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Mortal Kombat 9
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Stop posting pussy-ass music in the MK thread god damn you!
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Celine Dion post in the MK thread. I wish I could neg you.
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Goro, Kintaro, Mileena, and Shao Kahn fall to the might of Kung Lao.
The Challenge Tower is completed and can go get fucked now.
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Goro, Kintaro, Mileena, and Shao Kahn fall to the might of Kung Lao.
The Challenge Tower is completed and can go get fucked now.
God dammit!
STRYKER! We need to go back into the fire, and kill those four once and for all already!
….....Fucking Mileena.
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Ha ha, oh Insider~ Only you could conjure an ABBA moment in the Mortal Kombat thread. Don't ever change, my friend. ;)
It's going to take me a little time to get used to the controls, but man, what a stunning game! Just beautiful, and there's so much to do. Can't wait to fire it up. I'm going to train with the roster tonight and try to get a feel for each character (I literally know nothing about this game, yikes).
I do have a few questions, though. 1.) Do I need to have played any of the previous games to understand story mode? and 2.) for those who have completed the Tower, what challenges did you find to be the most difficult?
a mood come alive.
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Ha ha, oh Insider~ Only you could conjure an ABBA moment in the Mortal Kombat thread. Don't ever change, my friend. ;)
THANK YOU! SOMEONE appreciates me.
It's going to take me a little time to get used to the controls, but man, what a stunning game! Just beautiful, and there's so much to do. Can't wait to fire it up. I'm going to train with the roster tonight and try to get a feel for each character (I literally know nothing about this game, yikes).
Don't worry. I've been in the same boat. I wouldn't say I'm as good as I am now in SSF4, but I've picked up some tricks. Started working on some Stryker combos today, learning his bread and butter (I can't believe I just used that term).
I do have a few questions, though. 1.) Do I need to have played any of the previous games to understand story mode? and 2.) for those who have completed the Tower, what challenges did you find to be the most difficult?
- Let me establish everything you need to know or what you'd be able to know:
-The entire story is a reboot, starting from MK1, where Raiden tries to change the outcome of the future (which he has seen, is a horrible one)
-Smoke, in the original series, was supposed to become a cyborg.
-Johnny Cage was killed by Motaro in Mortal Kombat 3.
-Noob Saibot is Bi-Han (the original Sub-Zero) (explained in both, not as well as it could have been in this one).
-In the original series, Liu Kang won every tournament until the 5th game, Deadly Alliance, in which he was killed before the events of the game.
-The story of Mortal Kombat 4 has Quan Chi and his master, Shinnok, trying to take over Earthrealm and Outworld.This is the knowledge you will need before stepping into this game. A lot of these events are either undone, changes, or altered somehow. Noob is still Bi-Han.
- Most challenging IMO:
-This Is Insane (#269….you're damn right 69!): Play as Stryker versus Three Shao Kahns, back to back
-Bring It On (#251): Play as Shang Tsung versus Baraka, Sindel, and Shao Kahn back to back.
-Hell (#I don't remember): You only fight Noob Saibot, who has an insane amount of buffs, such as healing, extra strength, and armor. Also, Noob is a cheap whore.
-And of course, #300 itself. Still haven't beaten it yet.
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I do have a few questions, though. 1.) Do I need to have played any of the previous games to understand story mode?
I guess it helps a little if you're at least somewhat familiar with the mythology and lore of previous games (even the New Line Cinema movie can help too) but on the whole, not really. At least nothing a little Wiki perusal can't help.
The story pretty much retells and abridges the MK1-3 storyline hitting all the key events so everyone can pretty much start fresh.
and 2.) for those who have completed the Tower, what challenges did you find to be the most difficult?
I think it will depend on the character(s) that you actually like. Challenge Tower makes you use every character in the roster so while most of the challenges involve fighting with a lot of wacky conditions its going to be a lot harder with a character that you just don't have a feel for or don't like. Especially given the sporadic nature of the AI which will either be dumb as bricks or button-reading unfair.
On that note, I think my favorite challenges were the Hyper Kombats and the "Out on a Limb" matches (the former is a sped up fight as the name implies and the latter being a fight where you fight by literally throw your appendages at your opponent, its just downright silly.)
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Yeah, what character you like really effects how you perform.
I had a blast with 'This Is Insane', yet I know that tons of people found it to be a nightmare. There's a trick to it though, so it's really not that bad.
At the same time, making me play Shang Tsung is like asking me run a mile in less than 12 minutes: it's not going to be pretty.
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I had a blast with 'This Is Insane', yet I know that tons of people found it to be a nightmare. There's a trick to it though, so it's really not that bad.
Yeah, its called "Gun Fire Spam".
And I don't feel bad about abusing it, AT ALL.
The CPU is already a cheap bastard, might as well give him a taste of his own medicine.
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Yeah, its called "Gun Fire Spam".
And I don't feel bad about abusing it, AT ALL.
The CPU is already a cheap bastard, might as well give him a taste of his own medicine.
THAT, and using Roll Toss any time he tries to throw his fucking hammer.
That split second where he throws his huge ass hammer, and then you roll under it, catch him, and throw him across the screen like the bitch he is!
UGH!….Amazing.
But yeah, shoot him like a bitch when he isn't throwing hammers. When he his, Roll Toss.
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I forgot about his Roll Toss, maybe it was because I was already in a state of pissed off, but I just jumped over his hammer when it came flying towards me.
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Regarding the lore question by Miss Dervish, if memory serves me correctly IGN did a "History of MK" piece just for this sort of thing.
Then there's also this:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/part-i-mortal-kombat/712954
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Challenge 300? More like Challenge…....I got nothing.
BEAT THE MOTHA FUCKA! WOW! Once I made a pattern and strategy for Goro and Kintaro, the only real issue was Mileena. I could tell the difficulty dropped with her. Once she was out of the way, I only lost ONCE to Shao Kahn.
Second time? Only got hit once. Took the mother fucker down.
SWEETNESS! All with Stryker, and not a single stupid Internet tactic to help me through!
EDIT: Addicted to his bread and butter at the moment: Back+FP, BP, BP, Jump+BP, Pistol, Uppercut. That seriously raped Goro and Kintaro from time to time. 20% damage each time.
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I chipped in to buy MK for PS3, so I've been playing a bit. Because it's at his house, I don't have much time, but I play whenever I can. Real fun, good graphics, and other than Jade, I see that every female characters still suffer from the man-face syndrome.
I have a quick question about controls to you guys; is there a practical aspect of having the "flip stance" button? I have never touched it or seem to have any need for it in-game.
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It might help with chaining combos if you know how to use it but I never touch it either.
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So, I got Noob in the Church in the Arcade Ladder. But, for some reason he had Classic Smoke's skin.
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I have a quick question about controls to you guys; is there a practical aspect of having the "flip stance" button? I have never touched it or seem to have any need for it in-game.
I haven't heard any real use of it. I guess maybe just a feature to show off that they were able to switch the characters in different directions. shrug
@S.C.:
So, I got Noob in the Church in the Arcade Ladder. But, for some reason he had Classic Smoke's skin.
Really? Weird.
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Really? Weird.
I mean, I knew it was him because he had the shadow clone and spammed the teleport throw like a mofo, but it was very odd.
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I don't remember what Noob looked like in the Church when I fought him, but…
I do know that when you fight Jade's secret battle, she is in her MK3 uniform. But it was Smoke entirely? Not even a darkened Smoke that could pass off as Noob in a Klassic costume?
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Yeah, that Teleport Slam is LITERALLY the only special move that secret Noob can do.
EDIT: Addicted to his bread and butter at the moment: Back+FP, BP, BP, Jump+BP, Pistol, Uppercut. That seriously raped Goro and Kintaro from time to time. 20% damage each time.
I'm the same way with Kung Lao, though for me its FP, FP, BP, FP, Spin Attack, Dash, Uppercut.
But if I can push them to the corner, then I follow up with the Spin Attack with Jump+BK > Dive Kick, Jump > Dive Kick, Jump > Dive Kick, Uppercut.
Or if I got enough super meter, then I follow up the three dive kicks with my X-Ray, Dash, BP, BK, Throw (Hold BK)
To put it another way, Kung Lao + Corner = juggle rape.
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I don't remember what Noob looked like in the Church when I fought him, but…
I do know that when you fight Jade's secret battle, she is in her MK3 uniform. But it was Smoke entirely? Not even a darkened Smoke that could pass off as Noob in a Klassic costume?
I've seen on the youtube that Noob in that fight is all-black like he was in the original, but it was a MK2 ninja with Smoke's grey palette. Maybe it was a glitch or something, because I saw him in the background looking like he usually is.
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On Twitter last night, one of my favorite artists retweeted a tweet from another artist I vaguely know of. He offered anyone who retweeted his posts within three hours a free sketch of whatever character they want. He posted the first batch of those sketches today.
http://metaknuckles.deviantart.com/art/Free-Sketches-Batch1-207740703
KUKUKUKKUKUKUKUKUKUKU!
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Who the fuck requested a Resident Evil character as a furry?!
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Looked into the other people who requested. Fan made character.
EDIT: The two characters on the top right are awesome, though.
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Because I don't have the game, yet I'm still going through a mild MK obsession, may I use this thread as, like, an outlet.
I just have these doodles, you see.
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I like imagining those three hanging out. MK: Legacy would be much better if it was a sitcom with Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile renting an apartment together.
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I dunno. Something like. "Ninjas only." "…I only see weirdos."
