


Anachronistic translation issues do occasionally interrupt the general charm of the storytelling, such as the otherwise- tender phone conversations with my father than always ended with his slamming the receiver down, but by and large the humor is remarkably on-target. The classic RPG formula of demanding that you speak to every townsperson is harnessed to excellent effect, as conversations become a medium for delivering delightful jokes occasionally punctuated by thoughtful, philosophical musings.

Puns like “Polar Bear just grins and bears it,”, snarky one- liners, and original gags are everywhere, and most are surprisingly well-localized considering Earthbound Beginnings’ 1989 Japanese vintage. Play Clever dialogue and zany story arcs tickled my funny bone dozens of times over the course of the long adventure.
