i have some thoughts about my best man (and the story mode in general), this got a bit long, but there are no spoilers in this.
in general, the less Kronika there was in a chapter the better it was. that’s just a fact. her and Cetrion look like they belong in Injustice instead of MK. also, I really don’t like all powerful characters who claim responsibility for everything that’s happened. when that happens its like…does anything mean anything??
does anyone feel like a lot of individual character growth was squandered throughout MK9, MKX and MK11 in favor of grand, realm-sweeping, unrealistically omnipotent villains? like, I get they’re trying to create intrigue and high stakes but every Injustice or MK game I can remember ended with a fight to save the world/realm, and its impact is pretty weak at this point.
too much Special forces-centric stuff. I say this mostly because just watching people shoot at the monsters or what have you gets boring pretty fast. call me old fashioned but I like the more creative/flashy weapons of almost any other combatant.
also, let Jax rest for gods sake.
out of curiosity, why is Revenant Jade the go to opponent for a filler battle in story mode
Erron Black and Kabal look awesome, but did basically nothing in the story, which is a shame because I would have liked a chapter playing as them
BUT….(this is mostly stuff about Kotal)
I don’t think the story was half as bad as what people have been saying. yes it has issues, but no more so than any other game by these people. obviously some MAJOR grievances but death is hardly an object anymore (it barely was to begin with) now that we’ve introduced literal time travel.
absolutely beautiful environments, the Fire Garden…ooof…Shang Tsung’s island..yaaasss queen….there should have been more naturally beautiful environments, and less military bases.
they may have done Kotal dirty in his “reveal trailer” but he brings it back in the story. massive improvement from how he was in MKX (not that he was terrible then, he’s just REALLY good now). Also the brighter colours really complement him
I really thought Shao Kahn was only put in so they’d get more people to buy, but it was actually really good to see how much worse he is than Kotal. and I know they started this in MKX, but it was nice to see Outworld represented as actual people who just want a good ruler.
I was Very Sceptical about KotalJade, but honestly they sold it pretty well for two characters who had never met in 25 years of franchise history. It was very healthy and loving, and mature. when they had That problem it was over something with legitimate gravity and tho they emphasized how Kotal was wrong they also emphasized that he can change which was so much more wholesome than I ever expected this game to be.
Even if you don’t care for it, the bright side is we now have canonical material of Kotal in a relationship and it is absolutely adorable…let me break it down.
KOTAL DRINKS RESPECT WOMEN JUICE FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER YOU GUYS!!!! HE IS GREAT
he is a softy for the ones he loves, when Jade first sandstorms into the area and he just…says her name in awe and
just being with Jade makes him so happy, look at him when they’re riding those zebra-horse things in Jade’s chapter, he cannot stop smiling
he’s protective but not possessive, which was a great relief. I already assume the best of this man if I can but he exceeded my expectations. like you’ve got this giant, muscular warrior emperor who drinks the blood of his opponents and burns people alive with sun beams but also gently holds his beloved close, constantly worries but doesn’t try to control, and can admit when he’s wrong!!!
also Kotal confirmed for demisexual, he flat out says he had many people try to wed him after he became Kahn and he refused all of them because they weren’t Jade
seriously props to Phil Lamarr on the voice work, the distinction between when he’s talking to Jade vs everyone else is distinct but believable, and he just sounds so tender….
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