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==Natural Selection 2 Poster== |
==Natural Selection 2 Poster== |
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[[file:2016-01-26 00002.jpg|thumb|The Natural Selection 2 Poster]] |
[[file:2016-01-26 00002.jpg|thumb|The Natural Selection 2 Poster]] |
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The '''Natural Selection 2''' [[Posters|Poster]] can be found inside the [[Wrecks|Wreck]] in the [[Grassy Plateaus]] and placed inside your [[Seabases|Seabase]]. It is a reference another game made by '''''Unknown Worlds'''''. |
The '''Natural Selection 2''' [[Posters|Poster]] can be found inside the [[Wrecks|Wreck]] in the [[Grassy Plateaus]] and placed inside your [[Seabases|Seabase]]. It is a reference to another game made by '''''Unknown Worlds'''''. |
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| ⚫ | A fifth message is received by the player's [[Communications Relay]] later in the game. The day this message is received varies. It displays: ''You've been down too long in the midnight sea. Oh don't you see what I mean?'' This message is a reference to the song ''Holy Diver'' by the US heavy metal band DIO. |
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==Portal 2== |
==Portal 2== |
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The first message broadcasted from the [[Communications Relay|Communications Relay, which]] says: '''''"This is an automated bounce back from the Aurora Mining Vessel. Your distress signal has been received. An emergency relief team will be dispatched to your location. *Static* Estimated arrival time: 9...9...9...9...9 hours". '''''The wait time is a possible reference to ''Portal 2,'' whereas announcer says to Chell: '''''"You have been in suspension for nine...nine...nine...nine...nine..." ''''' |
The first message broadcasted from the [[Communications Relay|Communications Relay, which]] says: '''''"This is an automated bounce back from the Aurora Mining Vessel. Your distress signal has been received. An emergency relief team will be dispatched to your location. *Static* Estimated arrival time: 9...9...9...9...9 hours". '''''The wait time is a possible reference to ''Portal 2,'' whereas announcer says to Chell: '''''"You have been in suspension for nine...nine...nine...nine...nine..." ''''' |
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The [[Propulsion Cannon]] and[[Propulsion Cannon| ]][[Repulsion Cannon]] could also be references to two of the gels used in the game, ''Propulsion Gel'' and ''Repulsion Gel''. |
The [[Propulsion Cannon]] and[[Propulsion Cannon| ]][[Repulsion Cannon]] could also be references to two of the gels used in the game, ''Propulsion Gel'' and ''Repulsion Gel''. |
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== Half Life 2 == |
== Half Life 2 == |
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The [[Propulsion Cannon]] and [[Repulsion Cannon]] resemble ''Half Life 2''<nowiki/>'s Gravity Gun in terms of mechanics. [[Category:In Development]] |
The [[Propulsion Cannon]] and [[Repulsion Cannon]] resemble ''Half Life 2''<nowiki/>'s Gravity Gun in terms of mechanics. [[Category:In Development]] |
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Revision as of 21:01, 15 April 2016
Easter eggs are hidden references to other games or pop culture.
Natural Selection 2 Poster
The Natural Selection 2 Poster can be found inside the Wreck in the Grassy Plateaus and placed inside your Seabase. It is a reference to another game made by Unknown Worlds.
Portal 2
The first message broadcasted from the Communications Relay, which says: "This is an automated bounce back from the Aurora Mining Vessel. Your distress signal has been received. An emergency relief team will be dispatched to your location. *Static* Estimated arrival time: 9...9...9...9...9 hours". The wait time is a possible reference to Portal 2, whereas announcer says to Chell: "You have been in suspension for nine...nine...nine...nine...nine..."
The Propulsion Cannon and Repulsion Cannon could also be references to two of the gels used in the game, Propulsion Gel and Repulsion Gel.
Holy Diver
A fifth message is received by the player's Communications Relay later in the game. The day this message is received varies. It displays: You've been down too long in the midnight sea. Oh don't you see what I mean? This message is a reference to the song Holy Diver by the US heavy metal band DIO.
Half Life 2
The Propulsion Cannon and Repulsion Cannon resemble Half Life 2's Gravity Gun in terms of mechanics.