The Correct Order To Play The Mother Games In

Mother, Earthbound, Mother 3, many people have asked "what order should I play the Mother games in?". It's me, I'm people. I recently played the Mother series for the very first time. You can find those playthroughs on this channel in fact(linked below), but what I also did was seek out the opinions of many Earthbound and Mother aficionados concerning the play order. I received a ton of feedback, and by the time I played all the games and made this video - I had a clear picture of what correct was.
Ultimately, any order is fine, and the best order is whatever order you can play them in soonest.
🔴Footage is from my Let’s Play Earthound Beginnings, Let's Play Earthbound, and Let's Play Mother 3 series
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"Mother[a] (known as EarthBound outside Japan) is a video game series that consists of three role-playing video games: Mother (1989), known as EarthBound Beginnings outside Japan, for the Family Computer; Mother 2 (1994), known as EarthBound outside Japan, for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System; and Mother 3 (2006) for the Game Boy Advance.
Written by Shigesato Itoi, published by Nintendo, and featuring game mechanics modeled on the Dragon Quest series, Mother is known for its sense of humor, originality, and parody. The player uses weapons and psychic powers to fight hostile enemies, which include animated everyday objects, aliens and brainwashed people. Signature elements of the series include a lighthearted approach to plot, battle sequences with psychedelic backgrounds, and the "rolling HP meter": player health ticks down like an odometer rather than instantly being subtracted, allowing the player to take preventative action, such as healing or finishing the battle, before the damage is fully dealt. While the franchise is popular in Japan, in the Anglosphere it is best associated with the cult following behind EarthBound.
EarthBound's English localizers were given great liberties when translating the Japanese game's cultural allusions. The American version sold poorly despite a multimillion-dollar marketing budget. Mother 3 was originally slated for release on the Nintendo 64 and its 64DD disk drive accessory, but was cancelled in 2000. Three years later, the project was reannounced for the Game Boy Advance alongside a rerelease of Mother and Mother 2 in the combined cartridge Mother 1 + 2. Mother 3 abandoned the 3D graphics progress for a 2D style, and became a bestseller upon its release. EarthBound was rereleased for the Wii U Virtual Console in 2013, and Mother received its English-language debut for the same platform in 2015, retitled EarthBound Beginnings. In 2022, Nintendo released Mother 1 and 2 to their Nintendo Switch Online
EarthBound is widely regarded as a video game classic, and is included in multiple top-ten lists. In absence of continued official support for the series, members of the EarthBound fan community organized online to advocate for further series releases through petitions and fan art. Their projects include a full fan translation of Mother 3, a full-length documentary, and a fangame sequel-turned-spiritual successor called Oddity. Ness, the protagonist of EarthBound, received exposure from his inclusion in all five entries of the Super Smash Bros. series. Other Mother series locations and characters have made appearances in the fighting games."
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[@jackiechungus3560]

2,1,3 was the order I played. I think 1,2,3 is ideal for people that have experience playing old school RPGs, but for a wider audience the order I played feels more natural.

[@LPsLPs]

That’s fair!

[@Brendoon1]

Im gonna do the same i played 2 im currently playing 1 and in like a month im gonna play 3

[@RetroRogue.]

This is pretty accurate because all I play is retro jrpg/srpg games and I played Mother(Earthbound Zero) first and it's my absolute favorite. The graphics, the grind, long gameplay ugh it's so good. The important part is to play the Japanese translation of Mother the graphics are even more pixelated.

[@thejosh347]

2,1,3 for me aswell

[@1998_hadra]

I played 1 and 2 at the same time And now in both 1 and 2 i haven't beaten giygus For mother 3 rn i'm in chapter 3

[@RamiCrafy]

I played 2, 3, 1 After playing 2 and 3 you fall in love with the series and you don't care about the graphics but the story

[@LPsLPs]

That’s a very reasonable way of looking at it!

