50 Video Game Secrets in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World The Game on Nintendo Switch

[@milesedwards3287]

In the music shop there’s an album called 'The Smashing Turnips' which is a reference to the band 'The Smashing Pumpkins'- a big influence on Bryan Lee O'Malley

[@B00Radl33]

In the comics Scott is often seen wearing an SP shirt that stands for Smashing Pumpkins and Scottt Pilgrim.

[@thejman5683]

Another reference is found in the book store, one of the books is called lost at sea, which was another one of Brian Lee O’Malley’s works

[@m33012]

@@B00Radl33 p

[@isaiahmarvin9492]

A tip: watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies lately.

[@jayedgar7394]

@Isaiah Marvin definitely, have been watching on flixzone for months myself =)

[@maxaroni39]

I know it isn't video game related, but I love how there is an animation for Todd that references the mutation scene from Akira! It's really neat!

[@3nkidu465]

Is a KoF reference too

[@a-buttonace]

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed.

[@JuanGarcia-hg7pn]

I'm in lesbians, with this game.

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Phew

[@sirargz_]

👌noyce

[@thejman5683]

I get the joke fam

[@asianavocado3755]

I love this fan base

[@Robert-tl2vg]

Grammar would go a long way

[@JYGamingGuys]

The secret shop is a straight reference to River City Ransom's secret shop. The Dodgeball mode is also a reference to the River City sports game known as Super Dodgeball

[@thegamingkeyblade7066]

Well the game is basically River city random when you strip back like one layer

[@AudioReplica2023]

I think was more from Crash Boys game from Technos japan. Same developers

[@TheLeetCasualGamer]

Remona's pummel is like E. Honda pummel. Has a move similar to Street of Rage Blaze's flip kick. And being Scott's girlfriend the hammer is most likely pulled from Amy Rose.

[@CaptainBLZN]

Her split kick reminded me more of Chun Li

[@DynoSkrimisher]

Scott's Guts Attack is literally Tatsumaki.

[@CaptainBLZN]

@@DynoSkrimisher yeah true

[@leeeroyjenkins555]

@@CaptainBLZN Reminds me more of Kim Kaphwhan's split kick

[@solidnarv]

When you burst in flames, your body take the shape of a street fighter getting burn by Dhalsim

[@RaFaPilgrim]

I’m a little baffled that he doesn’t mention how the UI window design is basically taken straight out of Earthbound?

[@deadlockoriginalfilms2.096]

The chaos theatre is named after a location in twoson in earthbound

[@nessthepsycho6252]

The heck did I not see that!?

[@RaFaPilgrim]

Also the UI window design is basically ripped straight from Earthbound!

[@leeeroyjenkins555]

Huh, I always thought it was a reference to an old web comic that used Nes FF sprites.

[@alarto4z]

Someone has to mention the long deformed arm in the boss battle with todd is a reference to k9999 from kof (based on tetsuo from akira)

[@leeeroyjenkins555]

I thought it was a reference to Venom

[@giwifruit5032]

@@leeeroyjenkins555 I thought it was a reference to akita

[@theomnigamer9177]

“There are Warp Pipes on the map. Do you have those in Canada?” No but that would be very convenient. But I don’t like the idea of entering a Warp Pipe and coming out the other side into a giant body of water.

[@robofistsrevenge3288]

I feel like there are a lot of Castlevania nods in Wallace's shop, too. You can see what looks like Holy Water (the little cross-adorned rosary thing hanging next to it kinda gives it away) on a shelf in the upper left corner, and the Axe and Knife hanging on the right side wall behind Wallace.

[@thrillhouse_vanhouten]

I loved this video! One thing I think a lot of people may not realize is that many of the Toronto locations in the game are based on real places, and drawn from reference photos. (Sneaky Dee's, Shockwave Records, Second Cup, Lee's Palace, TTC Streetcars & more) I was living in the neighborhood where Stage 1 takes place at the time of SP's release, and it was a real trip, playing a game set literally outside my door.

[@Frostfire18]

9:48 This is reference to SoulCalibur series, Ivy use a Sword that could be used as whip

[@Senordisastermaster]

It can be both. The transformation itself is due to the movie having a whip sword, which then was used for the game, being based on Ivy from Soul Calibur. But then they added Castlevania references as well. On top of her last name being Richter and having a whip, her animation is pretty much the classic Castlevania whip strike. :)

[@Dzumeister]

Whip Swords are in Castlevania, too

[@Senordisastermaster]

@@Dzumeister SoulCalibur and its Whip Sword appeared before CV's first whip sword, so it's kind of a non factor. Plus, it's not like the whip sword was ever that iconic in CV. If anything, even that was a nod to Soul Calibur as well.

