Giygas
Giygas is a fictional extraterrestrial entity and the primary antagonist of the video game EarthBound (known as Mother 2 in Japan), the middle entry in the Mother series created by Shigesato Itoi. Portrayed as a malevolent, incomprehensible force, Giygas is depicted as an ancient cosmic intelligence whose true form is beyond human understanding. Throughout the game, Giygas manipulates events through others and embodies a concept of pure malice, feeding on fear and hatred to spread destruction. The narrative presents Giygas as a supreme foe whose defeat requires more than brute force; it calls for unity, empathy, and resilience from the protagonists.
In the climactic sequence, the party confronts Giygas in a mindscape where his appearance shifts and his
Giygas has had a lasting impact on video game storytelling, frequently cited as an early example of