Everything You Need to Know about Mother! - The Game Collection

[@SuperDerek]

Again I'd like to extend a massive thank you to the supporters of the show because, as luck would have it, this is the second full review in a row that I cannot monetize due to Sony's iron grip on the Mother soundtrack. Yeah, THAT sony. So, without the support of people on Patreon, Channel Members and Twitch Subscribers, this probably wouldn't be sustainable. Thanks guys. :)

[@ihavenoshameandmustscream421]

One of my favorite memories is being a kid and buying Earthbound, and seeing the game box size on the shelf because it was enormous against the regular SNES games.

[@DuoBeard]

I really enjoy how you did this episode, I know 19 minutes of Derek isn’t long enough for us. You can really tell with all 4 different games that they would truly make or break the experience for someone. Your recommendations should really be taken into consideration. You did a fantastic job with this review Derek!!!

[@PressStartToContinueYT]

Hey, this video was great! I found your channel while I was making my Mother Documentary and I really like your style of videos. Well done!

[@IFinishedAVideoGame]

I literally had no idea there was even a game before Earthbound! Great video dude - absolutely loved it and the new format!

[@8thLife]

Such an incredible overview of the different versions & Mother as a game :)

[@romannikonenko7325]

One of the best 8bit RPGs (i.e. my favourite games), that's for sure.

[@HybridAngelZero]

I'm lucky enough to have a Wii U, so you can bet I grabbed both Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings day one when they were available, and honestly, Nintendo is basically throwing away money not making them available on the Switch in some form or another. Still, I urge anyone with even a mild interest to give the games a try. Forget about the fanbase, the tumultuous localization history, the bizarre internet legacy, and just let the quirky charm of the games take you on their playful, emotional journey

[@rpg-memories8069]

Wow, thank you. It’s the first time I hear of the Anniversary Edition. As one of the few owner of a Wii U, I supported the cry for good ports of those old japan only gems. I appreciate that you promote that and make such great shutouts to the dedicated fans, who go out of there way to make a fan hack or quality translation. :)

[@lankylemon8555]

It's interesting how names are localised for US releases, usually to represent more individuality and competitiveness over ideals of collective progression

[@ericl.8454]

Bravo man! 👏 this was great!

[@billyblack6381]

Another thumbs up on another great review.

[@mokdis00]

I actually paid a guy in Canada whom I found online to turn another NES game with a battery pack for save games into Mother for the NES for me. I shipped him the dummy game, paid a fee and provided the translated rom etc and he was able to turn , I believe it was Tecmo Football into Mother for the NES. Printed the red label etc, it was the realest looking fake you ever see and it worked. Played like a charm but ended up losing it in a flood years later. The whole series has a special place in my heart.

[@joehosier6187]

Any chance you'll continue your dragon quest reviews? Btw always super excited to see a new episode of the game collection. 😁

[@SuperDerek]

Yeah! Not sure when, but I do plan to tackle 6, 7 and 8 next time I have the chance. But for my 100th episode special I'm going to be covering Earthbound and Mother 3 next. :)

[@joehosier6187]

@@SuperDerek when you said that soundtrack had a direct line on your heartstrings I felt that. Some of my earliest memories are of playing earthbound in the 90s, when I was just learning to read. I listened to home sweet home the other day just thinking about that. Super excited for your reviews of the other two, and the DQ games as well 💖😁

[@CT-lh3xp]

I have a nostalgic attraction to the official translation even though they are less accurate because they reflect the values and attitudes of the time. Its part of the nostalgia trip for me. Also the music in mother is very special.

[@altercell_]

Great work Derek!

[@TheBeird]

Nice to see you again Derek

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks! Next review is just around the corner!

[@MrZenhookah]

This video was really well done. Thanks for this

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching it! :)

[@markdiaz8895]

This was a fantastic episode! Earthbound is one of my favorite games and to see you tackle the original is just wonderful! Always keep up the great work!

[@gametourny4ever627]

It is so awesome that you started this. I am currently in the middle of my Earthbound Beginnings Playthrough. I am playing on a Repro on the Original Nes that I got a few years ago. I believe it was from Timewalk Games. Came complete with a Box and Manual. It is Grind heavy but I am happy to play the game in its purest and original fashion. Playing with Nes Advantage controller has made it really easy and relaxing as well with there being diagonal movement and all. Plus the other little nuances that it makes playing the game easier and more satisfying with. I just got to Yucca desert tonight and wow is it big.

[@SuperDerek]

Aw man, timewalk was so good! I miss them and their quality repros.

[@FITsthetics]

Excellent in depth review. And looking great Derek, you have been passing on those "skip sandwich" hahah Will you do mother 3? absolutely loved that game as well. Played mine on English Rom hack for gba

[@SuperDerek]

You bet! We're doing the whole trilogy. :)

[@japanimationman4442]

Nice review, dude!

[@benjamint7016]

A SuperDerek review!? My day=Made!!

[@Studiofaeltube]

So late to this but so happy to see a new review . VERY EXCITED TO SEE YOU DRAWING SUPERDEREK! let's draw together someday!

[@SuperDerek]

Aww, well the drawing stream just happened last night before this video went live, but the VOD will be up on my streaming channel pretty soon. :)

[@sladey21]

I'd really like you to go into game lore and character explanations etc,I think people would love it,especially in the rpg area.

[@coveredinthorns7185]

Amazing overview, this is my favorite game ever!!!!

[@lolidayo]

amazing review Derek

[@basalisk593]

My cousins had earthbound back in the day but they would never let me play it. Well that ends today!!! I'm loving it so far. I'm gonna play it on my breaks at work tonight.

[@sirrealkiller8357]

Awesome review, Super Derek. Hot dang, that game collection outtro. I was sure you got whiplash. Do you have have any outtakes or blooper reels from game reviews?

[@user-fi3fo2sg5x]

Amazing video!

[@BlakeIvory]

I hope after you do the Mother games you'll talk about Legend of Mana, I've loved this game back when first came out and playing again with the remaster has been a blast.

[@mjcook3922]

Nice scenery setup.

[@Antiprogressivepraxis]

EPIC GAMER MOMENT!?!?

[@nintenjoel]

Absolutely amazing review, as always. I have an older repro of Mother on NES and much like you, didn't make it very far. I may just have to try to get the 25th Anniversary edition, but I'm curious if you know if it will play on a retron 5, so I can play in HD? Maybe i missed it but which console did you play it on? Great vid, keep it up!

[@SuperDerek]

I played the cartridge on a RetroAVS, it's a lot better than a Retron 5 (mine broke early one sadly,) it's an FPGA clone console with HDMI output. :)

[@nintenjoel]

@@SuperDerek Huh... I've never even heard of it!

[@burner9147]

Well that's convenient I just finished earthbound snes on my phone in my garden yesterday.

[@RoarkeIsBored]

Have you heard of the Mother Encore project? Looks like a promising reimagining of the first Mother and I feel that it could become the definitive way to play the game, you should check it out one day (have no idea when it'll be released lol).

[@SuperDerek]

I heard about it! Sounds like it's a ways off still though. :)

[@albertowilliams959]

Mother 1-2 are also on Nintendo switch online as well! ❤

[@elkarlo1593]

I hate the original's grindiness, so knowing the 35th anniversary edition exists is very, veeeeery useful I also will try out the Easy Mode hack for the original because I like the og artstyle

[@AzureZero20XX]

Every other review always makes this game sound like a slog and barely highlight its positives. You make it sound fun! I definitely would like to play it now.

[@SuperDerek]

It _can_ be a slog for sure, but the anniversary edition really helps with that. :)

[@scrappy2082]

its like a diamond in the rough, as long as you take your time and not speed through everything that its great!

[@AzureZero20XX]

@@SuperDerek I’ll definitely vote with my money and pick up the Wii U release! I think they were building up to release Mother 3 on Wii U but maybe stopped because the console tanked 😭.

[@SGlicks]

I would love to play the 25th anniversary edition with the original graphics, that for me would be the definitive edition.

[@SuperDerek]

Apparently there IS a mod of this mod that some folks have put together that does just that. Check out the "Mother 25th Anniversary Restoration Patch" here: www.romhacking.net/hacks/5193/

[@SGlicks]

@@SuperDerek Nice, thanks for sharing. i'm gonna check it out.

[@mikedl1105]

Not that I would ever resort to emulation, but I first discovered this game as Earthbound Zero

[@thejman5683]

*Smiles as Ninten* Also side note, Sony is copyright claiming Earthbound music. So he careful

[@SuperDerek]

Tell me about it. They're claiming Mother music too, so I can't monetize this video either. It's a huge problem. I'll figure something out though.

[@thejman5683]

@@SuperDerek so since last month, Sony has been copyright claiming Earthbound music from the first 2 mother games. The reason is due to sony releasing a Vinyl record for the game last year to celebrate the series 30th anniversary. Sadly, I can’t think of a way to stop this, it’s affected a lot of people, especially Chuggaaconroy. Thankfully, they don’t own the rights to Mother 3’s soundtrack. That was done by another company, so thankfully if you do Mother 3, you’d be fine with that one

[@ZambatoMaster2o]

You can run in mother 1+2 by pressing r button

[@bunsmasterbunny]

Mother 1+2 has the run button. It’s on the R button.

[@dallaspark9100]

Great video!, Very awesome that mother 1 is in the game collection! Does that mean you will be doing mother 2/earthbound next?, I know you reviewed it years ago but I would love to see you review it now, and I definitely can't wait for mother 3!

[@demolitionizer7686]

I've beaten this game Atleast 4 times and I've yet to try the 25th anniversary version.

[@nanoglitch6693]

That's pretty cool that Josh Gates let's you film in his office ;)

[@SuperDerek]

I dunno who that is so I googled it and YES! That is what I hope my studio can some day look like! :D

[@nanoglitch6693]

@@SuperDerek Love it! XD

[@timinou9915]

No joke about the ending mobs at the end of the regular version 😹 I got stuck with enemies way too strong and not enough healing items. Looked the ending online. Still a fun game 👍

[@TheRosswise]

Anyone else started singing Mother by Danzig as this video was loading?

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

You could say Ape, Inc. "evolved" into Creatures, Inc. (pun intended; Pokemon humor)

[@linkxuniverse5558]

I like the room setup

[@SuperDerek]

Thank you! :)

[@Jazzadrin]

I’ll buy Earthbound on my 3DS and Earthbound on my Wii U in the near future. Just for my boi Derek! And, I always atleast wanted to try this series

[@Bluegirl12345]

Now it's on the Switch

[@FranklySean]

What a nice red shirt you have!

[@Jersa7]

I love watching The Game Collection, but the lack of subtitles means I can't watch this video. Do you have plans to update this video with subtitles? Thanks!

[@SuperDerek]

Oh sorry dude! I forgot to click the "publish" button for them. KZbin used to show which videos had CC enabled a while back but now it's harder to see at a glance. If you see any other episodes of The Game Collection without subtitles, please let me know and I'll get them turned on! This one's ready to roll right now. Thanks for the heads-up!

[@Jersa7]

@@SuperDerek Thanks so much, man! This is an excellent video! On an unrelated note, have you ever played King's Field?

[@astaynax7531]

I haven't actually played mother. Earthbound was my only foray into the series.

[@Psaurus81]

Well, now I've gone and ordered dodgy GBA carts of the whole series from eBay.

[@skitswithextramayo6371]

Excellent review. It is a very difficult game; I barely got through by the seat of my pants thanks to Teddy-everyone else in the party got creamed haha. You are right about the bare-bone visuals, though. The game feels very bleak compared to Earthbound. Love the channel

[@Kragehul]

Omg the motherload!

[@coffeepeals3936]

I revisit the mother series every couple years. I love them all but at the same time I can’t recommend mother/earthbound zero to anyone I know.

[@asamatteroflaw570]

Does anyone know what happen to clan of the gray wolf?

[@Beofware]

How many red shirts do you have?!

[@SuperDerek]

Since I began shrinking, this is the only one I have left that fits.

[@alicrastd3095]

I've never played any Earth Bound games, but it seems like Ni No Kuni stole a bunch of ideas from it sounds fun thanks for the review Super D! Please stay away from my mother though.

[@ptourt]

We all know that Derek only has the utmost respect for mother(s)!

[@SuperDerek]

First!

[@DuoBeard]

🤣🤣🤣

[@INFPGamer]

So lucky! ;)

[@benjamint7016]

Lol

[@SuperTeeter64]

Aw man. You beat everyone to it! 😏

[@NintenDub]

I dont catch your channel much anymore, but everytime I see you your slimming down.i still think it looks weird.but good job. I still want you, uncle derek(stop skeletons from fighting) and myself(derek) to do a trio ultra mega collab

[@sethhale235]

Glenn Danzig approves.

[@mooks500]

hi eric

[@toolman4745]

Swoopy hair huh? I've never played any Mother or Earthbound games. Never was really on my radar.

[@PabstOban]

I just finished Mother 25th anniversary, and its terrible. I couldn't find anything I loved about it. The story was weak, I felt no connection with any of the characters. My whole point in playing through it was to prep myself for Earthbound, which I also have never played. Some of the tunes were ok, but for being a 1989, it didn't even look good. Welp, hope Earthbound is better. To be fair, I never heard anyone say a good thing about Mother, so I didn't have any sort of expectation.

[@SuiteLifeofDioBrando]

I enjoyed Earthbound and Mother 3. Skipped the 1st one since I heard it was grindy.

[@SuperDerek]

The 25th Anniversary edition makes it not grindy at all. Definitely would recommend checking it out :)

[@scrappy2082]

definitely try it out my guy!! its great