[@catriamflockentanz]

@@Senordisastermaster We cannot know what was referenced there if we don't ask the person who made the reference in the first place though - Especially given that Whip Swords were in Dungeons & Dragons before Soul Calibur existed so it may as well be a reference to that.

[@Technonova323]

This video makes me interested in Scott Pilgrim and both the game and comics. Sounds like something I’d enjoy

[@B00Radl33]

It's one of my favorite video games. (best at 2 or 3 players, the screen can get too busy at 4) - The movie is one of a kind, and easily my favorite. The comics are the best part. But be warned it is more about bad relationships than good ones.

[@dLiiSb]

defo read the 'manga' ;) ! there is b&w and color edition available.

[@travisedwards3543]

4:52 I wish they would use this again in a modern Mario game. Its a great mechanic that has alot of untapped potential and was way ahead of its time in Mario 2. I love that they weren't afraid of bizarre concepts with more mature underlying themes, like inter dimensional travel.

[@toastcrunch3728]

They kinda were still afraid of it. Mario 2 was a reskin of a different game

[@JB-jp3bg]

It's far more obscure than everyone else's so I'm not surprised it got glossed over, but I'm almost certain that Ramona's victory animation is a reference to accessing the item box from Terranigma complete with jumping headfirst into her bag. I mean, maybe it's something else, but it looks a lot like it.

[@speedypichu6833]

If my memory is correct, Bionic arm might be a refrence to bionic commando

[@wolfyx100]

It's a reference to another character in the comic, who's a cyborg

[@B00Radl33]

@@wolfyx100 who was definitely influenced by Bionic Commando.

[@wolfyx100]

@@B00Radl33 of course

[@jokinghazard2312]

EASTER EGG! In the first level’s shopping district, on the windows of the no account video store you can see posters that have crude versions of the second, third, and fifth Scott pilgrim books cover art.

[@bitwize]

In the park level, you will encounter little guys who look like Link and drop coins when hit. Not only do they look like Link, they behave much like the gnomes from the Golden Axe series (who drop magic jars when hit).

[@akabancopop]

Also, the Negascott is a reference to when you have to fight your shadow in Double Dragon 2, his move set is almost identical to that boss, especially that jumping knee strike that sends you across the screen.

[@American-Zero]

Beat the game with Wallace...his ending has him casually sitting in a big boss chair. That's a reference to Streets of Rage where you become the boss.

[@Ultronator]

The Elves from Golden Axe are in the forest level and they drop coins when you hit them (they'd drop magic bags in Golden Axe)

[@theseventhprince]

Could you imagine smash bros with this concept 😱

[@TheOctomasprime]

Bruhhhh

[@Sreven199]

Wasn't that just the story mode from Brawl? Oh wait you meant something good

[@leeeroyjenkins555]

@@Sreven199 Miss.

[@okayokey]

@@Sreven199 Story Mode was good. What are you talking about.

[@solarisvulkan3897]

Nah

[@noahbenchimol4210]

Living in Canada, I find pipes from Mario all the time. They are just everywhere. I hate it when a Bob-Omb just randomly wanders into houses, causing mass destruction to all of Canada.

[@orangutang69]

In Wallace's Mystery Shop, isn't the cross in the background the cross from Castlevania? And the box under the Blue Shell reminds me of the boxes from Crash Bandicoot

[@SilverSkywalker]

So glad they brought this back!! One of my favorite games just disappeared! River city Ransom was one of my favorite games on NES and the amount of Easter eggs made me appreciate this game even more.

[@silveracid1344]

The bit just before the second Gideon boss where there's damaging blobs dripping down is also a Mega Man 2 reference from a section of Wily's castle just before you fight him.

[@d4rkz3r011]

That reference to Wolverine's attack blew my mind!

[@MilesCW]

You missed some references. The green dino suits are a reference to Secret of Mana and a boss fight shortly before you learn to use water magic in the game and the robot one at 12:00 mirrors the final boss of Donkey Kong 94 (Game Boy).

[@lilsunny7399]

Actually if anything they look more like the dinosaurs from bubble bobble. or old newgrounds flash games. They don't really look like biting lizard.

