Mother 3 (English Translation) is one of those rare RPGs that sticks with you long after you put it down. The first hour alone throws you into this weird, charming world where you’re herding sheep with a kid named Lucas, dodging attacks from angry hippies, and listening to a soundtrack that somehow makes a kazoo sound emotional. It’s like EarthBound’s quirkiness, but with way more gut punches.

The translation patch is solid—no awkward phrasing, and all the jokes land. Combat’s got this rhythm-based combo system that keeps battles from feeling stale, though good luck nailing the timing at first. And that story? Starts off silly, then suddenly you’re blinking back tears because a cartoon frog just delivered the most devastating monologue ever. Classic GBA pixel art, too—everything’s packed with little details, like how NPCs react if you check the same trash can three times.

If you’ve ever wanted to play the sequel EarthBound fans spent years begging for, this is as close as it gets.