i played this game when i was 11, before i played games for their stories. i wasn't able to understand or empathize with its themes at the time, and i quit during chapter 7 out of boredom.

i haven't played mother 3 since then, but my experience with its story and themes through social media and other fan works has left me heavily impacted.

i'm frustrated i'll never be able to truly experience this game fresh, and feel all of its painful tears with the same weight that others got out of it. but in spite of that, i wholly love and respect it.

man.