rodrigomaru Wrote:
UMK3, MK4, and MKD nailed this perfectly...
Disagree.
MK2 did it. But I'mma old foggie so, to each his own.
rodrigomaru Wrote:
The first word that comes to mind when describing these games is just 'brutal', and that's what MK needs to go back to!
Agree somewhat.
MK's butal edge has been dulled a bit...it's either that or we're desensitized to what should be considered brutal. MkvsDc wasn't terrible on making every punch feel and sound brutal though. So I think they may be on to something if they go harder from there.
rodrigomaru Wrote:
None of that funny stuff unless it's part of a sadistic fatality! Instead of these complicated gimnastics-lookin' combos, bring back the neck twisting, arm-breakin, knee-busting stuff! Voice actors need to sound like they're in actual pain, instead of just messin around!
Disagree.
I hated MK4 for this very sort of thing. Twisting a limb has never bode well in a
game to me. Now, ripping or snapping? Yea...
rodrigomaru Wrote:
The soundtrack plays a big part also in my opinion. MKD has the best one by far, and I would like to see some of those themes return, such as the Lwer Mines, Slaughterhouse's. The "SUPERB!" announcer guy thing should be brought back as well, that was pretty intense.
Agree.
MKD's soundtrack was awesome. Again, MkvsDc didn't do horribly, it was just campy as all hell because they pandered more to the DC characters than they did to MK. MkvsDc sounded wonderful for a DC game though. If I was a stout DC fan, I'd be completely happy with its sound stuff.
Also, the voice matching in MkvsDc was great save Shang Tsung. The scripting, and some of the acting was childish though.
rodrigomaru Wrote:
But yeah, overall, I think MK needs to get back that creepy, brutal & intense feel it used to have....
Agree somewhat.
It can't "go back" it has to move forward from where it was x-years ago. This game should be scary to play through. Gimme a nightmare. Surreal fantasy element, realistic characters, and a gripping story to boot. All other elements should co-operate with that.
Gameplay could use a martial arts choreographed theme. And depending on the character we're playing with, it should pander to that unique character, but not escape the overall gameplay theme.
--
