The role-playing game EarthBound (known as Mother 2 in Japan) was first released in Japan for the Super Famicom.
EarthBound was released in North America for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), gaining a cult following despite modest sales.
EarthBound was made available on the Wii U Virtual Console, allowing a new generation of players to experience the game.
EarthBound was added to the Nintendo Switch Online service, providing subscribers access to the game on the Nintendo Switch.
Giygas, an extremely powerful alien entity, arrives on Earth, beginning to contaminate the planet with his evil influence.
Ancient heroes, including the ancestors of the main characters, fought against Giygas to protect Earth but failed to completely seal him away.
Ness, the protagonist, is born in the town of Onett on Earth.
The town well in Onett is mysteriously poisoned, marking the first sign of trouble in the region and the start of Ness's adventure.
Ness sets out from Onett to investigate the strange happenings and gather power to defeat the evil threatening the world.
Ness meets Paula, who joins the quest to confront the alien threat and rescue her father from the clutches of evil.
Jeff, a genius inventor and son of Mr. Saturn, joins Ness and Paula to help fight against Giygas's forces.
Poo, the prince of Dalaam, completes rigorous training to gain powerful PSI abilities, joining the team to save Earth.
The group retrieves the Eight Melodies song segments to unlock the path to the final confrontation with Giygas.
Ness and his friends confront and ultimately dispel Giygas, saving Earth from destruction.
