Arby's got around that daily challenge by zeroing in on one likely segment of their demographics and making
iconic gaming references built from their cardboard containers — it delighted the people who got it, and if it wasn't precisely what you'd call humor, it made that human connection.
A game packed with frenetic platforming action, including a vast world with an original storyline and tons of secrets, memorable boss fights, rhythm controlled bonus rounds, catchy chiptune soundtrack and lots of
classic gaming references.
Packed full of
obscure gaming references, a story so goofy you can't help but love, and characters that are actually as endearing as they are cute, Neptunia is a charming series of games that hits directly at the core of the things fans of Japanese games and anime love.
As expected, the series» commitment to absolutely lame in - jokes and
dopey gaming references have not let up in the slightest; but while there was at least an infectious sense of energy and passion to some of the previous games, even the story feels sort of exhausted here.
Liberally stuffed with
gaming references ranging from Angry Birds all the way through to Shadow of the Colossus, while boasting the sort of gleefully vibrant visuals that make you want to set your copies of Battlefield and Call of Duty on fire, it's clear early on that Super Chibi Knight is more than just a mere familial collaboration; it's a true love letter to the games which played such a key role in our formative years.
It's a damn shame, because Neptunia's barrage of real -
world gaming references had captured my interest from the get go, but the end product quickly sent me in the opposite direction.
It was stupid amounts of fun spotting all
those gaming references, although the best bit was a whole sequence based on a certain film.
Back in 2010, we saw the amazing Scott Pilgrim vs the World, a live - action adaptation of Brian Lee O'Malley's graphic novel series — chock full of
gaming references that made the film an instant favourite of mine.
Considering the amount of retro -
gaming references that are scattered throughout both the original comics and the movie, it only makes sense that Ubisoft's tie - in to
Considering the amount of retro -
gaming references that are scattered throughout both the original comics and the movie, it only makes sense that Ubisoft's tie - in to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World would heavily resemble the classic beat «em ups.
This movie is unbelievably dorky, filled with
gaming references, and right up our alley.