Kratos Throws Down in New Mortal Kombat Trailer

[MiracleOfSound]

I must be the only one who thinks that Kratos in MK looks really hokey and out of place...

Nah, you're not- I think so too.

 

[XT inc]

I'd like to think they no xbox exclusive is just a ruse until they can get a demo ready, but who knows Maybe Ninja Gaiden he has weapons and junk.

 

[Corven]

I'm remembering the fight between kratos and zeus from GoW3 that was on a 2D plane like a fighting game, do you think that was a subtle hint at the time?

 

[Arizona Kyle]

the thing Im still looking forward to the most is the fatalities against kratos since hes pretty much a game villain that you just happen to play

that would be awsome to do a fatality against him

 

[Mouse_Crouse]

Must say, the Quick Time events was very smart.

 

[MDSnowman]

I'd like to think they no xbox exclusive is just a ruse until they can get a demo ready, but who knows Maybe Ninja Gaiden he has weapons and junk.

Play a DoA game, Ryu Hayabusa is a regular in those games.

 

[brinvixen]

This game can consider itself purchased by me! MK has always been about being bloody and gory and "FINISH HIM!" and the likes. And who better nowadays (in the PS world) embodies that more than Kratos? Definitely looking forward to playing it!

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

We need more crossover characters.....MASTER CHIEF FOR XBOX VERSION

While Master Chief is a well trained person, I can't see him actually embracing the sheer brutality that you NEED in a character for Mortal Kombat. I honestly can't think of a single Xbox exclusive character that is THAT violent.

OT: OooooOOOooo... I'm so hyped for this game (plus I've been shoving the whole 'I have the demo' thing in my Xbox friends faces')
But seriously, the demo confirms that MK is going back to its roots, but it much more approachable... Almost too easy though as playing on hard is a moderate challenge instead of me wanting to throw the controller out the window.

 

[Joepow]

Kratos just doubled Mortal Combat sales on PS3.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

Yes: he fits. He fits very nicely in that universe. Great X-Ray attack xD

Kinda starting to regret the X360 preorder...

 

[Yossarian1507]

Kratos isn't an official part of the Mortal Kombat canon however, so he can't be used in the game's story mode.

As much as it seems like a good idea (Vader's story mode in SC 4 sucked), I think this is that one cameo that actually SHOULD be included into the plot. I mean, with all due respect to NetherRealm studios, but Mortal Kombat plot was pretty lame from the very first game to the last one released, so they actually could go for the parody of it's own franchise story, at least in Kratos' story mode. Plus - Raiden is a God, isn't he? Knowing that, here's the plot - Kratos is still not satisfied after killing every single Greek God except Aphrodite, so he seeks other Gods to kill. There - perfect plot fitting both MK and God of War (after the first one, since it was actually quite good)

 

[WilchBorisRyan]

That was an X-Ray move. Every character has one, they're a new addition. I think it's safe to assume that his fatalities will be gory a hell, it's Mortal Kombat for christs sake.

 

[Soxafloppin]

I'd like to think they no xbox exclusive is just a ruse until they can get a demo ready, but who knows Maybe Ninja Gaiden he has weapons and junk.

lol, i think MK has enough Ninjas for now.

If you think about it, all the 360 exclusive characters kinda suck compared to Kratos, it would be like that Soul Caliber 4 thing all over again. Fucking Yoda


[sub]I'm holding out for the Viva Pinata fighting game anyway[/sub]

I can think of one kinda-sorta 360 exclusive character candidate: Skorge, everyone's favorite Kantus leader [http://gearsofwar.wikia.com/wiki/Skorge].

Skorge was weaksauce compared to Raam imo.

I like Kratos's scar on his chest, from the sword at the end of GoW 3, nice touch with that and the QTE xD

The Scar on Kratos's chest is from GOW2.

 

[therandombear]

The Scar on Kratos's chest is from GOW2.

He gets stabbed in GoW3 aswell...atleast that's how I remember it..I might be wrong though. Haven't played through GoW 3 in a while xd

 

[WilchBorisRyan]

if that last part was his fatality, then im not buying this game. this game needs god of war 3-level of gore fatalities, or its a no go.

Don't worry, that's just an X-Ray move. All characters have them, they're a new addition.

Anyway, am I the only one getting a little irritated with everyone assuming the Xbox is gonna get an exclusive character? The Xbox usually gets a LOT of things either exclusively, or much much earlier, but when the PS3 get's one or two exclusive characters everyone thinks that the Xbox must get one too. I think they would've announced it by now, don't you?

 

[plastic_window]

Excellence. I'm actually really impressed at how faithfully they've recreated his animations and gameplay mechanics. Thank Christ he's not involved in the story, I'm actually kinda interested to see the story unfold and Kratos would just get in the way of everything.

Maybe it'd be cool if Kratos' story mode was a completely different story where he just shows up uninvited and starts killing everybody for no real reason.

Yes: he fits. He fits very nicely in that universe. Great X-Ray attack xD

Kinda starting to regret the X360 preorder...

Never fear, the 360 will be getting something the Ps3 won't get - but it probably won't be a character. At the moment, the rumour mill suggests an exclusive online mode, though details on what it might be are pretty scarce.

if that last part was his fatality, then im not buying this game. this game needs god of war 3-level of gore fatalities, or its a no go.

That last attack was the X-Ray, which is basically just a special move. Ain't seen Kratos' fatality yet but I wouldn't worry about it, judging from the other fatalities I've seen.

 

[plastic_window]

Don't worry, that's just an X-Ray move. All characters have them, they're a new addition.

Anyway, am I the only one getting a little irritated with everyone assuming the Xbox is gonna get an exclusive character? The Xbox usually gets a LOT of things either exclusively, or much much earlier, but when the PS3 get's one or two exclusive characters everyone thinks that the Xbox must get one too. I think they would've announced it by now, don't you?

Check this interview [http://www.giantbomb.com/gdc-2011-mortal-kombat/17-3889/] out. It definetly sounds like both platforms will get exclusive stuff - though the 360 might not get an exclusive character. At the moment, it seems like the 360 will be getting some kind of exclusive online mode.

 

[Soxafloppin]

The Scar on Kratos's chest is from GOW2.

He gets stabbed in GoW3 aswell...atleast that's how I remember it..I might be wrong though. Haven't played through GoW 3 in a while xd

You're right about that, but the Scar is present for all of GOW2 and 3! You remember what happened at the start of the game?

 

[Shoggoth2588]

Yes: he fits. He fits very nicely in that universe. Great X-Ray attack xD

Kinda starting to regret the X360 preorder...

Never fear, the 360 will be getting something the Ps3 won't get - but it probably won't be a character. At the moment, the rumour mill suggests an exclusive online mode, though details on what it might be are pretty scarce.

Puzzle Kombat? Mortal Kartbat? Ryu Hayabusa (in 1 - 3 months)?
I'm just stoked about the Kollector's Ed bonuses to be honest.