Parodies and References/Re;Birth1

This page contains parodies and references that can be found in Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.
==Places==
===Dungeons===
==== Planeptune ====
*Fantasy Zone: Named after the Sega video game of the same name.
*Haneda Forest: Named after the real-life Haneda Airport, located a short distance away from Sega's corporate headquarters.
*Monster Cave: Possibly a reference to Sega's Monster World series.
*Neo-Geofront: References SNK's Neo-Geo arcade machine and home console.
*Nights' Dimension: Reference to Sega's NiGHTS series.
*Noma Cave: References the Sega Nomad, a handheld console that could play Mega Drive/Genesis games.
*Virtua Forest: Reference to Sega's Virtua Fighter series.
*Yukawa Ruins: References Hidekazu Yukawa, a prominent figure in the marketing for the Sega Dreamcast.
*Zeca Ruins: Possibly a corruption of the name Sega.
==== Lastation ====
*Avenir Storage: Possibly a reference to Avenir Capital, one of Sony's investors.
*Gravidaze Ruins: A reference to Gravity Daze (known as Gravity Rush outside of Japan), a first-party PlayStation series.
*Naasne Volcano: A reference to the Sony Nasne, a DVR and media storage hub compatible with many Sony devices, including the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
*Soulsac Cave: A reference to Soul Sacrifice, a PlayStation Vita game developed by MarvelousAQL.
*Thelad Sanctuary: A reference to Arc the Lad, a series of tactical RPGs primarily on PlayStation consoles.
*Toh-Kiden Cave: A reference to Toukiden, a PlayStation exclusive game similar to Monster Hunter.
==== Lowee ====
*Ario Plateau: A reference to Nintendo's Mario series and character.
*Dees Snow Forest: Initials D and S referring the the Nintendo DS console.
*Donkong Ruins: A reference to Nintendo's Donkey Kong series and character.
*Hyrarule Snowfield: Reference to the Kingdom of Hyrule from the Legend of Zelda series.
*Uwii Ruins: A reference to Nintendo's Wii U console.
==== Leanbox ====
*Duty Space: Possibly a double reference to the Call of Duty and Dead Space games, both of which are commonly associated with the Xbox and PC.
*Gheytz Forest: References Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft.
*Graphic Pass: Potentially a meta reference to debates around the 7th generation of consoles over whether the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 had better graphical capabilities. Also a potential reference to dedicated graphics cards in most gaming PCs.
*Halo Mountain: References the Halo video game franchise.
*Kinest Range: References the Kinect, a motion tracking camera peripheral for the Xbox series of consoles.
*MS Mountain: The MS initials is a reference to Microsoft.
==Monsters==
*Alraune: Design is similar to the Flora Beast from the Disgaea franchise and Japanese names are the same (アルラウネ| Aruraune).
*Baby Bug: A recurring monster from the Monster Complete World series.
*Clyde/Ms. Clyde/Pinky/Ms. Pinky: Named after ghosts from the Pac-Man series. Also features the key difference between Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, by adding a bow.
*Contracted Angel: Design is based on Kyubey from Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
*Pirachu: A reference to Pikachu from the Pokémon games (see also Warechu).
*Pixelvader: Styled and named similarly to the invaders in Space Invaders.
*Plum-met: Resembles the pipes seen in the Super Mario series.
*Polytan: The mascot of Dengeki PlayStation.
*Purr4: Resembles the PlayStation 4.
*Shampuru: A recurring monster from the Mugen Souls series.
*Something Tree: Its Japanese name is a reference to the quote found in the Hitachi Tree commercial.
*Terits/Testri: Resembles the Tetrominos seen in Tetris.
*Tokimeki Sister: References the Tokimeki Memorial series by Konami.
*tPad: References Apple's iPad.
*XDog: Resembles the Xbox One.
==Items==
===Weapons===
*Claiomh Solais: Sword of light in Gaelic folklore.
*Durandal: Sword of Roland, one of the twelve Paladins of Charlemagne.
*Excalibur: King Arthur's famous sword given to him by the Lady of the Lake to proclaim him king. 
