(SPOILER) My thoughts and reflections on MOTHER 3 as a newcomer
I am very new to the series despite knowing its existence for years due to me sharing the same name with Lucas which is playable in smash. Yet I havent started the former two games yet, and I’d love to try them out soon.
It is quite ironic how I finally get into this series as well - YouTube recommending a full Mother 3 playthrough on mother’s day by Hawlo, which I spent the next 4 days watching and underwent a drastic change in many aspects.
Sorry if what I am about to say sounded too pessimistic or that I am seeking attentions, it is truly meant to explain the weirdly deep connections I felt with the game.
So about 3 years ago, my family separated after my mum’s attempted suicide (which she is currently TOTALLY fine, sorry if that is dark or smth) which much like how the game’s event affected the twins, had a massive impact on me and my younger brother (in short I got pretty bad PTSD and then developed into anxiety and depression, taking treatment and medications) so naturally I immediately feel for the twins and cant stop linking the story to my past.
Interestingly, my family shares a lot of similarities with the twins’ family personality-wise. Despite being the elder brother, I am the softer, gentler of the two of us, just like Lucas, while my brother is an energetic, hot-headed and impulsive guy like how Claus was described as. However, I can see myself doing what Claus did at act 1, seeking revenge for his mother (which I seriously considered doing “something” for my mum years ago to some individuals which I am 100% sure that will get me into massive trouble) and I’d without a doubt ended my life just like how Claus did at the end if I knew that I did that much wrongdoings, as a way to apologise and “cleanse” my guilt (thats also how I interpreted Claus’ suicide as well).
I am from Hong Kong, and I grew up in a heavily mixed cultured household for my dad being part British, part Portuguese and he grew up in a very western style while my mother is from a Chinese family with Japanese heritage (Quite messed up that I am literally the result of colonialism. Please take this as a joke and not anything too political). They were naturally strict while also valuing our well-beings and I’d say that my dad heavily resembles both Flint and Wess for how loving of a parent he is, however not being good with expressing his caring to his kids (again thats how I viewed Flint’s character) while he was strict like how Wess was to Duster; while my mum is the most loving and friendly person I know, and she absolutely values nothing more than me and my brother, and I can totally see her sacrificing herself to save us without a doubt like how Hinawa did.
I remember crying numerous times throughout the gameplay, once during act one for nearly having a panic attack, once during the DCMC’s farewell to Duster which was pretty touching to me, and at least three times watching the final Masked Man battle and a couple more times for an animated version by Sarah C. which imo an absolute masterpiece.
Especially, the Masked Man battle breaks me so much. Weirdly, I was so immersed into Claus’ mentality. As an elder brother, I swore many times to protect my precious little brother with my life (he was rushed to the hospital on many occasions in his childhood for injuries which I deeply feared losing him), and I felt so guilty for even thinking about harming my brother, not to say “dealing fatal damage” to him, which I’m sure that Claus must felt the same way. As a son, I love my parents deeply, but I am also very rebellious, so when Claus apologised to Flint on not listening to him touched a string deep inside my heart, and just thinking about nearly killing my own dad is painful as well. On top of that, people around me describe me as one of the most self-disciplined guy around and I tend to blame myself a lot (which I didnt really notice before getting therapy), and just like how I said I will 100% kms knowing I fuck up that hard and hurt that many people, including those I loved dearly.
I’d 100% say this is one of the best life-changing experiences for allowing me to reflect on what I value more, and how should I be to others, and I am confident to say that I am now a MOTHER fan. Thank you Mr. Itoi for creating this masterpiece, and thank you for spending time on reading my nonsense (which I typed out at 3am while being insomniac).
TL;DR:
Game depressingly close to irl, game is fucking awesome and I love it so much.
Pic: Merch items that I just received yesterday. Love them so much. 10/10.