This Indie Fighting Game is FULL of 80's Easter Eggs! Analyzing "Knock-Off"

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  • Опубліковано 2 січ 2025

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  • @KiaiStudio
    @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +24

    This channel is dedicated to Fighting Games! Subscribe if you are a FIGHTING GAME Enjoyer :D
    For more videos (over)analyzing Easter Eggs in fighting games:
    ua-cam.com/play/PLUx0PuUPRrIYiXk4e_u08zZa7DYYcO_4c.html
    Also, found some more easters eggs in this game? Comment below! Let me see what I missed 😅

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK Місяць тому +2

      i need this game, congratulations on hittin 1k 👍

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      @@BMPK Thank you so much bro!! 🙏 I'm so happy :D 🤩

    • @themarlboromandalorian
      @themarlboromandalorian Місяць тому

      Kronan is more likely a reference to Conan, and Kull, or even Krull.
      All involved barbarians. Krull involves futuristic space men Vs barbarians.

  • @bentormenta6345
    @bentormenta6345 2 місяці тому +171

    Thank you random Brazilian that appeared in my recommendations, this game looks amazing but is a shame that impossible to raise that amount of money in just 19 days

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +5

      @@bentormenta6345 Thank you very much! Indeed it looks amazing :D but yeah, you're right tho, at this rate it will be very hard to reach it :/ I don't know if Kickstarter lets you extent the period but I hope they do something like that

    • @MechaShredZilla
      @MechaShredZilla Місяць тому +1

      They got to 60k by the looks of it, ended yesterday I imagine they're going to take that 60k and continue to work on it despite the kickstarter not making it?

    • @theviniso
      @theviniso 27 днів тому

      @@MechaShredZilla I hope they do that, it's too good of a concept to not become a full game

  • @otakubell5752
    @otakubell5752 2 місяці тому +63

    Best random video I've clicked on in some time! Thanks man

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому

      @@otakubell5752 Thank you so much!! 🙏 I'm glad you liked it :D

  • @ardidsonriente2223
    @ardidsonriente2223 Місяць тому +50

    I'm usually not very nostalgy driven, but this looks totally amazing, and the fact that is not about a specific franchise, but more about the general vibe of all of them makes it even better.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +5

      Yeah, they were very smart in this. like "capturing a whole era"

    • @princealbertz
      @princealbertz Місяць тому +1

      But kids today don't know what kids in the 90s had to go through without social media. we took our action figures and made them fight each other. one action figure on the left hand and one on the right hand and making them fight by using our imagination was our social media entertainment

  • @Shiirow
    @Shiirow Місяць тому +57

    the biker barrcudas from bermuda, probably a mix of Street Sharks and Biker Mice from Mars.

    • @otersey
      @otersey Місяць тому +1

      Or just LeatherHead from TNMT 1987.😅

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +4

      You're right, I totally missed Biker Mice from Mars 😅

    • @champagnerojosescapades5206
      @champagnerojosescapades5206 Місяць тому +1

      Might as well throw SWAT KATS in there too with maybe a lil Beetleborg.

  • @y_s4021
    @y_s4021 2 місяці тому +57

    This is the type of game concept I like. Stop chasing top graphics and do something creative with what you already know. This one looks great and has a lot of potential with so many good ideas.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +2

      Totally! also there's so many things you can do with shaders in the graphics front, like look what ArcSys did and basically revolutionized anime-style 3d graphics

  • @TheNumberWas
    @TheNumberWas Місяць тому +43

    God, the amount of 80's and 90's action figure that can be introduced into this game for it's character roster could be potentially huge ! Swat Kats, Mummies Alive, Action Man, Gargoyles, Beetle Borgs....

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +3

      Totally man! the possibilities are endless

    • @billy6427
      @billy6427 Місяць тому +3

      C.O.P.S.,Gi Joe , silver Hawks , brave Star , She-Ra ......

    • @petertrzos6645
      @petertrzos6645 Місяць тому +2

      M.U.S.C.L.E. Men!

    • @Geion
      @Geion Місяць тому

      Damn now I need to find mummies alive so I can watch that again.

