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With his fist through the face
Bring Mortal Kombat X number of new ideas , or is it just the umpteenth edition of the classic spanking ? We have alluded to the bloody slaughter and talk with Father Ed Boon series .
About » Mortal Kombat X - Interview Five Questions for Ed Boon Shattered bones , spurting blood and severed body parts . Because you probably think first when you hear the title Mortal Kombat . The fighting game series breaks since its debut in 1992 taboos in terms of screen violence , and got already a lot of trouble with youth advocates - not only in Germany . But that bothers Serienmiterfinder Ed Boon and his team of Netherrealm Studios is not in the least : Mortal Kombat X , the tenth series part ( not the canon belonging Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe counted) , is compared with the due glorification of violence seized in Germany predecessor yet one better .
If the violence unrestrained celebrated already in series reboot of 2011 and partly increased due to painful to sighted X -Ray Moves and Impetuous Fatalitys to the point of absurdity , now you think you are , thanks to next-gen power sometimes actually in an interactive splatter film and expects that every moment a gush of blood spilling out of the television .
But to reduce the number only on the representation of violence , would do her wrong. There's also playing a lot in Mortal Kombat : With each new part of the series improved its combat mechanics , was the dumb Flogger with blood bonus to an estimated even with professionals fighting game. Not for nothing was Mortal Kombat (2011 ) these three times in succession to the games of the Evolution Championship Series , a discharged yearly tournament of the world's best Bildschirmprügler . Mortal Kombat X is on course to surpass its predecessor not only in terms of pixels spilled blood per minute , but is also playful offer some interesting innovations , as we noticed when playing .
Guesswork out of the whipping boy
Our first look at the fighter selection menu to the numerous grayed slots: In addition to the playable characters Scorpion , Sub - Zero , Cassie Cage , D' Vorah , Kotal Kahn and the duo Ferra / Torr are another 18 figures grayed out . Before we jump into the fray to try out the new Fighter , we try to recognize familiar silhouettes in the darkened slots . But as much as we exert ourselves also , there are no characteristic features of familiar combatants to identify.
Although there is a figure with hat , but neither Raiden Kung Lao still ( the already ranks among the countless deaths in the storyline of the last game ) would probably fall with panama hat into the fray. The rest of the indicated silhouettes is so arbitrary that we are almost believe to be eating up a joke of Netherrealm Studios . If the end does not match the silhouettes of figures , but some developers who need to act in the preview version of Mortal Kombat X as a placeholder ?
Mortal Kombat X
Emperor Palpatine from the Star Wars universe would be proud of Raiden : The Thunder God puts his opponents with lightning too .
And it apart : Who is this Sub - Zero? According to the storyline of its predecessor , which summarizes the first three games and retold within an alternate timeline , Scorpion kills the Ice Ninja wins . Although Sub - Zero Noob Saibot returns than later , but he is then a completely different character . The younger brother of the Lin Kuei ninja , pulling on a quest for vengeance against Scorpion in the Mortal Kombat tournament second , it can also not be, because he is rebuilt by his clan to Cyborg .
In addition, the story of Mortal Kombat X comprises several decades . So is it with the blue ninja perhaps the son of the original or even his now for Cyber Shinobi repurposed brother ? We are very excited to see how this story puzzle will be solved in the final game .
addition to the family
But to ponder , is pointless - we want action ! Instead of having a good friend like Scorpion or Sub - Zero to go to war , our choice falls on Cassie Cage. It is in the story of Mortal Kombat X , the daughter of Hollywood star Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade Bride of the Army . So we expect a mixture of fighting styles of these two MK - stretching. But before we find out whether we are on the right , the first playful novelty hits us unexpectedly already in the selection menu : We must choose between three " versions " of Cassie
Each character in Mortal Kombat X has three different fighting styles - with series Father Ed Boon mentioned to us this term not to like and prefer to speak of " versions " . Versions because the idea behind the game element is to have three incarnations of the same character to choose from, the playful differ significantly . Each version has special moves and combos , not dominate the other incarnations of the same figure. In Cassie's case, this means that we must choose between "Hollywood" , " Spec - Ops " and " Brawler " before the fight begins .
