Mother 3 is a JRPG that is actually good. The gameplay is as shallow as you'd expect, but luckily the game makes up for it by excelling in everything else. The music, the atmosphere, the graphics and the characters are all full of charm. It also manages to deliver one of the saddest stories ever without being edgy or taking itself too seriously. It induces a sense of child-like wonder, but it also hits you in the face with mature themes. This was attempted in Earthbound too, but the execution this time was so much better.