[@Mythomaniaco]

11:35 there is also a poster of Angel Island from Sonic 3 at that level, it can be seen at the intro of the game too

[@TheLordReviewer]

There is the item, bionic arm, which is a reference to bionic commando available in the Wallace shop

[@catto5387]

Oh dang I thought it was about Lynette's bionic arm hahah.

[@B00Radl33]

Everything in Wallace's shop is a video game reference.

[@saturnfirefly3714]

2 More Easter Eggs - Right before 12:27 time stamp here is another reference to when Kirby and Meta Knight first meet ( Kirby's Adventure & Nightmare in Dreamland ). Subspace 5:02 timestamp here on the FAR left is a Pac-man reference to the "kill screen / level 256 / split level screen". Also 7 Eleven in the store with the Angry Sun (the 3 lines on the wall)

[@linkpwnsevery1]

I am surprised many people don't see the reference of todd evil ex #3. Its when his arm get really big and cover that entire area its from KOF 2002 character name K9999 one of his special move called "power is.....losing control.....UWAAAAHH!!!" I played way to much King of fighter as a kid and when I saw that I thought it was amazing.

[@urmie]

Shocked Double Dragon wasn’t mentioned and it’s not even a small secret. The twins, their secret lair level, all Double Dragon.

[@mikeestrada2986]

Yep, final stage of double dragon 2.

[@robertwilliamson2856]

Awesome job, Zion! I hope you realize how much we Nintendo Life subscribers love your videos.

[@OneOneTwo112]

In the background of the Subspace stage for Stage 1, you can see the Flutter from Mega Man Legends (which was Mega Man Volnutt's ship) In addition, the mid-boss of Stage 5 "Super Fighting Robot" references Mega Man's tagline from the Ruby-Spears cartoon show, although the boss itself actually fights like Final Sigma W from Mega Man X5.

[@ELECTRICxCLAM]

Oh wow, so many references hidden in plain sight right in my face all along. Thanks!

[@zephadusjoltspark6951]

At 7:30 (The Frying Tengu), the thermostats (or whatever they are) on the wall are very Game Boy-inspired. Gray, brick-shaped, speaker slats in the corner, green screen. And plenty other sweet, sweet references in the comments section, even a few I didn't catch! This whole game is like a giant love letter to gaming - it's like candy for the soul!

[@jrcmillard1985]

In the Dragons Den section there are hanging lights from the Super Mario Bros 3 castle.

[@superpapermario159]

Dunno if anyone s thought of this or I could be wrong but during Todd's fight whenever he brings up a barrier to block, could be a reference to the psi effect animations from the Earthbound/Mother series

[@thegachagamers]

Ooh yes!

[@hogofddyn]

The dragons at 10:50 look an awful lot like Bub from Bubble Bobble.

[@cheyennedavis8739]

just maxed out my scott and beat the game today!

[@schroedertime]

The character info box in the shop is the same as the Earthbound character info box

[@leeeroyjenkins555]

On Stage 3, you can see Clash at the Demonhead posters with a blonde Envy. Reference to the movie.

[@LunaMinuna]

Beating this game by yourself is hell

[@Pranksta1985]

Disagree.

[@leeeroyjenkins555]

In the Flying Tengu, you sometimes will see something that looks like an original game boy stuck into the walls.

[@hydrocityharry977]

The Blood Drops in the final stage is Mega Man 2 Cross and Axe in Wallace's shop are Castlevania I wanna say Ramona's hammer is kind of a reference to Amy's hammer in the Sonic series So many references

[@3nkidu465]

Medusa's heads

[@Kaiception05]

Another winter is the best change my mind

[@Aides1128]

A majority of the shops on the first level are based off of real stores in Toronto, such as the music store being based off of the music store sonic boom

[@katamichi8003]

The chace portion of the game before the guitar battle reminds me a section in streets of rage 2 or 3 were your chanced by some machinery and you have to break walls to get to the end. Edit: just checked. Im referring to the bulldozer level in streets of rage 3

[@Gfreak250]

3:28 is without a doubt a reference to the opening of Megaman 2.

[@geargamerjonezy]

Oh there's one that you missed well... actually two the overworld sprite in Scott Pilgrim references the Pokemon overworld sprite and an enemy wears a red cap,red clothing,and baggy blue Jeans referencing Red from Pokemon

[@MeximidgeComedy]

"Never Ending Fantasy" is also the name of a song & album Anamanaguchi had released around the same time. The same band that made the music for the game.

