Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

[NeoCortex]

Trailer: Here (http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/xbox-360/news/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-first-trailer/a-200804189373994062/g-20060321132945404017)
Main game page Here (http://www.worldscollide.com/)

I don't know what to think. I guess after having Vader and Yoda in SC, I shouldn't be too shocked. I'm just a bit surprised DC licensed its characters to a game with fatalities.

[Junker Woland]

According to these two (1 (http://kotaku.com/381505/midway-gamers-day-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-first-characters-announced), 2 (http://kotaku.com/381302/mk-v-dc-has-little-blood-no-fatalities)) Kotaku posts, the game will have little blood and no fatalities.

[NeoCortex]

According to these two (1 (http://kotaku.com/381505/midway-gamers-day-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-first-characters-announced), 2 (http://kotaku.com/381302/mk-v-dc-has-little-blood-no-fatalities)) Kotaku posts, the game will have little blood and no fatalities.

Thanks. That makes a lot more sense now. Although I have to wonder what the appeal will be for Mortal Kombat fans. The blood and fatalities seemed to always be the selling point of MK games.

[Geno]

According to these two (1 (http://kotaku.com/381505/midway-gamers-day-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-first-characters-announced), 2 (http://kotaku.com/381302/mk-v-dc-has-little-blood-no-fatalities)) Kotaku posts, the game will have little blood and no fatalities.

Thanks. That makes a lot more sense now. Although I have to wonder what the appeal will be for Mortal Kombat fans. The blood and fatalities seemed to always be the selling point of MK games.
Being a Mortal Kombat fan I'm a little disappointed Superman has died before and I don't know why they have to tone down the blood plenty of their comics have lots of blood. It just isn't the same if you get rid of what makes Mortal Kombat different.

[Junker Woland]

Here’s more:

Gamespot’s article (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/mortalkombat/news.html?page=1&sid=6189513) confirms no actual fatalities, though there will be fatality-like finishing moves.

They also got a video (http://www.gamespot.com/video/943567/6189499/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-video-interview-1) with Boon (can’t really watch it though, since I’m at work).

As for appeal to MK fans…I’m thinking this is more directed towards future DC development, kinda like a test-run for a full fledged DC fighter that, if MKvDC sucks, people can just right-off as a goofy crossover game.

Superman has died before and I don't know why they have to tone down the blood plenty of their comics have lots of blood.
Yes, Superman has died, but he hasn’t been vivisected or beheaded. As for blood, there’s blood in the trailer, it’s just not fountains of the sticky red stuff.

I mean, the game’s probably being made to carry a “Teen” rating, so its contents need match that criteria. For MK people, it’d probably be best for them to just not consider this an MK game, but rather a game with MK characters in it.

[Mazinkaizer]

That beings back memories to Capcom VS series goodies, which i loved very much. I didn't play any MK games after MK3, but this looks interesting and i hope it will be a decent game. And hey, I want my favorite MK character in it: Johny Cage !

[SunWuKong]

Ugh, this makes me want to play Marvel vs Capcom 2 again. Maybe this will get Marvel and Capcom together again and show them how its done!:keroro:

[Geno]

Here’s more:

Gamespot’s article (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/mortalkombat/news.html?page=1&sid=6189513) confirms no actual fatalities, though there will be fatality-like finishing moves.

They also got a video (http://www.gamespot.com/video/943567/6189499/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-video-interview-1) with Boon (can’t really watch it though, since I’m at work).

As for appeal to MK fans…I’m thinking this is more directed towards future DC development, kinda like a test-run for a full fledged DC fighter that, if MKvDC sucks, people can just right-off as a goofy crossover game.

Superman has died before and I don't know why they have to tone down the blood plenty of their comics have lots of blood.
Yes, Superman has died, but he hasn’t been vivisected or beheaded. As for blood, there’s blood in the trailer, it’s just not fountains of the sticky red stuff.

I mean, the game’s probably being made to carry a “Teen” rating, so its contents need match that criteria. For MK people, it’d probably be best for them to just not consider this an MK game, but rather a game with MK characters in it.
I guess I overeacted a little bit and I completely agree. But I have to wonder how this would have turned out if it were marvel because it seems even Spider Man comics have become quite violent.

[guyverfanboy]

I think this game actually looks pretty damn cool. :)

[ronq]

I think this game actually looks pretty damn cool. :)
Looks very cool indeed...

