Mine is EarthBound and I can’t believe it
There are21 gamesincluded on the SNES Classic — which one are you most into right now?
My playing habits have been all over the placesince the mini console launched. I beatMega Man X‘s iconic intro after booting up the system. (Ahh, it’s so good!) I meticulously cleared the expectation-setting opening level inSuper Ghouls ‘n Ghostswith much-needed assistance from the rewind feature. I finished all ofDonkey Kong Countrybecause, dang, that game is way shorter than I remember.
But the SNES Classic title I’ve spent the most time with, by far, and enjoyed more than anything else? Why that’s gotta beEarthBound. This is actually a huge deal for me.
I never played the cherished RPG as a kid or even knew anyone with a copy, and my attempts to get into it since then — as recently as the Wii U Virtual Console release — have fizzled out. Now, in 2017, I’ve just defeated Master Belch for the first time. The adventure is in its early days, but I know I’m going to see it through to the end; I’m too engrossed to lose interest. I genuinely want to chat with the NPCs!
While I still regretnot growing up withEarthBound, I’m happy beyond words to finally have the game click for me, thanks in no small part to the Classic’s save states and rewind ability. It just feels right playing this on official hardware with a proper SNES controller while sitting way too close to my TV. If any of you are thinking of making your way across Eagleland, don’t forget theincredible player’s guide.
