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This page contains cultural references that can be found in Megadimension Neptunia VII.

Character Quotes

Game Parodies

  • Dragon Quest: Neptune sings the level up theme from the series when she gains a level.
  • Devil May Cry: When C-Sha defeats an enemy, she exclaims "Jackpot!", referencing Dante's signature catchphrase.
  • Final Fantasy:
    • S-Sha mentions that the horsebirds should be called "Cho-" before being interrupted by Vert and Nepgear, and ends with "bo", referencing the Chocobos in the series.
    • S-Sha sings the victory fanfare from the series when she levels up.
  • Konami Code: B-Sha says the first half of the code whenever her turn starts.
  • Spectral Tower: In IF's "Other 1" bonus quote, she mentions a mysterious tower she had climbed with 10,000 stories, referencing the Last Tower in the game.
  • Street Fighter: When C-Sha defeats an enemy, she tells them to "Go home and be a family man!", referencing Guile's win quote in Street Fighter II.

Places

Dungeons

Planeptune

  • Neplunker: References and parodies the computer game Spelunker.

Lowee

  • Maryo Land: References the Nintendo game Super Mario Land.
  • Player 2 Park: The dungeon's appearance resembles the levels found in Super Mario 3D World.

Zero Dimension

  • Club ZECA: References Club Sega.
  • Datoyna Cave: References the Daytona USA series by Sega.
  • Gralange Point: References the Famicom game Lagrange Point by Konami.

Heart Dimension

  • Channel Space: References the Space Channel 5 series by Sega.
  • Senmuu Labyrinth: References the Shenmue series by Sega.

Monsters

  • Cross Box/Double Cross Box: References the Xbox.
  • Dee 2 Ess/2SD: References the Nintendo 2DS.
  • Dream of Cast/Dream On Cast, Dream Custard: References the Sega Dreamcast.
  • Game Cubic: References the GameCube.
  • Gandam/Gandum: References the Gundam series.
  • M-Gear: References the Metal Gear from the Metal Gear series.
  • Mecha Dive, Mega Divide: References the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.
  • Sesa Gaturn/Seta Gasurn: References the Sega Saturn.
    • Sesa Gaturn V: References the V-Saturn.
  • Virtual Kid: References the Virtual Boy.

Items

Key Items

Figurines

  • Back-Man: References Namco's video game franchise and mascot Pac-Man.
  • Pang: A reference to the Atari video game Pong (Not to be confused with Buster Bros., also known as Pang).
  • Monster Chaser: References the Monster Hunter franchise by Capcom.
  • G To A: References the Grand Theft Auto franchise by Rockstar Games.
  • Cook Now Papa: References the Cooking Mama franchise by Majesco.
  • Assassin Motto: References the Assassin's Creed franchise by Ubisoft.
  • Danky Ape: References the Nintendo video game series and character Donkey Kong.
  • Pocketed Monstrosities: References the Pokémon franchise by Nintendo.
  • Ricky the Rat: Parody of Sega's mascot Sonic the Hedgehog.
  • Mono-Noke Clock: References the video game and anime series Yo-Kai Watch.
  • Trespassers: References the Taito video game Space Invaders.
  • Car Race: References the Burnout franchise by Electronic Arts.
  • Semaruaru and Ammi: References the Super Monkey Ball franchise by Sega.
  • Soldier: References the Call Of Duty franchise by Activision.

Materials

  • BUYOBUYO Jelly: References Puyo Puyo.
  • Spiked Shell: References the Spiny Shell from the Super Mario series.

People

Gamipics

  • Pippin@: Resembles Pippin from Fairy Fencer F, with the name and design referencing the Apple Pippin.

Skills

C-Sha

  • C-Buster: References the Mega Buster used by Mega Man.

Colosseum Battles

Rank E

  • Moero! Chronicle: References the Moero Chronicle series by Compile Heart.

Rank S

  • Duel Shock: References the PlayStation's DualShock controller line.

Other

The ending credits reference various video games:

  • Live A Live: The "Story Select" screen resembles the one seen in the game.
  • Space Harrier: When Uzume fights various A2-is.
  • Wonder Boy/Adventure Island: When Neptune is seen riding a skateboard with Histoire.
  • Yie Ar Kung Fu: When Noire fights Dogoo Man.
  • The Legend of Kage: Blanc fights various enemies in a forest setting similar to the first stage.
  • Popeye no Eigo Asobi (Popeye's English Game): When Vert spells out "Leanbox" in English with Nepgear and Warechu appearing.
  • Pooyan: When Uzume throws lollipops at balloon-wielding Dogoos with the help of Neptune.
  • Pong: The purple and orange paddles representing Neptune and Uzume volley a ball at each other.
  • Dig Dug: When the Goddesses dig their way to defeat enemies.
  • The Tower of Druaga: When the Goddesses traverse their way through a maze.