Cultural references/HDN
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The Neptunia series is well known for parodying the real life gaming industry as well as making references to different forms of media. This lists the references that can be found in Hyperdimension Neptunia. If you know a reference that has not been listed then feel free to add it.
Character Quotes (Battle)
Neptune
- Konami Code: Neptune mentions some parts of the code when she's about to use Neptune Break.
Places
Nations
- Planeptune: A pun on Planet Neptune with Neptune being a reference to Sega's unreleased Genesis/32X hybrid console.
- Lastation: References the PlayStation family of consoles.
- Leanbox: References the Xbox line of consoles.
- Lowee: References the Nintendo Wii.
Dungeons
- Bruagga Tower: References the Namco arcade game The Tower of Druaga.
- Dis Snow Forest: References the Nintendo DS.
- Hirool Castle: References Hyrule Castle from The Legend of Zelda series.
- Neo-Geo Front: References the Neo-Geo arcade machine and home console by SNK.
- Remnant Tower: References The Last Remnant.
- Schooner TYPE-AL: References the shoot-em-up R-Type by Irem.
- World's Labyrinth: References Labyrinth of The World Tree.
Monsters
- Choocoboo: References the Chocobos from the Final Fantasy series.
- Dogoo/Metal Dogoo: References the slime and metal slime enemies from the Dragon Quest series.
- Pixelvader/Poxvader: References the invaders seen in Space Invaders.
People
- Princess Pear: A reference to Princess Peach from the Super Mario series.
- Zach Unfair: A reference to Zack Fair from Final Fantasy VII.
Combo Skills
Neptune
Her Tier 2 combo moves reference various Sega games:
- The Super Shinobi (The Revenge of Shinobi)
- Space Harrier
- Fantasy Zone
- Alex Kidd
- Altered Beast
- Penguin Land
- Secret Command (Rambo: First Blood Part II)
- Golden Axe
Item Skills
Noire
| Parody | Source | Original Work |
|---|---|---|
|
Potion, HI Potion, EX Potion, Elixir |
"Final Fantasy Series" Recovery Items | Potion, Hi-Potion, Ex Potion, Elixir |
Trophies
- The Master System: Sega Master System
- Virtually Fighting: Virtua Fighter
- Phuturistic Phantasy: Phantasy Star series
- Nep-Nep Rocket: Chu Chu Rocket!
- Monster Huntress: Monster Hunter
- Leanbox Three-Six Key: Xbox 360
- Super Nep-Nep Galaxy: Super Mario Galaxy
- Nepgagaga Complete!: Segagaga
- Eternal Chain Champion: Eternal Champions
- The Real Arfoire Stands Up: "The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem
Other
| Parody | Source | Original Work |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZOO.nep | Amazon.com | The leading shopping site Amazon |
| ZECA | SEGA | The game company SEGA |
| Combo names flowing from right to left during battle | Posting Comments | Nico Nico Douga |