Cassie's Hollywood version is based on Papa Johnny Cage - but not by taking over its moves, such as the Shadow Kick , but rather by the attitude that sets Cassie here in the day . As a Hong Kong action hero can jump about ambidextrous with their automatic guns ballernd through the air and wearing course befitting a pair of sunglasses.
Fans will be pleased , but less protection of young people : The Fatalitys reach thanks to next-gen technology , a new level of detail .
The Spec - Ops variant is based on expected rather Military Lady Sonya and has , for example, a similar upward kick in the repertoire . Cool : Cassie can request as Spec - Ops - fighter a missile impact : With a little delay then roars an air - to-ground missile approach and brings the opponent an explosive Greetings from the U.S. of A.
In Brawler mode Cassie is however fully on the power of their delicate fists that glow green here , to illustrate the particular strength . Without special bonds with the fighting styles of their parents Brawler Cassie is the most original version of this figure. Well, except for her X - Ray move that makes use of for Johnny Cage's legendary Split Punch: Is the Special bar fully charged , have the characters in Mortal Kombat X as in the previous one particularly nasty Move available on the the two lower trigger of the controller is triggered .
The game will then switch into a X-ray view and visualizes the devastating internal injuries at the opponent particularly " tasty " . Cassie kicks it with Schmackes between the legs of her adversary - male counterparts may then similarly in a painful adjustment to be regarded as the testicles shot from Sniper Elite 3 say goodbye to their family jewels . Ouch !
Advanced attacks
Also taken from the predecessor , the " Enhanced " -Moves the fighters : Cassie can the opponent while with her pistol shoot a leaded Greeting front of the bib , but what is better than a shot? Exactly: more ! To extend the Special Move , we press for a final attack button along with block . Now Cassie shoots volleys from both hands . Yes, that's more impressive . When playing the Enhanced version of the move has turned out to be a little tricky . Only with practice folded clean these variations of attacks , making it a risk in combat action .
After extensively with Cassie us busy and have admired her Fatality - it shoots the opponent's kneecaps off and hits a head shot before it closes the gushing wound with her gum , which inflates and bursts - we dedicate ourselves to the other fighters . As expected, neither surprise us nor Scorpion Sub - Zero with real innovations . The two ninjas play in principle the same as in its predecessor , as do also the three styles not make too much difference . Veterans will be pleased , but are the two of the most popular characters in the Mortal Kombat universe .
Mortal Kombat (1992 )
In the universe there are six realms , is a decision on their fate regularly in the so-called Mortal Kombat Tournament: The winner is crowned himself ruler over the particular world . To preserve the earth kingdom before the takeover by the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung and sneaky , drums thunder god Raiden , patron saint of the earth , a troupe of exceptional fighters together . Liu Kang , Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade compete to defeat Shang Tsung and his undefeated bodyguard , the four-armed monster Goro , and to save the Earth.
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Maya warrior and beetles Bride
Kotal Kahn , will prove in the story mode of the game as well Shao Kahn's son , turns out to be demonic Maya warrior with nasty , concentrated solar beam attacks and a huge , jagged sword for close combat . Kotal Kahn feels a bit cumbersome , but it has only once warmed up , can the opponent will really get with the powerful moves and combos. Looking back, we come before the figure even a bit overpowered , but that may change yes to the final version of Mortal Kombat X yet.
His "home days " based on the Mayan theme, these are but a clearing in the middle of an impenetrable South American jungle . Maybe even with the opportunity for a Stage Fatality similar to the Living Forest in the predecessor , where we were the losers hotkey boxes into the mouth of a carnivorous tree - and where , if not in the Amazon jungle , there should be similar opportunities ? That there will be in Mortal Kombat Stage Fatalitys , is certain . That left Ed Boon to us with the words "We have nothing yet announced in the direction , but I would be surprised if there would be no ' look through .
