{"product_id":"mother-famicom","title":"Mother - Famicom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother - Famicom\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in Japan as \u003cem\u003eMOTHER\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eマザー\u003c\/em\u003e), is a role-playing game set in a contemporary world rather than a traditional fantasy setting. Players follow a young boy named Ninten as he leaves his home to investigate strange paranormal events, gathering companions and uncovering a mystery involving psychic powers, alien forces, and the origins of a mysterious melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGameplay uses turn-based battles and traditional RPG progression while giving the genre a distinctive modern setting filled with towns, schools, hospitals, highways, and everyday items. Ninten and his allies can use PSI abilities, equip weapons and protective gear, and travel across a large overworld while speaking with unusual characters and solving story-driven objectives. The game mixes humor, emotional moments, and surreal encounters throughout the adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Ape and published by Nintendo in 1989, \u003cem\u003eMother\u003c\/em\u003e was originally released exclusively for the Japanese Family Computer and features Japanese-language text. It later became known internationally as the first entry in the series that includes \u003cem\u003eEarthBound\u003c\/em\u003e, making its distinctive setting, writing, music, and historical importance especially appealing to RPG fans and Famicom collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Game Only","offer_id":54049118552357,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1588\/3557\/files\/6674097-earthbound-beginnings-nes-front-cover.jpg?v=1791903967","url":"https:\/\/bitjumpgames.com\/products\/mother-famicom","provider":"Bitjump Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}