Line #203 ShoutOut/HenryStickminSeries


1	The ''VideoGame/HenryStickminSeries'' as a whole is ReferenceOverdosed to the extreme. Clearly, [=PuffballsUnited=] loves his shout-outs. Note that many of the shout-outs below have been altered or removed in the remasters, most likely for copyright reasons.
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5	[[folder:In general]]
6	* Every game since ''Breaking the Bank'' has to include one "shoop da whoop" meme in. There's one if you click on the sun at the "Sneaky Escapist" ending of ''Escaping the Prison'', choosing the Satellite option in ''Stealing the Diamond'', clicking the sun again in the "Relentless Bounty Hunter" ending of ''Infiltrating the Airship'', clicking on the moon in the "Presumed Dead" ending of ''Fleeing the Complex'', clicking on the moon in the Shadozer sequence during the "Ghost Inmate" route of ''Fleeing the Complex'', clicking on the item box during the Item Box sequence during the "Presumed Dead" route of ''Fleeing the Complex'', choosing Summon during the Executive/Allies route in ''Completing the Mission'', and clicking the sun in the ending of the Bounty/Allies route of ''Completing the Mission''. It is subverted with ''Infiltrating the Airship'' as it has a coughing fit.
7	** In ''The Henry Stickmin Collection'', the black "shoop da whoop" faces were recolored to avoid racial complications, giving it a green camo appearance instead of a completely pitch-black appearance; this coloring may allude to Cell from ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', whom the meme originated from.
8	* Any and all vent sounds in the remaster are recycled from ''VideoGame/AmongUs''. The small opening for packages in Henry's cell door in ''Escaping the Prison'' uses one of these sound effects as well.
9	[[/folder]]
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11	[[folder:''Breaking the Bank'']]
12	* The Shovel is pulled out with the classic ''[[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Zelda]]'' ItemGet fanfare. The remaster also includes camera angles imitating those of the cel-shaded games, and the Fail text (the original ''Bank'' didn't have Fail screens) is a reference to a general rule ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'' players advise.
13	-->"Never dig straight down."
14	* When Henry hides in a truck with a disguise, the truck passes by two security guards who are reminiscent of [[WebAnimation/RedVsBlue Simmons and Grif]]. They also had a similar conversation with each other in the remaster.
15	-->'''Chad Hanson:''' "You ever... ...Wonder why there's a bank out here?"
16	** One of the guards is named [[Music/PhilCollins Philly Colin]].
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18	[[/folder]]
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20	[[folder:''Escaping the Prison'']]
21	!! First Room Fails
22	* During the [=NrG=] Drink sequence, Henry passes wanted posters for [[Website/{{Newgrounds}} Brian]] (Newgrounds' mascot) and Dad from Tom Fulp's ''Dad 'n Me''.
23
24	!! ''Sneaky'' / ''Sneaky Escapist'' route
25	* The Belt of Grenades option could possibly be a reference to VideoGame/{{Worms}}, right down to the grenade bouncing back to Henry and him shouting "WHAT THE-?" before it explodes.
26
27	!! ''Lame'' / ''Lawyered Up'' route
28	* Henry ends up calling up [[VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Phoenix Wright himself]][[note]] (renamed to Felix White in the remaster)[[/note]]. The other options on his cell phone include [[VisualNovel/ApolloJusticeAceAttorney Apollo Justice]] from [[Franchise/AceAttorney the same series]], as well as [[Film/LiarLiar Fletcher Reede]], [[Film/TheDevilsAdvocate Kevin Lomax]], [[RealLife Johnnie Cochran]][[note]](the lawyer who defended O. J. Simpson on one infamous occasion)[[/note]], and [[WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}} Hyper-Chicken]]. The remaster changed most of these names to LawyerFriendlyCameo alternatives (for example, Phoenix Wright became Felix White), and added a few more: [[Series/BreakingBad S. Goodman]], [[VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine J. Pianta]], and J. Kelly.
29
30	!! ''Badass'' / ''Badass Bust Out'' route
31	* When pulling out the drill, Henry holds it in the same manner as the characters in ''VideoGame/MrDriller''.
32	* If Henry elects to turn left when fleeing from the guards, he'll [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl trip and fall on his ass]], complete with sound effect. You even get a medal called "lol brawl reference".
33	* The BulletTime scene is, of course, straight out of ''Film/TheMatrix''.
34	** The beginning of the scene was accompanied by the main theme of ''Film/TheGoodTheBadAndTheUgly'' in the flash version.
35	[[/folder]]
36
37	[[folder:''Stealing the Diamond'']]
38	!!General
39	* Most paintings are references to various works. The paintings include: [[Film/ThreeHundred Leonidas]], [[VideoGame/HotelMario NO U Luigi]], [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaCDiGames King Harkinian]], [[Creator/UrsulaVernon the Biting Pear of Salamanca]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Heavy]], [[VideoGame/BattleblockTheater Hatty Hattington]], [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants Painty the Pirate]], Creator/BrunoGanz' [[Film/{{Downfall}} Adolf Hitler]], and more.
40	* The counter for the paintings you can collect for the "Art Connoisseur" medal looks almost identical to the one used in ''VideoGame/SpongeBobSquarePantsBattleForBikiniBottom'' when collecting paintings in the Rock Bottom section.
41
42	!!''Aggressive''[=/=]''Intruder on a Scooter'' route
43	* One of the guards outside is named [[ComicBook/ThePunisher Billy Barnes]].
44	* When Henry is going through the medieval section, he drives by the helmets of the [[VideoGame/CastleCrashers Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow Knights.]]
45	* During the car chase, a [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Sniper]] is called in who [[BoomHeadshot blows Henry's head off]] if he does nothing. In the original version of the game, the quote below is the actual voice file from ''Team Fortress 2''.[[note]]The mobile version replaced this with Puffballs recording this line instead, which was carried over into the remastered version.[[/note]]
46	-->"Wave g'bye to your head, wanka!"
47	* Henry can either use a [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Bubble]] or [[Franchise/{{Halo}} a sticky grenade]] to try and get the Sniper off his tail.
48	* During that whole scene, a star rating appears in the corner like in ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto''.
49
50	!!''Undetected''[=/=]''Unseen Burglar'' route
51	* One of the ways Henry can make his way to the roof is a pair of [[VideoGame/PilotWings Jumble Hoppers]]. Complete with Henry bouncing into a pond with "2 pts. deducted" flashing like how the game penalizes the score.
52	* In the same route, one of the ways that Henry can try to get past a guard is with the [[VideoGame/FZero Falcon]] [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros PUNCH]]! [[AntiClimax It doesn't work]], because [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Henry is not superhuman like Captain Falcon]].
53	* The fail screen for the Laser Cutter is a reference to the Y U NO meme. In addition, a caption below that is upside down reads, "A: The laser cauterized it," which is a joke within the Franchise/StarWars fanbase of whether the lightsaber is capable of cauterizing wounds.
54	* Henry can try and get down to the diamond with the [[VideoGame/{{Portal}} Portal Gun]][[labelnote:*]]changed to "Wormhole Rifle" for the copyright-safe remaster[[/labelnote]].
55	* At the last leg, if Henry tries to snap the guard's neck, he'll [[StaircaseTumble fall down the stairs]]. Doing this will get the "[[Webcomic/{{Homestuck}} BUNP]]" medal and the FAIL screen saying that [[Webcomic/SweetBroAndHellaJeff it told you about stairs]].
56
57	!!''Epic''[=/=]''Just Plain Epic'' route
58	* When Henry uses the Shrink Ray, he gets eaten by a worm which roared "[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure WRRYY]]" straight out of ''[=JoJo=]'s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future''. In the remastered version, this roar was changed due to copyright reasons.
59	* If Henry uses the pick to tunnel in through the wall, he won't make much progress… until a [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} Creeper]] runs in and blasts the wall apart.
