How he turned out for MKX was impressive. Such a cool concept for a character anyway. Like Fujin, the possibilities were unlimited. And he has some of the best sound effects in the game.
Was hesitant only because I really like Kintaro, but going by most recent appearances, MKX Tremor>MK9 Kintaro.
Kintaro is also killer. They took everything that made Goro scary and difficult and cranked it up to 11. He's unfortunately been left in the shade like a lot of MK characters and suffered a pretty lame fate in the MKX comics but I sincerely hope he returns in future installments too.
Buuuuut Tremor edges this one out.
An idea brought up in the IRC chat was that Frost could have completely replaced Jacqui in the MKX storyline, without missing a beat.
If Frost were the love interest to Takeda it would make the relationship a lot more interesting, with the Shirai Ryu and Lin Quei implications.
I couldn't possibly think of a better use of the character than that. It's 100% spot on...Frost could've easily replaced Jacqui. The "union" of the Shirai Ryu and Lin Kuei could be further cemented (as if it could be possibly more strengthened after Hanzo and Kuai going full bro with each other).
Hate to further a discussion on a past-battle... but from a story perspective it works.
Takeda thought of Scorpion as his adopted father for a long time (At least the only major adult male relationship he had) and Frost/Sub-Zero could have easily worked the same adopted father angle from a different perspective.
In MKX, different lineages were a major story point. It was a major missed opportunity.
Ok. Back to the Graboid v MutantCat battle
Personality: Kintaro barely has any, so Tremor.
Design: Kintaro's design has gotten boring. Tremor.
Finishers: Tie.
Backstory: I don't think Tremor has a backstory, so I'll just go with Kintaro, I guess.
In a fight: Kintaro.
The orange palette swap wins against the speedo wearing shokan cat 3-2-1.
I'm not sure if Tremor's canon, but I feel like he has a lot of potential to evolve into a good character with an actual backstory. He could maybe even become a hero, who knows?
For some reason I also like how Tremor's the bulkiest of all the ninjas. Seriously, look at his muscles.
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Voted Tremor.
I have to admit that I was not too thrilled on the idea of Tremor being DLC, but I really have warmed up to him now. He's actually got a really cool design and I love his attitude. I love how NRS didn't make him just another hulking dumb brute, but he speaks proper and smart. It was a nice change.
Voted Tremor.
He even enjoys Johnny Cage's movies!
I'm not particularly keen on what they've done with Tremor but at least he fits a unique niche and is relevant to MKX. He got my vote.
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Design: Li Mei, as of MKX. They made her more wholesome and sensible while keeping ties to her MKDA look. I like that. As for Sareena...eh. Sindel beat her to the hot goth chick look.
Personality: Draw. Neither got much development. Here's hoping they do in MK12...
Finishers: Li Mei's pressure point Fatality in MKD > most finishers of the 3D era, IMO. No contest.
2-0-2, Li Mei.
Her MKX appearance was vastly different but I liked her personality.
Sareena...I've always liked Sareena and have always wanted to see her land a role in an actual MK game. I know she was in the game boy version of Deadly Alliance, and she was part of the Armageddon roster (meh), but I'm still hoping to see her make an appearance as part of the main roster for a standard MK entry. As of yet she's never had the opportunity.
That being said, I feel that Li Mei has more development and more impact on the series, however small. With Sareena's story practically cannibalized by Ashrah, sort of like how Cyrax stole Smoke's story, she sits in limbo as a "wtf do we do with her" character. I fear she'll always be a backburner stock character like Fujin.
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I loved Li Mei's original outfit to her later ones. She actually looks good in MKX. Didn't overly like her old face.
Wondering if she would've been trained by Bo this time. Shang & Quan didn't hold a fake tourney, so maybe not. Getting corrupted n joining Onaga was interesting. Her story could take a different path, like Tanya's did.
Sareena's connection to the Sub-Zero brothers is interesting & complicated.
I'd like to see more of her story explained/expanded upon. She keeps getting only passing mentions n brief cameos after years of getting shafted. Was planned, but cut from 4, and later games. Unchained & Armageddon added her though. I liked her moves in MKA.
I'm voting Sareena as she's been shafted a lot in the past, and her goth style is a nice difference from most of the other female cast members.
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Legendary defenders of Earthrealm turned weapons of revenant destruction! Liu Kang was once destined to be a great Mortal Kombat champion, but was accidentally slain by the protector god Raiden! Brought back as a revenant in the Netherrealm he served Shinnok instead of defeating him. As the last direct descendent of Earthrealm's greatest champion - Kung Lao should have walked a heroes path. Instead, his neck was snapped by Shao Kahn! As another revenant soldier his razor-tipped hat serves darkness, but could another of his bloodline redeem him? Will Kung Lao find the light, or will Liu Kang's darkness engulf him? When in Hell, who reigns supreme?... FIGHT!
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