The character Mssr Boo, a ghost, tells Toad, "It only gets tougher."

Wario's Woods (SNES, 1994)

A student is saying, "You lose health by running into things or getting your clothes dirty."

That's So Raven (GBA, 2004)

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time

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Stuffwell is informing Mario and Luigi (and Baby Mario and Baby Luigi), "I advise spitting on everything you see!"

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (DS, 2005)

A screenshot of Mega Man Star Force 3. A dialog box during a cutscene says "To fight is to live."

A screenshot of Mega Man Star Force 3. A dialog box during a cutscene says "To fight with courage and not succumb to difficulties and hardships..."

A screenshot of Mega Man Star Force 3. A dialog box during a cutscene says "When in the midst of battle, a powerless human will come to know both weakness and"

A screenshot of Mega Man Star Force 3. A dialog box during a cutscene says "strength, bestowing them with true power."

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An NPC known as Stylish student is saying, "Hanging out with women, going on dates with them, that's fine. Killing them? Not so much."

Persona 4 (PS2, 2008)

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The character Bugxtra is saying, "A "bad feeling" is usually spot-on. They come with certain omens, too."

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes (Switch, 2019)

End sexual discrimination! Be free of gender roles!

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A Mii tells another Mii, "If you swallow watermelon seeds..."

The Mii continues, "a watermelon will sprout from your belly button!"

Tomodachi Life (3DS, 2014)

Screenshot from the video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate where Splinter says "My son, it is a brave and strong warrior who can admit to his own fears and yet continue to battle forward."

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A lady is saying, "*choke* You can make meat even tastier if you cook it with onions..."

Ring Fit Adventure (Switch, 2019)

Sly Cooper: Any plan which involves ransacking is OK with me.

Yet again playing Sly 2, this time with RetroAchievements.

The protagonist, Kio, is reading a bulletin board at a school that reads, "If you study hard youa re able to have a pretty wife."

Kio's Adventure (2017)

Ted is saying, "Hey dude, there's no reason to get all weepy, no matter how non-triumphant times may seem."

Bill & Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure (NES, 1991)

upper screen: header: homeroom a teacher creature on a weight scale is pointing to a text box with a stick: "embiggerate your brain for life!" that's our motto! bottom screen: coloured 'register' rectangles. 'demo', 'send demo' and 'options' buttons.

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Link is told, "IF ALL ELSE FAILS USE FIRE."

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES, 1987)

Toad is saying, "Along the way, there are a few traps. As to what will happen, we'll just keep that a surprise."

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES, 1996)

Kyoko from Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth saying “One parts mayo and two parts coffee is the golden ratio. Give it a shot!”

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Basilio: Work all you want, but don't forget to fit fun into your schedule. If you can't relax, you won't get very far.

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Vector is saying, "You can't force someone to friends with you! That's messed up!"

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (Steam, 2023)

An NPC by the name of Bice is telling Akko, "Early to bed and early to rise leaves plenty of time for a nap the next day."

Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time (2017)

"Sick of carrying around all that useless stuff? Load it into the Junk Jet, and shoot it at unsuspecting enemies. You haven't lived until you've killed someone with a teddy bear." - Fallout 4 loading screen hint, 2015

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Wrinkly Kong is speaking to Diddy Kong. She's saying, "Doors are hidden on the sides of walls and can be broken into by throwing objects at them or using your animal buddies."

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES, 1995)

Ishmael: Dying your way through a mission isn't really something to be proud of, Heathcliff.

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General Pepper is speaking to Fox. He's saying, "How are the Arwings handling? If an amoeba clings to your ship, use L or R to get rid of it."

Star Fox (SNES, 1993)

Zelda, wearing a catsuit, is speaking with a cat. The cat is saying, "Sometimes, you go back to an old place and you discover something new."

The cat continues, "That's just a little thing I've learned since I broke on to the scene."

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch, 2024)

Loading screen tip from the game INCISION: "If you happen to own a pet of your own, mutilate the corpses of your enemies as often as possible so it can feed on their blood."

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Toad is speaking to Mario. He's saying, "Hold on to your hat! If you lose it, you'll be injured easily."

Super Mario 64 (N64, 1996)

A Mega Man Star Force 3 screenshot with a dialog box that says "Today you are to go home and get some rest."

A Mega Man Star Force 3 screenshot with a dialog box that says "One rests when they can. It's the most vital of duties!"

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