60	* A couple of rooms later, Henry can either use a [[VideoGame/HalfLife crowbar]] (which gets him attacked by headcrabs), a VideoGame/{{Metroid}}[[labelnote:]]"Alien" in the remaster[[/labelnote]] (which eats his head instead of following his direction), a [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Poké Ball]][[labelnote:]]"Goodball" in the remaster, also referencing Greatballs[[/labelnote]] (he summons Missingno and [[GameBreakingBug crashes the game]]), or a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mega Mushroom]][[labelnote:*]]simply "Mushroom" in the remaster[[/labelnote]].
61	** The display holds an [[VideoGame/MarioKart Item Box]] (which gets replaced with a [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Jiggy]] in the remaster) and a green spike piece (which also gets replaced by a [[VideoGame/MarioKart Spiny Shell]]). The remaster also added a display of [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]], the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker Wind Waker]], and the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSpiritTracks Spirit Flute]].
62	** Speaking of Poké Ball, two of the guards from the previous scene is the challenger. One of them is named Joseph Jo, which could be shortened to [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure JoJo]], a shared nickname of the protagonists in the series.
63	* When a newly-hatched pterodactyl attacked Alexander Garb, he screamed the "[[StockScream Wilhelm Scream]]" in the original, but it was replaced with a generic scream in the remaster.
64	* In order to deal with the situation at the museum, the Centre for Chaos Containment can choose to launch a [[VideoGame/CallOfDuty tactical nuke]].
65	-->"Don't feel too bad. He probably camped for the 25 kills he needed to get that nuke."
66	** In the CCC headquarters, there's also this exchange:
67	--->'''Corporal:''' I'm getting chaos readings at 10.6. It's coming from the museum.\
68	'''Chief:''' My god. [[Anime/DragonBallZ It's over nine!]]\
69	''[Beat]''\
70	'''Corporal:''' Yeah.\
71	'''Chief:''' I'm leaving this decision up to you, corporal. Just hit one of those buttons to deal with this… [''puts on sunglasses''] ''pressing'' situation.\
72	''[[[Series/CSIMiami YEEEAAAHH!]]]''\
73	'''Chief:''' Who's watching TV?! Get back to work!
74	*** The remastered version replaces the "YEEEAAAHH!" sample with [[LaughTrack canned laughter]], presumably for copyright reasons.
75	*** The Chief's name is Corporal [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Bill Bullet]].
76	** In the background of the CCC Headquarters scene, a black monitor indicates that "Cam_626" is out. Considering that the 'Centre for Chaos Containment' sounds suspiciously like the [[Website/SCPFoundation SCP Foundation]]…
77	** Possibly unintentional, but the button at the CCC that sends in [[spoiler:a mech]] looks ''identical'' to the [[VideoGame/ClubPenguin Robotomy tool.]]
78	* One of the medals (for using the Jumble Hoppers three times) is called "Like a D6", a reference to the song "Like a G6" by Far East Movement, The Cataracs, and Dev, while d6 references the [[MediaNotes/{{Dice}} dice of the same name used in]] ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons''.
79	[[/folder]]
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81	[[folder:''Infiltrating the Airship'']]
82	!!''Earpiece'' (''Government Supported Private Investigator'') route
83	* Henry [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsonsMovie uses glue to cross the ceiling of a roomful of Toppats]].
84	* One of the ways to get across the gap is for Charles to send in a Robo-Helper. Which is basically a robotic [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Tails]].
85	* In the original Flash version, when standing just behind a guard trying to get through a door, Henry can ask Charles to use remote access to hack the door open. It results in Henry getting squished. The fail screen has this to say:
86	-->"[[Film/SpaceJam Come and and SLAM, and welcome to the JAM!]]"
87	* Later, Henry can try and use the Falcon Kick to get rid of a Toppat bystander. It works, but only on himself.
88	* Another option is to throw a Ninja Star. When Henry [[EpicFail somehow misses]] the game states "[[WesternAnimation/{{Mulan}} You missed! How could you miss?! He was three feet in front of you!]]" [[spoiler:You can even get a medal by clicking on the letters M, U, L, A and finally N.]]
89	* After getting the files, Henry has to take a detour with an electric obstacle in his way. When choosing how to respond to Charles, the player is greeted with a dialogue wheel straight out of ''Franchise/MassEffect''.
90	* When escaping the Airship, Henry can call for a flashbang to be thrown into the cargo bay, the throwing of which is preceded by "[[VideoGame/CounterStrike Fire in the hole!]]"
91	* Another option here is a [[VideoGame/{{Worms}} Banana Bomb]]. The fail screen then provides another shout out with "[[VideoGame/DonkeyKong64 Dun dun dun OHHHHH BANANA!]]"
92
93	!!''Cannonball'' (''Relentless Bounty Hunter''/''Rapidly Promoted Executive'') route
94	* When chasing Reginald past some SlowDoors, Henry can use the warp turbo boost from ''VideoGame/LEGORacers''.
95	* After this, Henry can try to get up to Reginald with either a pair of [[WesternAnimation/WallaceAndGromit Techno Trousers]][[labelnote:*]]changed to "Robo Pants" in the copyright-safe remaster[[/labelnote]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Soldier's]] [[RocketJump Rocket Launcher]], or by [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender metalbending]].
96	-->"[[Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone You're a bender, Harry.]]"\
97	-[[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Gandalf]]
98	* When the Right Hand Man confronts Henry, he can fight him one of two ways. He can choose to Dirk, which will bring the player to a ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI'' battle screen (where he can use Edgar's [[ChainsawGood chainsaw]] or Sabin's [[WrestlerInAllOfUs Blitz]]), or he can use a Yo-yo, which will bring him to an ''VideoGame/{{EarthBound\|1994}}'' battle screen (and naturally the [[GameBreaker Multi-Bottle Rocket]] trounces the Right Hand Man here). The original game outright used the battle theme from these games.
99	* The Tank that can be used by Henry bears a bit of resemblance to the [[Website/{{Newgrounds}} Newgrounds Tank]].
100	* Henry can choose to use a parachute to leave the airship, though this leads to him dropping the Toppat Leader. When you mouse over the game's statement of "Butterfingers", [[Film/SpiderMan2 Doctor Octavius]] chimes in…
101	-->"[[VisualPun Butterfingers!]]"
102	** The way the Butterfingers jump and spin around is animated just like in ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT55pvSe9R4&t=206s Revenge of the Mad Madman]]'' by [[Creator/{{Deepercutt}} Deepercutt]], which is Puffballs's favorite YouTubePoop.
103
104	!!''Grapple Gun'' (''Pure Blooded Thief'') route
105	* Henry can try to breach the airship with bombs. When he runs the wrong way to escape from the blast, the fail screen says that he should've used the [[VideoGame/{{Bomberman}} Remote Bombs]].
106	* The Joy Buzzer fail screen says [[YMMV/HitmanBloodMoney "[Allan please add details]"]], a meme from an item description oversight in ''Hitman: Blood Money''. [[note]]In the remaster, this is changed to "Remind me not to shake ''your'' hand.", likely for copyright reasons.[[/note]]
107	* In the next room, Henry can try to browse a computer that contains secret files… and a copy of ''[[VideoGame/{{Civilization}} Civilization V]]'' on it. [[JustOneMoreLevel It goes as well as you may expect.]]
108	-->"…just one more turn?"
109	* When Henry has to cross a gap, he can choose the [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants Magic Pencil]]. Too bad he ends up drawing… something that [[GroinAttack nails him between the legs]].
110	** He can also use "Stretch'um Chewies", which get him tangled in machinery and this fail quote:
111	---> "[[Memes/FamilyGuy That really grinds my gears.]]"
112	* Then, when choosing something to open a door, Henry can choose [[Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem the Power Glove]]… that doesn't actually do anything.
