The music was very reminiscent of FF9, I think it was just the general upbeat nature of the music. FF7's music tends not to be terribly upbeat, it's generally quite morose, I suppose I'd say. FF9 on the other hand, even its "sad" music is a little bit more uplifting.
I go from being impressed by your skills (only two fails at jumping on to that rope?! Impressive!) to feeling many disappointed feelings (wow at that hiding behind statues). So much stealth required! Too many, one might say. And that Hit.
Avril Lavigne, Wild Wild West, NSYNC, Might Ducks... So many great references. xD