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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The [=PS1=] version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.

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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} Platform/{{Playstation}} and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Platform/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The [=PS1=] version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.



* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a UsefulNotes/WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} if you're interested).

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* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a UsefulNotes/WiiWare Platform/WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Platform/{{Steam}} if you're interested).
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The game has some bombastic orchestral[=/=]rock scores handled by Music/TommyTallarico and Todd Dennis, the most memorable among them that got used for future titles like ''VideoGame/Wild9'' includes "Facing The Inevitable", "Grenich Time", and "Vengeful Alien".
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* FanNickname: The Grunts have been referred to as "Poopsies" by the fans.
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* {{Mondegreen}}: Just what are those grunts shouting in the first level of the game? It sounds like "Come back, Series/SuperDave!"
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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the UsefulNotes/{{PS1}} and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The [=PS1=] version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.

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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the UsefulNotes/{{PS1}} UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The [=PS1=] version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.
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* AngstWhatAngst: Subverted. Kurt's manual bio mentions that he's got some reservations about what he has to do to repel the invasion, but this doesn't come up in-game [[spoiler:until the ending, where he's screaming in uncharacteristic rage as he guns down enemies; the final shot, after he's made it back to the ''Jim Dandy'', strongly suggests that he's been traumatized by what he endured]].
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* AngstWhatAngst: Subverted. Kurt's manual bio mentions that he's got some reservations about what he has to do to repel the invasion, but this doesn't come up in-game [[spoiler:until the ending, where he's screaming in uncharacteristic rage as he guns down enemies; the final shot, after he's made it back to the ''Jim Dandy'', strongly suggests that he's been traumatized by what he endured]].

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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: Surely there must be a reason that the GainaxEnding in question [[spoiler:is a French musician performing a cover of a song that protests the ''Vietnam war'']].



* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a UsefulNotes/WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} if you're interested).
* WhatTheHellHero: Surely there must be a reason that the GainaxEnding in question [[spoiler:is a French musician performing a cover of a song that protests the ''Vietnam war'']].

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* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a UsefulNotes/WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} if you're interested).
* WhatTheHellHero: Surely there must be a reason that the GainaxEnding in question [[spoiler:is a French musician performing a cover of a song that protests the ''Vietnam war'']].
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* {{Mondegreen}}: Just what are those grunts shouting in the first level of the game? It sounds like "Come back, WesternAnimation/SuperDave!"

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* {{Mondegreen}}: Just what are those grunts shouting in the first level of the game? It sounds like "Come back, WesternAnimation/SuperDave!"Series/SuperDave!"
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* {{Mondegreen}}: Just what are those grunts shouting in the first level of the game? It sounds like "Come back, Super Dave!"

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* {{Mondegreen}}: Just what are those grunts shouting in the first level of the game? It sounds like "Come back, Super Dave!"WesternAnimation/SuperDave!"
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* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} if you're interested).

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* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare UsefulNotes/WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} if you're interested).
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* NightmareFuel:
** Some levels are genuinely disturbing, but Level 3 takes the cake here.
** Grunts, robots... enemies in general.
** Any time you have to face the tanks.
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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the {{PS1}} and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The {{PS1}} version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.

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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the {{PS1}} UsefulNotes/{{PS1}} and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The {{PS1}} [=PS1=] version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.
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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the {{PS1}} and {{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The {{PS1}} version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.

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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the {{PS1}} and {{Steam}} UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The {{PS1}} version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.



* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).

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* SequelDisplacement: ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} if you're interested).
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* {{Mondegreen}}: Just what are those grunts shouting in the first level of the game? It sounds like "Come back, Super Dave!"

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* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly let the aliens plow over ''Series/LagunaBeach''.

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* HarsherInHindsight: In ''Mission: Laguna Beach'', you have to save Laguna Beach from aliens. [[Series/LagunaBeach No, thanks.]] Thankfully, it's only a short promo disc, and not part of the main game. However, [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes ...uhhhhh.]]
* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly Then again, you could let the aliens plow over ''Series/LagunaBeach''.Laguna Beach instead.
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* Thankfully a [[http://steamcommunity.com/app/38450/discussions/0/864973123467667345/ fan patch for the Steam version]] exists which adds in all the fixes of the GOG release, including re-adding the GainaxEnding.

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* ** Thankfully a [[http://steamcommunity.com/app/38450/discussions/0/864973123467667345/ fan patch for the Steam version]] exists which adds in all the fixes of the GOG release, including re-adding the GainaxEnding.
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* Thankfully a [[http://steamcommunity.com/app/38450/discussions/0/864973123467667345/ fan patch for the Steam version]] exists which adds in all the fixes of the GOG release, including re-adding the GainaxEnding.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).

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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' ''VideoGame/{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).
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* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly let the aliens plow over LagunaBeach.

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* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly let the aliens plow over LagunaBeach.''Series/LagunaBeach''.
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* WhatTheHellHero: Surely there must be a reason that the GainaxEnding in question [[spoiler:is a French musician covering a song that protests the ''Vietnam war'']].

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* WhatTheHellHero: Surely there must be a reason that the GainaxEnding in question [[spoiler:is a French musician covering performing a cover of a song that protests the ''Vietnam war'']].
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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).

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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than the first game, mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).interested).
* WhatTheHellHero: Surely there must be a reason that the GainaxEnding in question [[spoiler:is a French musician covering a song that protests the ''Vietnam war'']].
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* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly let the aliens plow over Laguna Beach.

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* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly let the aliens plow over Laguna Beach.LagunaBeach.
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* HilariousInHindsight: Anyone who hates reality television would probably gladly let the aliens plow over Laguna Beach.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than this game, especially since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).

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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than this the first game, especially mostly since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).
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* PortingDisaster: Some releases, such as the {{PS1}} and {{Steam}} versions, removed the GainaxEnding. The {{PS1}} version also has some framerate issues, but is otherwise quite playable. However, it's pretty obvious the game was not made with a gamepad in mind, but the controls work well enough that you can get used to it regardless.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than this game, especially since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither.

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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than this game, especially since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither.neither (though you can still get this off GOG and {{Steam}} if you're interested).
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* SequelDisplacement: ''{{MDK2}}'' is more well-known than this game, especially since the sequel had a WiiWare port and an [[UpdatedRerelease HD makeover]], while this game got neither.

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