>MGS1 is beating Earthbound on the GameFAQs BGE Tournament
This is happening as we speak.
Look on the bright side: It's a clear sign that SMW is going to DESTROY Undertale.
>>318229228
Cause its better
>>318229705
>SMW defeating tumblrtale
Ha good luck on that.
>>318229964
You can't decently believe Undertale's gonna beat SMW, be it covered by its autistic fanbase or not.
Earthboundfags are the worst.
>>318229228
But Earthbound is a shit game.
You guys bash GameFAQs so much so why do you care?
As it should be.
Also,
>Giving a shit about gamefaqs polls
>giving a shit
>>318229228
MGS is much better than earthbound, being a big fan of both. It was revolutionary. Nobody even have a shit about earthbound when it came out.
Let me guess, you've never played MGS
>Websites with voting systems mattering
Sorry Motherfags, I'm siding with Snake on this one.
>>318230523
I do because of said autistic fanbase.
>>318229228
I love EarthBound but desu faM, mgs1 is the better game
>Earthbound getting shat on
>Undertale pretty much guaranteed to win
RIP good taste ;_;
Can we stop pretending Mother is popular
>San Andreas lost to Chrono Cross
Fuck those faggots
>>318230845
>Earthbound
>good taste
*tip*
Earthbound was a bad game. It was unique and charming, but there's almost no plot and most of it was boring dungeon crawling. People who remember it fondly just haven't replayed in a while, or don't care about its flaws.
>>318230715
>It was revolutionary so it must be better
Nigger I discovered MGS and Earthbound this year and I adore them both, I'm just sad because I prefer Earthbound as a whole. In comparison MGS1 hasn't aged all that well.
>>318230961
Spicy opinions friendo
How do you prove out the objectivity of a better game
>>318230961
i replayed it when it came out on Wii U VC, and mother 1, and still enjoyed them the same (maybe less so mother 1 because the random encounters suck)
so idk what you're talking about bitch
>>318231305
I'm talking about how you have shit taste.
>>318231387
sounds like you're just upset that my favorite RPG is better than yours
>>318231041
>>it was revolutionary so it must be better
I didn't say that. Also, how have you only just played those games for the first time? Are you a child or something?
>>318231041
games don't age you just have shit taste
>>318231494
I'm 18 and trying to catch up on all those games I missed out. What of it?
>gameplay is the most important part of a game!
>likes earthbound
real problem here is StarCraft 1 is losing to Mass Effect 2
>preferring earthbound is shit taste
When will this meme end?
>>318231656
>18
I know you aren't that old but even still, fucking hell
I can't believe people born in 97 are allowed here. It's awful
>>318231454
Surely you jest, my favorite jrpg shits all over yours, as it has an actual plot, characters have backstories, and the battle system is enjoyable.
>>318231824
and that would be?
>>318231803
Are you referencing /v/ as to some kind of private club for the elders?
>>318231903
Valkyrie Profile
>>318231773
Mother 3's gameplay is nice, no lie about that.
I love Undertale, but it doesn't deserve so many votes as it does now just because it's the brand new hotness that has people hyped up. Give it some time to age and see if people still feel the same about it.
>>318232058
funny, I just finished that and somehow I thought you would say that
In terms of gameplay I wont deny that it's superior. but earthbound will always be special to me desu
>>318231960
even if you're telling the truth you were only 8 or something when me and my friends started using this site
I'm imagining an 8 year old from back then being all grown up and shitposting legally and it makes me angry
>>318232178
That's nostalgia speaking.
Also I hope you got the true obscure ending, since otherwise the game falls flat as fuck.