    • @CptJistuce
      @CptJistuce Місяць тому +2

      MASK, Go-Bots, Thundercats, Captain Power...

  • @RDarthur91
    @RDarthur91 Місяць тому +24

    4:21 Thats a Diablo Cojuelo mask. This particular design is a mask used in the carnival celebrations in the dominican republic

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +4

      OHHHHH So that's why i couldn't find anything, I was searching for TV shows from the 80's, 90's and stuff. Damn, this masks looks so sick i love it 🔥🔥🔥 It's hypnotising. They could do a game just based of this masks it looks so fire haha, thank you very much for the insight :D

    • @teknomax7883
      @teknomax7883 Місяць тому +3

      And his hoodie and stance are a hint to Sans from Undertale

  • @daywalker3735
    @daywalker3735 2 місяці тому +34

    Fun fact: development for this game began in 1987

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +1

      say WHAAAAT?

    • @Danroku78
      @Danroku78 2 місяці тому

      Huhjhhhhh

    • @magofogo
      @magofogo Місяць тому +2

      hahahahaha!! I got it!!

    • @AudioAndroid
      @AudioAndroid Місяць тому +3

      LOL! Well played daywalker, well played

    • @CptJistuce
      @CptJistuce Місяць тому +3

      Similar to how Sega's Jurassic Park was "a game 65 million years in the making"

  • @Blackshroom
    @Blackshroom Місяць тому +6

    This game looks amazing, it's definitely hitting the nostalgia for me, the fact that they referenced street sharks too along side tmnt and battle toads really hits home, surprised no Gargoyles thrown in the mix, yet. This definitely on my radar now.

  • @WhatBeDaPointMon
    @WhatBeDaPointMon Місяць тому +11

    Austin Kleon wrote a really good book called "Steal Like an Artist." This game really embodies the message of said book. Love it.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the recomendation, Seems interesting I'll take a look into. Yeah their designs are on point

  • @DarkMatterZero
    @DarkMatterZero 2 місяці тому +23

    Totally need to get this in front of members of the FGC community on UA-cam like Maximillian DooD and others.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +5

      Rooflemonger made a video about it but yeah, Maximillian would skyrocket this game

    • @edwinrice9612
      @edwinrice9612 Місяць тому

      @@KiaiStudioAnd Justin Wong..a fighting game legend that often reviews indy games.

  • @Momoka7
    @Momoka7 Місяць тому +6

    1:17 Kronan... using that name is actually like pocking fun with a easter egg at some background knowledge. In 1980 the movie Conant he Barbarian was released. They wanted to have a tie-in action figures and if memory serves Mattel made some prototypes. But in the end Mattel didn't get the license. Separately Mattel was working on something else... He-Man. It was in the early stages, but when they released He-Man Dino De Laurentis, the movie company for the Conan the Barbarian movie sued them because they thought that Mattel used ideas from Conan. But the court stated that the only similarity between He-Man and Conan was too little.
    Mattel gave He-Man wisely as main weapons on most pack-in pictures his Axe, not the sword. So Kronan gets a chuckle out of me, lol.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      OHHH that's some deep layers of covered info, so even the axe has a meaning... brilliant, thank you so much for adding this insight, I didn't know that :D

  • @gustavmetal
    @gustavmetal Місяць тому +3

    3:05 "Biker Barracudas" could also be a nod to "Bike Mice from Mars".

  • @shangrilabound7
    @shangrilabound7 2 місяці тому +20

    just came to say the show the street shark is from in the game is a parody of Biker Mice from Mars.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +1

      Oh yeah you're right :D I totally missed that reference 😅 Thanks for the isnsight!

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK Місяць тому

      biker mice is the best

    • @cmbaz1140
      @cmbaz1140 Місяць тому

      Also extreme dinosaurs

  • @Wulf-sq9zw
    @Wulf-sq9zw 2 місяці тому +10

    I like the concept of having them based off knock off action figures 😁. This looks interesting. Hope they get knock off transformers too, 😂 oh maybe the biker look is also a play of biker mice from mars.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +1

      You're most probably right, I didn't know biker mice from mars, but their logo is VERY similar to Barracuda's. Thanks for the insight!

