Mother 3:Because Shadowkirby asked for it, I’ll do Mother 3. Probably my second favorite game of all time, this RPG combines humor and a saddening story to make for one of the most touching game ever. While I do love this game a lot, I will try my hardest not to give it 10/10 for everything, because it’s not perfect, and I want to review with as little bias as possible.
Gameplay: 8/10 For an RPG, the actual gameplay is somewhat standard, with a few creative twists put in to make to more unique. For instance, when you attack enemies from the back, it results in you getting a surprise attack on them, and viewing a back sprite for a turn, until they turn around. Sound battles also make for a challenge. Tapping the A button to the beat of one of the many battle songs in the game allows for you to combo attack the enemy.
Addictiveness: 9/10 As described above, it’s very fun just to practice combo-ing to enemies battle songs. The story and great music, as well as the humor, hooks people onto this game, and I have played it twice through already and am currently playing it a third time.
Story: 10/10 Probably this game’s strongest point, the story in Mother 3 is absolutely phenominal. If someone hasn’t already spoiled it to you, there is a very good chance that you will cry at the end. No spoilers, but it’s a very sad and well thought out game that tugs at my emotions.
Music: 10/10 IMO, the music is this games second strongest point. From intense metal boss battle music to epic overworld themes, from sad elegies to common enemy battle songs, this game’s music is very catchy and well composed. I’m upset that not very many people have arranged Mother 3 music for the main site. (Thank you Shadowkirby.) There are SO MANY amazing songs in this game, but here are just a few samples of Mother 3's musical greatness:
More Dangerous Guys (Enemy Battle Theme)
One Of The Final Battle Themes (Don't look if you haven't played the game!)
Natural Killer Cyborg Theme (Another Boss Theme)
Misplaced/Unfounded Revenge
Character Design: 9/10 When I mean good character design, it means that the game has villains that make you hate their guts and good characters that make you love them to pieces. That’s what Mother 3 has in abundance. There are a few characters don't don't develop as much as I'd like, but that's OK.
Humor: 10/10 This game cracks me up. From hilarious pop-culture references to wacky NPC dialogue, this game is just as funny as Portal 2, if not funnier.
Difficulty: 7/10 Compared to Mother 2, which was a cake walk, I was surprised that Mother 3 was actually somewhat challenging. Not anywhere near what other RPG series are like, but it was fairly hard and I did lose many boss battles on my first try.
Other Memorable Features: Mr. Saturn and Dr. Andonuts return, which was a delight. The Cast Roll is as nostalgic as ever.
Overall: 10/10 An absolutely amazing game. I highly recommend it, especially if you’re a fan of the RPG. Then you simply must play it.
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