This article contains MAJOR spoilers forMortal Kombat 1’s story.
TheMortal Kombatfranchise has worn a few different faces over the last few decades, originating as a groundbreaking 2D fighter, evolving into a bold but divisive 3D brawler, before returning again to the realm of 2D, where the franchise sits comfortably today. With each new evolution in theMortal Kombatfranchise, new features are added, and some old features get axed.Mortal Kombat 1has been no exception to this cycle.
While its story mode might be the best in the franchise, the return of air combos is a welcome one, and its animations are arguably better than ever before,Mortal Kombat 1isn’t without its fair share of criticisms, arguably falling short in its lack of modes and customization options. There’s no doubt thatthe nextMortal Kombatis going to follow the same pattern as all those before it, but if NetherRealm makes good on one teased feature, it could be enough of an addition to keep all fans happy.
The Next Mortal Kombat Should Have a Character Creator
Why Fans Think a Character Creator Could Be on The Table For The Next Mortal Kombat
Towardsthe end ofMortal Kombat 1’s story, the game makes the bold decision to introduce the multiverse, with a Shang Tsung from an alternate dimension being revealed to have been pulling the strings the whole time. Within just a few short missions, this small-scale alternate reality cameo turns into an all-out multiversal war, where hundreds of variants of iconicMortal Kombatcharacters duke it out with one another. It’s a truly absurd way to end the game, and it’s proven to be quite divisive, with many loving the bombastic nature of it, while others think it might have been a step too far.
Though Liu Kang and his army of multiversal warriors manage to defeat Shang Tsung and his own dimension-hopping entourage, the game’s final moments make it clear thatMortal Kombat’s multiverse plotis far from over, and that’s cause for NetherRealm to return to oldMortal Kombatfeature that could work perfectly with this multiversal premise.
Released in 2006,Mortal Kombat: Armageddonis one of the most feature-complete games in the franchise, with a slew of extra modes and mechanics. One of these features was an all-new “Kreate a Fighter” mode, in which players could create their own customMortal Kombatcharacter. On top of a surprisingly extensive array of cosmetics,Mortal Kombat: Armageddon’s Kreate a Fighteralso let players choose a unique fighting style, weapon style, and an arsenal of special moves. This Kreate a Fighter concept is an idea that’s certainly worth revisiting, and a multiverse backdrop is the perfect opportunity, letting players create their own custom variations on iconic fighters.
A Mortal Kombat Character Creator Has a Wealth of Inspiration to Draw From
If the nextMortal Kombatgame does decide to revive the Kreate a Fighter system, then it would have no shortage of games to draw inspiration from. WhileMortal Kombat: Armageddonoffered a surprising amount of depth with its character creator, these systems have come a long way in the last two decades, andStreet Fighter 6is a great example of that.
Possibly the most relevant source of inspiration for aMortal Kombatcharacter creator,Street Fighter 6’s Avatar Creatoris not only packed with RPG-level cosmetics, but also links its gameplay to the player’s appearance. For instance, players can make theirSF6Avatar have long arms, and they’ll reach further in combat, while having a larger body will make them an easier target to hit.Street Fighter 6also allows players to make some truly monstrous creations with its custom sliders, adding a nice layer of absurdity and unpredictability to its online training battles.
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
