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* And before getting on the train during a discution Geo makes the characteristically annoyed growl of [[Franchise/Peanuts snoopy]]

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* And before getting on the train during a discution Geo makes the characteristically annoyed growl of [[Franchise/Peanuts [[{{Franchise/Peanuts}} snoopy]]
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* And before getting on the train during a discution Geo makes the characteristically annoyed growl of [[Franchise/Peanuts snoopy]]

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* Most of the background songs and sound effects are from different videogames franchises.



* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by ''Videogame/SunsetRiders'', with Geo as [[NiceHat Cormano]] and the music in the background, along with sound effects from ''VideoGame/MetalSlug''.

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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by ''Videogame/SunsetRiders'', with Geo as [[NiceHat Cormano]] and with the music in soundtrack Gunfight At The Sunset Corral as the background, along with sound effects from ''VideoGame/MetalSlug''.
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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by ''Videogame/SunsetRiders'', with Geo as Cormano and the music in the background, along with sound effects from ''VideoGame/MetalSlug''.
* Also in Episode 6, Deva makes ice platforms in a floating line, in a similar vein as in [[Videogame/Fortnite Fortnite;]] and notes it's embarrassing but doesn't know why.

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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by ''Videogame/SunsetRiders'', with Geo as Cormano [[NiceHat Cormano]] and the music in the background, along with sound effects from ''VideoGame/MetalSlug''.
* Also in Episode 6, Deva makes ice platforms in a floating line, in a similar vein as in [[Videogame/Fortnite Fortnite;]] Videogame/Fortnite and notes it's embarrassing but doesn't know why.
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The section in episode 6 is inspired by both Sunset Riders AND Metal Slug, with music from the former and SFX from the latter. I examined footage from both of those games and can confirm.


In a case of AuthorAppeal, the 'Gwain Saga' contains many references to various media.

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In a case of AuthorAppeal, the 'Gwain Saga' ''Gwain Saga'' contains many references to various media.



* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/SunsetRiders Sunset Riders,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks with Geo as Cormano and the general style of the whole thing.

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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/SunsetRiders Sunset Riders,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks ''Videogame/SunsetRiders'', with Geo as Cormano and the general style of music in the whole thing.background, along with sound effects from ''VideoGame/MetalSlug''.
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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/SunsetRiders Sunset Riders,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks with Geo as Cormano and the general style of the whole thing.

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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/SunsetRiders Sunset Riders,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks with Geo as Cormano and the general style of the whole thing.thing.
* Also in Episode 6, Deva makes ice platforms in a floating line, in a similar vein as in [[Videogame/Fortnite Fortnite;]] and notes it's embarrassing but doesn't know why.
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fixing the homage.


* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/MetalSlug Metal Slug,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks and the general style of the whole thing.

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* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/MetalSlug Metal Slug,]] [[Videogame/SunsetRiders Sunset Riders,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks with Geo as Cormano and the general style of the whole thing.
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* When Geo fights the bullies in Episode 3 its a battle right out of ''{{VideoGame/Final Fantasy VII}}''

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* When Geo fights the bullies in Episode 3 its a battle right out of ''{{VideoGame/Final Fantasy VII}}''VII}}''.



** In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in ''Sonic Cd''.

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** In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in ''Sonic Cd''.CD''.



** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.

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** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or famous (or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.

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** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternANimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.

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** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternANimation/TheSimpsons [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.


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* The giant snake monster that appears near the end of Episode 4 resembles a [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Steelix]].
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i know it's just been released but come on the metal slug thing was very obvious. please edit over if i write wrong.


* Also in Episode 5, the gift that Geo and Ami give Electra looks exactly like an [[{{VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon}} Electrium Z.]]

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* Also in Episode 5, the gift that Geo and Ami give Electra looks exactly like an [[{{VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon}} Electrium Z.]]]]
* Episode 6 features a section clearly inspired by [[Videogame/MetalSlug Metal Slug,]] right down to the death sounds of the Mooks and the general style of the whole thing.
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* In Episode 4, Marlow and Geo end up in a mine that has a layout suspiciously similar to [[VideoGame/MegaManX Armored Armadillo's stage]], and a remix of Armored Armadillo's theme plays. The Robot that attacks them even appears to be an Expy of [[AdvancingBossOfDoom Mole Borer]], the MiniBoss of Armored Armadillo's stage.

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* In Episode 4, Marlow and Geo end up in a mine that has a layout suspiciously similar to shot-for-shot recreation of [[VideoGame/MegaManX Armored Armadillo's stage]], and complete with a remix of Armored Armadillo's the stage's theme plays.music. The Robot that attacks them even appears to be an Expy of [[AdvancingBossOfDoom Mole Borer]], the MiniBoss of Armored Armadillo's stage.
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* In Episode 4, Marlow and Geo end up in a mine that has a layout suspiciously similar to [[VideoGame/MegaManX Armored Armadillo's stage]], and a remix of Armored Armadillo's theme plays. The Robot that attacks them even appears to be an Expy of [[AdvancingBossOfDoom Mole Borer]], the MiniBoss of Armored Armadillo's stage.
* Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternANimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.

