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description Mother Overview

Mother is a 1989 role-playing game developed by Ape Inc. and Nintendo for the Family Computer. The game centers around Ninten, who utilizes his great-grandfather’s research on psychic abilities to combat escalating paranormal events across America. It was initially released in Japan in July 1989 and later re-released with a sequel on the Game Boy Advance.

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info Mother Specifications

Country	Japan
Year	1989

help Mother FAQ

Was the game Mother ever released outside of Japan?

The original Mother game was fully translated into English for a North American release, but Nintendo ultimately canceled it because the Super Nintendo had already launched. It finally saw an official Western release in 2015 on the Wii U Virtual Console under the title "EarthBound Beginnings." Before that, it was only available in Japan on the Famicom.

Who composed the music for the original Mother game?

The music was primarily composed by Keiichi Suzuki and Hirokazu Tanaka. Suzuki is the frontman for the Japanese rock band Moonriders, which heavily influenced the game's unique sound. Tanaka was also a veteran composer for Nintendo, having worked on games like Metroid.

Is Ninten related to Ness from EarthBound?

Ninten, the protagonist of Mother, and Ness, the protagonist of its sequel EarthBound, are completely separate characters with distinct designs. However, they share a very similar appearance and both utilize baseball bats and psychic abilities. Fans often debate the exact connection between their families within the game's universe.

Who developed the 1989 role-playing game Mother?

The game was co-developed by Ape Inc. and Nintendo. It was the brainchild of Japanese writer Shigesato Itoi, who wanted to create an RPG set in a modern-day America setting rather than a traditional fantasy world. It was released on the Family Computer in 1989.

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