Some houses in the game have paintings of Sir Arthur from Ghosts 'n Goblins, another series developed by Capcom.

Karn, whose name was Danc in the Japanese version, received a "race-lift" in the overseas release, going from a pale, almost ash-grey skin-tone to vaguely Arabian-looking. Given that the face portrait seems to be done in the stereotypical (and culturally offensive in the west) "Blackface"-style, it isn't too surprising this was changed.

Chun-Li, from the Street Fighter series, makes a cameo appearance in the game. In Bleak, speak to the magician who says that he can make 100g disappear. Answer "yes" twice, "no" twice, and then yes. You'll see Chun-Li in a small room performing her famous Lightning Kick.