113	-->"You look like an idiot."
114	* Choosing the [[RunningGag Teleporter]] would send Henry into an empty, white void. It may be a reference to ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'', where Squidward was sent into a void from time traveling in [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS1E14SB129KarateChoppers one episode]].
115	* The [[https://henrystickmin.fandom.com/wiki/Romanian_Ruby Romanian Ruby]] is identical in appearance to the [[https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Large_Gems Large Ruby]] item from ''VideoGame/{{Terraria}}''.
116	* The huge vault Henry finds a huge ruby in has a banana-shaped boat and a [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing Gyroid]] in the background. The remaster removed the boat, but added a ton more, including a giant Franchise/SuperMarioBros coin, [[Film/TheManWithTheGoldenGun Scaramanga’s Golden Gun]], three paintings in the style of Piet Mondrian and another parodying American Gothic, a fifth painting depicting the ''Melee'' version of [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Final Destination]], two mannequins with a [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Stout Shako]] and a jacket from ''VideoGame/PlayerUnknownsBattlegrounds'' respectively, a sawed-off shotgun from ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyModernWarfare2'', and [[Franchise/{{Halo}} an Energy Sword]].
117	* After this, Henry has to find a way to take the very large ruby with him. Two of his options are a Clawpack which looks and sounds a lot like [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Kazooie]], and the [[VideoGame/HalfLife Gravity Gun]].
118	-->"Take care of your bird! Err… Claw."
119	* The missile that one of the Government helicopters fires at Henry and Geoffrey Plumb's position zig-zags several times before reaching its target, in much the same manner as the missiles from ''VideoGame/Battlezone1980''.
120	* When the airship has to be escaped from when all hell breaks loose, Henry can either use a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Koopa shell]], a [[WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill propane tank]], an [[Film/MaryPoppins umbrella]], or [[VideoGame/{{Fallout3}} the Brotherhood of Steel's]] PowerArmor.
121	* When the Government begins fighting the Toppat Clan, one of its soldiers — named [[Anime/{{Naruto}} Nerto Kageh]] — is seen {{Ninja Run}}ning.
122	* In the battle scene after Henry uses [[spoiler:the Power Armor]], not only can a [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ken]] expy be seen delivering a {{Shoryuken}} to a Ryu lookalike[[note]]according to the Collection, their names are Kent and Rai U., respectively[[/note]], but a [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Spy can also be seen backstabbing a Sniper along with the domination SFX]][[note]]the remaster reveals this Sniper to be the same one from ''Diamond''; Samuel Mundy, and the Spy's name is revealed to be [=Jaque LeTouche=][[/note]].
123	** The above leads to the Centre of Chaos Containment having to deal with the situation. One of the discs is a mystery, though clicking on it will load "[[Creator/ValveSoftware G.A.B.E.N.]]". Whatever it was meant to do is unknown, since it's supposed to load ''Half-Life 3'', which will [[Memes/ValveSoftware never come out]].
124	** Another option involves using laser cutters to rocket the land into the sky. The Fail quote?
125	----> [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants We'll take all of our problems,]] [[MemeticMutation and]] '''[[MemeticMutation push]]''' [[MemeticMutation them somewhere else!]]
126	** The D.E.B. (Dark Energy Blaster/Bomb). An expanding purple dome that atomizes anything in its path during expansion? That's how a Subspace Bomb functions in the Subspace Emissary in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl''.
127	*** The sound effects of it disintegrating people and objects as well as the name and its firing noise are both from the Dark Energy Blast secondary fire of the [[VideoGame/HalfLife Combine Rifle]].
128
129	!!''Sticky Hand'' (''Lightning Quick Larcenist'') route
130	* One of the ways Henry can try and lift the safe out is with [[Franchise/TheIncredibles Zero-Point Energy]]. Like Syndrome, he ends up flinging it above him with an undesirable outcome.
131	* The fail text after Henry thought he already completed the mission, but ended up with a teddy bear instead and one of the guards is about to shoot him.
132	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[VideoGame/ProWrestling A winner is you!]]
133
134	!!Other
135	* Throughout the whole game, if you complete a certain number of steps, then Henry can enter a room and find the fabled [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Biggoron's Sword]][[labelnote:*]]changed to "Biggol Sword" in the copyright-safe remaster[[/labelnote]]. Opening the door to the room it's contained in even makes the famous "Puzzle Solved" sound.
136	[[/folder]]
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138	[[folder:''Fleeing the Complex'']]
139	!!General
140	* For starters, the very fact that the Complex in question is called [[Series/GameOfThrones The Wall]] can't be a coincidence.
141
142	!!''Boost Up'' (''Ghost Inmate''/''Convict Allies'') route
143	* Choosing to leave Ellie behind will get an onscreen prompt saying "[[Creator/TelltaleGames Ellie will remember that]]".
144	* The conversation the guards in the storage room are having suggests that they're avid ''VideoGame/HearthstoneHeroesOfWarcraft'' players (and the guard telling the story is named Heath Stone). In addition, Heath mentions his opponent playing a card "The gates are open," which is the summon quote of [[https://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/Lord_of_the_Arena Lord of the Arena]]. During the conversation, a ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}}'' piece can be seen in the background.[[note]]While the Spear of Shocks resembles the Ma'tok staff from ''Series/StargateSG1'', Puffball states that he didn't base it on anything.[[/note]]
145	* If by himself, Henry's options for getting rid of the storage room guards include [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker the Command Melody]] (and to boot, its fail text says that it's too bad you don't know how to play an [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina]] or something) and pickpocketing one guard (which counts not just because the interface is clipped directly from ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'', but also because one of the items he steals from said guard is [[VideoGame/TheBindingOfIsaac Monstro's Tooth]]; the latter is compounded because the guard being pickpocketed is named Isaac Binderson).
146	** At the same point with Ellie, one option is to use the [[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiSuperstarSaga Bounce Bros]].
147	* Outside Security (Solo), Henry's options include [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime the Longshot]], [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog a Spring]], and [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros2 the Power Jump]].
148	** Similarly, Henry and Ellie can tackle the same obstacle by using [[Franchise/StarWars The Force]] or [[VideoGame/BattleBlockTheater a judo throw]].
149	* Before the Hallway Standoff segment, a [[WebVideo/JackSepticEye stickman with facial hair wearing an ivy cap]] can be seen running towards the door. In addition, another stickman (who has four arms, by the way) named Gus Garno is a reference to the character Gasgano from ''Film/StarWarsEpisodeIThePhantomMenace'', with his bio stating that he used to be a big time racer.
150	** Immediately before, one of the prisoners seen escaping from their cell is "Angry Mike", who has a mask that covers his mouth and is "a wanderer, traveling in the desert". In other words, he's an {{Expy}} of Film/MadMax.
151	* After a fail where Henry accidentally shoots Ellie with a sniper rifle, clicking on the "Let's see that in an instant replay!" fail message will start an [[MemeticMutation MLG compilation]] and many of its affiliated memes, including the Wombo Combo scream and "Oh baby, a triple", complete with the Illuminati meme in the end that used the Series/TheXFiles theme (or a copyright-friendly version of it in the Remaster). Heck, he shot Ellie because he tried to pull a "360 no scope", an "elite" trick shot used in many first-person shooter games like ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty''.
152	* In the Bowels of the Complex, one of your choices is the Plunger Boots, which look the same as [[http://banjokazooie.wikia.com/wiki/Claw_Clamber_Boots the ones from]] ''VideoGame/BanjoTooie'', and it even plays an altered version of the "putting on shoes" sound from the same game. In addition, the FAIL screen for picking them says "[[VideoGame/MoonbaseAlpha aeiou]]". [[spoiler:Clicking on the word repeatedly generates several voice clips of the line, and eventually a medal.]]
