This is a game based on the idea of 'Qix as bondage'. Although its inception came about by thinking of Qix, it owes more to Jezzball in its mechanics. And it has some thematic similarities to Trusty Assistant. The phrase 'Indra's Net' is an Immortal Defense reference more than anything. (The woman's name is Demi, not Indra.)
Demi's torso expressions are inspired by the intro to Game Boy Wars: