Mega Man
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| - | *[[20X6]] | + | *[[20X6]] is likely a reference to 20XX (200X in the earliest games), the non-specific time period in which the Mega Man games take place. |
*[[Stinkoman]]'s "robot boots" are similar to the ones that [[Wikipedia:Roll (Mega Man)|Roll]], a female character from the ''Mega Man'' games, wears. | *[[Stinkoman]]'s "robot boots" are similar to the ones that [[Wikipedia:Roll (Mega Man)|Roll]], a female character from the ''Mega Man'' games, wears. | ||
*Email [[japanese cartoon]] — One of the [[Nintendo#NES|NES]] endings in the Easter egg is of ''[[wikipedia:Mega Man 2|Mega Man 2]]''. | *Email [[japanese cartoon]] — One of the [[Nintendo#NES|NES]] endings in the Easter egg is of ''[[wikipedia:Mega Man 2|Mega Man 2]]''. | ||
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*[[New Boots]] — In the Hip Hop Dance music video, the pixellated [[Coach Z]] is an edited sprite of Mega Man. | *[[New Boots]] — In the Hip Hop Dance music video, the pixellated [[Coach Z]] is an edited sprite of Mega Man. | ||
*[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]] — The "Ready!" text that appears when the menu loads is from the NES ''Mega Man'' games; that is, it uses a similar font and placement. | *[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]] — The "Ready!" text that appears when the menu loads is from the NES ''Mega Man'' games; that is, it uses a similar font and placement. | ||
| - | *[[Stinkoman 20X6]] — The game is a parody of the NES ''Mega Man'' games; as such, it contains numerous Mega Man references. See [[Stinkoman 20X6 Real-World References#Mega Man series | + | *[[Stinkoman 20X6]] — The game is a parody of the NES ''Mega Man'' games; as such, it contains numerous Mega Man references. See [[Stinkoman 20X6 Real-World References#Mega Man series|the complete list]]. |
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Revision as of 16:50, 28 July 2021
The video game franchise Mega Man has been referenced throughout the Homestar Runner body of work, particularly where 20X6 is concerned.
References
- 20X6 is likely a reference to 20XX (200X in the earliest games), the non-specific time period in which the Mega Man games take place.
- Stinkoman's "robot boots" are similar to the ones that Roll, a female character from the Mega Man games, wears.
- Email japanese cartoon — One of the NES endings in the Easter egg is of Mega Man 2.
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 4 (DVD commentary) — The Brothers Chaps compare the Giant Brain Mech to a Mega Man boss.
- Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up — Marshie's death animation is taken directly from Mega Man's. Also, the health bar is similar to the one used in the Mega Man games.
- New Boots — In the Hip Hop Dance music video, the pixellated Coach Z is an edited sprite of Mega Man.
- Scrolling Shooter Games Menu — The "Ready!" text that appears when the menu loads is from the NES Mega Man games; that is, it uses a similar font and placement.
- Stinkoman 20X6 — The game is a parody of the NES Mega Man games; as such, it contains numerous Mega Man references. See the complete list.
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