153	* At the Docks, Henry can use [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid a box to sneak past the guards]] or [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3 a raccoon leaf to fly over them]]. Deploying the leaf plays ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld''[='=]s item-box deploy sound.
154	** Also at the docks, the paper that comes with the Shadozer has the line, [[VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends "The unseen stick is the deadliest."]]
155	** The music that plays upon selecting Shadozer resembles Shadow's theme from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI''.
156	* At the Outer Docks, one of Henry's options is a rocket. If he tries it, he messes up the staging process in a manner that should look familiar to any ''VideoGame/KerbalSpaceProgram'' player; the rocket itself also appears to be made out of KSP parts. The other failing option is a large ship named S.S. Annie, an obvious reference to the [[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue S.S. Anne]].
157	** In the flash version, the ambush is represented with a snippet of Vassalation, the Jockey's theme from ''VideoGame/Left4Dead''. In the remastered version, the ambush is instead represented with the imposter kill sound from ''VideoGame/AmongUs''.
158	** If you pick the dinghy and get the Ghost Inmate ending, the music for it is a remix of Unreal Superhero 3, also known as the Sony Vegas Keygen song, turned memetic by classic YouTubePoop videos.
159	* At the Two Elevators, if Henry and Ellie choose to Blend In, the guard sees through Ellie's lie with an "[[VideoGame/LANoire X: Doubt]]" prompt. ''The Henry Stickmin Collection'' reveals that said guard is named Colby Phelps — a play on Cole Phelps.
160	* In the Remastered version, if Henry and Ellie choose Pass By, while the two are walking pass the guards, Darek Gorulik looks at them with a detection alert from the ''Franchise/{{Hitman}}'' series.
161	* One of the three criminals at the elevator is named Dan the Man. His bio saids that he wanted to be called "Dan of Steel," but the name was taken, referencing a ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' character, Steely Dan, who has his name changed to Dan of Steel due to copyright reasons.
162	* At The Yard (Captured), Henry can use either an [[VideoGame/Left4Dead adrenaline shot]] or [[https://www.ssbwiki.com/Knee_Smash the KNEE]] to save Ellie from Grigory. If the latter is picked, Henry [[https://www.ssbwiki.com/Dash-dance dash-dances]] before [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros kneeing both Ellie and Grigory out of the screen in a colorful explosion]], and then a [[VideoGame/StreetFighterII "YOU WIN" / "PERFECT" message]] shows up.
163	-->"Whoa whoa whoa! [[LampshadeHanging You can't go mixing]] [[HilariousInHindsight fighting game references like that!]]"
164	* At The Yard (Escape Route), if Henry and Ellie choose to leave through a hole in the fence, they fall off the cliff. The FAIL screen says "Looks like you needed one of these", accompanied by [[VideoGame/{{Lemmings}} a picture of Henry looking back and forth with his arms out.]]
165	** At the same route, when you choose the truck to escape, a stickman that looks like WebVideo/{{Markiplier}} appears briefly when the convicts helps Henry and Ellie get in the truck.
166	** On that note, the green-haired inmate who ushers them through said hole in the fence appears to resemble WebVideo/{{Jacksepticeye}} after the latter dyed his hair. This likeness is purely co-incidental, as confirmed by the creator of the game via a comment on Jack's video on the game. The actual Jacksepticeye look-alike was seen running during a riot with a hat and beard, right before armed guards has Henry and Ellie under cover. His bio describes him as "a crazy, loud Irishman."
167	** The three are later named in the bio as Mark Emu[[note]]One of Mark's nicknames is "Markimoo"[[/note]], Jack S'tickeye, and Sean S.E. Lemming[[note]]The latter's real name is Sean and S.E. likely stands for Septic Eye; [[SureLetsGoWithThat the developers might have gone along with the coincidence]][[/note]].
168	*** Speaking about Sean, he has green hair, he's barefoot, and his bio mentions that he was assigned a role — all characteristics that he shares with the titular ''VideoGame/{{Lemmings}}''.
169	** Peter Waylands, who was trying to stowaway with Mark Emu, is noted in his bio to have tried [[ScoobyDooHoax scaring people away from a house he wanted to buy dressed as a ghost]], [[Franchise/ScoobyDoo only to be thwarted by]] [[YouMeddlingKids four kids and a dog]].
170	** One of the immates, alongside Mark Emu and Peter Waylands, is Misha Sashavo, whose description in his bio card reads "[[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 He used to be part of a crazy group of mercenaries.]]" In addition, Misha is the Heavy's actual name and his last name includes Sasha, his minigun.
171
172	!!''Charge Tackle'' (''Presumed Dead'') route
173	* At Transfer Cells Hallway, one of Henry's options is to use the [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Speed Shoes]].
174	* When Henry performs acrobatics to dodge gunfire, his tricks are listed at the bottom of the screen, ''VideoGame/TonyHawksProSkater''-style, complete with the Special Trick sound on the Front Flip.
175	* Transfer Cells Blockade is even better: Henry can use [[VideoGame/GarrysMod the Tool Gun]], [[VideoGame/MarioKart an Item Box]], or a [[ComicBook/{{Spiderman}} Web Throw]]. The Web Throw's FAIL screen references the "[[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/how-do-i-shot-web How Do I Shot Web?]]" meme.
176	* The Yard (Tactical) looks like something out of either ''VideoGame/AdvanceWars'' or ''VideoGame/FireEmblem''. Henry's choice here can lead to referencing either of the above two games, with the man with the sword getting on the bad end of a CriticalHit from Henry, or the tank blowing Henry to kingdom come. Or Henry can choose a man with boxing gloves that looks an awful lot like [[VideoGame/PunchOut Soda Popinski/Vodka Drunkenski]][[note]]According to the bios in the Remastered version, his name is "Cocca Colinski".[[/note]]. And if he enters a building, Henry is greeted by [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddys Freddy Fazbear]], who proceeds to "[[JumpScare jumpscare]]" the player over and over in the original, and once in the remastered version.
177	** The achievement for getting jumpscared by Freddy has a description that reads [[{{LetsPlay/Videogamedunkey}} "That was over 100 haunted."]]
178	* When Henry is Behind the Truck, one of the things he can use to get past the guards is a [[SatiatingSandwich sandwich]] [[VideoGame/CastleCrashers which turns Henry muscular]]. The ensuing FAIL screen references the "[[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/one-weird-trick-doctors-hate-him Doctors Hate Him]]" meme.
179	* During the chase scene in the truck, if Henry picks Bail, the FAIL screen says "You should've followed up with a tether from your [[VideoGame/JustCause wrist strapped grappling hook]]." [[note]]"What do you mean you don't have one of those…"[[/note]] The correct choice, slamming the truck into the enemy vehicle, results in VideoGame/{{Wario}}'s scream as they careen off the cliffside.
180	* At the Cliffside Wreck, one of Henry's options is [[VideoGame/{{Kirby}} a Warp Star]].
181	* During the ending, we see a shot of Henry at a security station laid out exactly like the one in ''VideoGame/PapersPlease''.
182
183	!!''Wait for Transfer'' (''International Rescue Operative/The Betrayed'') route
184	* In Henry's cell, one of his options is a cookie iced in a manner that says "EAT ME", which makes Henry bigger when eaten like in ''Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland''.
185	-->'''Fail Screen''': "How curious."
186	** Using the [[RunningGag Teleporter]] at the same point lands Henry in a doomed ZergRush against a [[VideoGame/StarCraft Protoss Colossus]], complete with Starcraft sound effects.
187	* In the Cafeteria (Government route), Henry can [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Earthbend]], use the [[VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends summoner spell]] [[FlashStep Flash]], or [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} deploy a Bubble Shield]] (the FAIL screen for this one contains a stickman version of Website/{{Twitch}}'s Kappa emote). The Earthbend gets special mention; what follows if he picks it is an action-packed sequence set to oriental music… up until Henry messes up and gets [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV "WASTED"]].
