Rest in Peace, Iwata-sama

I told myself that there were enough blogs about it. There aren't.

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[Whisper The Saint]

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[TheTyrannicalEyeFudge]

Now, I've never played Earthbound or any of the other Mother games, but I have seen a (rather long) let's play of Earthbound, and seen analysis after analysis of the games. They are undyingly charming and so relentlessly light-hearted, with a sad lonely undertone.

And what a fitting title Mother is. The lonely undertone reminds you that you are nothing more than a child and that you long for nothing more than to return home, where mother always is, to lovingly tuck you in at night and serve you your favourite food (which may or may not be a bad word, depending on what kind of player you are).

This shows that Iwata-sama was absolutely sure what he was doing, to create both a charming, childlike world and an unforgettable game.

[MoldyShishkabob]

3234697 At least we were able to grow up in the influence of this wondrous legend.

3234734 The constant homesickness in the game really helps drive the point home. The one staying at home (keeping your teachers at bay, too, heh) and always willing to lend an ear or speak soothing words to you when you can't feel like continuing the journey…

Earthbound absolutely deserves a spot as a truly timeless game. The whole series, even; Mother 3 was especially heart-wrenching (the first game to make me legitimately cry).

Iwata was and still is in it for us, the fans. All about the enjoyment of what can be done, and driving forward with incredible passion.

He deserves nothing less than the best. ;-;7

[Arcticbrony]

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[MoldyShishkabob]

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No doubt that pictures are worth a thousand words.