Ninten
The game's protagonist, a boy who uses physical attacks and PSI abilities while investigating the paranormal events affecting his world.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Ninten and navigate menus. |
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A | Talk, inspect, confirm selections, and open the command menu when appropriate. |
B | Cancel selections or return from menus. |
How it plays
How does Mother play?
Mother is viewed from a top-down perspective. Ninten explores towns, roads, caves, buildings, and other areas, speaking with residents, searching objects, collecting items, and solving story-related problems. Random encounters begin turn-based battles against enemies.
The player selects commands for each party member, including physical attacks, PSI abilities, items, and defensive actions. Experience raises levels and improves statistics, while weapons and armor increase combat effectiveness. Lloyd and Ana join during the adventure, and Teddy can temporarily fill the third party position. Progress depends on finding key items, learning information from non-player characters, and reaching new areas.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mother?
Keep several healing items available before entering caves, factories, and other long areas. Upgrade weapons and armor whenever towns offer better equipment, but reserve money for healing supplies and important purchases.
Use Ana's PSI for difficult encounters and Lloyd's items or firearms against enemies resistant to ordinary attacks. Talk to residents repeatedly when the story seems stalled, and check unusual objects because progression often depends on clues or key items rather than explicit objectives.
Save frequently at phone locations and avoid wandering far from the nearest healing point when party members are low on HP or PP.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Lloyd
A mechanically talented boy who joins the party and specializes in firearms and useful items rather than PSI.
Ana
A girl from Snowman who joins Ninten and provides powerful PSI abilities.
Teddy
A strong fighter who can temporarily accompany Ninten in place of another party member.
George
Ninten's great-grandfather, whose research helps explain the origin of the game's supernatural events.
Maria
George's wife and a central figure in the game's backstory.
Giegue
The extraterrestrial antagonist connected to the game's central conflict.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Search containers and suspicious objects; important items are not always received through obvious conversations.
- 2
Carry healing items and manage PP carefully before long dungeon sections.
- 3
Use the map and NPC clues to confirm the next story destination.
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