talk about ~Milon's Secret Castle~(Meikyu Kumikyoku) A labyrinth where beautiful music and harsh trials coexist

• Released by Hudson in 1986, it is a unique action-adventure where Milon explores the maze-like Castle Garland to rescue a queen.

• In a musical world, Milon cannot communicate. He journeys to rescue Queen Eliza from the evil wizard Maharito.

• Players use bubbles to fight and break "soft blocks." Collecting 7 crystals, a crown, and a staff is required to win.

• Collecting 7 instrument boxes builds a full ensemble in bonus stages, a pioneer in blending music and gameplay.

• The 1988 US release felt outdated technical-wise and removed the JP version's iconic title screen rapid-fire test.

• Acclaimed for its fairy-tale charm, rich exploration, and high-quality BGM that evolves as the player progresses.

• Difficulty is polarizing; fans enjoy the "satisfying challenge," while others hate the lack of post-damage invincibility.

• Puzzles are often cryptic with invisible triggers. Clearing 8 loops for the true ending is grueling without saves.

• A "beautiful but harsh" classic, celebrated for innovative music mechanics and deep, challenging adventure gameplay.

talk about ~Earthbound Beginnings~(Mother) Don't cry until the ending. A masterpiece guaranteed.

• MOTHER is a 1989 Famicom RPG by Shigesato Itoi, set in a modern American town instead of a fantasy world. • Ninten seeks the source of paranormal events by collecting eight melodies, linked to his great-grandparents' past. • The party includes Ninten, psychic Ana, gadget-expert Lloyd, and tough leader Teddy, each with unique gear. • It features first-person battles, PSI powers, and modern mechanics like saving via phone and withdrawing money. • The US version, EarthBound Beginnings, added a run button and extended ending while censoring certain content. • Praised for its innovative world, emotional script, and pop-based BGM by Keiichi Suzuki and Hirokazu Tanaka. • Critics are split on the minimalist story and high difficulty, finding it either mysterious or frustratingly vague. • Players face stiff balancing, limited inventory, and a brutal difficulty spike at Holy Loly Mountain. • It spawned a cult franchise including MOTHER 2 and 3, influencing modern titles like the Pokémon series. • Inspired by Spielberg films and John Lennon, the game's logo features an unrecognizable version of Earth.

talk about ~EarthBound~ "Itoi's style" text is for adults, children, and even young ladies.

• EarthBound is a 1994 SNES RPG by Shigesato Itoi, known for its modern setting and unique, quirky "Itoi-style" text.

• A boy named Ness collects eight melodies with a "Sound Stone" to save Earth from the cosmic destroyer Giygas.

• The party includes Ness, Paula, Jeff, and Poo, while Ness’s neighbor Porky becomes a recurring antagonist.

• It features a unique rolling HP meter that allows healing before death and a symbol encounter system.

• The NA version, EarthBound, censored religious symbols, alcohol, and nudity to meet strict 1990s guidelines.

• Praised for its emotional realism, jazz-influenced music, and deep dialogue about family and human love.

• Critics debate the abstract storytelling and the difficulty of the final boss, which requires a specific "Prayer" strategy.

• Cons include limited inventory space (only 14 slots) and late-game enemy stat inflation causing difficulty spikes.

• Ness gained worldwide fame through Super Smash Bros., and the series was followed by the Japan-only Mother 3.

• Programmer Satoru Iwata famously rebuilt the game in six months to save it from cancellation during development.