188	* One option at the Cafeteria (Toppat route) is a [[VideoGame/{{Portal}} neurotoxin]] that [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil turns everyone into zombies]]. The sounds of the cannon aiming to fire the neurotoxin are ripped from ''VideoGame/SuperMario64''.
189	* Upon summoning Toppat through Drill Pod, a Toppat member named [[TheAhnold Ahnoldt Schwarz]] tells Henry to "[[Film/{{Predator}} Get to the airship!]]" with an Austrian accent.
190	* Reginald dropping Henry to his death is reminiscent of [[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994 another famous betrayal scene]].
191
192	!!Other
193	* One of the medals requires the player to [[Literature/WheresWaldo find Waldo]][[labelnote:*]]Waldorf in the copyright-safe remaster[[/labelnote]]. [[spoiler:He's in The Yard (Escape Route), behind a rock in the middle-right.]]
194	* The medal for getting 101 Fails is titled "[[WesternAnimation/OneHundredAndOneDalmatians 101 Failmations]]". No, seriously.
195	* In 5 separate locations throughout the game, you can spot [[VideoGame/HalfLife G-Man]] standing in the background with a briefcase. Clicking all 5 of him nets you the medal "Rise and Shine"[[note]]"Wake up and smell the snow"[[/note]]. His full name in the remaster is [[VideoGame/GarrysMod Gary]] [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Mann]].
196	[[/folder]]
197
198	[[folder:''Completing the Mission'']]
199
200	!!Multiple routes
201	* The Toppat guarding the entrance of the base (visible in the Bounty/Rescue and Thief/Ghost routes) is called [[Music/KanyeWest Kayn West]], was in the music business and was accused of plagiarism.
202	* The Bounty/Allies and Bounty/Dead routes share some shout-outs, as they have very similar plots[[note]]the major difference being that Ellie is present for the Allies route but not the Dead route[[/note]]:
203	** The money car on the train has a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros coin icon]] on it.
204	** The Conductor of the train himself is an {{Expy}} of [[VideoGame/StarFox64 the Forever Train's conductor on Macbeth]], having similar voice lines (including the famous "I can't STOP IIIIIIIIIIIIT!" as the train crashes in the Allies route), being ''called'' Mr. Macbeth, and his bio mentioning he's often been compared to an ape.
205	* In the routes where the space station is already in orbit, the sensor workstation is shown a number of times with Burt Curtis manning it. A few comic strips can be seen in the background:
206	** A three-panel comic starring [[ComicStrip/PearlsBeforeSwine a mouse, a pig and a bearded man with a baseball cap]].
207	** A single-panel comic with the caption "Look, all I'm saying is that I'm not as witty as [[ComicStrip/TheFarSide Gary Larson]]".
208	** A three-panel comic of a cat. In the last panel, the cat says "[[ComicStrip/{{Garfield}} want lasagna]]".
209	* All the Dead routes start out in the same bar. One of the bar patrons has an eye patch and a black Rasta hat, and his Bio Card explicitly states that [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 he's a former mercenary]] [[TakeThat who quit when updates stopped coming]]. One of the soldiers is also named Jose Gonzales, and his Bio Card mentions he's been a free-to-play gamer since 2008, referencing a particular trend in ''Team Fortress 2'' of new players seeming to come from Mexico who tend to put their real name alongside their birth year in their usernames.
210	** Another patron is a girl with brown hair and a pink parka. Her Bio card calls her [[VideoGame/IceClimber Nacy Popo and describes her mountain climbing expeditions]].
211
212	!!''Bounty/Allies'' (''Capital Gains'') route
213	* The swords fail ends with a voice clip saying [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} "Betrayal. Lost the lead."]] after [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential Henry accidentally flattens Ellie by his tank.]]
214	* The Purse of Holding option resembles the [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsChocolateWithNutsMermaidManAndBarnacleBoyV candy bar bag]] from ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'', with the fail quote being similar to a quote from the episode.
215	-->'''Fail Screen:''' "You two look like you could use some patented purse of holding carrying purses."
216	* One of the options to steal the money is to use a [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain fulton]] to make the entire money cart fly. Immediately afterwards, you're offered a fake choice, with the "Obscure Reference" option being a character from ''VideoGame/{{Liero}}''.
217	* Henry and Ellie can attack [[spoiler:the Right Hand Man]] with a [[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPartnersInTime green shell]].
218	* [[spoiler:The Right Hand Man]] is defeated by a [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee wombo combo]].
219	--> '''Ellie:''' [[Memes/SuperSmashBros Happy feet!]]\
220	'''Henry:''' [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Stickmin PUNCH!]]
221
222	!!''Bounty/Dead'' (''Little Nest Egg'') route
223	* Henry can attempt to join the train's caravan in his tank. Of course, it doesn't work.
224	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas All you had to do was follow the dang train, Henry!]]
225	* The interface of the fight with the Conductor is identical to that of an ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'' battle. The song "Tickets Please", which plays during the fight, is also [[SuspiciouslySimilarSong suspiciously similar]] to "Metal Crusher" from ''Undertale''.
226	* The fail screen quote for choosing the Act option in the Conductor fight is "[[Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable Henry really bribes?]] [[Memes/JojosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable No dignity.]]"
227	* One of the Toppat goons trying to breach the money train is a [[VideoGame/HalfLife HECU grunt]], complete with stilted dialogue.
228	* Another Toppat who unsuccessfully tries to locate the money cart in the aftermath is named Don Miguel, after someone who pirated an English version of [[MediaNotes/RPGMaker RPG Maker 2000]] more than a decade before it received an official release.
229
230	!!''Bounty/Ghost'' (''Free Man'') route
231	* At the start of the route, Henry is hanging by his wrists above a hole in the floor that hides a lethal hazard, much like [[VideoGame/{{Oddworld}} a certain Mudokon]].
232	* The entire "Inner Strength" choice is a reference to the [[Series/{{Cops}} "I can break these cuffs"]] meme.
233	--> '''Fail Screen:''' You can't break those cuffs.
234	* Trying to use the panel sees Henry space himself, with a text screen informing us all [[VideoGame/AmongUs Henry was not the imposter]].
235	* While escaping the cell, Henry can use a [[VideoGame/SuperMario64 metal hat that turns him invincible]], complete with a SuspiciouslySimilarSong.
236	* One of the weapons Henry comes across in the armory is a [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Buster Sword]][[labelnote:]]"Big Sword"[[/labelnote]], which causes enemies to turn red and disappear, like the source game. Another is an [[Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES zapper]][[labelnote:]]"Pew Pew Gun"[[/labelnote]], which shoots in a similar way to ''VideoGame/DuckHunt''.
237	* One of the guys that Henry shoots with the zapper is called [[WesternAnimation/TheFlintstones Fred Finestone]], and his bio states that "He always runs around barefoot and shouts a super loud catchphrase".
238	* During the fight with the Right Hand Man, Henry can use [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Harden]] to protect himself.
239	--> '''Fail Screen:''' It's not very effective...
240	** During the same fight, another option is to [[Film/TheKarateKid1984 sweep the legs]].
241	** Choosing said option results in Henry hurting himself trying to kick Right Hand Man in the knee, just like [[Film/RevengeOfTheSith Obi-Wan's ill-thought out attempt to kick General Grievous in the knee and suffering the same result.]]
242	* Later, he can protect himself with [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Fox's reflector]], [[spoiler:only to be taken down by a direct punch from Right Hand Man; this is accompanied by [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate a zoom-in with a flash of red sparks]]]].
243
244	!!''Bounty/Rescue'' (''Master Bounty Hunter'') route
245	* The route in general is full of nods to ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''.
246	** The opening sequence to the route is reminiscent of the opening sequence to ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater'', right down to the credits appearing on the screen.