[@scrappy2082]

1-2-3 is the way to go for me, seeing the series evolve over time is lovely and adds to the experience

[@LPsLPs]

Well put :)

[@Weird_One_]

I played them in reverse order 3, 2, 1. I originally tried to start with 2 but there were so many clunky aspects that eventually, I just couldn’t get through it stopping well before half way. Eventually I played 3 which solved all the problems and was incredible in every way. From here I was better able to go into the past to play earlier games and know what I was playing was worth it.

[@LPsLPs]

That’s a good way to go about it!

[@mopbrothers]

I played 2, 3, and then 1. All three games have their charm. I like 1 and 2 location settings. I found the first two games more charming than Mother 3. Mother 3 is a great game, but it personally didn't like its story much. I recommend playing either 1 or 2 first and if you like them, play 3.

[@LPsLPs]

That’s fair! I can understand not loving 3’s story. It did feel significantly more linear to me, which I didn’t love

[@BettercallSaulEditz]

I played the order the same as you but I found mother 3 good but not better than earthbound. And then I played Mother 1 and I personally didn't like it cause of the artwork and storyline. I LOVED porky/pokey storyline in mother 3

[@kaialone]

I think Mother 1 is a bit underrated (I actually prefer it to 2) so I always recommend 1,2, 3 - I do think there's story progression that's a bit underappreciated due to the Mother 1 pushback (not helped by the fact that the official English release is technically a beta, so the final boss has the wrong name, etc.) That being said, 1, 2, 3 is prolly more suited for like 1. it's someone already committed to playing all three anyway or 2. Someone you know isnt squeamish about older games like that ( I mean for some folks even Mother 2 is too archaic :^p) There's also always the option of Tomato's translation of the Mother 1 GBA port, which is a much more faithful script and has an easy mode! Ultimately tho, regardless of preferences, to most crucial thing is to be nice and respect one another ✌

[@LPsLPs]

I’d agree with it being underrated. When I was looking into playing the series, I was told on more than one occasion to skip Mother 1… glad I didn’t! Great points, especially that last one, and to that point - play the games in whatever way you can!

[@waugh44]

I played in 1,2,3 order but I always go back to 1 for it's relatively short length, and after a couple of playthroughs its my favorite of the three.

[@LPsLPs]

I’d like to replay 1 again now that I’ve made my way through the series, your comment helped me realize that! Thanks!

[@levthelion71810]

I played them in the order 2 - 3 - 1, and I feel like that is a good order for me. I was able to get past the grindy parts of Mother 1 because I was used to how the gameplay worked.

[@LPsLPs]

That makes sense, and you’re definitely not alone there I’m sure!

[@RiskierGoose340]

Although I did 2,3,1, I do indeed recommend 2,1,3. Gameplay wise, Earthbound is on par with Mother 3, but Mother 3’s ending is absolutely suited for it as a final game to play rather than a first. And playing Earthbound will teach you a lot of stuff that can help in Beginnings, as well as being very familiar. Alternatively, play them at the same time! No one ever mentions this, but I also think people should try playing some of the games simultaneously. Specifically, play 1 and 2 at the same time, at about the same pace for both, and because you’ll likely finish 2 before 1, play some of 3 every now and then to help keep you feeling refreshed as you play through 1. But definitely beat 1 first, then 3. Not sure how good of an idea it is, but I feel like people should certainly try it.

[@LPsLPs]

Great comment! That’s a very interesting idea, playing simultaneously but I can absolutely see how that would work. I wish I would have thought of that :p

[@vryanwilson3692]

Never played but I watched your let’s plays in the 1, 2, 3 order and I enjoyed that! Great video!

[@LPsLPs]

That works haha, glad you enjoyed :)

[@maskachegumer1976]

That mallow is so cute :3

[@vryanwilson3692]

@@maskachegumer1976 oh thank you thank you ❤️

[@tiagosilva7841]

I played in the reverse order and it was great. But i undestand the point of starting with the best one, on the other hand, I believe that if I had started with Mother 1 I would hardly have finished it.

