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The [[Pokémon games]] and the | The [[Pokémon games]] and the {{wp|Pulseman}} games are both made by the same company, [[Game Freak]]. Understandably, the two games often reference each other, and thus, a list of possible references to Pulseman are listed here. These references are most prominent in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]], but appear in other [[generations]] as well. | ||
==List of references== | ==List of references== | ||
*The computer Pulseman was born on is named the Saint Ann (サント アンヌ) which is also the Japanese name of the [[S.S. Anne]]. | * The computer Pulseman was born on is named the Saint Ann (サント アンヌ) which is also the Japanese name of the [[S.S. Anne]]. | ||
*{{p|Ledian}} bears a very significant resemblance to Pulseman. | * {{p|Ledian}} bears a very significant resemblance to Pulseman. | ||
*{{p|Bisharp}} also bears a strong resemblance to Pulseman. | * {{p|Bisharp}} also bears a strong resemblance to Pulseman. | ||
*{{p|Remoraid}} resembles the Gunfish enemy that appears underwater in Stage 6 of Pulseman , as they are both combinations of fish and revolver pistols. | * {{p|Remoraid}} resembles the Gunfish enemy that appears underwater in Stage 6 of Pulseman , as they are both combinations of fish and revolver pistols. | ||
*{{p|Xatu}} resembles the bird-like enemy in Stage 2 of Pulseman, as they both share a nearly identical color scheme and similar shape. | * {{p|Xatu}} resembles the bird-like enemy in Stage 2 of Pulseman, as they both share a nearly identical color scheme and similar shape. | ||
*{{p|Registeel}}'s design mimics the design for the boss in the Stage 4 of the Pulseman . | * {{p|Registeel}}'s design mimics the design for the boss in the Stage 4 of the Pulseman . | ||
*{{m|Volt Tackle}}'s Japanese name, ボルテッカー ''Volteccer'', comes from Pulseman, and is the name of Pulseman's signature attack, where he flies around as a ball of electricity. The Final Smash version of Volt Tackle used by | * {{m|Volt Tackle}}'s Japanese name, ボルテッカー ''Volteccer'', comes from Pulseman, and is the name of Pulseman's signature attack, where he flies around as a ball of electricity. The Final Smash version of Volt Tackle used by {{SSB|Pikachu}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] closely resembles Pulseman's Voltecker. | ||
*Although "[[Team Galactic]]" is not incorrect, a more literal translation of the Japanese name is "Galaxy Gang", possibly a reference to the Galaxy Gang in Pulseman. [[Charon]]'s design may be based on Doc Waruyama, the main antagonist and a leader of Galaxy Gang in Pulseman. | * Although "[[Team Galactic]]" is not incorrect, a more literal translation of the Japanese name is "Galaxy Gang", possibly a reference to the Galaxy Gang in Pulseman. [[Charon]]'s design may be based on Doc Waruyama, the main antagonist and a leader of Galaxy Gang in Pulseman. | ||
*{{p|Hariyama}}'s name can be a corruption of Doc Waruyama's name. | * {{p|Hariyama}}'s name can be a corruption of Doc Waruyama's name. | ||
*{{p|Rotom}} appears to be based on Pulseman, although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of ball lightning. | * {{p|Rotom}} appears to be based on Pulseman, although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of ball lightning. | ||
*Lisa Hatfield, a character from Pulseman, was on the logo art of Pokémon Journal at the Game Freak Web page. The design for {{ga|May}} and [[Cross-canon counterparts#May's counterparts|her counterparts]] can be based off Lisa Hatfield. | * Lisa Hatfield, a character from Pulseman, was on the logo art of Pokémon Journal at the Game Freak Web page. The design for {{ga|May}} and [[Cross-canon counterparts#May's counterparts|her counterparts]] can be based off Lisa Hatfield. | ||
*{{ga|Barry}}'s battle music has several notes that resemble a portion of Neo Tokyo's music from Pulseman ([[Junichi Masuda]] also composed for Pulseman). Many other pieces of music from Pulseman also have similar features to Pokémon music. | * {{ga|Barry}}'s battle music has several notes that resemble a portion of Neo Tokyo's music from Pulseman ([[Junichi Masuda]] also composed for Pulseman). Many other pieces of music from Pulseman also have similar features to Pokémon music. | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
*[[List of cross-canon references]] | * [[List of cross-canon references]] | ||
*[[List of cross-generational references]] | * [[List of cross-generational references]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon meta]] | [[Category:Pokémon meta]] | ||
[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] |
Revision as of 20:52, 21 July 2012
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The Pokémon games and the Pulseman games are both made by the same company, Game Freak. Understandably, the two games often reference each other, and thus, a list of possible references to Pulseman are listed here. These references are most prominent in Diamond and Pearl, but appear in other generations as well.
List of references
- The computer Pulseman was born on is named the Saint Ann (サント アンヌ) which is also the Japanese name of the S.S. Anne.
- Ledian bears a very significant resemblance to Pulseman.
- Bisharp also bears a strong resemblance to Pulseman.
- Remoraid resembles the Gunfish enemy that appears underwater in Stage 6 of Pulseman , as they are both combinations of fish and revolver pistols.
- Xatu resembles the bird-like enemy in Stage 2 of Pulseman, as they both share a nearly identical color scheme and similar shape.
- Registeel's design mimics the design for the boss in the Stage 4 of the Pulseman .
- Volt Tackle's Japanese name, ボルテッカー Volteccer, comes from Pulseman, and is the name of Pulseman's signature attack, where he flies around as a ball of electricity. The Final Smash version of Volt Tackle used by Pikachu in Super Smash Bros. Brawl closely resembles Pulseman's Voltecker.
- Although "Team Galactic" is not incorrect, a more literal translation of the Japanese name is "Galaxy Gang", possibly a reference to the Galaxy Gang in Pulseman. Charon's design may be based on Doc Waruyama, the main antagonist and a leader of Galaxy Gang in Pulseman.
- Hariyama's name can be a corruption of Doc Waruyama's name.
- Rotom appears to be based on Pulseman, although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of ball lightning.
- Lisa Hatfield, a character from Pulseman, was on the logo art of Pokémon Journal at the Game Freak Web page. The design for May and her counterparts can be based off Lisa Hatfield.
- Barry's battle music has several notes that resemble a portion of Neo Tokyo's music from Pulseman (Junichi Masuda also composed for Pulseman). Many other pieces of music from Pulseman also have similar features to Pokémon music.