Earthbound is a cult classic that I think holds up decently today. A vast improvement over Earthbound Beginnings, Earthbound looks, plays, and sounds better than its predecessor. Despite this, the plots and main objectives of both games are almost the exact same. Eagleland and its inhabitants are varied and charming. The rolling HP mechanic is innovative and adds another layer of tension to otherwise pretty simplistic combat. The soundtrack is very good, with only a few tracks that I typically skip. Pokey is a total douche who's rise in power is never really explained. The main cast doesn't really communicate once they're together, which I think could have helped deliver the narrative if they commented on their actions or new locations. Earthbound doesn't take itself too seriously (until it does at the end), which might be a turnoff for some. I'd say play it on Switch if you have NSO, but don't go in with the same expectations you'd have of any other rpg.