History ShoutOut / HenryStickminSeries

* 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 [[UsefulNotes/{{Dice}} dice of the same name used in]] ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons''.

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 remaster, most likely for copyright reasons.

* 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 blue shell soon after.

* During the fight with [[spoiler:the Right Hand Man]], Henry can use [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Harden]] to protect himself.

* Henry can use [[VideoGame/FatalFury Terry Bogard]]'s jab and power dunk against [[spoiler:the Right Hand Man]] during the "Cheap Fighting Combo" sequence.

** The option's name and it revolving around killing [[spoiler:the Right Hand Man]] may be a reference to ''Franchise/MortalKombat''.

* After 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.

* The Gun Forme fail references the [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Coldsteel the Hedgeheg meme]] with [[spoiler:Right Hand Man]] teleporting behind Henry and saying "nothing personnel[sic], kid." In addition, the fail quote references the Shaggy God meme.

* Then, when choosing something to open a door, Henry can choose [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem the Power Glove]]... that doesn't actually do anything.

* 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 [[UsefulNotes/RPGMaker RPG Maker 2000]] more than a decade before it received an official release.

* 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 [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES zapper]][[labelnote:*]]"Pew Pew Gun"[[/labelnote]], which shoots in a similar way to ''VideoGame/DuckHunt''.

* At the beginning, Henry can use an [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 N64 controller.]] Henry and Ellie can combine the controller with a rocket launcher to use [[VideoGame/{{Fortnite}} guided missiles]].

** The D.E.B. (Dark Energy Blaster/Bomb). An expanding purple dome that atomitizes anything in its path during expansion? That's how a Subspace Bomb functions in the Subspace Emissary in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl''.

* At the start of the route, Henry is tipped off to the Toppats' riches by receiving a [[Franchise/MetalGear Codec call]] on his Government Comms Device which he received from Charles offscreen.

* 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/MetalGearSolid2'').

* One of the options when Henry allies with The Right Hand Man is [[VideoGame/ChronoTrigger Dual Tech]].

* The Vault itself is full of recognizeable objects, including a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Super Star]], [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Hestu's Gift]], and a [[Website/{{Newgrounds}} Strawberry Clock]].

* 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]], and an N64 cartridge of ''VideoGame/ConkersBadFurDay''.

* 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/PlayerUnknownsBattleground'' respectively, a sawed-off shotgun from ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyModernWarfare2'', and [[Franchise/{{Halo}} an Energy Sword]].

* 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, and [[Franchise/{{Halo}} an Energy Sword]].

* Before the Hallway Standoff segment, a [[LetsPlay/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.

** On that note, the green-haired inmate who ushers them through said hole in the fence appears to resemble LetsPlay/{{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."

The ''VideoGame/HenryStickminSeries'' as a whole is ReferenceOverdosed to a T. Clearly, [=PuffballsUnited=] loves his shout-outs. Note that many of the shout-outs below have been altered or removed in the remaster, most likely for copyright reasons.

* 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}}'' 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.

* The UI and functionality of the Very Advanced 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''.

* 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]]. 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.

* When attempting to climb the mountain, Henry gains a [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild green stamina wheel]], and even pauses to eat when it runs out.

* One of the ways to get across the gap is for Charles to send in a Robo-Helper. Which is basically a robotic [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Tails]].

* In the battle scene after Henry uses [[spoiler:the Power Armor]], not only can a [[VideoGame/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]].

** At the same route, when you choose the truck to escape, a stickman that looks like LetsPlay/{{Markiplier}} appears briefly when the convicts helps Henry and Ellie get in the truck.

* At Transfer Cells Hallway, one of Henry's options is to use the [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Speed Shoes]].

** The money car on the train has a [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros coin icon]] on it.

** [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Green Hill Zone.]]