References To Other Video Games
The data cubes found in the Full Mode contains various references to its parent publisher(s), including One Must Fall 2097, Jazz Jackrabbit, Pretzel Pete (Tyrian 2000).
The Pretzel Pete Truck and its weapon is a reference to Pretzel Pete video game.
The Music tracks ZANAC3 and ZANAC5 are reproductions of two songs from the old MSX/NES game Zanac.
The Music track One Mustn't Fall is a reference to One Must Fall 2097.
Sprites from Tyrian were used in AI War: Fleet Command.
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—Ronald Reagan (b. 1911)
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