[@LPsLPs]

Fair enough! Thanks for weighing, I haven’t met too many people with that experience! Did you play the translated or Japanese version of M3?

[@tiagosilva7841]

I player the translated version. Its still makes me sad thats has never being localizated

[@SuperStarStudiosPlush]

I went with “Earthbound, Earthbound again, Earthbound once again, and then once it came to Switch Online, Earthbound Beginnings- NAH screw this, I can’t handle this game, Earthbound again, and only THEN MOTHER 3” 😂 (I only learned how to emulate recently, evidently lol)

[@LPsLPs]

Ha! That works, I love that

[@Frisko555]

The best order is ABCABACBA where A is the most replayable game and C is the least replayable game. Since it allows you to experience all six possible orders and ensures that the most replayable game gets replayed the most.

[@LPsLPs]

This is the correct answer, I like it

[@deoxysans8275]

Im currently in the middle of my first earthbound playthrough. I LOVE this game and look forward to the others. I will probably play the games in the 2,1,3 order.

[@LPsLPs]

Heck yeah! Glad to hear it dude :)

[@Spunch.Bop99]

3 2 1 (Gotta Blast!) Into the stars Fueled by candy bars Rides a kid for knack for inventions (Ahh) With a superpowered mind A mechanical K-9 (Bark Bark) He rescues the the day from sure destruction This is the theme song of Jimmy Neutron

[@LPsLPs]

I love this even if only for the Jimmy Neutron theme. Peak Nickelodeon

[@multiversegw]

How I just checked this video now? It's very good. I also wanted to tell my story about this franchise. My main was always Ness in the Smash games and when I knew that his origin game was coming to the Switch I just had to try it out and it became my favorite game of all time! The characters, the story, the humor, the battle system, the music, everything's perfect! Now I'm currently playing Mother 1 and it's getting harder and harder but I'm enjoying it so far. Dunno if I'll play Mother 3, I would like to hear your opinion tho.

[@LPsLPs]

Thanks dude! I absolutely think you should play Mother 3. In my opinion it’s more intuitive than 1 and it has an excellent story

[@multiversegw]

​Thanks man for your opinion man. Maybe I'll play it, I finished Mother 1 yesterday and it had a pretty wholesome ending but I think, even when I play Mother 3, Mother 2 will still be my favorite overall

[@WannabeMarysue]

2, 3, 1. I actually think Mother 1 has a lot of charm. But I'm the sort of person who fixates on a retro RPG once every few years. I like the pace of retro RPGs as an occasional indulgence. I couldn't stand playing them all the time, but just the grinding and exploring just scratches an occasional itch. Also, since there was less info about Mother 1 online at the time, it felt like there were truly surprises waiting for me.

[@LPsLPs]

That makes sense to me. It definitely seems that retro RPGs like Mother 1 are better for a certain type of person. What other retro RPGs are of those you enjoy?

[@WannabeMarysue]

@@LPsLPs final fantasy 3 (the original NES version, not the 3D remake) final fantasy adventure, and the final fantasy legend series pokemon gen 1 (as much as those can be considered retro rpgs) dragon quest (of course) but especially dragon quest monsters I haven't really played that many since I only play a new one every few years, as I said. so its mostly just The Classics TM. I got really into Guardia Quest as well (a modern retro RPG throwback featured in Retro Game Challenge for the Nintendo DS).

[@quadpad_music]

​@@WannabeMarysueHave you tried the 7th saga? I have a hunch that it might be for you.

[@mtdoge8885]

Defo gonna play it from 1-2-3, experiencing these games evolve is extremely satisfying

[@LPsLPs]

Love it, I hope you enjoy the experience!

[@random_an0n]

same,i ordered a nes cart from aliexpress,gonna play it the way it was intended,on a nes and a small CRT tv

[@Golipillas]

2,3,1 was my order. By the end of Mother 3 I was so invested in the series I had to know how it all started. I recommend a guide though, do not go it alone there's to many quirks and moon logic unfortunately but it was a neat little story,although it is weakest episode in a fantastic trilogy .

[@LPsLPs]

That makes sense! Sounds like something I’ve heard from a few people

[@klein2042]

The whole last part of Mother 3 feels so Goddamn rewarding if you play 1-2-3

[@LPsLPs]

You’re absolutely right! It made me cry

[@DobygamesGC]

I play in orders 1,2,3 because Mother 1 is my favorite game, and it's the first rpg game that I completed

[@LPsLPs]

That’s a good call! I like your reasoning.

[@nivaldowesley666]

i played 1, and i love! besides the odds or to be dated, i think the game is great and was a very fun time too!

[@LPsLPs]

Completely agree!

[@fonchoxd1790]

I played 3, 1, 2, I think it was the worst order to play this games

[@LPsLPs]

Why is that?

[@smilesmcgee4926]

I see all of these orders as reasonable approaches but the way I played was, like you metioned, 1-2-3. I also reccomend this method unsuprisingly. Since the time I first discovered the series I had no clue what I was in for when I decided to play the first game. Heck, I didn't even know there were the two other games besides Mother 2! Being said, it was a wonderful and weird experience being thrown head first into a series with the first game you don't know anything about except for the background information you had on the second game. I literally went off of the story and mechanics of Mother 2 to help me figure out the game. As for the gameplay, I didn't complain. I thought it was alright for an RPG made for the NES. And for Mother 2 and 3, they were amazing, they always had suprises. Even if I knew everything and even knew what happened next there was always something new to discover. I'm actually thankful that Mother 1 was my introduction and I can't think of how I would've gotten into the series without playing it first. Sorry for the long read lol.

[@LPsLPs]

No need to apologize! I enjoy reading the anecdotes, so thank you for sharing! Sounds like we have similar experiences and opinions :)

[@davidmorin2818]

2,3,1 was the way I did it when I first played them. I never had the intention of playing the first one until I found out about the easy ring. When I play all 3 now, I do 1,2,3.

[@LPsLPs]

What’s the easy ring?

[@davidmorin2818]

@@LPsLPs It was added to the translation of the GBA version as an optional piece of equipment that increases experience and cash given by fights

[@Blu3T00th]

I originally went from 2, 1, 3, mainly because availability I only could play earthbound and can't experience 1 or 3 but then I have the ability to play 1 so i think I'll go with 1, 2, 3, because it's natural. Who plays a second game before a first? This video actually really helped me decide I want to see how the game evolved not a degrade then a major upgrade

[@MarissaChillya]

I actually played 3, 1, 2. I played MOTHER 3 because as a kid, I heard how people talked about it, and I just wanted to play that super special game and make it a childhood experience for myself, and I succeeded. It means a lot to me. Personally, I found it was really hard to go to EarthBound after MOTHER 3 though-- at least immediately. Things like the lack of the rhythm mechanics, the choppier rolling HP, the crunchier graphics, and the lack of the sort of narrative flow that MOTHER 3 had made the jump a bit hard. Years went by, and I decided to play MOTHER 25th Anniversary Edition. I had attempted the original over these few years but never found myself very successful due to the game's difficulty. With this rom hack though, I was eventually able to do it. Finally, this year I played MOTHER 2, and it was much easier to go from MOTHER into MOTHER 2 because it prepared me for what to expect a lot better. I had an absolute blast with M2 and I love this franchise. It will always have a very special place in my heart, like UNDERTALE which it inspired.

[@LPsLPs]

Love this! I definitely still need to give Undertale a play myself. Maybe soon..

[@MarissaChillya]

its a game all of us earthbounders have to play at some point. i would highly recommend it, it will just be a thorough treat. you should avoid spoilers if you can :))@@LPsLPs

[@maxpower4868]

Damn that mother 1 theme song hits me right in the feels every damn time!

