About

It was developed by Ape Inc., Nintendo Tokyo R&D Products, and Pax Softnica, and was published by Nintendo for the Famicom on July 27, 1989.

For its Japanese release, the game was known by the title, "Mother".

From Shigesato Itoi comes an authentic RPG with a modern-style stage!

Mother's Day, the rural Ameican town this boy lives in. It was peaceful here - until yesterday. Zombies back from the grave and crazed animals have been attacking the town residents - almost as though being controlled by someone... or something. At this rate, the town is doomed! What will happen to the Earth? And what about those dear to you......?

The boy makes a resolutin and leaves his home. And his adventure continues as he finds friends who will fight alongside him. The keyword is courage and friendship, not to mention love......