Earthbound Review
Originally in The Youngstown Vindicator (July 1995)
Transcribed by Bob Mackey
AIM : BobServo
ICQ : 25666955

_Nintendo_

Earth Bound is child's play in the best sense

*Light-hearted graphics present the adventure and the enemies faced in a non-threatening manner.

By Joel Easley
Scripps Howard News Service

Bizarre aliens are roaming earth under the control of the intergalactic mastermind, Giygas.  Only a young boy from the town of Onett, armed with a cracked baseball bat and an ATM card, can form a band of exceptional children and save Earth from destruction in Nintendo'd Earth Bound for the Super Nintendo.

Using real world settings and everyday objects, Nintendo was able to create a role playig(sic) adventure designed for younger or novice players.  Light - hearted graphics present the adventure and the enemies faced in a non-threatening manner.  The mellow tunes fit the bill in the music category.

Enjoyable : Easy player interface melds together with the rest of the aspects of Earth Bound for a truly enjoyable experience.  Another positive thing about Earth Bound is that fact it's nonviolent.  Crazy looking enemies (no demos here) who are defeated don't die, they just become tame.

Challenge wise, Earth Bound is also tailored for younger players.  Also, if the player in the game should become stuck in the game, consult the included player's guide.

Nintendo's Earth bound is a wise choice for parents looking for a game that will keep children busy for a while and won't expose them to any offensive material.

*Joel Easley writes this column weekly at the Knoxville News-Sentinel.