The store "Jill's Sandwiches" is a reference to the scene in the original Playstation Resident Evil when Jill narrowly avoids being crushed by a trap and Barry says "That was too close, you were almost a Jill Sandwich!" There is a Prestige Points sticker on the sign, so taking a picture of it raises your PP count.
Due to the fact that this game takes place almost entirely in a shopping mall, there is a warning on the front box cover of the game that states: This game was not developed, approved or licensed by the owners or creators of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978).
The restaurants "Chris' Fine Foods" and "Jill's Sandwiches" are direct homages to the characters of another of Capcom's Horror series: Resident Evil.
In-game there are various references to the Mega-man series. Frank can wear a full Mega-man outfit and can unlock the 'Mega-blaster'. Also, there is a Mega-man film being advertised outside the movie theatre.
Briefly thought to have been banned in Germany, but was simply refused to be rated. The game still saw release, just unrated.