[Junker Woland]

But I have to wonder how this would have turned out if it were marvel because it seems even Spider Man comics have become quite violent.
Baring the debate over who a lot of today’s comics are really being written for, in the general sense Marvel still propounds their titles are intended for a similar adolescent/teenage audience, so I imagine there wouldn’t be any difference.

[guyverfanboy]

I think this game actually looks pretty damn cool. :)
Looks very cool indeed...

Fatalities or no, I want to buy it. :)

[Johnny]

No fatalities + not a fan of DC characters = no sale for me. Pity as I'm actually a big (or was a big - the first was great, if completely unplayable nowadays, and it peaked at the second IMO) Mortal Kombat fan.

[Grimmjow Jeagerjaques]

Holy shit man. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
When this got pitched, they probably thought the pitcher was completely and totally insane.

[untoldsorrow]

tRAILER looks garbage. Looks like MK engine which wasn't great (IMO) to begin with. I just hope they don't mess up Batman.

[brichibi]

I'm... a little scared right now. It makes me miss MvC2 and I may have to dig out my Dreamcast just to play it again.

At the same time... I'm a bit curious too. We spent all day at work talking about the possible match-ups (Wonderwoman versus Kitana, Flash versus Scorpion, ect. ect.) and just... yeah... I was staring at the trailer for a while going, "No... no... no... no... hey that shot looked kinda cool... no... no..."

[lostnomad84]

Everyone I've talked to basically has the same opinion, this game is a horrible idea. MK is a franchise that needs to take a long break and just hasn't peaked gain since Mk2 and MK3 era.

Marvel VS. Capcom worked very, very well since the fighting style was kept in style and all the characters kept their style and personalities that made them cool. The MK vs. CD game just doesn't sound right at all. MK without fatalities is not MK, the MK franchise has had issues after it peaked, got better, but still doesn't feel the same since those games, and you can not expect for Superman to be defeated so easily by someone from MK. Just the whole concept seems out of place and not a good combination. I give the MK creators kudos for trying something new, but this was not just the best idea.

[Sensuifu]

being an MK fan, I'm kind of disappointed in the direction they turned. I won't judge the game until I've played it, but a VS title just doesn't fit the MK'verse. I was expecting MK8 using the UT3 engine, completely revamped from the ground up. Instead, it's a VS title with characters that have no reason to be fighting with MK characters. I'd use Mugen if I wanted that. Still, I'll probably be getting this as I've enjoyed the MK franchise despite having turd titles. Just seems weird seeing MK rated 'T'.

[Buster Darkwings]

Hmm. Doesn't sound like it'll be a very good game, but it's a good enough reason as any to go running in the streets shouting "MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!".

[Lego]

Hmm. Doesn't sound like it'll be a very good game, but it's a good enough reason as any to go running in the streets shouting "MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!".



Cash in :keroro:

[Sensuifu]

Hmm. Doesn't sound like it'll be a very good game, but it's a good enough reason as any to go running in the streets shouting "MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!".



Cash in :keroro:

I still like the MKII ad though, and who here doesn't remember long lines for the first two games? I remember my local bowling alley having a line extending outside, wrapping around the building. Of course MK and the media were synonymous back then, and arcade lines happened to be featured on some nightly news broadcasts. :sdsmiley:

[grgspunk]

Here’s more:

Gamespot’s article (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/mortalkombat/news.html?page=1&sid=6189513) confirms no actual fatalities, though there will be fatality-like finishing moves.

BOOOOOOOOORING.

I would've actually liked to see Superman getting his head ripped off by Scorpion...

[Rydsen]

No fatalities + not a fan of DC characters = no sale for me. Pity as I'm actually a big (or was a big - the first was great, if completely unplayable nowadays, and it peaked at the second IMO) Mortal Kombat fan.

I agree, MK2 was the best. Period. And as awesome as the fatalities were in the first few MK games, they really went overboard in the last several games and really killed their appeal. So honestly, not having fatalities in this game isn't as big a deal to me as it would've been years ago. Now I do love me some DC characters but I was never a fan of the MvC series so I don't know how much love I'll have for this (though it is cool to see the Dark Knight kickin' some ass). If it plays anything like the last two or three MK games then I know I'll hate it. They've all felt clunky in the controls and unimaginative in gameplay. Alas, what I wouldn't give to have MK2 again. It was the apex for MK.

