I Finally Understand EarthBound | Gaming Through the Years

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Time codes:
0:00 - What is EarthBound/Mother 2?
1:40 - Gameplay Basics
3:26 - Setting & Tone
6:08 - Graphics, Interface & Difficulty
10:13 - Item Management
12:06 - Minor Criticisms
14:23 - Reception & Legacy
16:46 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion

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EarthBound Beginnings, EarthBound © 1989, 1994 Ape Inc., HAL Labs, Nintendo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate © 2018 Bandai Namco, Sora Ltd., Nintendo
Final Fantasy VI © 1994 Square

Featuring Music by: Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka

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