  • @jasondiend4248
    @jasondiend4248 Місяць тому +7

    Damn this doesn't look like it is going to be backed. This is like a perfect fighting game based on this. It looks great.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      oh yeah, hopefully they can get some alternative funding :D

  • @Hawkatana
    @Hawkatana 2 місяці тому +5

    Rayzenger also has a lot of references to Getter Robo: the first combining mecha anime, which was made by Ken Ishikawa: a guy who worked for Mazinger's creator Go Nagai. So its assist is likely a reference to Michiru Saotome's anime-exclusive support unit.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for adding a ton of info! I didn't know Getter Robo, I can see clearly the Go Nagai influences in Ishikawa's work, the mechs looks amazing . Also you may be right cause even the collor palette of Rayzenger's assist is similar to Saotome's unit from what I saw here. Thank you for the comment!

    • @Hawkatana
      @Hawkatana 2 місяці тому +2

      @@KiaiStudio No problem. I'd reccommend watching Cheese GX's video on the franchise if you want to get into it.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Hawkatana Ok I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for recommending it :D

    • @Tomatrix
      @Tomatrix Місяць тому +1

      The drills can also be a Getter Robo reference, not to mention that Getter was a major influence for Guren Lagaan

  • @JoJoRama
    @JoJoRama 2 місяці тому +7

    Fiquei bem feliz quando vi o Mazinger representando o Great naquela linha do Shogun Warriors que teve nos EUA.
    Belo vídeo!

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому +1

      Valeu! :D Tá na hora de lançarem mais coisa de Mazinger né, depois do sucesso do Devilman Crybaby o mundo precisa conhecer mais do Go Nagai :D

  • @klacustoms
    @klacustoms Місяць тому +6

    Rayzenger reminds me of the toys from late 70's early 80's. Shogun Warriors.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      You're right! Mattel had a licensed Mazinger shogun warrior toy so it definitely checks out :D

    • @klacustoms
      @klacustoms Місяць тому

      @@KiaiStudio I remember those so vividly, cause I wanted one of those as a child. Parents didn't get them cause they were so tall. I think they were like over 3 feet tall + or - a foot.

  • @BillRoyMcBill
    @BillRoyMcBill Місяць тому +3

    That big mech was a Shogun Warrior from the 70's...there were giant hollow plastic ones, small die-cast ones, and a comic book series.

    • @StriderVM
      @StriderVM Місяць тому

      Yep. It's a reference to Great Mazingaer

  • @theelitegamer1980
    @theelitegamer1980 Місяць тому +1

    i'm not about combo's since it's boring to use 1 character. this game looks nice, so depends if they release it on consoles (not current gen only)

  • @gustavoaltamirano524
    @gustavoaltamirano524 2 місяці тому +8

    Thought the plane assist was a nod to Voltron III (aka "vehicle Voltron"). Specifically to the Falcon VT Fighter.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому

      Ohhh you're right! It's similar in looks and thematically! I think you're onto something 😯

    • @viniciusbenettigennari
      @viniciusbenettigennari Місяць тому +2

      Reminds me a bit of the Core Fighter from the original MS Gundam, but I'm not sure.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      @@viniciusbenettigennari oh I see, the colors are pretty similar the Core Fighter's, you could be right :D

  • @Liquidcadmus
    @Liquidcadmus Місяць тому +3

    This looks fabulous. great idea! like playing with our old toys and mixing them in battles!

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      oh yeah me too I used to do this for hours, it brings such nice memories :D

  • @ll_spud
    @ll_spud 2 місяці тому +5

    Never heard about this game. This looks awesome. Cant wait to play it

  • @ChrisEbz
    @ChrisEbz Місяць тому +1

    I have been wanting an action figure game FOREVER. Had this idea floating around in my head for years. Imagine the possibilities. The entire TMNT toy line would be sick. Or really anything else lol. This is super cool.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Oh yeah, this is such a genious idea!

  • @nicolascosta1349
    @nicolascosta1349 Місяць тому +1

    I really hope that this game manages to sucssed. It looks beautifull and you can see that the developers put a lot of heart and effort in this! Also, cheers from Brazil too!

  • @manueldesant4849
    @manueldesant4849 28 днів тому +1

    Concept is amazing 🤩 I love it

  • @oxybe
    @oxybe Місяць тому +4

    Wolfgang's snake special is might be a reference to the SNES version of TMNT Tournament Fighters, where Donatello's Ultimate move was throwing a giant flaming dragon at people.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohhh i see! it sure looks similar :D It also could be a reference to Strider Hiryu's special in MvC where he summon the robot cheetas :D

    • @aaronforsythe8556
      @aaronforsythe8556 Місяць тому

      Or the snake lvl in battletoads

  • @sefcontrull
    @sefcontrull Місяць тому

    This looks great!!! Excited to give it a shot!

  • @kenn_foxx5563
    @kenn_foxx5563 Місяць тому +1

    @3:53 Oozebite reminds me of late 80's when fluorescent was in full hype for a few years. Especially in the motorcross scene with stickers with these designs and logo's.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Ohh you're right! definitely fits the motorcross vibe/colors

  • @patrickempson7366
    @patrickempson7366 Місяць тому +1

    This looks so cool. Please give this man the rights to some characters. And yes this is how we played with our toys back in the day.

  • @overweightactor
    @overweightactor Місяць тому +1

    Excellent video. Great work. And thanks for bringing this game to my attention.

  • @lewisgraham4174
    @lewisgraham4174 Місяць тому +5

    Biker Barracudas might also reference biker mice from mars.

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner Місяць тому +1

    this is the most unique idea ive for a video game ive heard of period
    hope that it comes to fruition

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, I hope that too, it's very creative indeed :D

    • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
      @GeorgiaRidgerunner Місяць тому

      @KiaiStudio i shared this video with my buddy he is gonna try to donate to the project unfortunately i cant donate right now im in the us and got hit by hurricane helene then had a death in the family
      but it if gets released ill be one of the first inline to buy it

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      @@GeorgiaRidgerunner OMG I'm sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences, I hope things get better soon. May God bless you and your family

  • @christalie7483
    @christalie7483 Місяць тому

    This looks absolutly amazing!

  • @mpalen19
    @mpalen19 Місяць тому +3

    I like this idea. Add some Thundercats, 80's TMNT, GI Joe & Transformers characters. Hopefully this game sees completion without any litigation for infringing copyright.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Oh some Thundercats-type character would be so hype

  • @JonathanMatíasFernández-h7u
    @JonathanMatíasFernández-h7u Місяць тому +2

    At 4:19 That is a ¨Diablo Cojuelo¨ headpiece. It is a carnival mask from Dominican Republic, even the ¨character¨ is wearing an RD Hoodie and color matching snickers (DR in spanish - Republica Dominicana hence the RD in the hoodie)

    • @JonathanMatíasFernández-h7u
      @JonathanMatíasFernández-h7u Місяць тому +1

      The developers could be using it as a mascot for the game as a homage or reference for dominican things

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohhh I should have figured by the "RD" 😅 But this is such a cool reference! I looked more into the Diablos Cojuelos after someone mentioned it here and oh boy, this masks are so sick! It's kinda hypnotizing, they could probably make a game just based of these masks alone haha

  • @levimcglinchey5843
    @levimcglinchey5843 Місяць тому +3

    Englander here, and a ruddy loved my snake toy.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohh how cool! Apparently they also have it in the United States. It seems the snake toy knows no borders 😂

  • @Eitaporra123
    @Eitaporra123 Місяць тому +3

    Cara, eu só queria dizer wue suas referências à cultura pop é ótima, não deixou escapar nada, o roteiro do vídeo é excelente e seu sotaque brasileiro é lindo. Por favor, manda bala no canal, porque precisamos de mais coisas assim no youtube

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Nossa não sei nem como agradecer! kk seu comentário fez meu dia :D Muitíssimo obrigado!! 🙏 pessoas como você me motivam demais a continuar 🤩 Obrigado mesmo, de coração :D

  • @Terrato.Worzen
    @Terrato.Worzen 2 місяці тому +1

    Looking amazing so far!

