DETAILS Format Famicom Released 27 July 1989 Publisher Nintendo Product ID HVC-MX Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Unique RPG from Nintendo that caused quite a sensation upon its release in 1989, for the exact same reasons why it was never translated: most of its appeal lies in its clever use of linguistic word play, rhyme, pun and simile. Recommended only if you speak Japanese. Standard FC cardboard packaging, 3Mbit cartridge, 8x4 fold-out booklet w/ map on verso.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 20 June 2003 Publisher Nintendo Product ID AGB-A2UJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 8.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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GBA re-release of both: - Mother (1989) - Mother 2 (1994) Two excellent RPGs - the first is held in very high esteem in Japan - and the second all around the world. It's easy to see why. Standard GBA cardboard packaging, 128Mbit cartridge, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 July 2003 Publisher Shogakukan Product ID ISBN4-09-106112-5 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.24

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Celebrational 'Mother Encyclopedia' guide book for the Mother 1+2 GBA re-release. Every area is covered, generously illustrated by tons of images and photos from all around the world. APE books rarely disappoint. 172 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 30 July 2003 Publisher Nintendo Dream Product ID ISBN4-8399-1187-8 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.4 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.42

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Second official guide book for the GBA Mother 1+2, from Nintendo Dream magazine this time. Both games are extensively covered with complete walkthrough articles, detailed maps, and illustrated enemy listings. 224 pages, full colour, Japanese.