The EARTHBOUND experience

NOUNS! GUESS WHAT!

I have been fortunate enough to come across a SNES copy of EARTHBOUND. That's right I now own Earthbound. So what to do with this monumental discovery? I've decided to play through the game, and keep you updated with my opinion. So here's where I am so far:
     I just arrived at Twoson. The story hasn't really picked up yet. Not a lot has happened. I won't spoil it for you, but only the basic story as been explained. From what I understand from the amazing hype on teh interwebs, the story should get really really really good. THe music, which has also been super duper hyped over teh interwebs is...... disappointing. Most of the songs are okay, but not outstanding. There is one song, one of the battle themes, that I CAN NOT stand. I'm not sure why the music for this game is- so popular. Again, I am only in the beginning , so it may get super-fantastical later.
     Now for the gameplay. The battles are really hard up to this point. I haven't gotten another party member yet, but at the moment, all of the enemies can kill me in a couple turns. I know for a fact that I'm not under leveled. I had to grind earlier in the game.
     The bottom line is, the fame has fallen victim to over hype syndrome. The game play is ball bustingly hard and the music is incredibly over rated. It's supposed to get much better later, but as of now, it's disappointing.