Mortal Kombat (Reboot)

[GuardhouseMusic]

Out of curiosity, what do babalities look and sound like in this game? Do they hearken back to the old ones from 3-T, or do the transformed kombatants actually sound like babies this time around?

[Beanovsky Durst]

They do sound like babies. Even got animations according to the character.

[CODE_umb87]

Challenge Tower prize. (Spoilers)

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and for those who don't like Smoke's primary costume.

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[Rancid Cheese]

Except Street Fighter Alpha 3 introduced "isms" for each character, and Capcom vs. SNK also had different fighting styles you could use. I don't need to get into how many different permutations of fights one could have just by this in general. Also, the general mechanics of (S)SFIV and MvsC3 (and with that, MvsC2) are vastly different, with the latter being a more fast-paced, combo-heavy deal and the former being more about strategy and timing.

Honestly, I always felt that whether or not the Capcom fighters "relied" on quarter-circle inputs, that still took more skill than MK's "down, forward, circle" specials. I will admit respect, however, for the martial arts styles and weaponry.

I still dunno though I mean it took 'til Alpha/Zero 3 and personally I don't think it's changed much since I haven't enjoyed any I've played since as much as it. Then again one part I don't like was the introduction of the game pausing picture before a Super is activated, tedious . . . and once you get into the screen filling triple attacks well I'd had my fill of them by the end Street Fighter Vs X-men (Gambit/Chun-Li btw).

Now Mortal Kombat, well in fairness by UMK3 I was still enjoying it but admittedly it was becoming stale sure 4 went 3D quite well I'd say, Better than Street Fighter at least, but then in trying to find new ground it kinda lost something by the time Deadly Alliance was out. The fun I guess plus it slowed right down, now ironically they've realised they were right with what they had to begin with, but at least it changed, they tried something really different. You play any game with the Street Fighter cast nothing changed IMHO maybe Tekken X Street Fighter will be bring something new . . .

@nemesiswontdie/etc

Can't comment on MK right now gone into information hibernation to prepare did read about babalities though . . . . WOO!

EDIT: OH GOD I clicked a spoiler again but CODE delete that first part about the tower reward before nemesis is back on or you'll finish him . . . Teaseality. But seriously damn like she wasn't risque enough, less is too much you know!

[Beanovsky Durst]

Oh boy, nemesiswontdie is going to explode when he sees CODE's spoiler.

[Jill4EverSTARS]

Holy crap LOL @ the spoiler O_o

@Rancid there are actually a lot of differences between SF games they're just more subtle than MK AND tbh I thought the gameplay for all MK games before DA were horrendous they were very clunky and kombat itself felt like an afterthought

[Vector]

Was just watching a stream. Saw Kratos's Babality.

Pants were shat. Lives were changed. I fucking cracked up.

[Wrathborne]

Watched the whole story mode today and all I gotta say is WOW. It was amazingly well done and handled, but sad too.

I was very impressed with how the shockers int he game were handled and felt sorry for all the characters who died.

If you absolutely have to know, click on the spoiler.
But be warned, the results are actually surprising

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2/3rds of the characters die. Earth realm takes the most casualties(Down to Rayden, Johnny Cage and Sonya), Outworld loses at least half(Mileena, Baraka, Reptile, Ermac, Goro, Kintaro and Sheeva remain ) and the Netherealm, well the Netherealm gains all(Quan Chi and Scoprion make a few new friends and the next villain of the series appears).

I was planning on waiting until tuesday or so...but since I dont have a 360 or a PS3 theres not much point in waiting.
This games story was absolutely amazing.

Kind of sad it wasn't a little longer, but hey there's DLC on the way.
The MK fan in me is pleased.

[Beanovsky Durst]

Tried the game, my impressions:

- You guys talking about how MvC3/SF4 is for technical players? Try this MK. This one has LOTS of improvements in gameplay. Imagine UMK3 with tag team dynamics and EX attacks (SF4)...
- Excellent presentation. Characters are very well detailed, the backgrounds are also damn nice. The music, as always, puts you in the mood to kick some ass.
- Looks like I'll have a blast unlocking stuff and beating the challenge tower. The Krypt is HUGE.

After the major dissapointment that were MK Armaggedon and MK vs DC this seems to go on the right direction for a better fighter. Fans (like me LOL)will be pretty pleased.

[Trent]

Oh boy, nemesiswontdie is going to explode when he sees CODE's spoiler.

I think he has exploded now.

[nemesiswontdie]

1.I came. That is all on the subject of Mileena's outfit.


2. I won't be on much because I have a shit ton of studying to do for a test Monday (2 test to be exact) and I really want to avoid spoilers. Its so hard not to click on them but I really need to stop. So I will be away until about the 22nd or so. Peace!

[Dracarys]

£30 now on amazon UK, still with pre-order bonuses.

[Jill4EverSTARS]

I have two tests Monday also LOL but great thing is spring break starts the day this game comes out

[Mr. Spencer]

Don't get me wrong I'm a huge Street Fighter/MvC fan, but nemesiswontdie has been showing me some footage of the different features in this and I have to say, it's pretty impressive. The spectator mode should be interesting, with all the little avatars actually talking about the fight, hopefully there's some voice chat in there too.

The challenge tower sounds far superior to the 'Event Mode' in MvC3, which seems very weak in comparison. Don't get me wrong, love my Street Fighter. I think it's a much more technical game, but I can appreciate the fact that a lot of work and effort has gone into the new MK game and I hope it does well. I actually think it will.

[Beanovsky Durst]

Don't get me wrong I'm a huge Street Fighter/MvC fan, but nemesiswontdie has been showing me some footage of the different features in this and I have to say, it's pretty impressive. The spectator mode should be interesting, with all the little avatars actually talking about the fight, hopefully there's some voice chat in there too.

The challenge tower sounds far superior to the 'Event Mode' in MvC3, which seems very weak in comparison. Don't get me wrong, love my Street Fighter. I think it's a much more technical game, but I can appreciate the fact that a lot of work and effort has gone into the new MK game and I hope it does well. I actually think it will.

THIS. Mr. Spencer totally got it. That's exactly how I feel about MK9 vs MvC3. Both are fantastic fighting games. But I can tell you, MK definetly got the extra effort.