Mother 1 and 2 (english translation)

Game Overview
Mother 1 and 2, released as a fan translation for the Game Boy Advance, brings together two of Nintendo's most unconventional RPGs in English. Originally developed by Ape and HAL Laboratory, these games stood out on their original platforms for their modern settings and offbeat humor, a stark contrast to the fantasy epics common at the time.

You control a small party of children, exploring towns and wilderness screen by screen, engaging in turn based combat where your health rolls down slowly after a hit, giving you a chance to heal before it reaches zero. Your main goal involves tracking down strange enemies and uncovering a larger alien conspiracy, all while managing limited inventory space and using psychic abilities instead of traditional magic. The pacing can feel uneven, and random encounters are frequent, especially in the first game, but pushing through reveals a world that feels genuinely surprising and alive. It's a journey that balances frustration and wonder in a way few other games attempt.