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Mother

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First release
Jul 27, 1989
Developer
Ape
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms
Wii U, Family Computer

The original Japanese version of EarthBound Beginnings, released only in Japan for the Famicom, had some gameplay, story and level layout differences from the later Western port. This original version was never released outside of Japan.

Also known as マザー, MOTHER, 어스바운드 비기닝

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Storyline
Mother follows the young Ninten as he uses his great-grandfather's studies on psychic powers to fight hostile, formerly inanimate objects and other enemies. His adventure leads him to new friends and eventually uncovering an alien plot that must be stopped.Read more

Mother follows the young Ninten as he uses his great-grandfather's studies on psychic powers to fight hostile, formerly inanimate objects and other enemies. His adventure leads him to new friends and eventually uncovering an alien plot that must be stopped.

Release dates
Family Computer
Jul 27, 1989
Wii U
Jun 15, 2015
Age ratings
CERO A
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
virtual console, japan only, nintendo switch online, fan translation - english, wii u virtual console
… All 6, battery save
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  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 25 Sept 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 25 Sept 2026