(Article from Gamespot - November 22nd, 2006.) THE LEGEND OF EARTH BIRTH / 這是一個神創論的故事 was an Video Game developed in RPG MAKER 2003. Released publically in 2005, it amassed a following like no other in record time. The game itself was a cautionary tale about environmentalism and capitalism. The aesthetics were inspired by the 90's RPG Delta Rune, with the creator remarking "I played it when I was 12, it really changed me as a person, I think." Robert Fox, the developer of Delta Rune, has acknowledged EARTH BIRTH in an interview. "I really like the nod ... to my character, in the form of a stuffie... Ha ha! I'd pay good money for one of those."
While it certainly draws on classic medieval-style RPG aspects (knights, beasts, gold--) the game has you travel through a chaotic, nonsensical world where time and reason are considered archaic. We won't spoil anything, as it's a game worth experiencing yourself, but ...