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** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternANimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.
* In Episode 4, Marlow and Geo end up in a mine that has a layout suspiciously similar to [[VideoGame/MegaManX Armored Armadillo's stage]], and a remix of Armored Armadillo's theme plays. The Robot that attacks them even appears to be an Expy of [[AdvancingBossOfDoom Mole Borer]], the MiniBoss of Armored Armadillo's stage.
* Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up, such as [[WesternANimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.
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* When Geo is falling into Teoran it's playing the overworld theme of ''{{VideoGame/Super Mario Bros 2}}'' referencing the beginning of the game

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* When Geo is falling into Teoran Teora it's playing the overworld theme of ''{{VideoGame/Super Mario Bros 2}}'' referencing the beginning of the game
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* In Episode 5 Agni and Deva disguise themselves as ''{{Music/Daft Punk}}'' to get into Electra's party
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* When Geo is falling into Teoran it's playing the overworld theme of ''{{VideoGame/Super Mario Bros 2}}'' referencing the beginning of the game


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* When Geo fights the bullies in Episode 3 its a battle right out of ''{{VideoGame/Final Fantasy VII}}''
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* In Episode 4, Marlow and Geo end up in a mine that has a layout suspiciously similar to [[VideoGame/MegaManX Armored Armadillo's stage]], and a remix of Armored Armadillo's theme plays. The Robot that attacks them even appears to be an Expy of [[AdvancingBossOfDoom Mole Borer]], the MiniBoss of Armored Armadillo's stage.
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* Also in Episode 5, the gift that Geo and Ami give Electra looks exactly like an electric Z-Crystal from the most recent ''{{Franchise/Pokemon}}'' games Sun and Moon

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* Also in Episode 5, the gift that Geo and Ami give Electra looks exactly like an electric Z-Crystal from the most recent ''{{Franchise/Pokemon}}'' games Sun and Moon[[{{VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon}} Electrium Z.]]
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* And later in Episode 5, when Geo goes up against the Elite Captain, the area changes to the Asterisk Holder Battle Screen from [[VideoGame/BravelyDefault Bravely Default]], complete with "That Person's Name Is" playing as the background music.

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* And later in Episode 5, when Geo goes up against the Elite Captain, the area changes to the Asterisk Holder Battle Screen from [[VideoGame/BravelyDefault Bravely Default]], complete with "That Person's Name Is" playing as the background music.music.
*Also in Episode 5, the gift that Geo and Ami give Electra looks exactly like an electric Z-Crystal from the most recent ''{{Franchise/Pokemon}}'' games Sun and Moon

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A few more references. But I'll need someone to add links to Pokemon and Twilight, since they don't seem to be working for me.


* Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.
* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of ''{{Franchise/Peanuts}}''. Geo even licks the Queen across the face like Snoopy, to her disgust.

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* Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.up, such as [[WesternANimation/TheSimpsons Count Burns]] and [[Series/SesameStreet Count von Count]]. One character even mentions certain vampires sparkle in the sunlight.
* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of ''{{Franchise/Peanuts}}''. Geo even licks the Queen across the face like Snoopy, to her disgust.disgust.
* While Electra is handing out invitations, she gives invitations to the [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirls Mane Six]] and Professor Burnett from Pokemon.
*And later in Episode 5, when Geo goes up against the Elite Captain, the area changes to the Asterisk Holder Battle Screen from [[VideoGame/BravelyDefault Bravely Default]], complete with "That Person's Name Is" playing as the background music.
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* Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original {{VideoGame/Paper Mario}}.

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* Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original {{VideoGame/Paper Mario}}.''{{VideoGame/Paper Mario}}''.



** In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in Sonic Cd

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** In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in Sonic Cd''Sonic Cd''.



* In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of {{Franchise/Battletoads}}.
* In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from {{VideoGame/Super Mario Bros 2}} on the cover.

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* In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of {{Franchise/Battletoads}}.
''{{VideoGame/Battletoads}}.''
* In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from {{VideoGame/Super ''{{VideoGame/Super Mario Bros 2}} 2}}'' on the cover.
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* {{Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog}} has several references:

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* {{Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog}} ''[[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' has several some references:
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* Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original {{VideoGame/{{Paper Mario}}.

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* Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original {{VideoGame/{{Paper {{VideoGame/Paper Mario}}.



* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of {{Franchise/Peanuts}}. Geo even licks the Queen across the face like Snoopy, to her disgust.

