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* DropTheHammer: One of Lars's exclusive weapons is Mjolnir.
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* EverybodyHatesMathematics: [[spoiler: Hate might be a strong word, but given how the Nightmare Zone bosses generally represent concepts or fears Jimmy is afraid of...]]

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* EverybodyHatesMathematics: [[spoiler: Hate might be a strong word, but given how the Nightmare Zone bosses generally it seems to represent concepts or fears Jimmy is afraid of...Jimmy's dyslexia, and the frustrations he feels from complicated text in general- which would include math.]]
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* DeathSeeker: Certain NPC conversations and Jimmy's own interest in the [[spoiler: Phoenix myth suggest that a part of him wants to die, if only so he'd finally be free of his hospital room.]]

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* DeathSeeker: Certain NPC conversations and Jimmy's own interest in the [[spoiler: Phoenix myth myth]] suggest that a [[spoiler:a part of him wants to die, if only so he'd finally be free of his hospital room.]]room]].



* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Delivered [[spoiler: to himself, as well as by everyone possessed by the Pulsating Mass.]]

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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Delivered [[spoiler: to himself, as well as by everyone possessed by the TheReasonISuckSpeech: [[spoiler:The Pulsating Mass.Mass, which is implied to be Jimmy’s self-hatred over burdening his family with his terminal cancer, constantly gives Jimmy tirades about how worthless he is and how much it hates him. The other Jimmy also goes on a swear-filled tirade over how dumb he is.]]



* TheBadGuyWins: [[spoiler: Not only is it shown to still be alive in the ending since, as the representation of Jimmy’s terminal cancer, it’s impossible to truly defeat but it gets what it wants since Jimmy dies from his cancer and the dreamworld is destroyed with it. All Jimmy’s “victory” over it accomplished was allowing himself to forgive himself for the pain his disease inflicted on his family and die in peace.]]
* BigBad: It is the entity trying to destroy the world and torment Jimmy, as well as the employer of the Petty Thugs. Nearly all the hardships are a result of its influence, and even the Nightmare Zone optional bosses are implied to have been corrupted or created by it. [[spoiler: As the manifestation of real Jimmy’s terminal cancer it's also responsible for the dreamworld existing to begin with.]]

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* TheBadGuyWins: [[spoiler: Not [[spoiler:Not only is it shown to still be alive in the ending since, as the representation of Jimmy’s terminal cancer, it’s impossible to truly defeat defeat, but it gets what it wants since Jimmy dies from his cancer and the dreamworld is destroyed with it. All Jimmy’s “victory” over it accomplished was allowing himself to forgive himself for the pain his disease inflicted on his family and die in peace.]]
* BigBad: It is the entity trying to destroy the world and torment Jimmy, as well as the employer of the Petty Thugs. Nearly all the hardships are a result of its influence, and even the Nightmare Zone optional bosses are implied to have been corrupted or created by it. [[spoiler: As [[spoiler:As the manifestation of real Jimmy’s terminal cancer and self-hatred, it's also responsible for the dreamworld existing to begin with.]]



* IrrationalHatred: There is no explained reason behind why exactly it hates Jimmy to the point of wishing to kill him and destroy the world and everything he loves out of spite. [[spoiler:Given that it's heavily implied to be an imaginary manifestation of Jimmy's cancer, it doesn't really need any reason to hate him.]]

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* IrrationalHatred: There is no explained reason behind why exactly it hates Jimmy to the point of wishing to kill him and destroy the world and everything he loves out of spite. [[spoiler:Given that [[spoiler:Later it's heavily implied to be an imaginary manifestation of Jimmy's cancer, it doesn't really need any reason to hate him.cancer as well as his self-hatred for being a “burden” on his family because of said cancer.]]
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* MoreHateaableMinorVillain: The titular pulsating mass is too incomprehensible to be hated, while Mr. Cat is shown to be a child murderer and implied to be a pedophile, making him much more hateable, despite playing a much smaller role.