[@LPsLPs]

It’s so good :)

[@maxpower4868]

@LPsLPs I wasn't even born when the game came out and never even played through the whole game completely but it still gives me this deep hit of nostalgia that I really can't explain

[@bonejone_yt2160]

i really love this game series and i want to try out the mother games but i just dont know how to without getting an old console, do you know any ways i get my hands on these games without dumping tons on money?

[@LPsLPs]

NSO!

[@dapperghastmeowregard]

Think I did 2-1-3, which I would recommend. 3 works so well as an endcap, and 1 is the best one, but it's hard to get through stuff like its dungeon design without being familiar with the pedigree established by 2.

[@LPsLPs]

That’s good reasoning! Makes sense dude

[@nathaniel2794]

Playing earthbound (2) first on the switch. If I get through it probably go 1 then 3 because of accessibility.

[@LPsLPs]

Makes sense! Really wish they’d help out western consumers with a localization….

[@RetroRogue.]

I'm playing Mother(Earthbound Zero) on my SP. My favorite game in the series and top 3 of all time.

[@LPsLPs]

It’s underrated!

[@Sprinklespark08]

I like 3 the best, and also 2 3 1 is the best order. And there is continuity, but only between 2 and 3 because of Porky.

[@LPsLPs]

The plot of 3 does it for me

[@cullbear55]

I played it like... Up to Threed in M2 on a crappy flash website emulator on my chromebook at our school, then all of M1, then started over all of M2, and finally beat M3, from what I can recall. I also played like a solid chunk of M3's chapter 1 somewhere near my beginning, lol.

[@LPsLPs]

Sounds like as good of a Mother-venture as any :p

[@cullbear55]

@@LPsLPs Yeah, haha. Nowadays, I'm a huge fan. I own an authentic copy of EarthBound on SNES, and have repros of Beginnings and 3 so I can play all of them on original hardware! I was actually looking into getting a Famicom copy of the first game since I love that one of all them so so much. A month or so ago, I finally hit Level 99 in the Switch version of EBB/M1, in fact. It took sooo long XD

[@JunTekuTheEngima]

As someone who is new to the series, I think an interesting order would be 2,1,2,3. In this way you can experience both earthbound for the 1st time with no context of Giygus backstory, and with context on your 2nd playthrough- while also allows you to go into 3 with no expectations outside of the teaser of porky at the end of 2.

[@LPsLPs]

That is an interesting order! I like your reasoning behind it, good idea!

[@VampireA1056]

I feel like you have to play Earthbound and Mother 3, You can skip Mother 1 if you want.

[@LPsLPs]

Many people seem to share this sentiment, I dunno, I enjoyed Mother 1!

[@HyperShroom]

2,1,3 is legit the order I played In I loved earthbound so much that I tried to find other games similar to it and found earthbound beginnings it was not very good but I wanted more and learned about mother 3 I bought the fan translation GBA cartridge and loved it I’ve beaten all 3 games but my favorite was earthbound, then mother 3, and last being earthbound beginnings recommend all games just thought I would share my love of these games ❤😅

[@LPsLPs]

Thank you for sharing! Beginnings is definitely a simpler game, so I can see why you like it least :p

[@mauricioscoolvideos763]

I Love The Earthbound Series.

[@LPsLPs]

Top tier series no doubt!

[@zrayburton]

Just beat 2 for like the 100th time. You’re selling me on starting 3 again and never playing 1. Lol.

[@LPsLPs]

Haha I don’t mean to dissuade you! Mother 1 is a good experience and something I think people - especially Mother fans - should play!

[@WaddleDeeLover]

So I'm kinda new in the Mother fandom and... I'm playing the three games at the same time :)

[@LPsLPs]

Hey now that’s talent!

[@WaddleDeeLover]

@@LPsLPs thaanks! ^^ I'm really enjoying this trilogy, is so good!

