Professional synopsis
Steven takes the Crystal gem stones to Funland Arcade, wherein Garnet learns the charm of video games.[2]
Conspiracy
SU - Arcade Mania Amethyst for the Win
The episode begins with the Crystal gemstones strolling the ledge of an underground cave cliff on the lookout for the Blue Chalcedony. The project requires stealth, however Steven's coat makes a loud whooshing sound, which significantly annoys Pearl. He lectures Steven about wearing a noisy coat at some stage in a mystery venture. Steven attempts to give an explanation for that he is carrying a coat to keep from getting cold, however Pearl factors out that he is nonetheless carrying sandals. Steven tries to keep away from making more noise, but Amethyst imitates the sound of his coat flapping, main Pearl to curse at him again. before Steven can give an explanation for, he falls off the edge of the cliff, even though Garnet is there to capture him at the lowest. when they put it down, the Blue Chalcedonys suddenly assault them. The grenade is capable of defeat the creature and acquire its middle, but will permit the drilling parasites to get away.
AM – 2
To rejoice their victory, Steven takes them to the Funland arcade, a great deal to the dismay of the opposite gem stones. As Pearl tries to make excuses no longer to head, Amethyst points out that they don't have any money. In reaction, Steven unzips his coat to reveal pockets full of quarters. He then pairs each gem with an arcade recreation. She tries to get Pearl to play the road Killer racing game but fails because she would not apprehend the aim and is a cautious motive force. He then successfully talks Amethyst into playing skee ball, though she begins cheating while she discovers that the tickets obtained from the sport are redeemable for prizes. Steven has the maximum hassle with Garnet, who breaks two preventing games in a misunderstanding in their concepts. but, she becomes interested after Steven introduces her to the rhythm game Meat Beat Mania, only for her to factor out that she can not listen Steven as she collects the other gemstones to leave after Mr. Smiley discovers the broken games.
AM – DP
the subsequent morning, Steven is at the seashore looking the quarters together with his steel detector when he is ambushed by drill parasites. He calls out for help, inflicting Pearl and Amethyst to step in to help him. no matter their individual energy in conflict, they're ineffective with out Garnet's management and are compelled to retreat. while walking across the pier, Steven realizes they need Garnet and rushes back to the arcade, leaving Amethyst and Pearl to fend off and keep off the parasites by themselves. within the arcade, Steven finds that Garnet continues to be playing Meat Beat Mania (with onion monitoring) and attaining degrees he hasn't seen earlier than. He attempts to get her attention and warn her of the risks outside, but she doesn't appear to be listening. He climbs on pinnacle of her and tries to snap her out of her trance. He eliminates Garnet's sun shades in a hurry, revealing no longer simplest her third eye, however also his hyper awareness on retaining up with the games rhythm.
AM – 4
Steven tries to overcome Garnet in the game, hoping to escape with it, but loses on every occasion. After walking out of quarters, she then tries to disconnect the game, but to her dismay, Garnet makes use of her powers, mainly her electrokinesis, to allow her to preserve gambling. In his frustration, Steven rips the game manipulate panel from the stand and smashes the video games display screen with it, ultimately releasing his manage over Garnet. Garnet thanks Steven and joins Amethyst and Pearl, turning the tide of the formerly futile warfare. As Steven attempts to leave the arcade, he's stuck with the aid of an enraged Mr. Smiley, who believes that Steven was the purpose of the ruined games. Steven is then pressured to paintings off the cost of the damaged video games whilst the opposite gems combat the drill parasites because he is liable for the mess. Stealing glances on the gem stones, Steven gives them a brief pep speak before Mr. Smiley quietly tells him to get on with his paintings. Steven in the end reveals a quarter on the floor, and the episode ends with Meat Beat Mania's narrator saying "you're cooking now!".
Details
It seems Pearl is aware of how to pressure even though she does not personal or need a vehicle.
this is later proven again in "Ocean Gem" in which he drives Greg's Van.
within the united kingdom the phrase "Shake that meat!" turned into censored and the identify Meat Beat Mania turned into shortened to conquer Mania. This is probably due to the fact each "shaking one's flesh" and "beating one's flesh" are not unusual euphemisms for male masturbation.
one of the arcade shelves turned into from "Lakewood Plaza rapid," the cartoon community pilot adequate ok.O.! allow's Be Heroes become created by way of Ian Jones-Quartey, creative Director of Steven Universe.
Cultural references
Funland Arcade has the identical call as the arcade in the remarkable world of Gumball.
avenue Killer is a parody of RoadBlasters (Atari video games, 1987), possibly related to Chase H.Q. (Taito, 1988)
Its history music appears to be based on F-zero's "Mute town" subject matter.
Meat Beat Mania is a parody of Konami's seminal rhythm recreation collection Beatmania (1997-2002), associated with later music video games inclusive of Samba de Amigo (Sega, 1999)
Meat Beat Mania is produced by way of Carpcom, a parody of the real sport agency Capcom.
teenagers of Rage is in part an homage to the Sega Genesis game, Streets of Rage.
simply earlier than the teens of Rage name seems, a short frame is seen displaying the Justice branch emblem with the phrase, "WINNERS don't USE pills."
This directly refers back to the anti-drug campaign that become utilized in arcade machines in North the us from 1989 to 2000.
Continuity
That is the first time Garnet is seen with out her sun shades.
Garnet's heterochromia alludes to the reality that it's miles a fusion.
that is the primary episode to hint at Garnet's precognitive competencies, which might be explored in element in "destiny vision".
Steven mentions fighting a massive foot, and in "change Your mind" Sunstone, Steven and Garnet's connection, selections up the leg of pink Diamond's deliver, possibly referencing this episode.
Pearl's information of a way to power vehicles is later shown once more in "Ocean Gem" when she drives Greg's van.
This episode indicates Onion triumphing a moped at the checkout, impressing Steven. The Onion is later proven to attain tickets via opening machines, as seen in "such a lot of Birthdays" and "The Onion keep".
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