Anyone Else Disappointed With the Story Mode?

[Marcelino Rodrigues]

I'd take those 4 any day over some zombies and entire families with similar movesets.

I keep reading people saying this, but this is not true at all. The quartet protagonist plays very unique and share very little things with their families... What similar movesets are you talking about exactly, maybe I am missing something...

 

[p.W]

Am I the only one speechless about these many people saying MK9 story was better (WHAT?) than MKX? I am not saying X had a masterpiece story mode, but MK9 pourred cheese all over the place, there was almost no-one there you could take seriously and the subjects in question were corny and outright ridiculous, but it's MK after all.

X could have tied up things better? Sure, it feels incomplete and short. That's undeniable. HOWEVER, unlike MK9, the characters are likable and believable, and - to me, most importantly - they do not feel one-dimensional. Kotal Kahn didn't disappoint at all. I agree with everythig BBBLP said about him. I loved Mileena (and I hate her character), she was definitely neutral in this game. Sure many characters were downright useless, but many were STUNNING, especially considering this is a fighting game.

I don't get people at all. Why would anyone expect Uncharted 2-type-of-writing for MKX? Story has to be written so you can fight and most fights in X were consistent, while in MK9, most were really pathetic. I love both, but I take them for what they are.

People love MK9's story because it's the story of MK1/2/3 - the MK they grew up with.

Look at how the stuff that wasn't copy/pasted from the original trilogy was received:

1. Cyber Sub-Zero? Lol.
2. Sindel's massacre? LOL.
3. Raiden's appeal to Quan Chi and the death of Liu Kang? Turned Raiden into a joke for many.

People don't like MK9, they like what it represents: their childhood being taken somewhat seriously, being loved and not forgotten.

MKX is a hundred times better, but it's not recognizably their childhood anymore. It's a new thing that's trying to stand on its own legs. So it doesn't get a pass for the things it gets wrong.

 

[Raiden's Hat]

I keep reading people saying this, but this is not true at all. The quartet protagonist plays very unique and share very little things with their families... What similar movesets are you talking about exactly, maybe I am missing something...

I think I was pretty clear regarding Johnny/Sonya/Cassie, Jax/Jacqui. And yes, they share similar styles, moves and specials.

 

[Yellow Ledbetter]

Desperation. Like I said, he's terrified of the Netherrealm. He said himself the reason he didn't help them was because "Earthrealm is doomed". He thought that there was no hope for them. Kotal is a very Honorable person, you saw when he absolved Kung Jin of his crimes and offered his life to him. But when the entirety of Outworld's lives were at stake, he put his pride aside and prioritized the people he swore to protect.

Besides the fact that he thought D'vorah was with Earthrrealm, and not with Quan Chi, he probably thought that Shinnok popped up the Amulet for any accident, but for the reason they "betrayed" him (he betrayed first but it's ok) and the realm was doomed, he was just going to crush them and go running back to Outworld to prepare the defenses.

Makes sense for me.

 

[theincubuslord]

(he betrayed first but it's ok)

This is the part I disagree with. Kotal was a douchebag and made a bad decision, and it turned around and bit him in the ass. It was NOT OK! Cassie's team didn't betray him.

 

[Yellow Ledbetter]

This is the part I disagree with. Kotal was a douchebag and made a bad decision, and it turned around and bit him in the ass. It was NOT OK! Cassie's team didn't betray him.

Hahahah I was mad with that too!

When I meant "it's ok" it was to avoid the argument of that.

What I understand is the fact that, on his logic, he thought we were with D'vorah, and we had the bad luck of Shinnok popping out of the Amulet, so he would just kill the four, as he was there to, and be ahead of Netherrealm by preparing Outworld.

He was a total douche. It was the proof that he wanted help just to seize his power then screw you all. If D'vorah didn't betray him, he would probably be in Kombat with our protector, which would be unnecessary kombat.

Yet, I understand his logic, though I disagree. I expected more from him.

 

[riky rice]

Re: Anyone else disappointed with the story?

Total dissapointment, i agree. Gameplay too slow and not fixed, what is the meaning of run button? useless.. also why we can't block for the wake up attack? About three variations, this stupid new doesn't means one character is 3 characters at the same time. Most of character variations stupid and boring like Sub-Zero's unbreakable or Kung Lao's tempest.. Story mode is boring yes because there is no story guys. I will sell my collector's edition if anyone interested pls send a pm.

I totally agree with you, i'm probably nostalgic but from a gameplay perspective umk3 is still the best in the series: it was way smoother and simpler and the basic combos were much cooler. MKX gameplay is very clunky, better than mk9 aberration but still clunky. Man, I really miss the satisfaction after a match of KI (1994) or UMK3

 

[BBBLP]

What? Kotal Kahn isn't a douchebag. He was steady chillin in Outworld, trying to fight a rebellion when these brats pop out of portal and tell him that because of their realm's incompetence, his biggest enemy has the most powerful weapon in the existence. Of course he'd be pissed.

 

[BBBLP]

Re: Anyone else disappointed with the story?

I totally agree with you, i'm probably nostalgic but from a gameplay perspective umk3 is still the best in the series: it was way smoother and simpler and the basic combos were much cooler. MKX gameplay is very clunky, better than mk9 aberration but still clunky. Man, I really miss the satisfaction after a match of KI (1994) or UMK3

It isn't "clunky", you just don't understand the movement.