[@MyblueKirby]

I played like you MOTHER 1 and 2 never played MOTHER 3 people say that you will cry so i will 100% play it this weekend

[@LPsLPs]

Haha! Best of luck, and you may cry but you will absolutely have a great time

[@MyblueKirby]

@@LPsLPs start playing it already cried when lucas's mom died but i will rate it 10/10

[@SEBA-ws7zi]

I did 1, 2, 3 because I like to see entries in order, and because I knew I wouldn't play 1 after seeing 2 or 3 lol

[@LPsLPs]

You and I are alike!

[@cocobruh]

I played 3, 2 and have yet to play 1, to me it's the ideal order, i started off with the strongest game that made me nearly cry at times and will finish with the first one just to see how was it in the beggining, of course before playing 3 i already played 2 but i was much much younger and yeah i wasn't playing the ideal way lol

[@LPsLPs]

Makes sense! Mother 3 definitely is a tear jerker, and I love it for that

[@gustavoblackstar]

I just finished Earthbound and I am only planning Mother 3,honesty Mother 1 seems so outdated and not so smoothly, I only want to play when the remake made by the fans come out

[@LPsLPs]

It’s true, mother one is… dated

[@megalojonas]

i think you should follow the traditional order, i think its just the right way to do it

[@LPsLPs]

I’m right there with you!

[@BigTrees4ever]

I played Mother 2 first technically, but didn’t go past the first few minutes just played til the dog ran away. As far as actually playing through one, I played Mother 3 first, and it made me cry too. Edit: currently playing Earthbound

[@LPsLPs]

I hope you’ve enjoyed Earthbound!!

[@Gansbar51_]

I think 2, 3, 1. 2 is an introduction to the game. You learn the battle system, the mechanics, and you aren’t bombarded with fights constantly. 3 is the same way, but you should play it after 2, for story and reference purposes. 1 should be played last. It is tough. It is very grind-y. If you liked 2 and 3, then why not have 1 as a final touch?

[@LPsLPs]

That’s completely fair and good advice!

[@Gansbar51_]

@@LPsLPs Thanks :D

[@bigj5401]

I played them in 2,3, 1 order. I really enjoyed this order because after the ending of Mother 3 I was really sad. The one glimmer of hope I had was that there was still 1 more game to enjoy, albeit it was the worst one in the series lol. I still really appreciated mother 1 though.

[@LPsLPs]

That’s completely fair! The end of Mother 3 is definitely a bit emotional overload, so having something to fall back on after would probably be helpful

[@bigj5401]

@@LPsLPsfacts! In a way mother 1 was therapy. I mean just that Intro theme, gives me goosebumps.

[@johnpett1955]

2,1,3 is a good one. That's the order I played them.

[@LPsLPs]

You’re not alone!

[@DanielWalker-wn7vr]

I finished Earthbound But i think i should play the first mother game and then mother 3 Cause when you finish those 2 games it would make sense to make 3 the final one

[@LPsLPs]

I think that's a great idea!

[@pac-fan1996]

So far, I've completed none of them, but i am currently playing mother three and plan on playing earthbound next. Maybe after I'll play mother one, but im not so sure as the game doesn't really intrest me

[@LPsLPs]

That’s fair! Either way, you’re playing some really good games in Mother 3 and Earthbound, I hope you enjoy them!

[@Skypatroller_BenCD]

I played Earthbound, Earthbound Beginnings and Earthbound 2

[@laser90]

Played and finished 2, grabbed 1 for 5 minutes and put it down due to how frustrating and obfuscating it was. Played 3 recently, I still have not finished it but it is the best game of the 3 for sure and one of the best games in general

[@LPsLPs]

Ha! Can’t blame you there

[@tomascarlsson3073]

5:32 i wont spoil anyting. Video:

[@LPsLPs]

Spoiled or teased? :p

[@tomascarlsson3073]

:l

[@AnqorM206]

*No problem here*

[@LPsLPs]

Perfect!

[@phorchybug3286]

I only got the 1st one on Wii U. Beginnings.

