The artist, who has done EarthBound fan-shorts in the past, decided it was time to focus on other characters. After all, Ness was the star of the first anime, and it is time for Ninten to step ...

Whereas most RPGs kick off with a couple of spunky friends vowing to protect one another, Earthbound saddles Ness with a “sidekick” who cowers, refuses to fight, and even uses Ness as a shield.

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Nintendo 23. Trout Yogurt — Earthbound has a lot of normal food items that Ness and his pals can use for health recovery, but it’s got some really gross edibles too. One of the weirdest and ...

NPCs are one thing, however, and the emotional connection that Earthbound manages to create with its players goes beyond that. The single most important factor in Ness's character is his ...

Main character Ness and his compatriots combat sentient piles of barf, help two monkeys fall in love, stumble upon a planning meeting for EarthBound 2 (such a tease!), and so much more.

Classic role-playing games EarthBound Beginnings and EarthBound will be available on Nintendo Switch Online starting today. Safe travels, Ness and friends. Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription ...