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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
 
*The name NeverQuest is a reference to the online {{W|Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG}} game ''{{W|EverQuest}}'', and possibly the game ''{{W|Neverwinter Nights}}''.
 
*The name NeverQuest is a reference to the online {{W|Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG}} game ''{{W|EverQuest}}'', and possibly the game ''{{W|Neverwinter Nights}}''.
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*When Homer gets the keycard he says "My precious", which references {{W|Gollum|Smeagol/Gollum}} from ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.
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*The level has references to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'':
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*The mission has references to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'':
 
 
**Homer's outfit is a reference to the character {{W2|Link|The Legend of Zelda}}.
 
**Homer's outfit is a reference to the character {{W2|Link|The Legend of Zelda}}.
 
**Marge's outfit is a reference to {{W|Princess Zelda}}.
 
**Marge's outfit is a reference to {{W|Princess Zelda}}.
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**The pointy ears are a reference to the {{W|Universe of The Legend of Zelda#Hylian|Hylian}} race having pointy ears.
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**The name of the kingdom is revealed in the Nintendo DS version of the level to be [[Pierule]], a parody of {{W|Hyrule}}.
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*The chests which contain different items are references to MMORPGs, along with fantasy games such as ''The Legend of Zelda''.
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**A poster for Link's Golf Course is seen.
 
*Homer refers to Marge as being "a sexy {{W|MILF}}", which Marge corrects by saying that the word is "elf".
 
*Homer refers to Marge as being "a sexy {{W|MILF}}", which Marge corrects by saying that the word is "elf".
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*The Mobbits are parodies of the {{W|Hobbits}} from ''The Lord of the Rings''.
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*There are numerous references to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'':
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*One of the Mobbits sometimes says that he prefers Narnia, the fictional land of the {{W|C.S. Lewis}} ''{{W|The Chronicles Of Narnia}}'' book series. It's either the Rod or Todd Flanders Mobbit that says this, since C.S. Lewis is a Christian book author.
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**The Mobbits are parodies of the {{W|Hobbits}}.
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*Some of the characters and their costumes are from [[Earthland Realms]], an online game in the Simpsons universe which parodies online MMORPGs.
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**The starting area is a parody of {{W|The Shire}}.
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*Upon entering the maze area, Marge notices the camera switching to overhead POV (point-of-view). Homer states that this is just like his favorite old sword-and-sorcery game, ''{{W|Dig Dug}}'' - which is neither a sword-and-sorcery game nor even set in overhead POV, at least not until the sequel, ''{{W|Dig Dug II}}''.
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**Homer says "this is just like that movie... ''{{W|Lord of the Flies}}''," mistaking ''{{W2|Lord of the Flies|1990 film}}'' for ''The Lord of the Rings''.
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**He possibly meant ''{{W|The Tower of Druaga}}'', a fantasy adventure game also made by Namco, or more likely ''{{W2|Gauntlet|arcade game}}'' by Atari Games, due to the similarity of how its "narrator" points out things like not shooting the food. And due to the similar looks of enemies, that is probably the case.
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**Homer sometimes says "You shall not pass... wind."
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**Marge sometimes says "I'm like [[Gandalf]], but sexy."
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**The poster for Morc's Tavern features a picture of a [[Balrog]] and the line "Live nude Balrogs!!"
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**Rod says that he's not allowed to see ''Lord of the Rings'' movies.
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**When Homer gets the keycard, he says "My precious", which is a reference to {{W|Gollum}}.
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*One of the Mobbits sometimes says that he prefers Narnia, the fictional land from the {{W|C.S. Lewis}} ''{{W|The Chronicles of Narnia}}'' book series.
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*Upon entering the maze area, Marge notices the camera switching to an overhead point of view. Homer states that this is just like his favorite old sword-and-sorcery game, ''{{W|Dig Dug}}''—which is neither a sword-and-sorcery game nor set in an overhead point of view, at least not until the sequel, ''{{W|Dig Dug II}}''.
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*When freed, one of the Mobbits can say "I know why the caged bird sings," a reference to the [[Maya Angelou]] autobiography ''{{W|I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings}}''.
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*Homer says "How come there's no levels in this game based on the ''{{W2|Police Academy|franchise}}'' movies?"
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*[[Otto]] can say "Whoa, this is nothing like Casper cartoons," referencing [[Casper the Friendly Ghost]].
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*Otto can say "Prepare to be Dead Zeppelin," referencing the heavy metal band [[Led Zeppelin]].
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*When entering the dragon's lair, Homer says "Just like ''{{W|Dragon's Lair}}''."
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*The original ending for Neverquest was a giant troll, played by Nelson Muntz. But for complicated reasons, the developers decided to just get right into the final boss fight with Selmatty and skip the whole waking up the troll puzzle.
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*The original ending for NeverQuest was a giant troll played by Nelson Muntz. However, for complicated reasons, the developers decided to proceed directly to the final boss fight with Selmatty and skip the entire waking-up-the-troll puzzle.
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*In the maze, the camera positions on top, making this portion of the game resemble the arcade game {{W2|Gauntlet|arcade game}}. In fact, some of the narrator's quotes are taken from Gaunlet. And the enemies are Simpson versions of Gaunlet grunts and ghosts.
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*In the maze, the camera is positioned overhead, making this portion of the game resemble the arcade game {{W2|Gauntlet|arcade game}}. In fact, some of the narrator's quotes are taken from ''Gauntlet'', and the enemies are Simpson versions of ''Gauntlet'' grunts and ghosts.
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*This level and its tasks are completely different on each version.
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*This level and its tasks are completely different in each version.
 