[@LPsLPs]

It’s still a great game! Though it is dated

[@markofabecic6824]

I played it 1, 2, 3. But play however you want. I think Mother 1 has an amazing story and to me it's somewhat the most realistic of those three games (saving the world from alien invasion, and unlike Earthbound and Mother 3, we meet the original villain), the only problem is how it's full of unexpected enemy encounters everywhere but that's ok (since it is pretty old game).

[@LPsLPs]

I agree with all points! Especially play however you want. Experiencing it at all is the goal :)

[@chardman3817]

Love that shirt LP!

[@LPsLPs]

Thanks dude! Courtesy of my awesome Syriena

[@jboyathegamer]

Im going to play mother 1 and then 2 i cant play 3 only cause i dont know where to find it do you if you do can you tell me

[@LPsLPs]

If you have a GBA you can find fan translation copies on the internet! That’s what I did.

[@andrewgerber413]

2, 1, 2 (again because it's that good), and then 3

[@LPsLPs]

Ahhh well played

[@elloimnotunderwater7813]

Why i think 1 should be at last because it will probably throw you off as it is grinding

[@LPsLPs]

That’s completely fair!

[@francyisanid1ot106]

2, 3, 1 I played the games in this order and even if i enjoyed Mother 1 i think it's my least favorite out all of the games beacuse of the difficulty

[@LPsLPs]

That’s fair! It’s a very different experience, and it can be quite frustrating!

[@shib9780]

i feel dumb... i played them all at the same time just playing what ever one i felt like at the time bu i finished mother 3 first earth bound second a while later and beginings like a whole year later

[@LPsLPs]

no need to feel dumb! That's actually a neat way of doing it!

[@Und3termin3d]

I would recommend 2,1,3 (I never played mother 1)

[@LPsLPs]

fair enough!

[@voltron77]

I played it 2,1,3. I think it’s a pretty good order to play it though 1,2,3 is probably the best.

[@LPsLPs]

I agree!

[@mega-eevee7]

This game is good I never played 3 so I played 2 than 1 but never 3

[@lukers9819]

Played 2 then 1 as well. Mostly because when I played Earthbound, there was no easily accessible way to play either of the other 2 games. Still haven't played Mother 3, but I will someday. Hopefully when it is released internationally, but I will play it one way or another.

[@LPsLPs]

I still hold out hope for a localized M3, c’mon Nintendo! The GBA on NSO is a perfect opportunity…

[@mega-eevee7]

@@LPsLPs yes I totally agree!

[@Alexis-vv5bk]

Why would you play 3-1-2? Because it's 2008 and that's how accessibile they were back then for a dumb kid who already was into the fandom. I didn't know that much about emulation and my mom's boyfriend helped me load up the patch for Mother 3. I figured out how to play Mother 1 after that. And then that same boyfriend worked with my mom to get me Earthbound on rhe SNES back when it was stupid priced on eBay (and some shirts on fangamer). Best gift ever.

[@LPsLPs]

Hey that works! Ultimately, however you can is the right answer :)

[@PFGFrankly]

2.3.1 i would do. 2 is the best then 3, but 1 i just don't want to play the worst in the series because of limitation. if it get a remake. i woulda play mother 1 first. or when mother encore get done ill play that game.

[@LPsLPs]

A remake is a fantastic idea, I would love to see that

[@PFGFrankly]

@LPsLPs if a remakes do exist then I would done 1,2,3

[@SonicboyDX]

LP's LP's "There's no continuity!!!" Spoiler's Giygas: becoming way scarier in Mother 2 vs 1 (¬_¬") Porky: time traveling thousands of years to Mother 3 (¬_¬")

[@LPsLPs]

Fair point! Maybe I should have said no playable character continuity :p

[@NoIdeaWhatToDoHere]

3, 1, M:CogDis and 2. (I know cogdis isnt a offical Nintendo game)

[@LPsLPs]

I’ve never played cogdis but now I feel I should

[@NoIdeaWhatToDoHere]

Do it.