Besides, there are in Mortal Kombat X in each stage interactive elements that we can incorporate into the fight , for example, to swing on a tree branch and avoid fast or the opponents hurl a stumbling block in the form of an over the pier purged of the waves drowned corpse .
Another newcomer , D' Vorah (pun : devourer , eater ) , is an insect woman poses with all kinds of slimy , explosive and generally nasty critters around. Particularly disgusting : you can make a thick beetles from the belly to pull and crush so that the enemy counter injects surge green soup . This move works even with time delay, and we can wait in Angriffspose , until the enemy is in range, before we wet him with beetle innards . Even D' Vorahs scorpion -like sting are not to be underestimated: The things they can quickly move out of the abdomen , to stock the enemy with a series of stitches.
Riding the Colossus
But the most interesting addition is the duo Ferra and Torr: The small Ferra perches on the back of massive giant Torr and directs him in combat - a bit like Master Blaster in the movie Mad Max 3 Interestingly the couple , because you as a player either on the combination of the two or fully relies on the mass of Torr and Ferra almost relegated to a spectator standing at the edge of the battle scene , for some , a few moves but gets stuck . Whether as a team or individual Fighter: The monstrous Torr moves very sedate and certainly not a good choice for beginners . If one , however, looked closely at him , he becomes a serious risk .
Ferra however, becomes a weapon when Torr hurling the opponent . If the roll is well- targeted , Ferra worked the opponent with their blades and jumps back to the back of her companions . If the opponent is out of range , the girl claps with his face down in the dirt of the arena and remains short motionless - the first time caught us this slapstick element cold , so we must laugh out loud .
The team Ferra Torr and divided the work : While giant Torr flexes the muscles , Ferra arrived neatly with their blades to .
It 's kind of admirable : Amid the cruel mutilations and the spouting blood the Netherrealm Studios find plenty of opportunity to incorporate fun moments . This is also important because MK - father Ed Boon wants no way that his play degenerates into a grim series of atrocities . An important role is played by the oversubscription of the splatter scenes : Everything must be so over the top be that you can make as a player no parallels to real violence and you have no other choice but to laugh about , for example, when exploding testicles or huge holes torn in the body of the enemy , by his own character , the exposed spine accesses to tear apart the loser .
Sure, what is absurdly funny , does not demand conform to German youth protection guidelines . In view of the fact that Mortal Kombat X still goes a step further in the depiction of violence as the nationwide confiscated predecessor , we imagine a USK - tested publication in Germany difficult before . Especially Publisher Warner says : Either all or nothing . A truncated version so it will not give. On demand by Warner but they assured us that they wanted to submit the game in its uncensored form at least , to see what happens.
The Return of the thunder god
Mortal Kombat X : Also cyborg killer Kano is back on the field again . His specialty are still large knife . Also cyborg killer Kano is back on the field again . His specialty are still large knife . Two other new announcements for the fighters squad we could not try it yourself : Thunder God Raiden and Black - Dragon - Killer Kano . Ed Boon put Raiden before at this year's Evolution tournament and demonstrated the features of its three versions . Who wants to play the protector of the earth empire as he is used to it from its predecessor , relies on the " Thunder God " style . Anyone who has a weakness for sneaky teleportation attacks , should make contrast with " Displacer " -Raiden familiar , whose repertoire has many attacks of this kind .
" Stormlord " -Raiden is a completely different caliber : The Thunder God is working here with flash traps that can either be used individually to paralyze the opponent briefly , or be switched to low Distance in series to achieve a better effect .
Kano is set to familiar, but also new by the next all-rounder also a version for election , their attacks mainly focus on wrestling maneuvers . Whether this time he may also use his 3 known from Mortal Kombat eye laser , which could be seen in the predecessor only in cutscenes , but could not be used as a special move , time will tell. Although his back story in the new game is not yet known , we believe that Kano is further chased by Sonya Blade and possibly also their daughter Cassie .