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* MoreHateaableMinorVillain: MoreHateableMinorVillain: The titular pulsating mass is too incomprehensible to be hated, while Mr. Cat is shown to be a child murderer and implied to be a pedophile, making him much more hateable, despite playing a much smaller role.
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* MoreHateaableMinorVillain: The titular pulsating mass is too incomprehensible to be hated, while Mr. Cat is shown to be a child murderer and implied to be a pedophile, making him much more hateable, despite playing a much smaller role.
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* HeroicMime: In classic ''Earthbound'' tradition. When not in a transformation, his field ability voices his thoughts on certain areas, though he refuses to say anything for nightmarish zones.

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* HeroicMime: In classic ''Earthbound'' ''[=EarthBound=]'' tradition. When not in a transformation, his field ability voices his thoughts on certain areas, though he refuses to say anything for nightmarish zones.



** Of [[VideoGame/{{Earthbound}} Giygas]]. An EldritchAbomination who serves as the BigBad and corrupts everyone around it, and is the root of this DisguisedHorrorStory. Its FinalBoss form even resembles the Devil's Machine.

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** Of [[VideoGame/{{Earthbound}} [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 Giygas]]. An EldritchAbomination who serves as the BigBad and corrupts everyone around it, and is the root of this DisguisedHorrorStory. Its FinalBoss form even resembles the Devil's Machine.
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* {{Lunarians}}: She comes from the moon.


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* SailorSenshiSendUp: She's a Magical Girl from an in-universe anime. Is also known as Pretty Soldier Luna and comes from the moon.

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* MoneyMultiplier: One of her unique weapons is the Coinpurse which increases the money gained from enemies.



* ZeroEffortBoss: [[spoiler:When Jimmy faces her alone in the Arena, she warns him that she won't hold back even though she's his mother. While she does pack a punch, she's prone to spend turns just enjoying the atmosphere or is keen to heal him up right afterward. Losing involves either actively throwing the fight or a big streak of bad luck.]]



* InterfaceSpoiler: [[spoiler:You can find a weapon for him in a dungeon that's only accessible after his final sacrifice, hinting at his availability in the postgame.]]

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* InterfaceSpoiler: [[spoiler:You can find a weapon piece of equipment for him in a dungeon that's only accessible after his final sacrifice, hinting at his availability in the postgame.]]



* WarmupBoss: If you haven't clued in that enemies wasting turns are a tell for a strong attack, Tanaka will wipe the floor with you on the first fight. But once you learn this and guard appropriately, he's not too tough.



* WakeUpCallBoss: If you do its dungeon before [[spoiler:going to Legato and getting Helga and Jonathon Bear]], it can be this, especially compared to all of the other bosses up until that point in Homeflower.



* FaceDeathWithDignity: He accepts his defeat gratefully, and is at least happy that Jimmy went through his haunted house.

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* FaceDeathWithDignity: He accepts his defeat gratefully, gracefully, and is at least happy that Jimmy went through his haunted house.



* BrokenArmorBossBattle: During his rematch in the Heart Dungeon, he's completely invincible to attack until all of his treasures have been stolen.

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* BrokenArmorBossBattle: During his rematch in the Heart Dungeon, Prison, he's completely invincible to attack until all of his treasures have been stolen.



* SpidersAreScary: It is a giant, horrifying spider.

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* SpidersAreScary: It is a giant, horrifying spider.spider which can inflict Afraid on your party.


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* {{Superboss}}: It's a huge step stronger than the other bosses in the game, and designed to be tackled way after you've finished the plot.


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* TurnsRed: Each of them unveils a stronger skill set once they fall to half health for the first time.
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* ArmCannon: The Gun X Arm Cannon is one of his unique weapons, earned from the depths of the Dark Dungeon. It provides a massive ATK boost but imposes a HP drain on him.

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* ArmCannon: The Gun X Arm Cannon is one of his unique weapons, earned from the depths of the Dark Dungeon. It provides a massive ATK boost but imposes a HP drain on him. His best unique weapon, the Proton Cannon, has a more modest ATK boost with no downside.

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