*Sometimes, in the final part of the level where Homer, Marge, and the Mobbits confront the Dragon, Marge asks [[Patty Bouvier|"Which one of you is gay again?"]]
 
*Sometimes, in the final part of the level where Homer, Marge, and the Mobbits confront the Dragon, Marge asks [[Patty Bouvier|"Which one of you is gay again?"]]
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[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
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Cultural references[edit]

  • The name NeverQuest is a reference to the online MMORPG game EverQuest, and possibly the game Neverwinter Nights.
  • The level has references to The Legend of Zelda:
    • Homer's outfit is a reference to the character Link.
    • Marge's outfit is a reference to Princess Zelda.
    • The name of the kingdom is revealed in the Nintendo DS version of the level to be Pierule, a parody of Hyrule.
    • A poster for Link's Golf Course is seen.
  • Homer refers to Marge as being "a sexy MILF", which Marge corrects by saying that the word is "elf".
  • There are numerous references to The Lord of the Rings:
    • The Mobbits are parodies of the Hobbits.
    • The starting area is a parody of The Shire.
    • Homer says "this is just like that movie... Lord of the Flies," mistaking Lord of the Flies for The Lord of the Rings.
    • Homer sometimes says "You shall not pass... wind."
    • Marge sometimes says "I'm like Gandalf, but sexy."
    • The poster for Morc's Tavern features a picture of a Balrog and the line "Live nude Balrogs!!"
    • Rod says that he's not allowed to see Lord of the Rings movies.
    • When Homer gets the keycard, he says "My precious", which is a reference to Gollum.
  • One of the Mobbits sometimes says that he prefers Narnia, the fictional land from the C.S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia book series.
  • Upon entering the maze area, Marge notices the camera switching to an overhead point of view. Homer states that this is just like his favorite old sword-and-sorcery game, Dig Dug—which is neither a sword-and-sorcery game nor set in an overhead point of view, at least not until the sequel, Dig Dug II.
  • When freed, one of the Mobbits can say "I know why the caged bird sings," a reference to the Maya Angelou autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
  • Homer says "How come there's no levels in this game based on the Police Academy movies?"
  • Otto can say "Whoa, this is nothing like Casper cartoons," referencing Casper the Friendly Ghost.
  • Otto can say "Prepare to be Dead Zeppelin," referencing the heavy metal band Led Zeppelin.
  • When entering the dragon's lair, Homer says "Just like Dragon's Lair."

Trivia[edit]

  • The original ending for NeverQuest was a giant troll played by Nelson Muntz. However, for complicated reasons, the developers decided to proceed directly to the final boss fight with Selmatty and skip the entire waking-up-the-troll puzzle.
  • In the maze, the camera is positioned overhead, making this portion of the game resemble the arcade game Gauntlet. In fact, some of the narrator's quotes are taken from Gauntlet, and the enemies are Simpson versions of Gauntlet grunts and ghosts.
  • This level and its tasks are completely different in each version.
  • Sometimes, in the final part of the level where Homer, Marge, and the Mobbits confront the Dragon, Marge asks "Which one of you is gay again?"


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