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Aging martial artist
As briefly mentioned , the background story of Mortal Kombat X will extend over several decades. We are as a player not only witnessed the offspring of the MK fighters grow up , but we'll see aging well known heroes . In an interview Ed Boon told us that it will actually be several versions of Johnny Cage , Sonya Blade and Liu Kang . Liu Kang ? But sure . Make no mistake about it: Although the Shaolin monk has not yet been announced , the poster boy of the Mortal Kombat series will be playable with security .
Cassie Cage on even in the dark forest , the sunglasses , but that does not protect against Raiden's classic " Superman " -Move .
The aged stretching will differ according to Boon , not only in their appearance from the younger versions , but also be playing something different and master moves that can use any of the other incarnations . Although Boon silent on how exactly the different old fighters be integrated into the game , we fully expect that there will be not to separate characters , but each one of the three versions in the selection menu . Is the story mode just as staged as in the predecessor , gives us the game for each chapter a fighter before - various old character versions are here so the smallest problem and be sure after a successful playing each section activated as an option in the Styles in the Versus menu.
Guest fighter in Death Match
As in the previous Netherrealm it will not leave you in Mortal Kombat X accept, offer new fighters as DLC - to make a little extra coal , finally heard by now de rigueur for video and computer games. According to Ed Boon was particularly in the Download figure Freddy Krueger : The schlitzwütige dream demon with clawed hands fit to Mortal Kombat as the fist on the shattered eyeball . Also surprisingly good is the PlayStation exclusive character Kratos from God of War incorporated them into existing fighter squad .
For Mortal Kombat X there will be those guest characters , it can be Boon no doubt , though he still holds back with definitive name. Since Netherrealm belongs to Warner Bros. , it stands to reason but to borrow a character from the film library of multimedia giant. And when Warner at least partly rights to the films of the horror series Friday the 13th keeps next to Paramount , a guest appearance by Jason Voor Heese would not surprise us . After all , the killer with the iconic hockey mask in Freddy vs. Jason already with Mr Krueger beaten by a movie .
Last -gen technology for next-gen game
Mortal Kombat X looks on the next-gen consoles thanks to 1080p and 60 frames per second is not only great, but plays also extremely liquid . Just the constant frame rate is important in fighting games as during the execution of combos , special moves and counter- measures for professionals on every frame arrives . To conjure the fluent death matches on the screen , Netherrealm uses a heavily modified version of Unreal Engine 3 Too bad, because we had been looking forward to a splatter orgy based on the Unreal Engine 4 , on the capabilities of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is tailored .
Nevertheless Mortal Kombat X plays at a high level : Never before dismemberment and studies of internal injuries were so detailed staged. Reasons for the use of the short year engine should both compatibility with the old console generation , on the other hand, the familiarity of technology. As Ed Boon confirmed to us Netherrealm has stuck over the years so much work in the Unreal Engine 3 and styled with their own routines , it's actually almost an own engine . The only question is : How is Mortal Kombat look at the last Gen? So far, there are neither images nor videos of versions for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 , but we think that there will be no dramatic differences down to a lower resolution and maybe a little less detail .
After scanning we are definitely hooked again so much from Mortal Kombat universe that we can not do otherwise , as the Blu - ray for Paul WS Insert Anderson movie and cheer inwardly at Shang Tsung's exclamation " It has begun !" . 2015 can not come soon enough.
Mortal Kombat X in the preview
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Editorial verdict
Mortal Kombat X : Kai Schmidt : Mortal Kombat X is like reunion with a good buddy , the one has not seen for many years . You recognize it at first glance , is at once familiar and yet again sets after a few hours was surprised how much he has changed. And this is actually the best thing you can say about the tenth part of a long-established series of games . When playing the familiar combos flutschten as ever , but there's the three variants of each fighter's more than enough to discover. And the interactive arenas we already know , but they make the duels more varied and more varied .
I especially like the all-new fighter D' Vorah and Ferra / Torr , which have some delightfully nasty tricks. In terms of game modes and scope we need do little worried , after all already belong here , the predecessor to the best that the genre has to offer . So really nothing can go wrong ... except for the USK - examination.