Earthbound fags are among the most obnoxious fanbase. There are so many criticisms that nobody can deny, yet they very rarely can name what they like about the game, other than "it was kind of unique for the time!" And when you face them with the huge list of criticisms or the fact that it's pretty generic and underwhelming from a gameplay standpoint, they just go "okay" or "cool story bro" instead of trying to have a conversation about it. Their only defenses are "LOL U HAVE SHIT TASTE!" when it's clear the only reason they like the game is "so whacky randumb xd!" enemies like new age retro hippy
The worst part is how they are completely incapable of empathy how someone might not like a generic dragon quest ripoff just because it has some weird enemies/scenarios, and also they never shut up about sequels when it's so fucking clear it's never going to happen. At least there is a small chance half life 3 will eventually happen, you should all be lucky they keep including ness in SSB
>>318231041
Ya, but what your missing is the Idea of the jump from original Pixel Metal Gear games, and people going from those to MGS in 3D, its like mario 3D jump but powered up because the perspective was kept the same.
>>318229228
>that kid who gave a shit about GameFaqs popularity contests
Are you 12?
>>318232067
Undertale's competition was fucking ME3 an Fallout 3.
It was much better than either of those games.
Now SMW is sort of competition, but it's pretty much the worst 2D console Mario. If it was SMB3, it would blow Undertale out of the water, but SMW isn't really that great.
>>318232283
>true obscure ending
if you're talking about the A ending, then no I didnt. I tried to do all the right things in chapter 4 but for whatever reason I wasn't able to do the tower of lezard valeth (just wouldnt let me access it before the chapter ended) and so I was stuck with the B ending
if there's an ending even more secret than the A ending, then I have no idea
>>318232338
cool story bro
>>318229228
I don't think this is that big of a deal to be honest.
Earthbound and MGS1 are solid games.
It is really fucking stupid how they're competing against eachother though, they're largely 2 completely different games.
Don't want to shit on GameFAQs because it's GameFAQs but of course they have a stupid fucking competition on. Why should we care about this again?
Earthbound is the most incomprehensibly overrated game of all time.
Even as a JRPG it is thoroughly mediocre. The battle system is as bland as it goes, things like the rolling counter or condiments add zero complexity and are there just for the cheap "gotcha!" moments. There isn't much of a story, in fact the entire plot progression reminded me strongly of FF1 but there was almost a decade of progress between the two. The characters were cartoon stereotypes with non-existent personalities. Most of the game is boring filler dungeon crawl.
Sure it's a decent game to play as a kid because it's relatable this way, but say Pajama Sam is also a great game for kids but nobody unironically claims it's the holy grail of gaming or something.
>>318232587
>things like the rolling counter or condiments add zero complexity and are there just for the cheap "gotcha!" moments
what the fuck are you talking about? I don't care about the condiments but the rolling counter is a pretty crucial part of the gameplay. and personally I think it's highly underrated
earthbound is a mediocre game with a lot of charm, it's vastly inferior to many other JRPGs (even of its own time) and mother 3 improves on it in every way
To claim it's better than an industry titan like MGS is a joke. Nobody can be that hipster.
>>318232338
I wasn't trying to start a flamewar about Earthbound being better than MGS, but seeing it being blown the fuck away kind of surprised me considering the reputation of both games. I was expecting something close to a tie.
And don't pretend like MGS fanbase isn't any better. Not like I'm in either but come now. The scenario of the series is an absolute shitfest yet they'll sensessly defend it like rabid dogs.
>>318232535
Yeah, A ending. The requirements are obscure as fuck, you need a guide. Game plot is shitty if you don't get it.
>>318231793Earthbound is not that goodIts good but not that good
>>318232460
SMW is the fucking truth. Nothing you type matters anymore.
>>318229228
I legitimately can't argue that MGS1 isn't a better game than Earthbound. I love EB anon but MGS1 has a lot more to it.
It also has the benefit of being more technically impressive not only for the fact that it's on the PS1, but because of all of the environments being rendered in real time as opposed to something pre-rendered like FF7/8/9.
>>318229228
>GameFAQs
Who fucking cares
>>318232920
I did use a guide but like I said, that one dungeon wasnt available for whatever reason.
