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.