Technically, this game isn't very advanced, but its presentation really helps players get into that 'retro' mindset. Still, if you consider yourself among the 'old school' set, there are plenty of funny moments in the dialogue that you'll certainly appreciate. These little in-jokes will be lost on players that never experienced these titles, and I can't help but feel that younger players might be a little bit turned off by all the reference-based dialogue. There are little references to plenty of classics from gaming's 'Golden Age' including titles like The Legend of Zelda ('It's dangerous to go alone' is one of the first lines you'll read in the game), the early Mario games, Dragon Age, and even the original Metal Gear. However, the game also takes great lengths through its dialogue to remind you of old games.

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