247	** Upon landing in the outskirts of the Toppat Clan's launch site, he is greeted by John Pilksin (codename "Frog"), [[Characters/MetalGearSolidSnake who wears a bandanna, has a low, raspy voice, and greets Henry with this line:]]
248	--->'''John Pilksin:''' Really kept us waiting, huh?
249	*** His first name could also be a reference to [[Characters/MetalGearBigBoss Naked Snake]]'s real name, and his last name could be a reference to Solid Snake's alias, Iroquois Pliskin, from ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty'' (which in turn is a reference to Snake Plissken from ''Film/EscapeFromNewYork'').
250	** There's even a codec conversation with General Galeforce, giving Henry the rundown on the mission.
251	** Close-Quarters Combat (from ''[=MGS3=]'' ownwards) is one of the first four options given to the player in the route. Using it results in a fail that has Henry get choked out and thrown by Kayn West and let out a DeathCryEcho similar to when the player character is killed in a ''Metal Gear Solid'' game.
252	--->'''Fail Screen:''' Henry! Are you alright? Answer me! [[SayMyName HENNNRRYYYYYYYY!!!]]
253	* Several times, Henry is given the option to try a dance-off with his opponents. He can attempt to [[VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} default dance]] at each choice, only to be [[TakeThat immediately killed off if he does]].
254	* The stealth option has a UI that says Henry's [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim sneak increased to]] [[Literature/TheHitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy 42]].
255	-->'''Fail Screen:''' This never would've happened at 100.
256	* Henry can convert a Toppat guard to his side by chanting "[[VideoGame/AgeOfEmpiresI Wololo]]". The converted guard will even [[SpeakingSimlish speak simlish]] like the ''Age of Empires 1'' units.
257	* One of the fails is to stick a cluster charge through the door, only for it to ricochet back underneath the door and wipe everyone out. The text that appears onscreen after the charge blows is in the style of ''VideoGame/RainbowSixSiege'', while the word "Заложник" (Russian for "hostage") written on the device itself is a reference to Fuze's memetic tendency to accidentally kill hostages.
258	* A background character in the warehouse scene is named Pinkman, and his bio states that "[[Series/BreakingBad He's not affiliated with any chemistry teachers or drug cartels.]]"
259	* When fighting the Right Hand Man, Henry can use the Suicide Bomber attack from ''[[VideoGame/{{Worms}} Worms Armageddon]]''. He will even leave behind a [[InstantGravestone tombstone]].
260	--> '''Fail Screen:''' Henry bit the dust.
261	* Henry can use [[VideoGame/FatalFury Terry Bogard]]'s jab and power dunk against the Right Hand Man during the "Cheap Fighting Combo" sequence.
262	* Henry uses an [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime ocarina]] to summon Charles.
263	* The Finish Him option's fail text references ''Film/ThreeHundred''.
264	--> '''Fail Screen:''' This! Is! Toppats!
265	** On top of that, the guy who kicks Henry off the ramp is called Antonidas Sparta — a clear reference to Leonidas the Spartan.
266	** The option's name and it revolving around killing the Right Hand Man may be a reference to ''Franchise/MortalKombat''.
267	* The rapper-looking Toppat is called Ali Gene — a reference to ''Series/DaAliGShow''.
268	* After [[spoiler:the Right Hand Man's capture]], the first Toppat who tries to take the lead is [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Wayne "The Stone" Johnson]]; the second is [[Wrestling/StoneColdSteveAustin "Rock Cool" Steve Dallas]]. Both names reference famous wrestlers.
269
270	!!''Executive/Allies'' (''Toppat King'') route
271	* One of the first items Henry can use is a [[VideoGame/JustCause wrist strapped grapple hook]].
272	* Another technique is a Super Punch that closely imitates [[Manga/MyHeroAcademia All Might's various Smashes]], complete with the fail screen saying that the Toppats will always remember Henry as a hero.
273	* The UI and functionality of the Very Accurate Targeting System is very similar to ''VideoGame/{{Fallout}}'''s Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System — both abbreviated VATS. The 95% is the maximum possible accuracy when using VATS in ''Fallout''.
274	* One of the foot soldiers in the squad that plants the EMP says, "[[VideoGame/CounterStrike Bomb has been planted]]."
275	* The revolver option has Henry use [[VideoGame/{{Overwatch}} [=McCree's=] ultimate, Deadeye]].
276	* The boomerang looks and sounds the same as the one from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker Wind Waker]]''.
277	* The flute option summons a bird that Henry grabs onto. It bears a passing resemblance and function to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast another teleporting bird]].
278	* During the Style on 'em fail, [[VideoGame/PaperMarioTheThousandYearDoor "Style" appears in purple text]] next to Henry and the Right Hand Man.
279	* One of the options when Henry allies with The Right Hand Man is [[VideoGame/ChronoTrigger Dual Tech]], complete with similar visual effects on the explosion and defeated enemies disappearing.
280	* Another option is to "Summon" just like in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII''. The summoned monster is a shoop da whoop moon with [[Manga/DragonBallZ Cell's color scheme]], but everyone already left by the time it's ready to fire, poking fun at the game's summons often having an OverlyLongFightingAnimation.
281	* Henry can choose to "[[LeeroyJenkins Charge]]", which results in him [[WebVideo/LeeroyJenkinsVideo running away while shouting "HENRYYYYYYY..."]] before being gunned down. Made funnier by the fact that the Right Hand Man says, "Time's up. Let's do this." before the choice is made.
282	--> '''Fail Screen:''' Oh my god, he just ran in.
283	* When driving to the rocket rail, there's a [[TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 soldier/commander with huge Space Marine-like armor]].
284	* When the car Ellie's driving crashes and its occupants fly out:
285	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[Literature/TheMagicSchoolBus Seatbelts, everyone!]]
286	* The mouth-agape stick figure in the credits holding the money bag is based on Webcomic/ProblemSleuth from ''Webcomic/MSPaintAdventures''.
287
288	!!''Executive/Betrayed'' (''Revenged'') route
289	* The Spirit Forme fail in this route involves a straight-up [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Stand battle]]. There's plenty of little details that any [=JoJo=] fan will find familiar:
290	** The Japanese voices clearly say "stando" (as in Stand), but the subtitles refer to them as "spirits", parodying how the Japanese versions of the manga and anime don't worry about their copyright-infringing names, but the English versions clearly ''do'', resulting in the clashing vocals and subtitles. Adding onto this is that Henry's and Right Hand Man's Stands are subbed as "Reference" and "Bottled Time", even though Right Hand Man clearly pronounces them "[[Music/TenaciousD Tribute]]" and "[[Music/JimCroce Time in a Bottle]]", respectively.
291	** Especially for those who understand Japanese, the laughably bad GratuitousJapanese spoken by the Right Hand Man is a reference to the GratuitousEnglish in [=JoJo=].
292	** Popular themes from the series are basically recreated, such as [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind Giorno's theme]], [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders DIO's theme]], and even [[Music/{{Yes}} Roundabout]], the ending for the first two parts' anime adaptations.
293	** The appearance of "Reference", Henry's Sta-[[InsistentTerminology er, spirit]], bears a great resemblance to [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind Giorno]]'s Stand, Gold Experience (with [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable Enigma's]] color scheme).
294	** At one point, the spirit uses a RapidFireFisticuffs move, akin to the "ORA! ORA! ORA!" punches, while shouting "Failure! Failure! Failure!", similar to DIO's "Muda! Muda! Muda!" (meaning Useless!).
295	** The fact that Right Hand Man's spirit has control over time references how many [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders JoJo villains]] [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable have stands that]] [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind control time]] [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStoneOcean in some way]].
296	** Even "Braka mono ga!" ("You utter fool!") is a reference to Stroheim's famous line from ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureBattleTendency Battle Tendency]]''.
297	** The fail's ending text is the odd reference out, being a slightly tweaked quote from ''Series/ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia'' ("That doesn't sound right, but I don't know enough about stars to dispute it").
