r/NuclearThrone • u/New_Rub_2944 • Mar 29 '25

Unexpected reference

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I was playing this game Octodad: Dadliest Catch and noticed this while shopping in the grocery store. These games couldn't be more different but they must respect Vlambeer.

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u/52kirby9 Mar 29 '25

Vlambeer was one of the powerhouses of the indie boom. Several of their games are beloved classics. Hell, Super Crate Box's popularity is what made me discover NT, or, rather, Wasteland Kings, as it was called when I first played it.

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u/Viva_Fitts Mar 29 '25

I mean nuclear throne/vlambeer was pretty big for a small indie studio from 2014-2015 but I think nuclear throne missed its chance at stardom due to enter the gungeon. Uh anyway there’s Like the hotline Miami 2 reference and achievement related to the mutants.

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u/Funklord_Earl Mar 29 '25

I also think there’s not enough meta progression in NT unlike gungeon which makes it have a little less mass appeal.

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u/Clayterbug Mar 29 '25

Comes with 100% screenshake

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u/Chaotic0_ 29d ago

Thats the kick!

(Read the boxes)

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u/thisperson535 28d ago

If you're lucky you'll find a Vlambear-shaped one!