  • @alanpendragon1316
    @alanpendragon1316 Місяць тому +1

    We have those Toys in the US too, I've seem them all over the East Coast. North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida. I'd imagine they're all over the US as well. Truly a fun lil toy

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohh how cool! Apparently they have it in England too, this silly snake knows no borders 😂

  •  Місяць тому +1

    Genius game concept! Whoever thought of this has a potential franchise of their hands.
    PS: Needs a GI Joe-styled character

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Totally! Such a creative idea :D

  • @omnymisa
    @omnymisa Місяць тому +2

    It looks Amazing!

  • @r3gret2079
    @r3gret2079 Місяць тому +1

    Wow the style this game has goin looks soooo damn good! They look like actual plastic toys fighting. Definitely keepin an eye out for this one.
    Edit: congrats on hitting 1k!!!

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      @@r3gret2079 Yeah they nailed the style it looks amazing 🔥 Thank you so much bro! Are you still playing AC6? sometimes I want to make more AC6 customization videos 🤩

    • @r3gret2079
      @r3gret2079 Місяць тому

      @KiaiStudio bro, do it. AC6 is amazing. I'll takr all the motivation to return I can get.

  • @DragonWyrm
    @DragonWyrm Місяць тому +1

    That metal-infused synthwave in the background is so sick.

  • @Grnvolpe
    @Grnvolpe Місяць тому

    I hope this game does well because even though I’m not into fighting games the concept and visuals should be rewarded

  • @PaulRedeemed
    @PaulRedeemed Місяць тому +1

    I plan to preorder this on the 15th with their kickstarter. The demo is awesome.

  • @jree8239
    @jree8239 Місяць тому

    This is great!!
    Like a different time line!

  • @berrie-nice-to-meet-you
    @berrie-nice-to-meet-you Місяць тому +1

    I really dig the look of this game, I hope they don't get sued into oblivion. Thanks for covering this!

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      No problem :D Yeah, I hope that too, I think this one will be fine, cause it falls more on the side of parody, but I'm not a lawyer tho 😅

  • @seraphlai9664
    @seraphlai9664 Місяць тому +1

    3:42 This Jet-plane should be referring Great-Booster, an Add-on Jet for Great Mazinger, which is large enough for Great Mazinger to ride on it by foot, in some "Super Robot War" Game series, the Great-Booster was designed as a weapon to shoot at the enemy.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohh you're right! It looks like it :D

  • @uwantmikehawk1
    @uwantmikehawk1 Місяць тому +1

    Canada in the 8Os had the snake ... loved watching the little thing wiggle when u pinched its tail .

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohh that's cool! It seems it was a very global toy :D Apparently they had it in Europe too

  • @isuruspaucus
    @isuruspaucus Місяць тому +1

    Yep we also had the snake toy in France ! Memories...
    Cool game, cool video.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Ohh that's cool! It seems it was a very global toy :D

  • @37Kilo2
    @37Kilo2 Місяць тому +1

    This appeals to my nostalgia. Really cool looking.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Totally! It brings back so many memories

  • @mattbroussard7409
    @mattbroussard7409 Місяць тому +1

    Looks awesome!

  • @Bijuklich
    @Bijuklich Місяць тому +1

    this looks awesome, thanks :)

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      It sure does! I'm glad you liked it :D

  • @Serenity_Dee
    @Serenity_Dee Місяць тому

    2:14 I had one of those too! I'm in the USA, and I remember it not just because it was a fun little physics toy but because it freaked my dad out. He had a pretty deep fear of snakes.

  • @UwUnotewew
    @UwUnotewew Місяць тому +1

    Lockjaw also has references to Biker Mice from Mars. And Rayzenger looks like he has some influences from Transformers, the colours are very similar to Optimus Prime, and Ultra Magnus, the Jet assist looks like it has a mix of various forms the characters could transform into from that. The background character looks like a mix of 2 original Playstation game characters, Jersey Devil, and Crash Bandicoot.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Oh yeah, I totally missed biker mice from mars 😅 about the background character, Jersey Devil and Crash Bandicoot makes sense, it really looks similar. People from the dominican republic told me that it's also a reference to "Diablo Cojuelo" a type of mask from the Dominicam Republic (they have some REALLY cool masks btw).