[brichibi]

No fatalities + not a fan of DC characters = no sale for me. Pity as I'm actually a big (or was a big - the first was great, if completely unplayable nowadays, and it peaked at the second IMO) Mortal Kombat fan.

I agree, MK2 was the best. Period. And as awesome as the fatalities were in the first few MK games, they really went overboard in the last several games and really killed their appeal. So honestly, not having fatalities in this game isn't as big a deal to me as it would've been years ago. Now I do love me some DC characters but I was never a fan of the MvC series so I don't know how much love I'll have for this (though it is cool to see the Dark Knight kickin' some ass). If it plays anything like the last two or three MK games then I know I'll hate it. They've all felt clunky in the controls and unimaginative in gameplay. Alas, what I wouldn't give to have MK2 again. It was the apex for MK.

I couldn't agree more with your feelings about MK, I loved it up to MKII (which was my favorite). I didn't mind 3 very much but as soon as the game got away from 2-D it kinda died for me. The switching of fighting styles, the clunky controls, and then they did that whole create-a-fatality thing which was just a bad idea to me because it took away everyone's original fatalities (long live Liu Kang's dropping of the MKII arcade machine). And I use to love stage fatalities, though it became a cheap way to win in the middle of a match when they allowed you to knock someone into a pit in the middle of any round.

I'm worried about this game because I love DC too, but I don't think I'll be able to take it if it's just like the recent MK games. I don't really want to see DC characters switching between fighting styles, oh, and having random weapons too (Superman with a sword O.o). And I'm scared for the voices, because MK tends to have generic male and female voices for every fighter... I don't want a grunting Superman to sound just like a grunting Batman who suddenly sounds like a grunting Scorpion or Reptile.

Though I have to wonder if zombie!Kang is going to be in this game, that might be kinda funny, maybe his green skin is made of Kryptonite.

[Sensuifu]

Stryker vs Robin? seriously, I've been watching a few rants/views on the upcoming game and realized how much controversy it's created. Some are even claiming its becoming as big as the "Wii" naming scheme, doubt it though, but not surprised either way. People are really going nuts about this, most notably the MK fans, which I understand considering the departure from the core concepts of MK. But with so much displeasure about the game taken from the MK fan side, I still haven't found anything on the DC fan perspective. Does anyone know how the DC fans are taking this? Supposedly comic book fans are particularly anal about things remaining canon, so I'd assume involving something like MK would piss them off (just like involving a crossover is pissing off MK fans).

A lot of the rants about the game hit at a very personal level, some even hinting their disgust with what seem like tears, and comments like "what did we have underneath our beds? it wasn't a Playboy, it was a MKII cartridge" and "$10,000 fine if you're caught having blood on the arcade machines" real shows their passion for keeping MK, MK. I myself am a big fan, but I don't really have the kind of obsession to easily reject the game based on concepts or trailers. Until I've played it long enough to give an opinion about it, I'll remain open about the change similar to how I thought about the franchise going 3-D. It's not as if this was the only 'mistake' the franchise went through (mythologies, live-action TV show, cartoon,etc.) I do wonder what the comic-scene thinks about this though.

[TnAdct1]

"what did we have underneath our beds? it wasn't a Playboy, it was a MKII cartridge"
The irony of that is that my puberty years involved playing MK II (due to the female ninjas) instead of reading Playboy.

[ayareiko]

Stryker vs Robin? seriously, I've been watching a few rants/views on the upcoming game and realized how much controversy it's created. Some are even claiming its becoming as big as the "Wii" naming scheme, doubt it though, but not surprised either way. People are really going nuts about this, most notably the MK fans, which I understand considering the departure from the core concepts of MK. But with so much displeasure about the game taken from the MK fan side, I still haven't found anything on the DC fan perspective. Does anyone know how the DC fans are taking this? Supposedly comic book fans are particularly anal about things remaining canon, so I'd assume involving something like MK would piss them off (just like involving a crossover is pissing off MK fans).

A lot of the rants about the game hit at a very personal level, some even hinting their disgust with what seem like tears, and comments like "what did we have underneath our beds? it wasn't a Playboy, it was a MKII cartridge" and "$10,000 fine if you're caught having blood on the arcade machines" real shows their passion for keeping MK, MK. I myself am a big fan, but I don't really have the kind of obsession to easily reject the game based on concepts or trailers. Until I've played it long enough to give an opinion about it, I'll remain open about the change similar to how I thought about the franchise going 3-D. It's not as if this was the only 'mistake' the franchise went through (mythologies, live-action TV show, cartoon,etc.) I do wonder what the comic-scene thinks about this though.

