Ness is the main protagonist of EarthBound/Mother 2, who has also made appearances in Toby Fox's two EarthBound/Mother 2 hacks, albeit not as the primary protagonist, in this case.
In Arn's Winter Quest, he is Arn's first companion and second party member overall where he takes Paula's spot, rather than being the leader like he usually is in the original EarthBound/Mother 2. At the beginning, he accidentally crashes into Arn's cabin while originally teleporting to an EB No Matsuri party, and from that point on becomes his first travelling companion. Like in the original EarthBound, Ness uses baseball bats as his signature weapon, and is also able to use PSI Rockin' and PSI Holy (Flash). In addition, since he takes Paula's place in the hack, he is also able to pray. His mandatory equippable to unlock the secret ending is the Awesome Hat.
In Radiation's Halloween Hack, Ness is oftentimes being mentioned and/or referenced, and physically seen in Dr. Andonuts's Magicant as well, where, upon being talked to, he says that he found a hat that Varik appears to have lost before bursting out in maniacal laughter.
Appearance[]
Ness is a young teenage boy who is easily recognisable by his iconic red cap and blue-and-yellow striped T-shirt.
In Arn's Winter Quest, he joins Arn on his journey to seek the Annual Gift Man, of whom Arn has never heard before.
In Radiation's Halloween Hack, he is seen sitting up and somehow floating above the ground while having his eyes closed.
Personality[]
In the original EarthBound/Mother 2, Ness is a silent protagonist, so an exact personality is not really known.
In Arn's Winter Quest, he is serious and fairly friendly, but often shows a negative attitude towards Dog, whom he often tells to go home.
Trivia[]
- He is featured in this official piece of art by Radiation himself along with Arn, Dog, Sherm, and a few enemies/bosses.
- According to Dr. Andonuts, Varik reminds him a lot of Ness, the former's son's friend, as read in one of his dialogues after his boss battle.