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'''''Mystery Dungeon''''' references to other media. | '''''Mystery Dungeon''''' references to other media. | ||
==Dragon Quest== | |||
* Numerous details show connections between the mainline ''Dragon Quest'' series and its ''Mystery Dungeon'' crossover. | |||
** In {{Torneko1Title}}'s introduction, the main location of ''Dragon Quest IV'', along with Torneko and his family, are shown in the game's NES release. | |||
** In {{Torneko2PS1Title}}'s English website, Torneko mentions The King as a distant relative of the Tsar of Zamoksva, who is Alena's father in ''Dragon Quest IV''. | |||
==Shiren== | ==Shiren== | ||
* {{Shiren|Kechi the Masseur}} is based on Zatoichi, a Japanese fictional character who travels the land making money by playing dice and giving massages. He is, however, a very highly skilled swordsman.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi</ref> | * {{Shiren|Kechi the Masseur}} is based on Zatoichi, a Japanese fictional character who travels the land making money by playing dice and giving massages. He is, however, a very highly skilled swordsman.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi</ref> | ||
* The Stumble Trap description in the English release of {{Shiren3WiiTitle}} references Rick Astley's song ''Never Gonna Give You Up''. | * The Stumble Trap description in the English release of {{Shiren3WiiTitle}} references Rick Astley's song ''"Never Gonna Give You Up"''. | ||
** "Trips you up, puts you down and your Items run around and desert you." | ** "Trips you up, puts you down and your Items run around and desert you." | ||
* The English version of {{Shiren5VitaTitle}} references multiple media: | * The English version of {{Shiren5VitaTitle}} references multiple media: | ||
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==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
* When first meeting {{PkmnC|Swanna}} in the English version of {{GatesToInfinityTitle}}, she says "You can call me Swanna if you want. Just don't call me maybe.", which is a reference to Carly Rae Jepsen's song, ''Call Me Maybe''. | * When first meeting {{PkmnC|Swanna}} in the English version of {{GatesToInfinityTitle}}, she says "You can call me Swanna if you want. Just don't call me maybe.", which is a reference to Carly Rae Jepsen's song, ''"Call Me Maybe"''. | ||
==Etrian Odyssey== | |||
* Like its mainline series, the Gunner class features a pin with Jack Frost's head, a demon in the ''Megami Tensei'' franchise and {{Meta|Atlus}}'s mascot. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:05, 10 February 2025
Mystery Dungeon references to other media.
Dragon Quest
- Numerous details show connections between the mainline Dragon Quest series and its Mystery Dungeon crossover.
- In
Torneko's Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon
's introduction, the main location of Dragon Quest IV, along with Torneko and his family, are shown in the game's NES release. - In
World of Dragon Warrior: Torneko: The Last Hope's English website, Torneko mentions The King as a distant relative of the Tsar of Zamoksva, who is Alena's father in Dragon Quest IV.
- In
Shiren
- Kechi the Masseur is based on Zatoichi, a Japanese fictional character who travels the land making money by playing dice and giving massages. He is, however, a very highly skilled swordsman.[1]
- The Stumble Trap description in the English release of
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion references Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up".
- "Trips you up, puts you down and your Items run around and desert you."
- The English version of
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate references multiple media:
- Star Wars with the item name Darth Scroll.
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia with the description of the item Day Shield.
Pokémon
- When first meeting Swanna in the English version of
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, she says "You can call me Swanna if you want. Just don't call me maybe.", which is a reference to Carly Rae Jepsen's song, "Call Me Maybe".
Etrian Odyssey
- Like its mainline series, the Gunner class features a pin with Jack Frost's head, a demon in the Megami Tensei franchise and Atlus's mascot.
See Also
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