if you're able to handle some 80's rpg clunk, mother is a lovingly made game full of soul and heart. compared to its sequels, the story of Mother is a lot more subdued, and thats one of the things i really like about it. this is my favorite game of all time, and while it isnt for everyone, id still absolutely recommend it. if you want to just see the game and what it has to offer, without the clunk of the NES version, i'd recommend the Mother 1+2 fan translation by Tomato, which includes the Easy Ring, an item that makes grinding almost non-existant.