TRIVIA

Dive into the hidden details of Blade & Sorcery! Discover product placements, real-life vehicle inspirations, and fascinating trivia that makes the game world richer.

Hey there! So, you're curious about the little secrets and nods hidden within Blade & Sorcery? It's always cool to dig into the details that make a game world feel more alive. Let's check out some of the neat trivia the game has to offer.

Product Placement: You might have noticed some familiar brands popping up. Keep an eye out during spinner cutscenes; you'll see a building with 'Sony' on it. Also, if you're exploring the Bradbury rooftop, look for a partially visible 'TDK' neon sign, just like in the movie.

Real-Life Vehicles: The game designers clearly had a love for cars! You'll find a red spinner on Crazy Legs Larry's roof that looks a lot like a Dodge Viper. Plus, there's a photo in the animal murder crime scene featuring a 1995 Pontiac.

Sebastian's Bear: Sebastian's iconic bear makes a couple of appearances. You'll see one wandering around the Bradbury, and a smaller version pops up with Lucy in the opening cutscene of Act 3.

Sergeant Jack Walls: The name Jack Walls isn't random; it's a nod to Jim Walls, one of the game's designers. He's also a retired police officer and created the 'Police Quest' series back in the day.

CHUD Graffiti: In a tunnel with two cars, check the right side for some graffiti. It reads 'CHUD,' which stands for 'Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers' – a shout-out to a 1984 horror flick!

Clovis' Poetry: Clovis drops some literary gems. The first bit you hear on McCoy's vidphone is from William Blake's 'The Poison Tree.' Later, in the central sewers, the poetry comes from Blake's 'To Tirzah.'

'Put Your Hands On Me': In the VIP area of Early Q's nightclub, listen closely to the background music. The spoken lines are actually from Rachael during a scene in the movie.

'One More Time, Love': The track you'll hear in China Bar and Hawker's Circle is a version of 'One More Kiss, Dear.' It was originally by Vangelis and Peter Skellern, but this version is likely by Frank Klepacki.

Behind The Scenes Audio: If you're really digging deep, there are three audio clips of Louis Castle commenting on the game hidden in the 'SFX.mix' file. They were meant for McCoy's Apartment, Chinatown, and Hawker's Circle, but were removed. You'll need a special player to hear them in order.

Testing Nightmare: Just how much work went into testing this game? The Quality Assurance team had to play through the entire game over 2,500 times to catch all the random events and multiple endings. That's dedication!

Real-Life Arcade Games: Head to Hysteria Arcade, and you'll spot a machine for Westwood's own 'Command & Conquer: Red Alert.' You'll also find 'Street Fighter II' and another 'Street Fighter' machine in there.

Frank Sinatra's Death: There's a random event with Gordo in DNA Row where he mentions 'The Chairman of The Board.' McCoy jokes he's been dead for 20 years, but at the time of the game's release, Sinatra's actual death hadn't happened yet – it was still a year away!

Rutger Hauer's Death: Roy Batty's movie death is in November 2019, but the actor Rutger Hauer's passing on July 19th of the following year is a bit of a spooky coincidence, happening just four months earlier than his character's fictional demise.

Brought To Reality: It's pretty wild how much Blade Runner predicted, right? Things like AI robots, flying cars, video calls, voice commands, crowded cities, and even space colonization – they're all features in the game that are becoming reality today, or are already here!