No matter how bad we want it, the chances of another Earthbound coming stateside are slim. However, the influence of this cult classic can still be felt in the gaming industry today. Citizens of Earth is a great example. This Japanese-style role-playing game drops you in the shoes of Earth’s hapless Vice President, and sets you on an absurd adventure to recruit the many unique citizens of Earth to fight for you. You are a politician, after all. It’s not like you’re going to do all the fighting yourself.
