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==''{{wp|The Battle Cats}}'' ({{wp|iOS}}/Android and multiplatform)== | ==''{{wp|The Battle Cats}}'' ({{wp|iOS}}/Android and multiplatform)== | ||
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*The evolved form of Meowla Meowla, Catorpedo, features a floating Cat in the shape of a {{wp|Ocean sunfish|Mola mola}}, specifically as it appears in the ''Survive! Mola mola!'' game. However, the Cat also has a pair of white arms whose hands are curled into fists, which is likely a reference to the [[Bullet Bill]] enemy. When attacking, the Cat breathes fire in a manner that | *The true form of Ancient Egg: N004, Supercar Cat, features a Cat riding a white duck-like vehicle that resembles the [[Quacker]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The unit generally has very good stats and abilities, but it is limited by its low speed and tiny HP; this matches how the Quacker is an [[Sport bike (vehicle class)|inward drifting bike]] and has the highest stat total of any vehicle in ''Mario Kart Wii'', but has one of the lowest speed stats and the single lowest weight stat. When attacking, the Cat activates the vehicle's high-frequency horn; this attack can destroy enemy barriers and shields, which may be a nod to the [[Super Horn]] item. | ||
*The true form of Jurassic Cat, Catasaurus, features a Cat riding a dinosaur that bears a close resemblance to [[Yoshi]]. When attacking, the dinosaur jumps in the air and flutters while moving | *The evolved form of Meowla Meowla, Catorpedo, features a floating Cat in the shape of a {{wp|Ocean sunfish|Mola mola}}, specifically as it appears in the ''Survive! Mola mola!'' game. However, the Cat also has a pair of white arms whose hands are curled into fists, which is likely a reference to the [[Bullet Bill]] enemy. When attacking, the Cat breathes fire in a manner that is similar to the flare produced by some Bullet Bills. Its description includes, "Hates being stepped all over. Stop it!!!," which refers to Bullet Bills being defeated when jumped on. | ||
*The true form of Jurassic Cat, Catasaurus, features a Cat riding a dinosaur that bears a close resemblance to [[Yoshi]]. When attacking, the dinosaur jumps in the air and flutters while moving its feet, and it sticks out its tongue when knocked back, which are both abilities of Yoshi. The unit's description includes, "Discovered a cute dinosaur in a magical land of fungi. Features extra seating for the kids!" The first phrase is a reference to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], while the second phrase is a reference to ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', where [[Baby Mario]] rides on Yoshi's back. | |||
*The evolved form of Vengeful Cat, Groucho Cat, features a Cat riding a cloud while holding a pair of fishing rods, which is likely a reference to the [[Fishin' Lakitu]]/[[Fishing Boo]] enemy. When attacking, the cloud turns gray and shoots thunderbolts, similar to that of [[Lakithunder]]. However, the fishing rods are attached to a pair of {{wp|Groucho glasses|Groucho glasses}}, referencing {{wp|Groucho Marx}}. | *The evolved form of Vengeful Cat, Groucho Cat, features a Cat riding a cloud while holding a pair of fishing rods, which is likely a reference to the [[Fishin' Lakitu]]/[[Fishing Boo]] enemy. When attacking, the cloud turns gray and shoots thunderbolts, similar to that of [[Lakithunder]]. However, the fishing rods are attached to a pair of {{wp|Groucho glasses|Groucho glasses}}, referencing {{wp|Groucho Marx}}. | ||
*Cat Kart R, a unit released for all versions to celebrate the release of ''The Battle Cats POP!'' on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], bears a name referencing the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. In all three forms, the unit features a Cat riding a kart that most closely resembles the [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. When attacking, the Cat throws a can of Cat Food (the game's in-game currency) in the same way characters may throw items in ''Mario Kart'' games. The Cat's appearance also references a specific character which changes with each form. | *Cat Kart R, a unit released for all versions to celebrate the release of ''The Battle Cats POP!'' on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], bears a name referencing the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. In all three forms, the unit features a Cat riding a kart that most closely resembles the [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. When attacking, the Cat throws a can of Cat Food (the game's in-game currency) in the same way characters may throw items in ''Mario Kart'' games. The Cat's appearance also references a specific character which changes with each form. | ||
**The unevolved form, Cat Kart R, features a short and round Cat with a red cap similar to the [[Mario Cap]], but with an "N" instead of an "M". Its description includes, "Other hobbies: Parties, Tennis, Medicine," which is a nod to ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' respectively. | **The unevolved form, Cat Kart R, features a short and round Cat with a red cap similar to the [[Mario Cap]], but with an "N" instead of an "M". Its description includes, "Other hobbies: Parties, Tennis, Medicine," which is a nod to ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' respectively. | ||
**The evolved form, Cat Kart G, features a tall Cat with a green cap similar to the [[Luigi Cap]], but with an "N" instead of an "L". Its description includes, "Has a complex thanks to his popular brother," which is | **The evolved form, Cat Kart G, features a tall Cat with a green cap similar to the [[Luigi Cap]], but with an "N" instead of an "L". Its description includes, "Has a complex thanks to his popular brother," which is a nod to [[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]. | ||
**The true form, Cat Kart P, features a tall Cat with a gold crown, pink lipstick, and a blond hairdo that closely resembles [[Princess Peach]]'s ponytail. Its description includes, "This Cat always seems to be in another castle," which is a nod to the [[Toad (species)|mushroom retainers']] line in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. Additionally, the true form now has three cans of Cat Food trailing behind the kart in a manner resembling [[Triple Bananas]]; when attacking, the Cat throws these cans in quick succession and a new trail appears shortly after. | **The true form, Cat Kart P, features a tall Cat with a gold crown, pink lipstick, and a blond hairdo that closely resembles [[Princess Peach]]'s ponytail. Its description includes, "This Cat always seems to be in another castle," which is a nod to the [[Toad (species)|mushroom retainers']] line in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. Additionally, the true form now has three cans of Cat Food trailing behind the kart in a manner resembling [[Triple Bananas]]; when attacking, the Cat throws these cans in quick succession and a new trail appears shortly after. | ||
*The true form of Curling Cat, Green Shell Cat, bears a name referencing the [[Green Shell]] item from the ''Mario Kart'' series. It features a shell that closely resembles a Green Shell, but with a set of very small wheels on the bottom. The shell rushes forward at a high speed; when attacking, it simply rams into an enemy before flipping over and idling for an extremely long time | *The true form of Curling Cat, Green Shell Cat, bears a name referencing the [[Green Shell]] item from the ''Mario Kart'' series. It features a shell that closely resembles a Green Shell, but with a set of very small wheels on the bottom. The shell rushes forward at a high speed; when attacking, it simply rams into an enemy before flipping over and idling for an extremely long time. During this time, a small Cat pokes its head out of the shell and attempts to fix it. | ||
==''{{wp|Bayonetta}}'' series== | ==''{{wp|Bayonetta}}'' series== | ||