[@NoIdeaWhatToDoHere]

It's between M1 and M2

[@CCV334]

I'll do 2,3 and skip 1.

[@wheelman1324]

How to get me to sing “Mother” by Danzig

[@LPsLPs]

Perfect!

[@Aaaaarrrssssooooonnnn]

Already started 2.

[@LPsLPs]

I hope you have a great time!

[@Aaaaarrrssssooooonnnn]

@@LPsLPs thanks, its a pretty good game hoenstly

[@CombustableLemon]

I played 2, 3, 1 and it's better that way.

[@LPsLPs]

Fair enough! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jaden149]

the order is mother 3 and that it i have tried earthbound years ago and just did not like it but yeah mother 3 pretty good games its the only one i am capable of recommending at least

[@LPsLPs]

That makes sense! I think it may be the best of the three when you consider narrative as well. It’s a great game that NEEDS LOCALIZATION

[@mightyraccoon7155]

cool mustache

[@LPsLPs]

hey thanks! I grew it myself :P

[@adrielcorteshd2077]

I did 2,3,1

[@LPsLPs]

How did you like it?

[@adrielcorteshd2077]

@@LPsLPs My favorite was Eartbound for sure. I liked playing mother 1 last just to see how the series started, and even though it was outdated and pretty hard, I enjoyed it and the story as well. Mother 3 is objectively the better game out of the three games and it would be my favorite one but Earthbound beats it just with nostalgia factor.

[@yeeveegaming5477]

1 2 3 is how i played. I did cheat for mother 1 tho. i used a speedrun strat instead of playing the game.

[@LPsLPs]

What was the strat?

[@yeeveegaming5477]

@@LPsLPs I used a menu bug to skip all random encounters. I only ever had Loid as an additional party member. I used a super bomb to kill the dragon for the 7th melody. I only grinded to kill the Starman at the zoo and for Giegue.

[@astralboy8]

Mother 1 should be remaked thb

[@LPsLPs]

I agree!

[@astralboy8]

​@@Cambuddyyes I know. I was thinking something like link's awakening or mother 3 tribute

[@Musicallyblue]

2,1,3 for the win

[@LPsLPs]

You're not alone!

[@Ghosto1572]

Technically there are 4 games because of earthbound 1 + 2.

[@LPsLPs]

That’s fair!

[@RickBlaine7]

1 - 3 - 2, keep earthbound for the end

[@LPsLPs]

I dig it!

[@carbon-dim7993]

Why is your voice dubbed??

[@LPsLPs]

in an effort to get better sound quality when my microphone situation was VERY cheap, I would record the voiceover in my closet, covered in clothes to dampen the sound. Of course, that makes for a weird video, so I would record again in front of my bookshelf and then try and sync them up :p

[@minichou]

ok il just play 2 & 3 to be evil!!

[@LPsLPs]

EEEEEeeeeVIL!!!

[@Stvntgm]

3,2,1, 🔥 🙂

[@LPsLPs]

The reverse order!

[@Stvntgm]

@@LPsLPs yes 🗿

[@petathehorseishere7990]

I was confused on how to play the games so I did 231

[@LPsLPs]

Did you enjoy yourself?

[@petathehorseishere7990]

@@LPsLPs definitely not mother 1, it was hella hard and with no cheats, just the rewind feature

[@crarell]

Same, because Mother 1 is just so hard to navigate, there's no map, no guide. And I don't even know what am I doing in the game.

[@Moisesgamesn]

This guy is so sexy

[@LPsLPs]

Allegedly

[@veghesther3204]

Except that MOTHER 2 SNES was the ONLY game to get a official English dub the NES game and MOTHER 3 NEVER left Japan.

[@LPsLPs]

It’s true. I really hope SOME DAY an official localization is done, but I’m not confident

[@Enriquito445]

2 and 3, skip Mother 1 it sucks ass

[@LPsLPs]

Ha! Fair enough