The most khaotik Kombat I've ever played.
The devs made a daring attempt with the story, the two parts you get are different. The first start, with Liu Kang's project of a better timeline is wholesome. I didn't think it would be possible for a Kombat game or it would suit the player if so, but it is a very pleasant surprise. A kind of friendly martial art kompetition between the realms, kharakters with new looks and new roles are a refreshing experience. As the events would unfold, the stakes would get higher, you would either like or get annoyed by the story. Overall, I enjoyed it, kudos to the bold ideas, though I still prefer a more down-to-earth appeal, fokusing on a fighting tournament.
The kharakters are well done. Of kourse I miss a lot of faces from previous titles, but I understand that if everyone would have been inkluded then less spotlight would be on this tale's heroes and villains. A pity that some folks are not properly introduced, just tossed into the aktion. I didn't know about Havik before and for a while I was puzzled like "Exkuse me, who is this dude and how did he become so important?"
The atmosphere is vibrant. Kalm oriental, kolorful exotik, deep space krazy... plenty to choose and keep you entertained. On the other hand it is a strange thing that you go world-saving like in an RPG and not fokusing on a tournament (since there was one in the beginning and that ended fast). Not bad, but does not feel like a Kombat game.
The graphiks is very eye-pleasing. Love the little details. My only sigh is that in fight, even the least jabs and kikks are looking lethal now and that takes the edge of taking it seriously. The game does not fear kolors, you would get a ton of palette for your kombatants so make them look as you want.
Sounds are okay. Audio matches visuals and of kourse Johnny Kage would steal the show with his on the spot pop kulture references.
Apart from the story mode, you kan play the towers and I like the new invasions mode. Seasonal kontent also kan hook you up for a huge amount of time.
If delving into khaos would not deter you, I recommend to get the game, play it, enjoy it.