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I deeply approve of this.
You may take Schmeckie's seat.
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I imagine Reptile only speaking in random punctuation marks, yet somehow be understood by everyone else.
SCORPION: "Reptile, did you open the new orange juice that I bought yesterday?"
REPTILE: "!/.,,;:&."
SCORPION: "Well, there was already an open one in the fridge, you were supposed to use that one first."
REPTILE: "~!..,;;:&&-"
SCORPION: "Because its WASTEFUL, AND it clutters up the refrigerator, I'm not gonna ask Sub-Zero to clean it out again!"
REPTILE: "?.,;:!??&-,;"
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Insider, Tonfa, Rican, thanks so much for the info! I wasn't sure if starting with the MK wiki was the right way to go before I tried story mode because apparently some story elements have changed, but I'll just look up what I don't understand. I'm pleased that 9 is a reboot that starts with MK1, I'm sure that makes it easier to follow the story. Not going to worry about it too much atm, because I'm mostly just interested in the gameplay right now, but it's good to know that I won't be utterly lost in the story due to not having played the previous games.
Speaking of which:
@StrawHatRican:http://www.gametrailers.com/video/part-i-mortal-kombat/712954
Ha! That was fun to watch. Those splatters of red pixels were just too hardcore for the poor SNES back in the day, eh?
Also. I've kind of given up on using the stick for this game. Playing with the stick feels very…odd, but the input is actually quite tight on the D-pad, so I'm going to stick with the controller (and just hope my thumbs toughen up). I was having so much fun fiddling with Kitana, Sindel, and Stryker last night that I forgot to practice with some of the other characters, but I'll remedy that tonight and start on story mode. I just hope SM doesn't have to be completed all in one sitting; there are 16 chapters in this thing and if it resets upon quitting, I'll be quite....dismayed. :\
a mood come alive.
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Don't worry about story mode, yeah it dives right in and goes straight through but it automatically saves after the last fight you complete, so if you leave and and come back after a while, you'll pick up right were you left off.
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Got some of Stryker's combo's down.
My highest percentage with him is 35%
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Also. I've kind of given up on using the stick for this game. Playing with the stick feels very…odd, but the input is actually quite tight on the D-pad, so I'm going to stick with the controller (and just hope my thumbs toughen up).
I've always felt that the gameplay in MK almost dictates the use of the D-pad due to the nature of the moves.
Tapping on a joystick feels unnatural, in my opinion.
Whereas tapping the d-pad feels like it's meant to be.
It's basically what separates MK from most 2D fighters, since 3D fighters are the ones usually expecting that type of input system out of their players.
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Gekko's using Stryker!!! =D
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Because I don't have the game, yet I'm still going through a mild MK obsession, may I use this thread as, like, an outlet.
[qimg]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/oasis_S/MKreptilederp.png[/qimg]
I just have these doodles, you see.
! [qimg]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/oasis_S/MKsubzerosicle.png[/qimg]
I like imagining those three hanging out. MK: Legacy would be much better if it was a sitcom with Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile renting an apartment together.
! [qimg]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/oasis_S/MKdoodleweirdoninjas2.png[/qimg]
I dunno. Something like. "Ninjas only." "…I only see weirdos."
! [qimg]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/oasis_S/MKreptileaderpable.png[/qimg]
Also reptile is my favorite.I love how Subzero's a snowman.
I love the fight stick for this game. I actually play better with it
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Don't worry about story mode, yeah it dives right in and goes straight through but it automatically saves after the last fight you complete, so if you leave and and come back after a while, you'll pick up right were you left off.
Whew, that's a relief. I really did not fancy the idea of having to do the entire thing over again if I took a break. Good to know, thanks. ^^
So, I'm really loving this game so far. It's challenging, but I haven't felt the urge to hawk my controller at the screen (yet). I'm slowly making my way through story mode & the tower; one thing I do particularly appreciate about the game is that it keeps forcing you to use different characters. Because I haven't quite settled on my mains yet, this is works well for me, as it gives me an opportunity to get a feel for each character while I'm progressing though the game.
What I do not appreciate at the moment, however, are those 1 vs 2 tag-team matches. Shenanigans. :\
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My God, one night away from my house, and I already miss this game.
Must. Study. For. Finals!
But this game…..Stryker......poor, poor Reptile...
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Suck it!Seriously, Sony. Fix the PSN! Especially before my finals finish! I want this wonderful game to be my sanctuary when I'm free from my semester.
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My brother is a huge asshat when it comes to this game. So we were playing and I was doing combos on him and he wasn't able to hit me back and stated to get pissy. He tried telling me that combos aren't combos if the person's on the ground. Like with Kano when he was getting up I slammed him back down. I admit I did a few moves a couple of times but he got mad and just kept spamming one or two moves (mostly teleport moves since he almost always picks characters with teleport moves). Needless to say I quit playing with him but he kept saying "Well if you're going to be cheap than I will too!"
