LISA, Undertale, and the Legacy of Earthbound

Earthbound is a very unique RPG. Most of its contemporaries took place in vaguely European fantasy realms, in which players took on the role of powerful warriors and wizards. Instead Earthbound was set in a fictional United States (Eagleland), through which the player guides a group of psychic children. Beyond just setting and characters, Earthbound also possess a unique quirky & cartoony visual style paired with a humorous and emotional tone.