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[L Thammy]

The only thing that's annoyed me a little so far is those damn spores that you get, it makes traveling a pain and fights go terribly. Then you have to walk all the way back to the hospital. Also disliking how it seems Ness always seems to miss his hits...

But everything else in the game has been incredible so far, it's pretty tough, and this is my first play through of the game ever so I guess we'll see how it goes!

I actually didn't mind the spores. If I recall correctly, it rotates your controls instead of randomizing them. So try rotating the controller so that the D-pad works normally (from your perspective).

As far as Ness... For one thing, stick to baseball bats. Weapons determine accuracy, and almost all of the "standard" weapons have very good accuracy.

How I receive money from Dad? Just from walking, or battles? Or somethong else?

Battling. You get money from defeating enemies like in any other RPG, but you don't pick it up right away.

 

[PKrockin]

Is he feeling ok?

Maybe he misses his home.

I'll bet he bought a shooting item like a yo-yo. Those have a higher miss rate.

 

[Dereck]

How I receive money from Dad? Just from walking, or battles? Or somethong else?

Call him or save your game, I think.

I need to play this again before trying to give advice based off of my 5 year ago memory..

 

[PKrockin]

Call him

You don't need to call him, money is put in the ATM as soon as you beat an enemy.

 

[Demon Lizardman]

Some friendly advice, DO NOT FIGHT ANY TREE ENEMIES OR ELSE YOU ARE SCREWED.

 

[Qurupeke]

Battling. You get money from defeating enemies like in any other RPG, but you don't pick it up right away.

I thought so. Btw, the magic butterflies that heal pp/hp, appear randomly, like the enemies?

 

[L Thammy]

I thought so. Btw, the magic butterflies that heal pp/hp, appear randomly, like the enemies?

No, they appear in set locations. If you keep leaving and coming back they should reappear. They aren't necessarily a full refill so remember it.

 

[PKrockin]

Some friendly advice, DO NOT FIGHT ANY TREE ENEMIES OR ELSE YOU ARE SCREWED.

But they teach you how the rolling HP works.

I thought so. Btw, the magic butterflies that heal pp/hp, appear randomly, like the enemies?

In some places it's guaranteed, in some places it's random. Some places also have a higher chance than others IIRC.

 

[solarus]

One of the Best games ever, fuck all of you experiencing it for the first time. Mad jealous.

 

[cheststrongwell]

Is there any way to turn off the WiiU remote screen while I'm playing on the TV?

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Is there any way to turn off the WiiU remote screen while I'm playing on the TV?

Are you playing with the GamePad? Then no, it'll turn back on as soon as you press a button. If using a Classic Controller or Pro Controller, go to Home and Controller Settings on the left to turn off the screen.

 

[Tiktaalik]

Some friendly advice, DO NOT FIGHT ANY TREE ENEMIES OR ELSE YOU ARE SCREWED.

YEP

 

[Tiktaalik]

The enemies in the

Spoiler

Fourside Department store

ARE RAPING ME!!!

Yeah this area is a big difficulty spike.

 

[Tiktaalik]

Grinding to beat Frank isn't necessary. Equip your self with the best weapons. Fill your item slots with Hamburgers (like 6 at least). Be extremely conservative in play style and heal with Hamburgers often.

 

[Fandangox]

This is one of my favorite games ever. I had my Wii U in a storage (along most of my things), as soon as I heard EarthBound was on VC I rushed there through mud and rain to get the thing out of the storage and used the $30 promotion eShop credit purchase and install it.

Managed to just play it a bit, playing EarthBound on the gamepad felt very surreal. Unfortunately, due to everyday shenanigans I cannot play it at the moment, so had to put the whole thing on the storage again.

Will really look forward to be able to this again. At least I can browse Miiverse on the phone and see how new players react to the game.

 

[NotLiquid]

Grinding to beat Frank isn't necessary. Equip your self with the best weapons. Fill your item slots with Hamburgers (like 6 at least). Be extremely conservative in play style and heal with Hamburgers often.

It's recommended to do so in order to have PSI Rockin' by the time you get to the Sanctuary immediately afterwards. The enemies in that area are in a brutally large quantity and the Titanium Ant boss and Cop Endurance that follows require some good stats to live through. The game doesn't give you much time to breathe so it's good to come prepared for those.

 

[Deku Tree]

I struggle to buy this game for $9.99. Seems like it is $9 overpriced. Besides I have a huge backlog.

 

[Fandangox]

I struggle to buy this game for $9.99. Seems like it is $9 overpriced. Besides I have a huge backlog.

Its really worth it in my opinion. Some people on GAF were even expecting it to be priced around $15-20 I believe.

Of course I got it "free" thanks to the SMTxFE credit thing. Plus had $5 from the Deluxe promotion lying around since near launch.

If you have never played it I recommend you give it a try.
If you have already played it, then you know how the game is, so you can decide if $9.99 is a good value.

 

[Yanksfan]

I struggle to buy this game for $9.99. Seems like it is $9 overpriced. Besides I have a huge backlog.

Seriously? If so, what are you even doing posting here about it.

 

[Eusis]

Some friendly advice, DO NOT FIGHT ANY TREE ENEMIES OR ELSE YOU ARE SCREWED.

Correction: never, EVER beat them before any other enemies in combat. And you should probably make sure your HP is high before doing them in.

Like said they teach you about rolling HP, so you button mash to the victory message and you're safe. Hell, given it's largely automated (though I did pick Fast text) you'd probably survive regardless so long as the prior conditions I mentioned are met (beat last/decent amount of HP left.)

 

[Gannd]

I struggle to buy this game for $9.99. Seems like it is $9 overpriced. Besides I have a huge backlog.