I'm really just thinking of just looking up the A ending on youtube because now I want to go play the second game. or would that be too lame
>>318232884
it's not about fanbases
earthbound is niche with a cult following, MGS is industry defining with incredibly wide appeal.
>>318233036
Nothing anyone types matters because this is a Gamefaqs thread.
>>318230523
the average gameFAQs poster was sloshing around his fathers ballsack when SMW released. tumblrtale will win by blowout, but really who even cares?
>>318233135
That explains how SoTC ended up winning against RDR then. Wait, no it didn't.
Wait, people here actually think Super Mario World was better than Undertale? Like, seriously? A basic ass 2d platformer from the 90s vs Undertale?
>>318230523
>>318229705
smw?
>>318233435
Super Mario World, of course.
>going to gamefaqs
thats some funny ass shit man
>>318233357
ebin shitpost friend
>>318232338
>Series is dead and only acknowledged through Smash Bros
>among the most obnoxious fanbase
The only real problem with Earthbound is that there are a lot of people that really like it and are insufferable fags. Most of them make indie games or happen to be people I speak to regularly. It makes it hard not to hate Earthbound.
>>318232747
The rolling counter is always touted as something super revolutionary that completely redefines RPG gameplay when it's just a gameplay crutch. If they wanted to make time really count, they'd use an ATB system. Aside from it Earthbound has almost zero depth, little customization, industry standard useless status effects, boring damage sponge bosses etc.
It's funny how /v/ loves to talk about how gameplay matters and most JRPGs have boring gameplay but Earthbound is somehow exempt from all this and is a holy grail notwithstanding.
>>318233712
Same thing with every game with a big enough fanbase bro.
>>318233081
The "ending" is a million cutscenes along the chapters and even different bosses/areas. Weird that you couldn't do the tower, that's generally doable even on the bad routes.
>>318231041
Earthbound's aesthetics are timeless, it's humor is top notch, and the easter eggs/deep lore are pretty impressive.
If Earthbound was released today as a $10 indy title, it would sell. MGS would not. Earthbound aged like wine, MGS aged like milk.
>>318233357
Undertale's basically a JRPG from the 90's.
Though it's still better than SMW since SMW is bland as fuck.
>>318233846
>The rolling counter is always touted as something super revolutionary that completely redefines RPG gameplay when it's just a gameplay crutch.
I never said that. I just like that feature and wish more games would use it. It actually chances the pace of combat by a lot
>>318233849
Yeah, with that post I didn't elaborate enough on what makes them hate-worthy outside of that. One of those factors being the endless parroting of "GAMES COULD BE SO MUCH MORE, YOU KNOW? What, gameplay isn't anywhere near as important as your story or aesthetic." It's a very personal hate of mine.
>>318233926
I bet you speak french, partake in casual furry activity and drink wine.
Also you're bisexual.you fucking faggot
>>318233858
I was playing on normal, if that made a difference. Looking back now I probably should have done hard so I could do all the dungeons at least but I had no idea what I was getting into at first.
Oh well, I still have some saves near the beginning of chapter 4 that I might retry at some point
Earthbound is a great game, but MGS is better in my eyes
>>318233951
Agreed. Undertale is a better videogame than SMW. Truly an epic game for the win.
>>318234232
Undertale is unironically better than SMWbut it isn't even in the same galaxy as SMB3
>>318233698
Yes, your green texting is right. Despite the fact that it's been years since the last mother game, there are still tons of threads, there are still people kicking and screaming that there isn't a mother 4, there are still people that just say you have shit taste for not liking this shitty dragon quest ripoff and then fail to defend it with any merits, they still scream "HEY GUIZ, NINTENDO RELEASED EARTHBOUND AGAIN ON VIRTUAL CONSOLE, LETS ALL BUY IT AGAIN AND WE'LL GET A SEQUEL FOR SURE!"
