Nintendo Power Volume 18 pub:December 1990
Section: Pack Watch
Page: 89
Article Heading: NINTENDO HAS FUN IN 1991
Nintendo has some interesting games slated for release next year. Although all are set in present day, each has a unique plot and play mode. Barring any last minute changes of plans, here's what to look for:
EARTH BOUND
Due out in Fall of 1991 is Earth Bound, an epic adventure with game play like Final Fantasy, but set in the modern world. Baseball bats and psychic (PSI) powers take the place of swords and sorcery. The main charecter, a kid with latent PSI talents, searches for the truth behind the legend about a mysterious ancestor. Many things will hinder the lad's quest including poltergeist, giant rats and crazy hippies. Earth Bound (ehich was released as "Mother" in Japan) features a giant world to explore and tons of puzzles to solve, all with a touch of humor.
Sim City
Another of the games we hinted at last issue is the NES version of the home computer mega-hit Sim City, sceduled for a Spring release. This city-building simulator is an engrossing strategy game that requires planning and brain power rather than quick reflexes to win. As the mayor of a growing city, you'll try to keep your citizens happy by zoning your city in a productive fashion. You also might find yourself rebuilding after a city crunching disaster such as a giant monster attack, tornado or earthquakes. The early NES version we saw played a little different than the pc version, but it had all the same options. This is definitely one to check out, especially if you don't have the computer version. Although Sim City is completely different from games like Tetris and Dr. Mario, it has the same qualities that make people play it obsessively, and appeals even to those who don't usually enjoy video games.