RPG · 1994
EarthBound
Intergalactic terror strikes the small town of Onett as a blazing extraterrestrial object crashes in the night! The Earth now faces imminent destruction by the universal evil threat, Giygas. A courageous boy named Ness and his three friends vow to save the planet from hideous destruction. Battle hundreds of…
Key facts
- Released
- 27 August 1994
- Genre
- RPG
- Length
- ≈ 25 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Ape
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Critics 93/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- Critics 93/100 — they loved it
- A 1994 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat EarthBound?
Expect about 25 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play EarthBound with friends?
No, EarthBound is a single-player experience.
What platforms is EarthBound on?
EarthBound is available on Nintendo.
Is EarthBound a good game?
Critics give it Critics 93/100.
What games are like EarthBound?
In the same spirit: EarthBound Beginnings, Mother and Baldur's Gate III.