  • @L0vethehater
    @L0vethehater Місяць тому +1

    Swedish person here born in the 70's.We had those snake toys here too in the 80's when I was growing up.Cool looking game

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohh that's cool! It seems it was a very global toy :D

  • @pharoahanakaris3202
    @pharoahanakaris3202 Місяць тому

    Just some additional tidbits: the special move used by kronan where he holds his axe with both hands while a vortex shields him and damages the enemy is Thor's special move in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom. Lastly the character you mentioned that you had no idea of reference wearing blue jacket and his hands are tucked in it is a reference to a toy line made by Quiccs x Martian Toys. These toys from what I heard is made by Filipinos. Also Oozebite can also be a reference to the Gorgonites of the Small Soldiers movie

  • @ceeb40
    @ceeb40 24 дні тому

    I have one of the snake toys on my desk. I saw it at an arcade and got some tickets to get it. Had one when I was a kid. Funny to see it in this game.

  • @PeterGrosskopf
    @PeterGrosskopf Місяць тому +1

    Pow maninho, excelente conteúdo! Já tô inscrito!

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Mto obrigado pelo sub mano 🙏 tmj!

  • @primalconvoy
    @primalconvoy Місяць тому +1

    Also, Heman was originally based upon the Conan franchise/toys. The Street Shark's "biker" reference was probably a homage to "Biker Mice from Mars" too.
    The red British phone box is probably a reference to the blue British police phone box, which was the main disguise of Doctor Who's "TARDIS".

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohhh right there's a doctor Who's reference! nice. and yeah, I totally missed biker mice from mars 😅 In my defense I don't remember seeing this show 😅

  • @noidont8149
    @noidont8149 Місяць тому +1

    OHHH Wow this looks so COOL!!!

  • @Ronald_Ruck
    @Ronald_Ruck Місяць тому +1

    For years I tell everybody how awesome a fighting game with all those old cartoon super buff heroes would be! He-Man, Street Sharks, Thundercats, Marshall Bravestar, Captain Future and many more! I'm happy that at least a "knock off" version was made.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Oh yeah, this is such a great idea, I cant believe some big toy company didn't thought of this first :D

    • @Ronald_Ruck
      @Ronald_Ruck Місяць тому

      @@KiaiStudio
      Copyrights would be difficult. But imagine a game developer would have enough money to effort this. People would love it!

  • @dariopinheiro-nq1mw
    @dariopinheiro-nq1mw Місяць тому

    Awesome video.. The "Biker Barracudas from Bermuda" is most likely a reference to "Biker Mice from Mars" (Esquadrão Marte no Brasil e Moto Ratos de Marte em Portugal)
    Good work 👌👌

  • @glorbojibbins2485
    @glorbojibbins2485 Місяць тому +1

    Actually pretty cool concept

  • @lunarmemo
    @lunarmemo Місяць тому +1

    It will be cool if the limbs can fall off during battle and players can try to reattach them during battle. Like if both characters lose an arm and players can swap the arms during the round, and weapons too.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      omg Genius idea bro 😮 that would be sick

  • @Dashman98
    @Dashman98 Місяць тому +1

    If this is Dominican, the mascot with horns 4:27 is reminiscent of our carnival costumes and they are referred to as “Diablo Cojuelos.” You will usually see this near Dominican Independence Day Feb 21. He also has RD on his jacket for Republica Dominicana and our flag colors

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Ohhh I should have figured by the "RD" 😅 But this is such a cool reference! I looked more into the Diablos Cojuelos after someone mentioned it here and oh boy, this masks are so sick! It's kinda hypnotizing, they could probably make a game just based of these masks alone haha

  • @UncannyBubbleGum
    @UncannyBubbleGum Місяць тому +1

    this is just incredible!

  • @gregoryrosario3289
    @gregoryrosario3289 Місяць тому

    4:17
    The character mentioned is a reference to a popular Dominican carnival character, El Diablo Cojuelo.

  • @zleepydude224
    @zleepydude224 Місяць тому +1

    Dude this game looks incredible 😮

  • @leorianr
    @leorianr Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for highlighting these great Dominican talent

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      I'm glad you liked it, yeah they are amazing 🔥

  • @Fydril
    @Fydril Місяць тому

    This is awesome! I hope they are able to get this game finished.

