Proof that [[SturgeonsLaw the remaining 10% is worth battling Giygas for]] here:




''[[ Two Skies,One Color]]'' by ''[[ TheNefariousNerd]]''
* Recommended by dompeace23
* ''Synopsis'': Cave Story/Earthbound crossover in which Ness and Co. are warped to the Cave Story universe during the final battle with Giygas due to a mistake on Pokey's part. Now they must work together to save both universes.
* ''Comments'': Interesting concept. Above average writing and neatly utilizes the original game dialog. Features plenty of quality action. A great read.

''FobbiesAreBorange'' by Stephen Georg (xfisjmg1), Martin Tovar (matilda_caboose), Benjamin Carignan (Katon), Lewahi, and Chaz Estell ([=BlackLeader=])
* Recommended by {{Shaon}}
* ''Synopsis'': Technically a fan ''radio play'', but still. Retells the story of ''Earthbound'' by adding some rather demented CharacterDevelopment (or undevelopment, in the case of Jeff) to the otherwise HeroicMime characters and some bizarre subplots involving sweet tea.
* ''Comments'': Considered by many to be the most epic undertaking by the fandom; formerly preformed live over [[ Radio PSI]].

''TheChosenFour'' [[ by Darrow]]
* Recommended by SparkyLurkdragon
* ''Synopsis'' - A fanmade comic adaptation of ''Earthbound''.
* ''Comments:'' Absolutely ''phenominal'' execution. It's every bit as funny, strange, and at times scary as the game, with tons of AdaptationExpansion and pretty much no AdaptationDecay. As of this writing still in progress - you can follow the forum thread and get some very interesting author's notes [[ here]].

''[[ Existing and Exiting]]'' by ''[[ The Exile]]''
* Recommended by [[Tropers/LadyBealzabub Lady B]]
* ''Synopsis'': Giygas is defeated but Poo does not return to his body and nobody knows how to bring him back. Poo had never really understood the purpose of his Mu training until now.
* ''Comments'': A really interesting idea. Expands a little bit on the universe without turning GrimDark, like some of the fanwork tends to turn. I personally don't care for how Poo is characterized, but the idea makes up for it. [[spoiler: Also, an interesting take on the origin of the Absolutely Safe Capsule.]]


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[[WMG:[[GameMod Game Hacks]]]]
''Stories told by altering the game itself.''

''[[ The Rat Race]]'' by
''[[ The Author]]''
* Recommended by Inyarear,kt-low
* ''Synopsis'': This is mostly the same story as the original, but now with Paula ("Jenny") heading up the party and Ness ("Jimmy") as her second. (Also, the Dalaamese Prince from EarthBound has been swapped out for a Dalaamese Princess and shipped with the geek, Tony is now Jewish, and Pokey/Porky's replacement looks [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed suspiciously similar]] to Michael Moore.)
* ''Comments'': The Author himself serves as a kind of MartyStu narrator in a few areas, but never makes any physical appearance in the game; it also portrays The Player (you) as a kind of MarySue and itself as a kind of SelfInsertFic (which arguably applies to almost ''any'' RPG). Play for a bit of ego-stroking, stay for some rather interesting insights on {{God}}, destiny, free will, religion, and how to pronounce Giygas' name. [[spoiler: That would be "Gee-eye-gus" if this game is to be believed.]]
** kt-low: I second that; thanks for the tip; halfway through the game and I'm quite impressed. Despite being labeled as a game "for girls" it doesn't feel girly at all, aside from the [=NPCs=] referring to you as a lady. They are still funny, a lot of trivial text is changed, and it retains the Earthbound atmosphere: sometimes breaking the fourth wall, other times making fun of the game itself (Like the library receptionist who's just giving maps for anyone for "no reason") and the signs. Oh, the signs. They are more fun to read than before. "Onett: The flower of Eagleland" becomes "Onett: Malaria free since 1965." Overall, it's almost the same game but it's still a fresh, nice, and humorous Earthbound experience.

* ''VideoGame/TheHalloweenHack'' by ''Radiation''.
* Recommended by: Troper/TokoWH
* ''Synposis'': Starting off several months after the events of EarthBound, Bounty Hunter Varik is hired by ex-mayor B. H. Prikle to track down a monster that recently killed two townsfolk. Though things start out light-hearted enough, things take a ''much'' darker tone as Varik begins to delve deeper into the mind of one very disturbed old man...
* ''Comments'': Probably one of the more well-known EarthBound hacks, the Halloween hack is a very interesting take on the events that happened after EarthBound, and what would happen if [[spoiler: the choosen four didn't return.]] Be warned though, once you leave Twoson, the game takes a ''much'' [[DarkerandEdgier darker]] (and [[NintendoHard harder]]) turn. Definitely not for the faint of heart. It also changes up the game mechanics quite a bit in that the normally {{Useless Useful Spell}}s are pretty much needed if you want to have any hope of surviving early game, and stay useful throughout the late game. Be warned though, it can get a bit [[LevelGrinding grindy]] at points, but other than that it's a pretty interesting and challenging hack for experienced EarthBound players. Oh! And also, [[spoiler: ''remember to press that B button!'']]