The timeline is reset, the violence is kept. Mortal Kombat is back in a brand new game that resets its entire timeline and reimagines the same characters in a new world.
A new Universe
Mortal Kombat 1 is set just after Mortal Kombat 11 and its expansion Aftermath, where a Fire God Liu Kang creates a new universe in his own image. The new timeline brings back all the protagonists of the brand, giving them a fresh new start.
Old acquaintances
Seeing the new universe of Mortal Kombat 1 is a strange mix of fun and hype, especially discovering again the origin of the old protagonists of the saga and finding them young and rookie. The story mode looks beautifully integrated with the fights once again, and personally, seeing almost every ninja already from the start is exciting.
The positives changes that catches my eyes are about the characters… Smoke, that this time fights with a silat style, Rain as sorcerer and Reptile, who can change shape. I do really enjoy also the karate techniques of Li Mei, the wushu of Ashrah and the vampire Nitara in a sensational comeback.
Kameos and air combos
The gameplay of this title keeps the signature moves of the characters and tries at same time to offer some new techniques without altering the nature of the characters per se. The big news of Mortal Kombat 1 are the Kameo fighters, who fight along the primary character, staying in background until they will eventually called to help. The Kameo fighters will be part of a dedicated roster. The air combo system is this time heavily improved, giving the chance to the players to develop their combos even further.
Stars are coming
As we are used to, the dlcs of MK are really attractive, with a first reveal trailer that promises to bring to this universe the most violent and dangerous characters of the comics. Already here instead the long-awaited Johnny Cage’s skin of Jean Claude Van Damme!
The timeline is reset, the violence is kept, are you ready to see some new fatalities? Which character and kameo fighter are you match?