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Mother 2 ギーグ のノ逆襲 © 1994 Nintendo Company, Limited.
(Mother 2 - Gyiyg no Gyakushuu)
Mother 2: Gyigu no Gyakushuu is a critically acclaimed role-playing game developed by Ape Inc. and HAL Laboratory, and published by Nintendo. Set in a contemporary, offbeat version of the United States, the game follows a young boy named Ness who, along with his friends, must collect the melodies of the eight Sanctuaries to stop the cosmic evil known as Giygas (Gyiyg) from destroying the world. It is celebrated for its satirical humor, emotional depth, and subversion of traditional JRPG tropes.
GAME ID: SHVC-MB
Released on August 27, 1994 in Japan at a retail price of 9,800 JPY.
Development Pedigree: The game was the brainchild of copywriter Shigesato Itoi, whose creative vision steered the project away from standard high-fantasy settings. His unique style—mixing everyday life, profound melancholy, and surreal humor—made the Mother series a distinct landmark in the RPG genre.
Audio & Voice: The iconic 'OK' voiced at the beginning of the game, which confirms the player's name choice, is indeed recorded by Shigesato Itoi himself. The soundtrack, composed by Keiichi Suzuki and Hirokazu Tanaka, is also legendary for its eclectic mix of rock, avant-garde, and traditional chiptune styles.
Gameplay Innovations: The game famously bypassed the 'random battle' frustration of its era by allowing players to see enemies on the map. It even featured an "auto-win" mechanic where Ness would instantly defeat significantly weaker foes without entering a battle screen, a quality-of-life feature that remains highly praised.
Export releases:
[US] EarthBound [Model SNS-MB-USA]