Why does it seem $9 overpriced? It's a fantastic game and I don't feel that there is anything comparable to it for $.99

 

[Eusis]

Why does it seem $9 overpriced? It's a fantastic game and I don't feel that there is anything comparable to it for $.99

And most of those are in crazy sales: I could try to argue Alpha Protocol was a better value at $2... but you only had like one day EVER to get it for $2. Unless he's thinking of RPGs that went for $1 like Zeboyd's, but I doubt that had even close to the same number of man hours put into it (though it also doesn't help that Earthbound had to go for the most insanely overboard text system ever. Something's fucked if it can be repurposed as an emulator for the prequel or the game itself.

Anyways, just seems like some have really crazy views on value. I can understand finding $10 too much after several $8 games, or $8 itself being too high, but when you start expecting it to be a $1 like Angry Birds or something then I think you're just being crazy.

 

[Qurupeke]

I beat the Titan ant easily and I continue. I think I'll grind as much as I can and I'll explore everything. Until now, Iblike it very much. It has a superb atmosphere, humour and a nice vibe.

 

[JumpJeff84]

Just beat Frank.

First timer in this game, I like it a lot. Just has a nice feel to it.

 

[JumpJeff84]

I have memories of seeing dozens of boxes of Earthbound in a clearance bin in an electronics store years ago. They were priced at $ 10.00. Shoulda picked em up...

 

[NetMapel]

Rolling HP saved my neck on many occasions before. Bless you, rolling HP.

 

[eXistor]

Oh, I'm ready.

 

[Big Chungus]

I feel like buying a Wii U just for this game >_>

 

[Chojin]

Oh, I'm ready.

Okay I've never been jealous ever at when people show off their stuff. But holy crap man.

I

Am

In

Awe.

Where the HELL did you get that Spike Mogwai from?

 

[Codeblue]

Oh, I'm ready.

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Is that a gremlin?

 

[cheststrongwell]

Are you playing with the GamePad? Then no, it'll turn back on as soon as you press a button. If using a Classic Controller or Pro Controller, go to Home and Controller Settings on the left to turn off the screen.

Thanks. Seems like a feature that would have been there day one.

 

[mattiewheels]

Did they have to alter the music at all, due to the legal issues? Or is it all there as originally presented?

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Is that a gremlin?

No, it's a Mogwai.

 

[cheststrongwell]

Is that a gremlin?

Not yet

 

[PlumCantaloupe]

I wish I hadn't of missed this game during the SNES days - it is so charming. The graphics are pretty terrible (for SNES) but they work.

With all the interesting retro work coming out of indies these days I wonder if games like this will start to move us past "what looks the best" arguments.

 

[Chojin]

Did they have to alter the music at all, due to the legal issues? Or is it all there as originally presented?

As far as I can tell its the same. I noticed the "monty python" sample even though thats really public domain. But all the other songs and sound effects sound exactly like they did back in the day.

 

[Aeriscloud]

The graphics are pretty terrible (for SNES) but they work.

It's an art style choice, and it fits perfectly.

 

[Sola Scriptura]

Does the re-release still have the screen "judder" from the original SNES when moving through environments?

 

[eXistor]

Does the re-release still have the screen "judder" from the original SNES when moving through environments?

Yes, unfortunately. No big deal though.

 

[Makonero]

Oh, I'm ready.

I don't drop the f-bomb often, but that is FUCKING AWESOME.

 

[Codeblue]

No, it's a Mogwai.

Not yet

Fair enough. Thanks for the correction, guys.

 

[Chojin]

Does the re-release still have the screen "judder" from the original SNES when moving through environments?

Yep

 

[Dark Octave]

Oh, I'm ready.

You may want to talk to somebody

 

[reelbigtink]

Oh, I'm ready.

Where did you get those awesome Starman figures? I'd pay quite a bit for one of those.

Also, a word of advice to those of you playing for the first time: Stay away from the yo-yo.

 

[Eusis]

Also, a word of advice to those of you playing for the first time: Stay away from the yo-yo.

On that note, I was surprised the yo-yo stayed in given it was edited to "island star" in StarTropics. I'm guessing the $2 really may have been to iron out miscellaneous licensing issues. Or the trademark died for good in Canada sometime in the last few years, whichever.

 

[Neiteio]

Oh, I'm ready.

This is INCREDIBLE. :O

Also, I just purchased this game and watched the attract video at the title screen. The graphics look GREAT. I'm really surprised how well this game upscales... or did they up-res the graphics? SNES games don't usually look too hot on an HDTV, but Earthbound looks excellent.

 

[Yes Boss!]

This is INCREDIBLE. :O

Also, I just purchased this game and watched the attract video at the title screen. The graphics look GREAT. I'm really surprised how well this game upscales... or did they up-res the graphics? SNES games don't usually look too hot on an HDTV, but Earthbound looks excellent.

It is being upscaled by the Wii U to either 720 or 1080p (whatever you have set). Wii U actually does a very good job in this department.

 

[Redberyl]

Loving this game so far, actually prefer to play it on the gamepad rather than the tv, sounds are great out of the pad's speakers

 

[Neiteio]

It is being upscaled by the Wii U to either 720 or 1080p (whatever you have set). Wii U actually does a very good job in this department.

I wonder what the WiiU could do for SNES titles with heavily pre-rendered graphics, namely the DKC trilogy? Now there's a series that looks like hot garbage on an HDTV. If someone would come up with a way to properly display the DKC trilogy on an HDTV, I wouldn't need to keep a spare SDTV lying around!

 

[kizmah]

About four hours in right now and I am loving it. Did some grinding to beat Frank wich was kinda tedious but it payed of on my way to the Giant Step. Titan ant just got crushed! I'm really liking the atmosphere and the humor.

Btw, playing this off-tv only with nice headphones on. Best feature on Wii U by far!