Mother 3 (Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2006)

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Mother 3 was developed by renowned producer Shigesato Itoi for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Work through eight chapters in this role-playing game to free the Nowhere Islands from the forces of the Pigmask Army. Similar to many of the Nintendo console games, it features a top-down view and turn-based battles. Players make their way through a variety of rural and city landscapes battling armies and searching for useful items. On this journey, there are many friendly non-playable characters to talk to, each one offering advice or anecdotes. Also known as "Earthbound 2," this game is the sequel to the beloved initial story from the SNES Gameboy era. "Mother 3" improves upon the beginning version. Better graphics, smoother gameplay, and the same great sound design are here that made "Earthbound" so popular. Lighthearted story notes reach a blaring crescendo as the game ramps up to its final moments. A big reveal with connections back to the first "Earthbound" is sure to leave fans in tears. This release in the series takes place on Nowhere Island, a secluded refuge for people fleeing the destruction of earth. Players must band together in order to restore good to its rightful place and banish evil from the land forever. Humor features heavily in the Mother 3 script, as a group of kids take on a cast of wacky monsters and bosses. Witty dialogue and attacks are sure to leave players in stitches. The writing in "Mother 3" is top-notch, and the story itself is filled with detail and nuances. The main character's journey is not just a quest to save the world. This is a quest to discover something about himself that he may have been better off not knowing.Combat takes place in the turn-based style, with players selecting actions for their party while the enemy takes its turn. Special items, magic, defensive abilities, and more must be used to their fullest in order to succeed. Enemies take advantage of weaknesses in the player's party and use a wide variety of abilities to challenge the player. As with "Earthbound," hostile NPCs found in "Mother 3" have their own unique and quirky humor in this video game. Not for the faint of heart, "Mother 3" will take all of your skills and wits in order to beat it. A melodic score can be found in "Mother 3," aiding players on a roller-coaster ride with fantastic highs and tearful lows. Fun sequences are perfectly accompanied by appropriately tuned music, while deadly serious events will play notes to instill an emotional response. The graphics look gorgeous on the GBA. Fantastic effects and detailed battle sequences take place in a variety of detailed locations that any fan of the franchise will be sure to love. This Gameboy Advance offering was originally released in Japan. The game was also originally released in the Japanese language only.