PSN needs to get back on so I can play someone other than him.
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Everyone around is playing Marvel or have yet to even touch MK9.
Bring Back Sarus! Without KOS the forum is a POS.
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I finally got my copy now all I gotta do is wait til my controller charges up so I suffer through Liu Kang's chapter.
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Interesting things going on in terms of DLC:
Someone has hacked deep enough into the game to find two things of interest:
- A third costume for Cyrax and Sektor. Their MK3 costumes
! AwesomeV
- A male DLC skins called "DLC BASEMALE" that when selected on character select, they say: "Fujin".
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Well, someone asked Boon about Fujin (bolded portions are Boon tweeting):
! > I really hope Fujin gets a really good fatilty in mk9 Noobde: Fujin is not in MK9.
Noobde: Come back in a year and tell me Fujin is in the game.
! We could say that he means "he isn't currently in the game", but…. Someone posted the above video to him, and he responded:
! > Fujin in MK:
! :blink: Interesting…Some more stuff including Boon possibly denying DLC character, most likely confirming Tanya, and wishes for extra things such as Online gameplay updates and adventure games (again, Boon is bolded):
! > Is there any chance of Havik being MK9 DLC? The Human Pencil Sharpener fatality is legendary. Noobde: Not a good chance
! :sad: Poor Havik.
! > Ed Boon, is there any chance of Mavado, Li Mei, and/or Kira being DLC in MK? Noobde: Pretty slim chance. Sorry. :(
! I like Li Mei. Rest, meh. I'd rather have other characters get in.
! > Do you think an adventure game a la Shaolin Monks will ever be developed again? Noobde: We would luv 2!
! GAME STARING SONYA, CAGE, JAX, STRYKER, AND KABAL! MAKE IT SO, POR FAVOR!
! > Are you up too something stupid as Super MK or Ultimate Hd remix MK…? Noobde: Not currently, but I loved Super SF4 !
! You have no idea how many people are expecting this. I wouldn't mind it. Especially if the story continues on it.
! > can u give Tanya a good fatality in this game please Noobde: Did you find Tanya ALREADY? Damn u r good !!!
! ??? Looks like she's in. >.>
! > I would love to play mk 1 on psn. Can you make THAT Happen if I'm patient? Noobde: Ooooooo…
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! > Any word on a patch to improve the lag online? Noobde: We r always looking to improve online modes! Stay tuned. -
I'm to about challenge 180 or so on the challenge tower.
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I thought Tanya wasn't very unpopular? Oh well, I guess it's because she has boobs.
Anyway, with that it looks like we're getting Fujin. Shinnok's ugly head may suggest we'll be seeing him playable. So, with Quan Chi already in the game, I guess that's our MK4 cast of characters? Which is kind of a shame, because I would like to some Kai handstanding kombos~Also, I don't know if it's even worth mentioning, but I'm pretty sure a dead Bo' Rai Cho is in the beginning cutscene of the story. He was also in an arcade ending (Shang Tsung's I think?). Maybe we'll be seeing him?
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Boon is saying Fujin is out. Don't know how much…well....
But if Boon said it, I don't see him coming. The entire new character cast of MK4, except Jarek, has always been widely liked. A lot of people like her BECAUSE of how much of a bitch she is.
Either way, I'm willing to bet money that Kai, Fujin, Tanya, and Reiko will all be in the next chapter of the game, or whenever story mode continues.
Boon confirmed that Story Mode will not be expanded in DLC, since it's too expensive.
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Boon confirmed that Story Mode will not be expanded in DLC, since it's too expensive.
Mortal Kombat: Continuum Shift
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So I'm just gonna say "fuck it" and buy a copy for the 360.
Who's with me?
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If by "with me" you mean think that's pretty much the stupidest thing one has ever heard than me.
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No offense, but I have absolutely no desire to another copy of the same game, especially when I have enough gift certificates to get a decent discount on Portal 2.
'Sides, I'm sure the minute I buy a 360 copy is when the PSN comes back on.
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So I'm just gonna say "fuck it" and buy a copy for the 360.
Who's with me?
I am not and I can't recommend it for others as it's hard to play with a stick and the 360 pad is beyond terrible.
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You have fun with that Schmeck.
I may not have a PSN connection at the moment, but you don't see me running to renew my 360 account anytime soon.
Back to studying for finals.
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No offense, but I have absolutely no desire to another copy of the same game, especially when I have enough gift certificates to get a decent discount on Portal 2.
'Sides, I'm sure the minute I buy a 360 copy is when the PSN comes back on.
You know I go cross-platform on all my fighters anyway, and I'm starting to think this is God's way of telling me to get to it with MK9.
