Versus Screens
Versus Screens
There has been a little emphasis on versus screens with this game so far if you compare it with Armageddon. As Mortal Kombat (2011) will supposedly have two costumes per a character, do you think that we will have separate versus screens from them as well? 
When both you and the opponent had the same character back in 2d games, the outfits differed quite distinctly - often having opposite colors. But when we went into 3d, the differences were quite subtle, having usually only small tone differences. We have only seen Johnny Cage's alternative colors (blue/red) in this game but from what it looks like we're going in the same line with the 2d games. We didn't have alternative colors for versus screens in past games as we did in the 2d games but do you think that we will have them back in Mortal Kombat (2011)? Another thing about alternative colors: should we now be able to choose the other color variation of a costume legitimately without the necessity of another player as in other games (e.g. Dead Or Alive)? We have gotten versus screen renders quite scantily to this date, maybe NRS is planning on releasing them with a blast as the launch day comes closer. If they will have several VS screens per a character, I think it would be topflight if they released them day by day in a countdown style.
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When both you and the opponent had the same character back in 2d games, the outfits differed quite distinctly - often having opposite colors. But when we went into 3d, the differences were quite subtle, having usually only small tone differences. We have only seen Johnny Cage's alternative colors (blue/red) in this game but from what it looks like we're going in the same line with the 2d games. We didn't have alternative colors for versus screens in past games as we did in the 2d games but do you think that we will have them back in Mortal Kombat (2011)? Another thing about alternative colors: should we now be able to choose the other color variation of a costume legitimately without the necessity of another player as in other games (e.g. Dead Or Alive)? We have gotten versus screen renders quite scantily to this date, maybe NRS is planning on releasing them with a blast as the launch day comes closer. If they will have several VS screens per a character, I think it would be topflight if they released them day by day in a countdown style.
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wdm6789 Wrote:
I would definitely like to see versus screens. The ones we have seen in gameplay videos are okay, but I would like to see more of the MK3, MK Gold style versus screen. They kinda brought it back in Armageddon, but I like the old school ones better.
Yeah, the ones in Armageddon differed from the previous versus screens a bit. In Armageddon they lunged to each other when in other games they just showed their wrath to each other in a rather pose style. I liked the traditional versus screens better and I hope that we will have only them in Mortal Kombat (2011) again. Midway just tried to be too creative with the versus screens in MKA, giving each character a unique stance, leading in some of the characters having to deal with some horrible stances. I would definitely like to see versus screens. The ones we have seen in gameplay videos are okay, but I would like to see more of the MK3, MK Gold style versus screen. They kinda brought it back in Armageddon, but I like the old school ones better.
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Zmoke Wrote:
NRS (Midway) has dealt with the issue before. Of course they wouldn't have those colors but maybe e.g. Kitana could potentially have a red costume as in Shaolin Monks that could work as Skarlet to some. You can of course find out who the character is from the health bar. For the ninja characters the color differences overall would be as minimal as in the 2d games, only with different color tones. As for characters like Johnny Cage, Raiden and such the color differences would be broader. As in the MK2011 video where Cage was partially red opposed to blue, just like his original MK1 costume was.
unleash_your_tounge Wrote:
I personally don't want alternate colors, but VS screens are a must.
Aside from that, I don't really see it working out. So, say I could alternate colors on a DLC outfit for Kitana, boom, I've got Mileena or Jade and NRS just lost money. Good for me, bad for them.
Not to mention that we're most likely going to get palette swaps of all the ninja characters...how fun.
I personally don't want alternate colors, but VS screens are a must.
Aside from that, I don't really see it working out. So, say I could alternate colors on a DLC outfit for Kitana, boom, I've got Mileena or Jade and NRS just lost money. Good for me, bad for them.
Not to mention that we're most likely going to get palette swaps of all the ninja characters...how fun.
NRS (Midway) has dealt with the issue before. Of course they wouldn't have those colors but maybe e.g. Kitana could potentially have a red costume as in Shaolin Monks that could work as Skarlet to some. You can of course find out who the character is from the health bar. For the ninja characters the color differences overall would be as minimal as in the 2d games, only with different color tones. As for characters like Johnny Cage, Raiden and such the color differences would be broader. As in the MK2011 video where Cage was partially red opposed to blue, just like his original MK1 costume was.
True, but I'd rather not see it to that dramatic extent. I won't be playing online very often, so I'd hope my opponents would have their alts handy. (Or main outfit, should I choose an Alt.) For ninjas (females included), I'd like a slight variation of tones. I've never had trouble distinguishing MY Sub-Zero from an opponents. I know my character once I choose them. My opponent matters little.
As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
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As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
Seeing Raiden and co. having distinct but discreet alternative colors would raise the gameplay value to some extent and as T.U.N. mentioned, people who are not very fond of the primary colors would always have another option there.
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Zmoke Wrote:
Seeing Raiden and co. having distinct but discreet alternative colors would raise the gameplay value to some extent and as T.U.N. mentioned, people who are not very fond of the primary colors would always have another option there.
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As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
Seeing Raiden and co. having distinct but discreet alternative colors would raise the gameplay value to some extent and as T.U.N. mentioned, people who are not very fond of the primary colors would always have another option there.
Yeah, but you'd think by this point though, most fans would of already accepted the character's primary colors. I know I have. I mean, personally I can't stand Kano, but it's hard for me to imagine him in any other fashion than his classic white or red garb. (Strictly speaking, MK1-3)
You hold valid points that I didn't take into consideration. That being said, I really won't mind if this is an option, it just won't really effect me unless I constantly see characters in odd colors.
unleash_your_tounge Wrote:
Yeah, but you'd think by this point though, most fans would of already accepted the character's primary colors. I know I have. I mean, personally I can't stand Kano, but it's hard for me to imagine him in any other fashion than his classic white or red garb. (Strictly speaking, MK1-3)
You hold valid points that I didn't take into consideration. That being said, I really won't mind if this is an option, it just won't really effect me unless I constantly see characters in odd colors.
Zmoke Wrote:
Seeing Raiden and co. having distinct but discreet alternative colors would raise the gameplay value to some extent and as T.U.N. mentioned, people who are not very fond of the primary colors would always have another option there.
unleash_your_tounge Wrote:
As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
As for JC, Raiden, Nightwolf, and such, Sure, give them a little something different, but like I said, nothing over-dramatic.
*sigh* but then again, I didn't really mind it at all in MK1-3. So who knows, this game may just be so awesome, I won't care.
Seeing Raiden and co. having distinct but discreet alternative colors would raise the gameplay value to some extent and as T.U.N. mentioned, people who are not very fond of the primary colors would always have another option there.
Yeah, but you'd think by this point though, most fans would of already accepted the character's primary colors. I know I have. I mean, personally I can't stand Kano, but it's hard for me to imagine him in any other fashion than his classic white or red garb. (Strictly speaking, MK1-3)
You hold valid points that I didn't take into consideration. That being said, I really won't mind if this is an option, it just won't really effect me unless I constantly see characters in odd colors.
That's true, it could become a problem in online play though. This could justify the lack of the option to choose your color. There's a proof that we will nonetheless have rather radical color changes (red Cage). Whether the alternative color costumes are at your disposal or not, I hope that they will remember to note the versus screens as they did in the 2d days with the basic computers of the time.
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