298	* The Gun Forme fail references the [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Coldsteel the Hedgeheg meme]] with Right Hand Man teleporting behind Henry and saying "nothing personnel[sic], kid." In addition, the fail quote references the Shaggy God meme.
299	-->'''Fail Screen:''' "Not bad, kid… You made me use almost 10% of my power."
300	* The Absorb fail screen claims that that was the play of the game. Clicking on it presents it again in the style of ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}''.
301	* The Right Hand Man's deflected energy ball in the Baseball Bat fail circling the planet before coming back around to hit Henry is [[Anime/DragonBallZ very familiar to anyone who's seen the Buu Saga.]]
302	** In that same sequence, the HitStop when the energy ball hits Henry's bat is very similar to that of ''VideoGame/LethalLeague''.
303	* Henry ultimately defeats the Right Hand Man with a [[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon Y-type move]]. The music that plays when it's used is also [[SuspiciouslySimilarSong very similar]] to the trainer battle theme from ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY''.
304	* After the "Airship" fail, all the fail screen can say is three [=PogChamp=] Website/{{Twitch}} emotes.
305
306	!!''Executive/Dead'' (''Toppat 4 Life'') route
307	* The two drunkard Government soldiers are named [[Series/DrakeAndJosh Josh Taylor and Drake Camper]].
308	* The package Henry drops down with resembles a package from ''VideoGame/PlayerunknownsBattlegrounds''.
309	* At the beginning of the route, Henry can use a ninja rope to climb a cliff. The game will then suddenly have ''[[VideoGame/{{Worms}} Worms Armageddon]]''[='=]s physics.
310	* When attempting to climb the mountain, Henry gains a [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild green stamina wheel]] a la ''Breath of the Wild'', and even pauses to eat when it runs out. The pause screen is also a nearly spot-on recreation of the one from said game, albeit with a gun icon where the bow would be.
311	* Henry can use a [[VideoGame/CounterStrike knife to run faster.]] The HUD that appears when Henry gets shot is similar to the source game as well.
312	* The Duplicatorange could be a reference to the Double Cherry from ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', since they are both fruits that create clones of the person who eats them.
313	* While the Big Boy tank is destroying the military camp, you can see a soldier pointing at it. Said soldier is named Timothy Turner, has buck teeth, and his bio states that he used to have "two imaginary friends" when he was young — a clear reference to Timmy Turner from ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents''.
314	* The CCC mobile unit has the designation [[Creator/{{Pixar}} A113]].
315	* The heart button in the CCC mobile unit summons a [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask moon with a face to crash into earth]]. The FAIL text is a quote said by Majora's Mask in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L9R6iKacfY&t=2m37s third episode]] of ''WebAnimation/TheLightOfCourage''. It's even accompanied by a laugh similar to the Happy Mask Salesman's.
316	** Another one of CCC's options is to summon an agent named [[VideoGame/StarCraft "Phantom", who'll make a pinpoint on the military camp going out of control so CCC launches a nuke on it]].
317
318	!! ''Executive/Ghost'' (''Toppat Civil Warfare'') route
319	* The fail text for Save State parodies "[[Music/BonJovi You Give Love A Bad Name]]".
320	--> '''Fail Screen:''' Shot through the leg, and you're to blame. You give save states a bad name.
321	* The fail text for Plead reads "[[Series/HomeImprovement I don't think so, Tim.]]"
322	* Henry can try to control the guard in the prison with [[VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey a hat with eyes named Toppy]] or [[VideoGame/TheSims a mind crystal]].
323
324	!!''Government/Allies'' (''Triple Threat'') route
325	* At the beginning of the mission:
326	--> '''Ellie:''' [[VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} Where we droppin', boys?]]
327	* Henry and Ellie can fly to the rocket like the Birdman in ''[[VideoGame/{{Pilotwings}} Pilotwings 64]]''. They crash and spin in the air before landing in the ground face first like in the game, complete with music.
328	* Landing on the communication tower causes a Toppat to inform of the infiltration. Another kills them after [[VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} quickly building a tower]] to reach their altitude.
329	** The Toppat in the communications tower is based on the Byeahs from [[WebVideo/Jerma985 Jerma's]] [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto GTA]] videos.
330	* The Throw option has Ellie try to spin-throw Henry into the rocket like [[VideoGame/SuperMario64 Mario throwing Bowser]].
331	-->'''Fail Screen:''' "So long-eh, Henry!"
332	* Henry can attempt to [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} build to the rocket with dirt blocks]], and he dies in this fail by fall damage in the same manner as that game, right down to the "oof!" sound effect, even disintegrating into dropped items (leather boots, a stick, and a steak). A recreation of one of the game's music tracks plays during this scene.
333	--> '''Fail Screen:''' You died!
334	* To reach the rocket, Henry and Ellie use [[VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry barrel cannons]]. The way Henry and Ellie swap is also similar to the way Donkey and Diddy swap.
335	* The Fusion fail has Henry and Ellie [[FusionDance fuse]] a la ''Franchise/DragonBall''. The battle afterwards is basically what you'd get from your basic ''Dragon Ball'' fare: Good guy challenges bad guys, bad guy calls them out, RapidFireFisticuffs, crater. [[spoiler:They even wind up in pretty much the exact same position as Yamcha when a Saibaman blew him up.]]
336	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[TakeThat Normally, this goes on for another 3 hours.]]
337	** In addition, the challenger is named Kabbitz, after the first antagonist of ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', Raditz, and Goku's Saiyan name of Kakarot.
338	* The Diversion option is full of this. You get [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind the Torture Dance]], [[Series/TheSuperMarioBrosSuperShow The Mario]], [[VideoGame/AHatInTime Hat Kid's dance]], [[VideoGame/DonkeyKong64 the DK rap]], [[Film/SpiderMan3 Peter Parker's dance from his emo phase]], [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants Mr. Krabs' Robot Dance]], Music/SnoopDogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot" dance, and more!
339	** Most, if not all of them, are even done by parodies of the character(s) that do the same dance in the source material.
340	** The dance music, also the original Distraction Dance music, blended in with [[Music/LilJon "Turn Down for What"]].
341	** One of the characters in the background during that scene is a parody of ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyBravo'', sporting a similar name (Jonathan), hairstyle, and sunglasses.
342	** Before the impromptu dance party begins in earnest, Henry throws his fist into the air and strikes [[Music/{{Queen}} Freddie Mercury's]] iconic pose.
343	* The last choice of the route is a visual reference to the thinking emoji.
344
345	!!''Government/Dead'' (''Valiant Hero'') route
346	* On "Hot Knife" failure, clicking on "Butterfingers?" again will repeat the same joke from ''Infiltrating the Airship'' until it gets interrupted in the middle with a "Pizza!"[[note]]This voice clip is sampled from the infamous scene where a guy saw Spider-Man swinging with the pizza boxes and thought he stole them from Peter during the beginning of the film[[/note]] and a scream from Creator/TobeyMaguire; both sound clips are ripped from ''Film/SpiderMan2''.
347	* The song Charles sings in the vent parodies [[Music/LinkinPark "Crawling"]].[[note]]Coincidentally, the game was released during Linkin Park's marketing campaign for the 20th Anniversary of ''Music/HybridTheory'', the album "Crawling" serves as a single of.[[/note]]
348	--> '''Charles:''' ''Craaaaaawling throooooough the veeeeeents…''
349	* After a Toppat Member rams Henry and Charles with their Reverse Thruster, the fail-screen makes a fun little reference to a [[WesternAnimation/TheEmperorsNewGroove certain lever pulling scene.]]
350	-->'''Fail Screen:''' Why do they even '''have''' that lever???