*Gungnir: Spear of the Norse god Odin.
*W11-U Hammer: References Nintendo's Wii U console.
===Armor===
*X-Bracelet: Like Neptune's hair clips, it's cross shaped like a D-Pad.
*Red Ring: With 3 out of 4 lights working, it references the dreaded Red Ring of Death from the Xbox 360 console.
*Remote Ring: With added Nunchucks, like the Wii controllers.
*Protective Scroll: Reference to Ninja scrolls from Senran Kagura series which boost stats.
*Wi-Bangle/Fi-Bangle: A pun on Wi-Fi connections.
*Drive Ring: Reference to the Sega Mega Drive console.
*Monkey Bracelet: Monkey in a clear ball is referring to the Super Monkey Ball games.
*Shiitake Bracelet: Description refers to a green and white mushroom, such as Super Mario's 1UP item, though strangely this is a Vert only accessory.
*Nunchuck Strap: The handy strap on a Wii controller that stops you throwing it across the room.
*Blaze Emblem: Likely a reference to the Fire Emblem series.
*Triangle Force: A longer version of the Triforce from The Legend of Zelda.
*U-Ring: Blanc only accessory likely referring to the Wii U.
*Vita Ring: Reference to the PS Vita console.
===Costumes===
Neptune
*DENGEKI Knit/DENGEKI Brand: Dengeki G is a gaming magazine in Japan.
Noire
*Stone Leek/Stone Leek Style: Styled after Hatsune Miku's outfit.
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*Mayushii: Styled after Mayuri Shiina from STEINS;GATE.
*Feris: Styled after Feris Nyannyan's from STEINS;GATE.
*Mr. Pleiades: Styled after Mr. Pleiades from ROBOTICS;NOTES.
*Helper: Styled after Kurisu Makise from STEINS;GATE.
*Airi: Styled after Airi from ROBOTICS;NOTES.
MarvelousAQL
Her costumes reference various characters from the Senran Kagura series:
*Asuka: Styled after Asuka.
*Hibari: Styled after Hibari.
*Homura: Styled after Homura.
*Schwarze Katze: Styled after Mirai.
*Danger Uniform: References the clothes ripping mechanic.
Falcom
Her costumes reference various characters from various Nihon Falcom games:
*Annihilation Angel: Styled after Len from Trails in the Skies.
*Black Fang: Styled after Joshua from Trails in the Skies.
*Nayuta: Styled after Nayuta from Nayuta no Kiseki.
*Tio: Styled after Tio from Zero no Kiseki.
*Karna: Styled after Karna from Ys: Memories of Celceta.
*White Halter Top: Styled after Kureha from Nayuta no Kiseki.
Broccoli
*Mint: Has a Mint Blancnacha motif from Galaxy Angel.
*Rabi En Rose: Has a "Rabi En Rose" motif from Di Gi Charat.
*Pycola: Has a Pyocola Analogue III motif from Di Gi Charat.
*Di Gi Charat: Has a Di Gi Charat motif from Di Gi Charat.
*Milfeulle: Has a Milfeulle Sakuraba motif from Galaxy Angel.
Tekken
Her costumes reference various characters from the Tekken series:
*Xiaoyu: Ling Xiaoyu
*Lars: Lars Alexandersson
*Alisa: Alisa Bosconovitch
*Kuma: Kuma
*Lili: Emilie de Rochefort
*Miharu: Miharu Hirano
===Materials===
*Action Play: References the cheating device Action Replay.
*Dancing Controller: References the Dance Dance Revolution dance pad.
*Guitar Controller: References the guitar controller used for Guitar Hero.
*MAONI PCB: References the Sega NAOMI.
*Model 4 PCB: References the Sega Model series of arcade machines.
*Power Stone: References the Capcom arcade game Power Stone.
*Visual Memory 8x and 16x: References the Visual Memory Unit.
==People==
===Gamipics===
*David Snake: References Solid Snake from the Metal Gear series.
==Other==
*The way Noire, Blanc and Vert disguise themselves by wearing glasses is a reference to Clark Kent disguising himself to hide his identity as Superman.
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