  • @TheSilentJorge
    @TheSilentJorge Місяць тому +1

    The Boy With The Rusty Sword may be a self-reference. This was a webcomic created by a Dominican illustrator. It is possible they're also involved in Knock-Off.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      NO WAY! You're right! oh god I totally missrepresented that. I feel embarased 😅

  • @vuxnut
    @vuxnut Місяць тому +1

    This game looks amazing!

  • @the1ucidone
    @the1ucidone Місяць тому +1

    This is freaking genius!

  • @TheSilentJorge
    @TheSilentJorge Місяць тому +1

    The character in the background with the spiked horns and the hoodie is actually a reference to the Dominican Carnival. It is called a Lechon. You can catch those in El Carnaval de Santiago in the north region of the Dominican Republic. It is that carnival's central character.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      This is such a cool reference! I looked more into the Dominican Carnival after someone mentioned it here and oh boy, those masks are so sick! It's kinda hypnotizing, they could probably make a game just based of these masks alone haha

  • @Gamersgoinblind
    @Gamersgoinblind 2 місяці тому +3

    I think the main references that were missed were from the bios, where Wolfgang's brothers are named Bach and Ludwig, and
    LockJaw despite being a Street Shark, is pulling triple duty as a Biker Mice from Mars reference because he's from Biker Barracuda from the Bermuda and a Battletoads because they were human stuntmen who turned into the sharks and are named Lockjaw, Wrecker and Blitz which brings Rash, Pimple and Zitz to mind.

    • @zigfaust
      @zigfaust 2 місяці тому +1

      Was just gonna bring up Biker Mice from Mars.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  2 місяці тому

      Damn, nice input bro! I didn't know Biker Mice from Mars but you're right and the Biker Barracuda's logo confirms it as a direct Biker Mice reference :D

  • @benconforzi5696
    @benconforzi5696 Місяць тому +1

    That jet could be a reference to the core fighter from Gundam. Or maybe the support jet in getter Robo.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      yeah, you nailed it, these two are the most similar to it

  • @cesaryoygonzalez234
    @cesaryoygonzalez234 Місяць тому

    The character in the background you mentioned on min 4, is a reference to a Dominican carnival popular costume called "diablo cojuelo" developers are from Dominican republic btw.

  • @VegetaHimself
    @VegetaHimself Місяць тому +1

    4:17 Don’t think it has anything to do with an 80’s reference but that guy definitely has Sans written all over him.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      I KNEW this character looks familiar somehow 😅 definitely a Sam reference. People from the dominican republic told me that it's also a reference to "Diablo Cojuelo" a type of mask from the Dominicam Republic (they have some REALLY cool masks btw).

  • @DontKnowDontCare6.9
    @DontKnowDontCare6.9 Місяць тому +1

    Sega did something similar in the 90s. It was one of the many VFs clones they made but with sumo rules.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Oh that's cool! I'll probably go after this game to analyze it in the near future :D

  • @wolfgangrecordings
    @wolfgangrecordings Місяць тому +2

    you missed an inspiration for lockjaw, he's inspired not only by street sharks but also biker mice from mars :)

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Oh yeah, this was probably my biggest miss here... In my defense I don't remember this show 😅

  • @wbenm1188
    @wbenm1188 Місяць тому +1

    Cool game and very goood well researched video ❤

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :D

  • @zerker5723
    @zerker5723 Місяць тому

    the reference in the 4:20 time is a pictorical character from my country Dominican Republic "El diablo cojuelo" from our Carnaval, celebrated close to our independece date in February.

  • @briancherillcastillocruz7965
    @briancherillcastillocruz7965 Місяць тому +1

    The guy with the horned mask is a reference to the "Diablos Cajuelos" of the Dominican Republic culture, they are masks that are used in carnivals here in the country.