I think most of the negative comments are haters who would've crapped on it regardless of what it was.

I'll just wait and see before making my judgment.

[Sensuifu]

To me most of the criticisms seem to be coming from those who haven't really accepted anything past the 2-D versions.

[malazar]

I'm just a bit surprised DC licensed its characters to a game with fatalities.

Why? DC is all about killing off beloved characters. :sdsmiley:

[ronq]

Why? DC is all about killing off beloved characters. :sdsmiley:
Only to bring them back in 4 variations! (i.e. Superman)

[Sensuifu]

Gametrailers has a peek at gameplay (http://www.gametrailers.com/gametrailerstv_player.php?ep=26&ch=1&sd=0). Looks like it'll be pretty fun, can't wait for Nov. :)

[guyverfanboy]

Gametrailers has a peek at gameplay (http://www.gametrailers.com/gametrailerstv_player.php?ep=26&ch=1&sd=0). Looks like it'll be pretty fun, can't wait for Nov. :)

Looks absolutely fantastic. :) I can't wait to play!

[Cyber Inviso]

The graphic looks great. I like seeing a Mavel vs DC game, but I doubt that will happen. They will have a discussion about the game at Comic-Con (http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=53292).

[ape2020]

Here is some more on fighting thought it seems like we've seen before.

Kombat Demo (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37641.html).

-ape2020

[Sensuifu]

Here is some more on fighting thought it seems like we've seen before.

Kombat Demo (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37641.html).

-ape2020


despite my initial reaction, I'm looking forward to this release even more now. The fact Boon and crew went back to the 2-D mechanics, dropped weapons, and returned the game to its original roots makes the game seem much more impressive than its predecessors. It looks like they'll actually pull this one off, regardless of how many 'hardcore' fans died off.

With the success of The Dark Knight, Midway may just garner nice sales because of Batman alone. I just wonder how the Joker will play. I see him as a projectile-happy foe, not so much of a boxer. As for Flash, he's a Kabal on crack and one I look forward to using, a lot. :P

[guyverfanboy]

That was pretty awesome see Superman bash Scorpion through several walls! ^_^

[Sensuifu]

anyone have any thoughts on the game? I haven't had time to thoroughly play it, but so far I think it plays a little like MK3 with the simplicity of MKII.

[Mazinkaizer]

2 of my friends were not impressed with the game, but i wouldn't count on their opinion much since they're anti-MK anyway :P

If someone can provide an insight about the game that would be appreciated.

[brichibi]

The game is... o.k., to me. The plot is actually pretty interesting (I still can't believe they came up with something) and playing through story mode is fun (especially the DC side--the Joker is hilarious). And even the MK side is kinda funny (they call the Flash a red-devil with a lightning bolt on his chest).

The problem I had is that once you beat story mode the ending is kinda... meh, like, "Congratulations you won!" And there's really no replay value in it at all. And then all that's left is arcade which gets kinda old unless if you're playing with other people. The fighting isn't bad either, though I'll always miss and love 2-D MK, the fighting isn't bad. There's no switching of fighting styles or random weapons like in the previous games. And the moves the DC characters have fit them (CatWoman's whip, WonderWoman's lasso, the Joker and all of his gags). The freefall combat is kinda fun and so is "Test your Might," which is when you run through a building with your opponent and try to bash them through the walls.

There aren't too many extras in the game (no little racing quest or kombat chess or anything like that) and the only thing to really accomplish (by yourself anyway) is beating everyone's arcade ending to get the epic picture of each character (but no CG endings, which is kinda let down since story mode was all CG) and beat everyone's combo challenge.

The T rating thing isn't as bad as I thought, really, it's kinda amazing to see what they get away with (Jax smashing someone's head in a fatality, and some of the heroic brutalities are really REALLY brutal, i.e. Green Lantern, who traps you in a bubble and lets your body ball up inside of it--OUCH!) At the same time, kinda disappointing that you can't see Joker shoot someone in the head--they pan away :(

All and all, I personally wouldn't buy it at full price, I'd wait for a price drop. I don't know enough people who would play the game with me to justify getting it, the one person I knew who had it already traded it in >.< And to be honest I want to beat the crap out of people in the upcoming Street Fighter.