In classic Mortal Kombat style, the scenes are bloody and over the top. During these scenes, there are a handful of quick-time events as bodies are thrown all over the place and nonfamous characters are eviscerated like cannon fodder.

That’s evident in the way the camera follows the action as Sub-Zero and Scorpion attack the trio’s helicopter. This time, there’s more of a cinematic touch. Franchise stalwarts Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage and Kenshi lead a squad to fend off monsters apparently coming from Outworld. Sonya Blade, from left, Johnny Cage and Kenshi all have a role in the first chapter.įIGHTS WITH FAMILIAR FACES: And that brings players to the war-torn Earthrealm as it is again under attack. Trapped by the other deities for trying to invade Earthrealm another time, Shinnok was plotting to escape his imprisonment in the Netherrealm via Kahn’s invasion. It begins with the revelation that Shinnok, a rogue elder god, was behind Shao Kahn’s machinations. I had a chance to check out the first chapter of the story mode recently. In many ways, Mortal Kombat (2011) was setting the groundwork for a larger stage with this sequel. The work left everyone in the community on the same page with revamped mechanics and updated visuals.

After years of foundering, the 2011 reboot put the franchise back on track, retelling the plot of the first three games. With Mortal Kombat X, fans of the series finally get a new chapter to the martial arts fantasy saga.

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