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      This is such a cool reference! I looked more into the Diablos Cojuelos after someone mentioned it here and oh boy, this masks are so sick! It's kinda hypnotizing, they could probably make a game just based of these masks alone haha

  • @GarrusPlayGaming
    @GarrusPlayGaming Місяць тому

    the assist of rayzenger could be based on "grendizer" that mecha (based on mazinger universe) have a plane assist to fight the bad guys (and is piloted by koji, the one who used mazinger Z before)

  • @flipmostyles2583
    @flipmostyles2583 Місяць тому

    this looks great cant wait to play it.

  • @Cr0misc
    @Cr0misc Місяць тому

    Rayzinger's assist appears to be based off of Spazer machines from Grendizer anime, which was set in same universe as Mazinger Z.

  • @xicufwm
    @xicufwm 24 дні тому

    I'm Brazilian too and my parents are from the Dominican Republic, so I'm pretty happy that this video was suggested to me. I'm gonna back this game and I don't even play fighting games hahaha

    • @xicufwm
      @xicufwm 24 дні тому

      oh, I just noticed that I'm too late for the Kickstarter :(

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl Місяць тому +1

    Considering that all their characters are mashups, it's fitting the company is called MechaGhidora.

  • @Doricotongo
    @Doricotongo Місяць тому +1

    The character observing the fight while wearing a devil mask is a nod to the nationality (Dominican Republic) of the game’s creators. The character wears a jacket with the initials DR (Dominican Republic) and sneakers in the colors of the flag. The mask comes from a traditional dance called Diablos Cojuelos. I know because I’m married to a Dominican haha

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      This is such a cool reference! I looked more into the Diablos Cojuelos after someone mentioned it here and oh boy, this masks are so sick! It's kinda hypnotizing, they could probably make a game just based of these masks alone haha

  • @magofogo
    @magofogo Місяць тому +1

    Que narração incrivel, compatriota!!

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      @@magofogo Muito obrigado compatriota! bem legal ver mais fighting games sendo criados na américa latina :D

  • @Alect137
    @Alect137 Місяць тому +1

    This looks dope

  • @rob4222
    @rob4222 Місяць тому +1

    We had that snake toys in Portugal too :)

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      Ohh that's cool! It seems it was a very global toy :D

  • @MAXTHALOS
    @MAXTHALOS Місяць тому +1

    Very smart and So beautiful ! This game will be a success 💯

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      oh yeah it looks amazing

  • @RG-Zeldaplayer
    @RG-Zeldaplayer Місяць тому +2

    Needs some Lightning Dogs,
    Converters,
    Courageous Changing Energy Wardens,
    Your small horses,
    love teddies,
    and C.O. Jim

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      lmao I lost it at "Converters" 😂

    • @RG-Zeldaplayer
      @RG-Zeldaplayer Місяць тому

      @@KiaiStudio Converters: Automatons under-cover...

    • @cheynepearson1960
      @cheynepearson1960 Місяць тому

      Courageous Changing Energy Wardens is the only one I can't get (but will probably kick myself once I do)

    • @RG-Zeldaplayer
      @RG-Zeldaplayer Місяць тому +1

      @@cheynepearson1960 technically 90s... think spandex and robot dinosaurs.

    • @christianholmes9993
      @christianholmes9993 Місяць тому +1

      Oh man, you're gonna be mighty annoyed when you figure it out. Maybe you should morph into a state of deep thought and power up your brain, maybe then the answer will be within range.

  • @mappfire17
    @mappfire17 Місяць тому +1

    🇬🇦 Mbolo/Salama/Hi👋🏿 ,woooow my heart melted 😍when I saw this game here from a random recommendation from UA-cam but am so pleased thank you for sharing this am from 82' this game is amazing I just tried it woooow the gameplay the control?!I have no words 🔥🔥🔥🔥am just gonna make a review also about it🤓... this game has to be completed Am definitely going to pre-order it

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому

      @@mappfire17Hiii/Olá 👋 I'm very glad you liked it bro! :D Oh yeah, the gameplay is very good too! 🔥

  • @shnast-tv2
    @shnast-tv2 Місяць тому +2

    Rayzenger is Mazinger Raiden and Gigantor (tetsujin28) inspired in general

    • @KiaiStudio
      @KiaiStudio  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for pointing the specific versions! You guys have so much mech knowledge, thanks for the input 🙏