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* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of {{Franchise/Peanuts}}.''{{Franchise/Peanuts}}''. Geo even licks the Queen across the face like Snoopy, to her disgust.
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* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of {{Franchise/Peanuts}}. Geo even licks the Queen across the face like Snoopy, to her Lucy-like disgust.

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* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of {{Franchise/Peanuts}}. Geo even licks the Queen across the face like Snoopy, to her Lucy-like disgust.
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* ShoutOut: Too many to count. Mostly video games.
** Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original Paper Mario
** Episode 3 has a walking sequence sprite animated to look like a Gen 1 ''{{Franchise/Pokemon}}'' game .
** Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, [=McCree=], and Sombra from ''{{VideoGame/Overwatch}}''.

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* ShoutOut: Too many to count. Mostly video games.
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Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original Paper Mario
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{{VideoGame/{{Paper Mario}}.
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Episode 3 has a walking sequence sprite animated to look like a Gen 1 ''{{Franchise/Pokemon}}'' game .
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Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, [=McCree=], and Sombra from ''{{VideoGame/Overwatch}}''.''{{VideoGame/Overwatch}}''.
*{{Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog}} has several references:



** Geo himself could be considered one to [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Modern Sonic]], since nearly every one of his sound effects come from a modern game and his hair even looks similar to the famous hedgehog
** In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of Battletoads
** In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from Super Mario Bros 2 on the cover
** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.
** After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene reminiscent of [[{{Franchise/Peanuts}} Lucy and Snoopy]]. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, to her disgust.

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** Geo himself could be considered one to [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Modern Sonic]], Sonic, since nearly every one of his sound effects come from a modern game game, and his hair even looks similar to the famous hedgehog
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hedgehog.
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In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of Battletoads
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{{Franchise/Battletoads}}.
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In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from Super {{VideoGame/Super Mario Bros 2 2}} on the cover
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Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.
** * After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene stylistically reminiscent of [[{{Franchise/Peanuts}} Lucy and Snoopy]]. {{Franchise/Peanuts}}. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, face like Snoopy, to her Lucy-like disgust.
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** After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene reminiscent of ''{{Franchise/Peanuts}}''. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, to her disgust.

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** After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene reminiscent of ''{{Franchise/Peanuts}}''.[[{{Franchise/Peanuts}} Lucy and Snoopy]]. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, to her disgust.

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* Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original Paper Mario
* Episode 3 has a walking sequence sprite animated to look like a Gen 1 Pokémon game .
* Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, [=McCree=], and Sombra from Overwatch.
* In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in Sonic Cd
* Geo himself could be considered one to Modern Sonic, since nearly every one of his sound effects come from a modern game and his hair even looks similar to the famous hedgehog
* In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of Battletoads
* In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from Super Mario Bros 2 on the cover
* Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.
* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene reminiscent of Peanuts. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, to her disgust.

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* ShoutOut: Too many to count. Mostly video games.
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Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original Paper Mario
* ** Episode 3 has a walking sequence sprite animated to look like a Gen 1 Pokémon ''{{Franchise/Pokemon}}'' game .
* ** Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, [=McCree=], and Sombra from Overwatch.
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''{{VideoGame/Overwatch}}''.
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In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in Sonic Cd
* ** Geo himself could be considered one to [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Modern Sonic, Sonic]], since nearly every one of his sound effects come from a modern game and his hair even looks similar to the famous hedgehog
* ** In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of Battletoads
* ** In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from Super Mario Bros 2 on the cover
* ** Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.
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up.
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After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene reminiscent of Peanuts.''{{Franchise/Peanuts}}''. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, to her disgust.
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* Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, McCree, and Sombra from Overwatch.

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* Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, McCree, [=McCree=], and Sombra from Overwatch.
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Since this is an ongoing series, I figured the list of references would continue to grow, and that a separate page would be necessary.
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In a case of AuthorAppeal, the 'Gwain Saga' contains many references to various media.

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* Episode 1 has a battle right out of the original Paper Mario
* Episode 3 has a walking sequence sprite animated to look like a Gen 1 Pokémon game .
* Agni's bullies in Episode 3 look a lot like Soldier 76, Mercy, McCree, and Sombra from Overwatch.
* In Episode 4 when Geo is chasing Marlow her run pattern looks a lot like the intro sequence in Sonic Cd
* Geo himself could be considered one to Modern Sonic, since nearly every one of his sound effects come from a modern game and his hair even looks similar to the famous hedgehog
* In Episode 4 there's a chase sequence that's ripped right out of Battletoads
* In episode 4 Marlow's bestiary has a picture of Triclyde from Super Mario Bros 2 on the cover
* Also in episode 4 when Marlow opens up her Bestiary to the Vampire section several famous(or infamous) vampires from popular fiction show up.
* After the intro, episode 5 begins with Gwain chastising Geo in a scene reminiscent of Peanuts. Geo even licks the Queen across the face, to her disgust.

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