Story
28h 10m
Length of EarthBound
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Extras
33h 34m
Complete
40h 35m
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About EarthBound
EarthBound is a unique role-playing game released in 1994 that combines quirky humor with a contemporary setting. Set in the fictional town of Eagleland, players control a young boy named Ness, who embarks on a quest to save the world from an evil alien force known as Giygas. The game features turn-based combat, a variety of unusual enemies, and a memorable cast of characters. Its distinctive art style, engaging story, and satirical take on modern life have earned it a cult following, making it a beloved classic in the gaming community.
EarthBound is available on Emulated, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Super Nintendo, Wii, Wii U and Nintendo DS.
How long is EarthBound?
The times below represent the possible times you could dedicate to EarthBound based on how you play it. We’ll also look at the average times according to player’s abilities.
According to the data provided by 140 players, EarthBound it has an average duration of 28 hours and 10 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 37 hours and 7 minutes. If you play slowly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 18 hours and 15 minutes.
According to the data provided by 99 players, if you also complete the extras, such as the objectives and optional missions EarthBound, the average game duration is 33 hours and 34 minutes. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 58 hours and 34 minutes. If you play slowly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 21 hours and 49 minutes.
According to the data provided by 26 players, if you complete the story along with the optional objectives and also achieve all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from EarthBound finishing it 100%, it will last an average of 40 hours and 35 minutes. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 61 hours and 8 minutes. If you play slowly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 25 hours and 26 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 140 | 28h 10m | 37h 7m | 18h 15m |
| Extras | 99 | 33h 34m | 58h 34m | 21h 49m |
| Complete | 26 | 40h 35m | 61h 8m | 25h 26m |
Length of EarthBound by platform
Now let’s look at the average duration of EarthBound depending on the different playstyles for each platform on which it can be played:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | 29 | 27h 1m | 30h 39m | 41h 33m |
| Game Boy Advance | 2 | 30h 41m | 35h 46m | - |
| Nintendo 3DS | 31 | 29h 16m | 6h 32m | 9h 12m |
| Nintendo Switch | 28 | 28h 7m | 11h 38m | 46h 58m |
| Super Nintendo | 123 | 27h 26m | 32h 18m | 40h 51m |
| Wii | 2 | 35h 42m | 37h 35m | - |
| Wii U | 45 | 3h 40m | 35h 33m | 40h 9m |
| Nintendo DS | 0 | - | - | - |
Speedruns of EarthBound
Check out the statistical data of speedruns for EarthBound submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5h 44m | 4h 51m | 8h 17m | 4h 3m |
Records of EarthBound
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that someone has spent on EarthBound to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists, including all playstyles:
- Minimum Time: If you play quickly, EarthBound could last 8 hours and 9 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing as slowly as possible, EarthBound could last 84 hours and 13 minutes.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that someone has spent on EarthBound to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists. These times do not symbolize players’ skill but rather the greater or lesser number of hours someone has spent on the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | Mr/s. Unknown | 13h 56m | 44h 30m |
| Game Boy Advance | Mr/s. Unknown | 20h 24m | 40h 48m |
| Nintendo 3DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 19h 51m | 84h 13m |
| Nintendo Switch | Mr/s. Unknown | 13h 15m | 71h 52m |
| Super Nintendo | Mr/s. Unknown | 8h 9m | 81h 36m |
| Wii | Mr/s. Unknown | 35h 2m | 40h 28m |
| Wii U | Mr/s. Unknown | 17h 40m | 58h 20m |
| Nintendo DS | Mr/s. Unknown | - | - |
