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Enjoying Earthbound's copy protection
As many of you know, Earthbound had some interesting copy protection implemented. Fundamental game mechanics and events were changed if you tried to play a pirated version of the game. Leave it up to Earthbound fans to create a cheat code that lets you enjoy these hacked game elements on your own! Below, you'll find a list of some of the more notable differences between the regular and copy-protected elements of the game.
After beating Frank, the Sharks disappear, but a huge flock of Spiteful Crows take its place.
Enemy spawn rates, especially in Twoson and Peaceful Rest Valley, are increased to a ridiculous degree – it took me over 20 tries just to cross Peaceful Rest Valley. =.=
After beating Mr. Carpainter, the Insane Cultists remain, but their out-of-battle sprites turn green.
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After beating Frank, the Sharks disappear, but a huge flock of Spiteful Crows take its place.
Enemy spawn rates, especially in Twoson and Peaceful Rest Valley, are increased to a ridiculous degree – it took me over 20 tries just to cross Peaceful Rest Valley. =.=
After beating Mr. Carpainter, the Insane Cultists remain, but their out-of-battle sprites turn green.