would add that what really separates this game from the pack is its offbeat sense of humor and its ability to tell a universal and touching story in the context of a bizarre world. It's the type of game that you play again and talk to all of the NPCs just for a few more laughs. And the way the story unfolds and the larger themes that it introduces was unlike any game of its time (and most games today). Here is a game that features idol worship, cults, gangs, magic cake that takes a boy into an alternate universe and a level that takes place completely inside his mind. By the end, the characters are so well developed that after the end battle, which I would argue is the best in video game history, you are emotionally drained.
Although this is not a flawless game, I would argue that its shortcomings are insignificant in comparison with what the game is able to accomplish. 10/10