 

[p.W]

What? Kotal Kahn isn't a douchebag. He was steady chillin in Outworld, trying to fight a rebellion when these brats pop out of portal and tell him that because of their realm's incompetence, his biggest enemy has the most powerful weapon in the existence. Of course he'd be pissed.

Preach it brother.

And if that wasn't enough, they start messing up his legal system.

 

[theincubuslord]

What? Kotal Kahn isn't a douchebag. He was steady chillin in Outworld, trying to fight a rebellion when these brats pop out of portal and tell him that because of their realm's incompetence, his biggest enemy has the most powerful weapon in the existence. Of course he'd be pissed.

But he wasn't pissed. He was actually reacting very calmly about the whole deal. The amulet got secured, and then he made a douchebag move... which, again, came back and bit him in the ass.

 

[Commander]

People love MK9's story because it's the story of MK1/2/3 - the MK they grew up with.

Look at how the stuff that wasn't copy/pasted from the original trilogy was received:

1. Cyber Sub-Zero? Lol.
2. Sindel's massacre? LOL.
3. Raiden's appeal to Quan Chi and the death of Liu Kang? Turned Raiden into a joke for many.

People don't like MK9, they like what it represents: their childhood being taken somewhat seriously, being loved and not forgotten.

MKX is a hundred times better, but it's not recognizably their childhood anymore. It's a new thing that's trying to stand on its own legs. So it doesn't get a pass for the things it gets wrong.

Agreed 100%.
Nostalgia can blind people.

While I love MKX and it was an awesome story, it did have some flaws, but so did MK9.
Both deserve criticism where criticism is due.

People holding onto MK9 (aka MK1 thru UMK3 nostalgia) is the reason why the series can't progress as it should.
MK1 thru UMK3 can do no harm, and is untochable, while MKX is shit to these people.
*Sigh*

 

[BBBLP]

But he wasn't pissed. He was actually reacting very calmly about the whole deal. The amulet got secured, and then he made a douchebag move... which, again, came back and bit him in the ass.

That wasn't a douchebag move. He refused to allow these idiots to safegaurd the amulet again and Cassie was no going to leave Outworld without that amulet. There was no other option other than kill them

 

[theincubuslord]

He refused to allow these idiots to safegaurd the amulet again and Cassie was no going to leave Outworld without that amulet. There was no other option other than kill them

I agree with this part. My conclusion is different though, as I see it as a douchebag move. So agree to disagree.

 

[Raiden's Hat]

What? Kotal Kahn isn't a douchebag. He was steady chillin in Outworld, trying to fight a rebellion when these brats pop out of portal and tell him that because of their realm's incompetence, his biggest enemy has the most powerful weapon in the existence. Of course he'd be pissed.

Word. It seems the "good guys" can do no wrong in some people's eyes. Especially when it's in spite of the "bad guys".

 

[p.W]

But he wasn't pissed. He was actually reacting very calmly about the whole deal. The amulet got secured, and then he made a douchebag move... which, again, came back and bit him in the ass.

The only rules that really matter are these: what a man Kahn do and what a man Kahn't do. For instance, Cassie can accept that the amulet needs to stay on Outworld or she can't. But Kotal can't just let Raiden hang on to it, when it's Raiden's fault that the Civil War in Outworld got as bad as it is. Savvy?

Like everything else about the Civil War subplot (and the story in general), this development was rushed. But acting as the leader of an entire world, Kotal wasn't being unreasonable at all.

 

[Raiden's Hat]

Re: Anyone else disappointed with the story?

It isn't "clunky", you just don't understand the movement.

Yeah, its definitely not clunky. If anything the original trilogy as well as UMK3 are definitely the clunkiest of the bunch. Bottom line is, with the last 2 games the combat is better and more fluid than it's ever been, and the story is far beyond anything the series has ever provided.

 

[Raiden's Hat]

The only rules that really matter are these: what a man Kahn do and what a man Kahn't do. For instance, Cassie can accept that the amulet needs to stay on Outworld or she can't. But Kotal can't just let Raiden hang on to it, when it's Raiden's fault that the Civil War in Outworld got as bad as it is. Savvy?

Pirates reference. Love it.

 

[theincubuslord]

Word. It seems the "good guys" can do no wrong in some people's eyes. Especially when it's in spite of the "bad guys".

Oh, the "good guys" did plenty wrong. Kung Jin specifically. And Kotal isn't a bad guy, he just made a bad decision, imo. So there's no need for that attitude.

The only rules that really matter are these: what a man Kahn do and what a man Kahn't do. For instance, Cassie can accept that the amulet needs to stay on Outworld or she can't. But Kotal can't just let Raiden hang on to it, when it's Raiden's fault that the Civil War in Outworld got as bad as it is. Savvy?

Like everything else about the Civil War subplot (and the story in general), this development was rushed. But acting as the leader of an entire world, Kotal wasn't being unreasonable at all.

And like I said, I do understand why he acted as he did. I still think it was a douchebag move though.

 

[OverDose]

Loved the story a lot, it is way better than mk9 story. There was one thing i disliked tough, my Mileena getting killed in the most gruesome way by some random no name character. But yea other than that i really liked the story a lot especially when Scorpion and Sub-zero finally found out the truth about their clans past.