Have you missed having Shao Kahn tell you that you suck repeatedly? Well...
Mortal Kombat had been lagging behind other fighters in recent years, especially after Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe -- a decent game in its own right but very non-MK. With this most recent installment, Mortal Kombat can officially say it is back.
In resurrecting interest in its franchise, the developers have gone back to what made it successful. The game is essentially a re-telling of the first three Mortal Kombat games, which you will learn more about in the game's in-depth story mode. The game is also played in 2D as it was during its heyday, not 3D like it had been since Deadly Alliance. Although I actually preferred the extra plane of movement, playing in 2D really did not detract from my experience as far as I am concerned.
And speaking of Mortal Kombat getting back to its roots, did I mention that the fatalities are especially brutal this time around? No? Well, they are. The game mixes in a nice balance between harkening back to the glory days (Arcade drop fatality for Liu Kang) and some new, gruesome ways do finish an opponent (Quan Chi beating his opponent mercilessly with their own leg). Each fighter can perform at least 2 unique fatalities, stage fatalities (acid pits, anyone?), and a Babality. Sorry, no Animalities or Friendships.
The roster for the game is also well-stocked. It features game mainstays like Liu Kang (non-zombified), Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, Raiden, Shang Tsung, Kano, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero and others who will bring back nostalgic feelings, like Stryker, Noob, Sheeva, and Kabal. You will also be given the opportunity to face the likes of Shao Kahn, Goro, and Kintaro.
As for the game modes themselves, Arcade is pretty straight forward. You all should remember the arcade ladders from before; it is the same here. There is also a Challenge Tower that will challenge your resolve moreso than your gaming abilities with its 300 floors and irritating fight modifiers. Luckily, you can at least buy your way past troublesome floors to progress. The story mode is, by far, the most satisfying mode. Rarely do fighting games bother with giving story mode much depth (Soul Calibur?), but this one delivers in a big way. Online play is online play; nothing much to explain there. The Krypt is back and more detailed than ever. Watch out for the demon stalking the place; it has snuck up on me several times and gets me every time.
Caution achievement hunters: This game will make you angry in a hurry, as some of the achievements are brutal. See: My Kung Fu is Stronger.
So what does one get with the Komplete Edition over the basic edition? Well, you start off immediately with all the fighters unlocked with all of their costumes, including all the classics available as DLC. Your fighter roster also now includes Freddy Krueger, Skarlet, Kenshi, and Rain. Kratos is still a PS3 exclusive. You will also receive codes for a download of the movie of Mortal Kombat (the one with Robin Shou) and a Mortal Kombat soundtrack of "songs inspired by the warriors". I would have preferred to have had songs like the Living Forest theme or something, but what are you gonna do?
So in summary, the Komplete Edition not only gives you an entertaining fighter with a terrific story mode, it also gives you four extra characters and all the costumes and fatalities unlocked right off the bat. If you are a fan of Mortal Kombat and have yet to buy this game, then definitely consider picking up the Komplete Edition.Vollständige Rezension lesen