Enjoy your game, that's fine, but please shut the fuck up, it's so fucking old
>All these people thinking Undertale is better than Super Mario World
I mean shit, Undertale's a great game and all but you guys can't be serious, right?
The mother fanbase is incredibly small, but also incredibly vocal.
This gives people the false impression that it's way more popular than it really is.
Earthbound didn't sell poorly in the west when it came out because it was an unknown game, nintendo advertised the shit out of it.
It sold piss poorly in the west because nobody gave a shit about it.
That's why they didn't localize mother 3, and that's why mother 1 sold poorly.
Which is why it's baffling that people keep making indie games and advertising its graphics as being like earthbound.
>>318234346
SMB3 is pretty much a perfect platformer.I just realized I voted Pokemon Red/Blue over it, shit.
>>318234453
1990 Game vs 2015 Game
Literally no competition
>>318234480
>and that's why mother 1 sold poorly.
mother 1 wasnt even released in the west you fucking troll
>>318234175
Hard mode is best mode. There aren't that many differences but I remember hard had a few extra dungeons with fun stuff.
Also if you play on hard and get all the flame jewels then at the Seraphic Gate you can fight them hard bosses.
>>318234583
Oh, so it's better because it's new? Gotcha
>>318234583
wow it's a whole 35 years better
>>318234453
I've played SMW to death. I've hacked it. I know it like the back of my hand.
I really have to admit it feels like a game. Maybe I'm just sick of it after playing it so much throughout my childhood through adult years, but I feel like the other Mario platformers did a better job and felt more cohesive and had more character.
>>318234453
SM3 > Undertale > SMW
Come at me.
But being serious, they are completely different kind of games, comparing them is silly.
>>318234626
wiiu
earthbound beginnings
yeah, it was.
>>318234745
>There aren't that many differences but I remember hard had a few extra dungeons with fun stuff.
there are quite a few more dungeons and a couple more characters.
also have you played the second one? I saw some gameplay of it in another thread and I'm pretty eager to play some more of this game
>>318234353
>Despite the fact this applies to every game that has ever existed
You have a wonderful night anon
>>318234898
>like a game
Like a bland game*
>>318234898
>I really have to admit it feels like a game
Sounds arlight to me mate.
>>318234940
yes but you were talking about original releases. also I have no idea what the vc sales were but I did see that earthbound had the most reviews of any snes game, so surely that one sold well
>>318235043
Yeah I fucked up.
>>318235031
>>318229228
Is there a problem here?
MGS1 was fucking groundbreaking for its time.
>>318235031
Oh, gotcha. It's my favorite 2D Mario but I can see where you're coming from. The different worlds don't have as much idendity as SMB3's.
>>318235103
>reviews
I mean ratings
>>318234480
>Which is why it's baffling that people keep making indie games and advertising its graphics as being like earthbound.
Earthbound stands out primarily because of the quirky humor and le spoopy fridge horror Giygas.
If you say your game is like Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy or Phantasy Star or Suikoden, you gotta owe up in the general design department, or produce a bland generic fantasy game.
But to make an "earthbounder" you just have to take a fistful of memes and scary fourth-wall breaking moments and then stir until just combined. Voila, you can slap Earthbound on the steam description and rake in major hipster cred.
>>318229228
Well earthbound was never particularly good
>Super Mario Bros 3 already lost
I really wanted to see that game winning, not even World is as good as the third one. I'd rather have Undermeme being the winner rather than SMW.
>>318235012
Except 10 times worse with the earthbound fanbase. Just because someone in every fanbase acts like this, doesn't mean they aren't all equal. the earthbound fanbase are by far the most vocally faggoty of all fanbases I have dealt with at least. Trust me, I've participated in dozens of fucking earthbound threads, trying to give them an honest attempt to sway me to like the game, or to explain what they like about the game, or the general merits of the series. Every attempt has ended up in failure. Sometimes I'll get the beginnings of a constructive conversation, but they immediately turn and scream "SHIT TASTE!" If I'm not immediately sucking earthbound's cock. fuck the lot of you, "B-B-BUT EVERY GAME HAS OBNOXIOUS FANS!" doesn't save you all from being the westboro baptist church of video game fanbases
>>318234997
Could be more than I remember. I played the game on normal, then a few years passed and I got an internet connection and learned how to get the good ending.
