First off, I know that this review cannot do this game justice simply b/c this is such a good game. I rented it from blockbuster a number of years ago then bought it from media play not long after. That was the best $20 I ever spent. Earthbound is a masterpeice of an RPG.

Graphics: (8/10) The graphics are quaint, clean, and eye-pleasing. The different locations all look very good and the fight scenes freature trippy LSD enhanced backgrounds. Very nice stuff!

Sound: (9/10) Yeah baby! I don't think any other snes game has such high quality and original music as Earthbound. There's always some techno-spiritual beat jamming behind the scenes. All the menu clicks and beaps and combat sounds are very well done. Truly awesome!

Fun: (10/10) This is one of the few RPGs that ever held my interest long enough for me to play through the whole thing. The storyline is engaging, the characters are colorful, and the gameplay is great. If you like RPGs at all, you'll find something you love about this game.

Creativity: (10/10) This game drips with originality. Everything is done with great style and you never know what to expect next. Truly an original peice of art.

Multi-Player: uh, no.

Tips and Cheats: Lots of cool hints and strategies listed at Game Winners, bless their hearts!

Errors: Nada