[@dukenukem42069]

Im convinced that Gideons first and second phase is a direct reference to Sephiroth from final fantasy 7 I mean in the first phase he uses one wing to fly around (it might be two but I'm pretty sure its only one) and will drop meteors on you, sound familiar? And of course the second phase bears a striking resemblance to safer sephiroth

[@mario_parker2939]

One thing you forgot to mention is that in level 4,after Roxy cuts the train in half,you can see the thermostats look just like Nintendo gameboys.

[@zackryderfan1]

Todd's arm attack is a reference to Tetsuo from Akira.

[@cheeseisgood17]

Can anyone explain the first monster/boss thing in the first couple seconds? I've played the whole game and never noticed that thing.

[@jonus04]

9:56 That looks more like when you go to a Castle in Mario 3 and Toad tells you to find the magic wand.

[@lulnina7291]

Just like in the movies good pick for the music in this video

[@B00Radl33]

So many double dragon references missing. An entire level of Double Dragons was lifted and put into this game. Mix in some Ken and Ryu love for the same level too. You got a lot of references here. But this game is a deep mine and it goes a LOT deeper.

[@HedgieDaUmbrehog]

Not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but there is another reference to Castlevania in the game. After Gideon absorbs you, there are pairs of snaked haired heads that come at you while youre running along the subspace highway? part of the boss battle, before the technodrome part

[@MyPhone-hl1di]

49 Never-ending Fantasy is NOT a reference to Final Fantasy it's a reference to Anamanaguchi album called Endless Fantasy

[@MyPhone-hl1di]

And if you don't know Anamanaguchi it's the people that made the music for Scott Pilgrim Vs The World The Game

[@AmosX360]

Good stuff guys! Love the content.

[@stevencoleman453]

What about the secret Mr. Chau fight? It's clearly an Akuma from Street Fighter II reference .

[@missed_dialogue5832]

I would agree but that fight seems more like the bison fight from alpha 3

[@TheSwordsman100]

This is a good list but the car is actually goes back further than SF2 to Capcom's Beat Em Up Classic Final Fight. (Which also is canon and takes place in the SF setting)

[@red5158077]

The Giant Robot the twins use is called Super Fighting Robot a reference to the ruby spears cartoon opening or Mega Man. Nega Scotts special projectile is a clear reference to the Hadoken.

[@chr1s415]

Yo zion what version of the limited run game did you get?!

[@kmcsciguy]

I’d be shocked if he doesn’t get the K.O. Edition

[@dLiiSb]

Carrying and using the oversized 'Key' item is a Kirby Return To Dreamland reference.

[@elgigante2001]

Speaking of cameos the guy that comes out with the movie scene clacker in stage 2 is Edgar Wright.

[@JD-mz1rl]

The coin blocks in subspace, when fully exhausted, have the same design as in Super Mario World, except upside down, giving the appearance of a "sad face" (they even complete this look by giving the design a mouth which the original didn't have)

[@newageBoundhippie]

food pills are a long standing aspect of sci-fi stories, not a Dr Mario reference.... Roxy's whip sword could also be a reference to Soul Calibur's Ivy Valentine the owls in Zelda might not attack but the ones in Scott Pilgrim might actually be a reference to the Cuccos from Zelda

[@josezermeno9355]

You missed the Kupek graffiti. That is the name of the music proyect by Brian Lee O'malley

[@Pranksta1985]

Someone didn't listen to the video..

[@Octav2000]

3:27 yes we do

[@Kirbio]

In the final final boss fight, Gideon has an attack where he slices the ground, and a shockwave flies at you. This could be nothing, as we see attacks like this all the time, but due to the similarities, I'm hell bent on calling it a reference to "Tales of Symphonia." Specifically the attack "Demon Fang" that does the exact same thing, albeit at a slower speed.

[@jokinghazard2312]

I hate that fucking attack

[@Kirbio]

You can roll right through it if you have the dodge, and by that point you've probably leveled up enough to have the dodge.

[@shawnsicle]

Can’t believe you mentioned the flag when Gideon’s place collapses but missed the fact that that entire scene is a megaman reference lol

[@3nkidu465]

Damn right

[@IfOUGHTpIRANHAz]

You forgot to mention Todd’s screen clearing attack is the same attack that Venom can do in Marvel vs Capcom 2.

[@Pranksta1985]

No it isn't..

