Video game clone grouped as "Myst clones". Some video game genres are founded by archetypal games of which all subsequent similar games are considered derivatives; notably, early first-person shooters were often called ""Doom" clones", while the success of the open-world formula in "Grand Theft Auto" led to the genre of GTA clones. The genre of endless runners is based on the success and simplicity of the game "Canabalt". In these cases, games that are "clones" of another are generally not implied to have committed any intellectual property infractions, and otherwise considered legally acceptable practices, although calling such games clones is generally considered derogatory.
Mother (video game series) Mother (video game series) The consists of three role-playing video games: the 1989 "Mother" for the Famicom, the 1994 "Mother 2", known as "EarthBound" outside of Japan, for the Super NES, and the 2006 "Mother 3" for the Game Boy Advance. Written by Shigesato Itoi and published by Nintendo, and featuring game mechanics modeled on the "Dragon Quest" series, the "Mother" series is known for its sense of humor, originality, and parody. The player uses weapons and psychic powers to fight hostile enemies, which include animate everyday objects, aliens and brainwashed people. Signature elements of the series include a lighthearted