The game's retrospective story, characters and visual style are inspired by 1980s action movies, especially the films of Arnold Schwarzenegger, such as Commando, The Terminator, and Predator, and Sylvester Stallone in Cobra, Rambo, and Rocky IV.
News of its development was leaked by the Brazilian ratings board, which awarded an 18+ certification based on the title's references to violence, sex, and drugs. Although Blood Dragon does not continue the story of Far Cry 3, it shares the same game engine and gameplay mechanics. ACB:MA+ Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is a stand-alone 'expansion pack' based on the world of Far Cry 3.