351	* The entire ending sequence, with [[spoiler:Charles prevented from fleeing due to last-minute attacks from an enemy, Henry pounding on the window of his escape pod as the space station explodes, and the shot of the escape pods heading towards Earth]], are a WholePlotReference to the opening of Episode 5 of ''VideoGame/TalesFromTheBorderlands.''
352	** Alternately, it can be interpreted as one to the [[spoiler:ending of Chris' route from ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'']].
353	* The mook [[spoiler:that attacked Henry and Charles that resulted in Charles' death]] is named [[Creator/HughJackman Jacked Hughman]].
354
355	!!''Government/Ghost'' (''Cleaned 'em Out'') route
356	* At the start of the route, Henry is tipped off to the Toppats' riches by receiving a [[VideoGame/MetalGear Codec call]] on his Government Comms Device which he received from Charles offscreen.
357	* The Magic Hat option works very similarly to the magic hats in the Pixar short ''WesternAnimation/Presto2008''.
358	* When Henry sits on a train seat, he turns gray and looks down on the ground like in ''Franchise/AssassinsCreed''.
359	* After the mannequin fail:
360	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[VideoGame/CallOfDutyAdvancedWarfare Press F to pay respects]]
361	* Selecting the Pinchers has them grab Henry into the air before dropping him off into the river. It displays the UI from ''VideoGame/RollercoasterTycoon 2''.
362	-->'''Fail Screen:''' That's really gonna affect your rating…
363	* The Leafmöde gadget [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing turns anything it touches into a leaf]].
364	* One of the items that can be seen in the Leafmode fail is a [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} diamond block]].
365	* The SuccPak's description says, "[[Film/WaynesWorld It certainly does suck.]]"
366	* The ending screen is full of cameos, including two [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask stone]] [[Manga/JojosBizarreAdventurePhantomBlood masks]], [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} a diamond helmet]], [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing a fossil]], a [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 golden frying pan]], a statue of [[VideoGame/SuperMeatBoy Meat Boy]], N64 cartridges of ''VideoGame/ConkersBadFurDay'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'', a [[VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon golden bone]], a [[VideoGame/SuperMario64 Power Star]], and a solid gold pile of crap that may be [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Hestu's gift]].
367
368	!!''Government/Rescue'' (''Special [=BROvert=] Ops'') route
369	* The Magician, a character in the Storage Bay scene, [[WebVideo/Jerma985 used to be a professional wrestler and can pull others' spleens out of his hat]].
370	* The TV broadcast option displays a parody of ''Series/{{Seinfeld}}''.
371	* In the room filled with Toppat Clan members, expies of [[Manga/HunterXHunter Gon Freecss]] and [[Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable Ken Oyanagi]] can be seen playing rock-paper-scissors.
372	* The painting portal takes Henry to a level from ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'', complete with similar HUD and music.
373	** Additionally, Mr. Kensington uses [[Film/TheManWithTheGoldenGun a golden pistol to one-shot Henry]].
374	* One of the Toppat members arrested in the ending resembles [[VideoGame/BattleBlockTheater Hatty Hattington]].
375
376	!!''Thief/Allies'' (''Pardoned Pals/Toppat Recruits'') route
377	* At the beginning, Henry can use an [[Platform/Nintendo64 N64 controller.]] Henry and Ellie can combine the controller with a rocket launcher to use [[VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} guided missiles]].
378	** Reading the bio of Dima Pentsky (one of the Wall soldiers at the scene) reveals that he [[Film/TheForceAwakens didn't know there was so much green in the galaxy]]. Meanwhile, Bill Cook used to live in a house with [[Film/TooManyCooks too many people]].
379	* The failure screen of the [=CorrupTick=], which causes the scene to completely bug out, including [[VideoGame/GarrysMod purple and black checkered textures]], and break the game. The usual Mission Failure is instead FissionMailed (ala ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty'').
380	* One item you can use to try and take out the guards is a [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 SpyTech Disguise Kit]]. [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome It's exactly as effective as you would expect a paper mask to be.]]
381	-->'''Fail screen:''' [[WebAnimation/TeamFabulous2 "Oh, that's very convincing."]]
382	* Letting Henry fall in a QuickTimeEvent at the bridge…
383	-->'''Fail Screen:''' [[Film/RushHour2 "Dang! He ain't gonna be in Henry 7!"]]
384	* When jumping to Ellie, Henry uses a [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3 note block]] to cross the gap.
385
386	!!''Thief/Dead'' (''Stickmin Space Resort'') route
387	* Henry can use a ramp from ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' while on his scooter. He even does a trick in the same vein as that series, but is taken out by a spiny shell soon after.
388	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[Film/AvengersInfinityWar Dread it. Run from it. The shell arrives all the same.]]
389	* One of the Toppats in the last time out fail is named "Paddy Pride" and his bio quote, "Purple is my favorite drink," is based on the YouTubePoop [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF3rjUoerjQ Pride Patties]], which is based on the episode "Patty Hype" from WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants.
390
391	!!''Thief/Ghost'' (''Jewel Baron'') route
392	* Henry learns about the Toppat space station and the Emerald they stole on a [[Creator/TheBBC BCC news broadcast]], complete with red colour themes and hosted by a British news anchor. While Henry was watching television, he was eating Looped Fruit (a parody of the Froot Loops cereal brand, complete with an angry Toucan Sam).
393	* While approaching the Toppat Clan's space station:
394	** Henry can attempt to deflect the oncoming bullets by [[VideoGame/StarFox doing a barrel roll]] (which, as the Fail screen is quick to point out, is actually an ''aileron'' roll). He succeeds, until the Toppats launch a smart bomb, complete with ''Star Fox''-style textboxes.
395	** After trying Lightspeed and getting shot by a lazer, Henry's [[DeathCryEcho death scream]] sounds similar to [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Snake's]].
396	* The fail text for the rocket:
397	--> '''Fail Screen:''' [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory1 You just lit a rocket. Rockets explode.]]
398	* When Henry [[spoiler:destroys the Teleporter]], the screen flashes several times, [[FreezeFrameBonus with a new scene appearing on the screen each time it flashes]]. These include:
399	** VideoGame/DrMario's operation grid.
400	** ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee''[='=]s variant of Final Destination.
401	** The bridge from [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 2Fort]].
402	** A black room with the words "BAD TIME" written on the left side, along with a face that sports a [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} familiar glowing blue eye]]. The brief moment spent in this space also plays the first note of the song most associated with the phrase.
403	** A platform with a giant Franchise/{{Shrek}} overlooking it.
404	** A colorless rendition of one of [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Bowser's castles]], complete with a crudely drawn Thwomp.
405	** [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog1 Green Hill Zone.]]
406	* The Vault itself is full of recognizeable objects, including a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Super Star]], [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Hestu's Gift]], a [[Website/{{Newgrounds}} Strawberry Clock]], the [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Ice Key]], and a [[VideoGame/BioshockInfinite bottle of Murder of Crows Vigor]].
407	* Henry's attempt to power up to break into the vault is a reference to the lengthy powerup sequences in ''Anime/DragonBallZ''.
408	* The Chance Time option mimics the event of the same name in ''VideoGame/MarioParty''.
409	-->'''Fail Screen:''' [[ScrappyMechanic/SuperMarioBros Chance Time ALWAYS screws you over.]]
410	* The Yell option is effectively the [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Unrelenting Force shout]] with the words and a couple of letters swapped around.
411	-->'''Henry:''' Rah do… '''FOOS!'''
412	* Henry can attempt to transform into [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Super Henry]], but fails because [[GottaCatchEmAll that requires six more emeralds]].
413	* During the ending, we see a few soldiers inspecting the Toppat Leader's escape pod. Two of them are named [[Franchise/{{Terminator}} Sarah Connifers]] (who fears that one day an AI will try to conquer the world) and Waxwell Gex (named after a [[VideoGame/{{Gex}} gecko]]).
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Context ShoutOut / HenryStickminSeries