Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It's time for Dark Aspects of what is arguably the darkest game Nintendo's ever published: MOTHER 3. -SPOILERS- This first chapter, Night of the Funeral, pushes that sentiment by brutally and abruptly killing off a major character within the first hour. This chapter acts as the base for every other chapter in the game--it introduces our heroes, establishes the enemy, and sets the depressing yet strangely comical tone MOTHER 3 is renowned for.
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Sources & further reading:
⍟ English translation of the Nintendo Dream interview: mother3.fobby.net/interview
⍟ Arino Kacho interviews Itoi:
1101.com/gccxmother/en
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0:00 - Opening
0:35 - Why MOTHER 3 is a special episode
2:12 - An uncomfortable logo
3:39 - Naming the characters is actually a big deal
6:11 - Respecting Lucas
6:52 - Forest fire
8:17 - Hinawa
10:39 - Flint
11:35 - Claus' journey
12:30 - Revenge
13:13 - Unused assets
14:45 - Conclusion
#MOTHER3 #EarthBound #Nintendo
It's time for Dark Aspects of what is arguably the darkest game Nintendo's ever published: MOTHER 3. -SPOILERS- This first chapter, Night of the Funeral, pushes that sentiment by brutally and abruptly killing off a major character within the first hour. This chapter acts as the base for every other chapter in the game--it introduces our heroes, establishes the enemy, and sets the depressing yet strangely comical tone MOTHER 3 is renowned for.
⍟ Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UCEZxL9rNR5rspAtxtCFUL7w?sub_confirmation=1
⍟ If you like my content, please consider supporting me on Patreon. You'll receive a special shout-out in the credits, and access to exclusive behind-the-scenes stuff! patreon.com/ThaneGaming
Sources & further reading:
⍟ English translation of the Nintendo Dream interview: mother3.fobby.net/interview
⍟ Arino Kacho interviews Itoi:
1101.com/gccxmother/en
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
► Twitter - twitter.com/ThaneGaming
► Instagram - instagram.com/thanegaming
0:00 - Opening
0:35 - Why MOTHER 3 is a special episode
2:12 - An uncomfortable logo
3:39 - Naming the characters is actually a big deal
6:11 - Respecting Lucas
6:52 - Forest fire
8:17 - Hinawa
10:39 - Flint
11:35 - Claus' journey
12:30 - Revenge
13:13 - Unused assets
14:45 - Conclusion
#MOTHER3 #EarthBound #Nintendo
