{"product_id":"earthbound-snes-video-game-cartridge-super-nintendo-1995","title":"Earthbound SNES Video Game Cartridge Super Nintendo 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper Nintendo non oem reproduction, Earthbound video game cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarthBound (known as Mother 2 in Japan) is a cult-classic role-playing game developed by Ape Inc. and HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995. Deviating from the high-fantasy tropes typical of 16-bit RPGs, the game delivers a quirky, satirical, and deeply imaginative take on 1990s Americana through a unique modern-day setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Plot \u0026amp; Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins in the small town of Onett when a mysterious meteor crashes into a nearby hillside. A 13-year-old boy named Ness is tasked by a time-traveling alien entity with collecting eight mystical melodies scattered across the world. These melodies are the key to unlocking the psychic power needed to defeat Giygas, a cosmic force of pure evil seeking to plunge reality into eternal darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlong his journey, Ness recruits three unique companion heroes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003ePaula: A kind-hearted girl from Twoson with devastating offensive psychic powers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eJeff: A brilliant boarding-school child prodigy from Winters who cannot use magic but relies on guns and gadget repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003ePoo: A martial-arts prince from the distant \u003c\/span\u003eland of Dalaam trained to endure immense trial and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSetting \u0026amp; Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eModern \u003c\/span\u003eAmericana: Instead of swords, shields, and castles, players equip baseball bats, frying pans, and yo-yos while staying at suburban hotels, navigating shopping malls, and taking buses between cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eQuirky Adversaries: Battles pit players against bizarre enemies like New Age Retro Hippies, possessed taxi cabs, rogue cops, and living piles of puke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eSatire and Sentimentality: The narrative effortlessly shifts from witty, absurd humor to dark, unsettling, and philosophical themes regarding childhood fears and societal ills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eUnique Systems: Money is managed via calling \u003c\/span\u003eNess's father on a payphone to check a bank account, and health can be restored by buying favorite foods like burgers or pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGameplay Mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eSeamless Overworld: Unlike traditional RPGs, towns and wilderness exist on a unified, seamless map using an oblique perspective projection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eVisible Encounters: Random encounters are removed. Enemies are visible on the map, allowing players to bypass them or ambush them from behind to guarantee a surprise round of combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eRolling HP Meter: Combat features an innovative mechanical rolling HP counter. If a character takes fatal damage, the health wheel ticks down gradually, giving the player a brief opportunity to execute a quick heal before they pass out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003eInstant Wins: When the party's level vastly outmatches visible overworld enemies, the game automatically skips the battle screen entirely and awards instant victory rewards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please let me know!\u003cbr\u003eThanks for checking out my listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageVideoGameStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45199552544838,"sku":"sku-49779410239728","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/1920\/9030\/files\/20260608_163856.jpg?v=1781907803","url":"https:\/\/baldwinprinting.com\/products\/earthbound-snes-video-game-cartridge-super-nintendo-1995","provider":"Baldwin Printing and Design Inc. 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