I saw my brother play the second one, I still haven't had the time to play it myself. But you kind of need to know the full story to understand the plot of the second one if that's what you're asking, although this doesn't seem apparent at first. I don't like what they did with the plot either, but that's something personal.
I think if Undertale won, all of /v/ would explode.
>>318235386
I do not judge a game by its fanbase. That is an unfair argument.
Have a good night, anon
The original Earthbound is charming, has great graphics, has great music, has great story, but has utterly dogshit gameplay, just like the entire Dragon Quest franchise it apes off of.
>>318235716
>but has utterly dogshit gameplay
why is it any worse than your average rpg
>>318235716
>has great story
It has charming characters and situations, but the overall story is almost non existent.
>>318235386
Who are these angry people you've been talking to, I mean as much as I love the game, it definitely counts on its charm to appeal the player, so it's pretty fucking understandable that not everybody would come to like it.
>>318235621
I never judged the game based on the fanbase. Still don't like the game, but the fanbase doesn't help one bit.
Also saying "good night anon!" does not make you seem more accomplished in your position of an argument, just makes you seem obnoxious when you're wrong.
Again, how do you prove out the objectivity of a better game
>>318235716
I wouldn't call the gameplay utter dogshit. For the most part it's standard RPG fare, but it has some little things like rolling HP counters and the fact that you automatically defeat weaker enemies.
>>318235814
Just like Dragon Quest, it's shit because almost every other JRPG released since the 90's has had some sort of advancement in gameplay over Dragon Quest's absolutely awful and boring as sin battle system.
>>318235870
>Who are these angry people you've been talking to
Pretty much every defender of this game EXCEPT for you. Just read earlier in the thread and you'll see for yourself "SHIT TASTE!" This is absolutely not even close to the first time I've seen this either. And no, saying "but every fanbase has an obnoxious person like that" doesn't change the disproportionate amount of times I hear it from earthbound fags. At least other obnoxious fanbases will usually defend the merits of their game before calling you a shitter. I've put too much effort than I should have afforded into trying to list some valid criticisms of the games, and the most polite person would obnoxiously just respond with "okay" so as to completely disregard my opinion
>>318234583
You're the most ignorant prick I ever seen in /v/ and I have seen deep shit.
Hosts file pls, and kill urself.
>>318236201
Huh. That's disappointing. I've never given much thought about the game's fanbase since it's still a fairly recent experience for me but given the tone of Earthbound I thought the fans would be somewhat chill and patient. Guess I was wrong.
>>318233217
What's with the gamefaqs = children thing still getting tossed around? Maybe in 2005, yeah, but everyone who still uses the boards is in their 30s and 40s.
>>318229228
MGS2 beating TW3 was the biggest surprise so far.
You'd think after all the GOTY awards its won so far that it'd stomp one of the more polarizing Metal Gear titles.
>>318235386
>trying to give them an honest attempt to sway me to like the game
no one can make you like anything, that's your own problem.
we can tell you why we like the game but that's about it
>>318236716
>Guess I was wrong.
you're not. that guy is just extremely autistic. i've been looking at the earthbound community for years now and most of it is just friendly people who strongly admire this game
not once have i seen anyone rabidly defying constructive criticism of it like this asshole claims
>>318232063
As a fan of multiplayer fps whateverthefucks, I have to wholeheartedly agree with this. I won't touch any other game that isn't multiplayer, but mother 3 kept me locked in and interested till the end. It was truly a great game.