[@Pranksta1985]

It's from Akira...

[@KaiKrimson56]

I think it just looks like that 'cause of the shade of blue they used for it.

[@Pranksta1985]

@@KaiKrimson56 I literally only see the scene from Akira where Tetsuos arm explodes outwards.

[@AidanRatnage]

That whip sword is probably just a reference to the vampire killer whip but it reminded me of Byleth's sword from Fire Emblem 3 Houses and also the Prince's dagger tail from Prince of Persia Rival Swords.

[@B00Radl33]

Or Ivy from Soul Caliber

[@Pranksta1985]

Lol it definitely isn't a reference to Fire Emblem 3...

[@erode06]

How can I apply to write reviews for Nintendo life and possibly work there? I'm really intrested since I'm really good at writing reviews.

[@sweetandsourhour]

Maybe I misheard but I could have sworn that was a double dragon reference from the third game being able to do a jump spin kick. Either way it's still a nice homage.

[@evertaum2010]

What about the k9999 refference from the king of fighter 2001?

[@14AllanD]

Awe you didnt mention that the way the Big Robot destroying the city and walking onto screen is just like the 1st mini boss in Contra: Hard Corps

[@EduFirenze]

I just need a command to get up faster, or a C-up like in streets of rage so you don't stay on the floor forever

[@supersonicgamer360]

I'm pretty sure the whole fight with Super Gideon in the final level is a tribute to both Urien and Gill from Street Fighter 3. He does their big crescent kick attack, their flying knee, he throws meteors, and he has a shoulder tackle that spawns the angel wing. Coincidence? Considering this game, I HIGHLY doubt it lol.

[@ZetaNiGHT]

The subspace section of the final level also has those red bloodline drippy hazards, which were ALSO in the end of Megaman 2!

[@sebs_is_a_qt]

The game that Wallace sells "ambrosia" is a reference to God of war. That's why in the description it says food of the gods cuz kratos searched for ambrosia to heal his daughter in his backstory

[@bitwize]

Also, the skeleton guys in the Halloween Party level resemble Tom Guycot, a villain from Clash At Demonhead. He was kinda like Sans long before Sans was a thing. He was also this inspiration for Lynette Guycott's name.

[@BogdyTV]

You missed the fact that during the first battle with Gideon, his tackle sprite has him turn into a figure with one wing, a reference to Sephiroth from FFVII. Also, Gideon flashing when invincible could be a reference to the star power-up from Mario.

[@danemcdonaldsouth7593]

One of anamanaguchi albums is called endless fantasy

[@hotelmario99]

endless fantasy*

[@personM4N]

Super Gideon is a reference to Gill from Street Fighter 3. In a lot of his attacks (which look like Gill's) he even flashes into a buff character in a speedo/sarong for a frame or two.

[@terenceramroop]

As a dad with a 5 yr old son, this game is amazing. My son always picks my level 19 Scott so i get stuck with the weaker characters and he laughs when i die...now i know there are cheats to level up...

[@ReneJCS]

Awesome!! I definitely missed most of them 😂😂😂 thanks!!

[@realityrebel]

What about the Edgar Wright lookalike in the stage 2 film set?

[@akabancopop]

That spinning kick is actually also from River City Ransom, not from Street Fighter. The twin bosses towards the end (also the 2nd to last boss like the twins in the Scott Pilgrim game).

[@frogblasttheventcore69]

also when scott gets hit with or by fire enemies his entire body is engulfed in flames like the animation in street fighter 2 also the opening may be a reference to SF Alpha 3s opening

[@Fjunbollen13]

The item in Wallace's shop called Bionic Arm is probably a reference to the Capcom game Bionic Commando

[@Arya-gh8sp]

3:55 there is a beef jerky from Earthbound and Mother 3

[@chronicx2265]

what about the spin jump unlockable move for some of the characters? or the blood cheat?

[@danielaguirre2516]

One Easter egg that surprised me, the limo that Todd and his girlfriend ride in is KITT from Knight Rider.

[@littlebigb5370]

I remember watching someone explain all these references when it first came out on Xbox.

[@dragonfang7833]

One reference that was Missed was the countdown that displayed when you lose all of your hp. (it happens in multiplayer) The count down is a reference to the Street fighter 2 count down when you lose.

[@jacobheller3146]

I love this game I used to play with my little sister all the time and rn trying to play with freind but game keeps kicking us out the missions I hope they fix it soon so we can play together