I think Quan Chi will want to have Raiden's amulet, since it tells the possible future events.
Im not exactly disappointed that he is back. definitely shocked, clearly he died in MK9 at Shao Kahns hands.
depending on the Reason/Excuse why he was/how he was brought back will be my decision on if im disappointed or not!
this is my problem, the constant ohh we can bring them back, we can resurrect them....if thats the case, what the hell is the point in killing them and making such a huge emphasis on the deaths, the sacrifices and the story only to bring them back in the most pathetic way...oh QC rezed them sa'll good...no not its not...And all you nay sayers, are denying the key thing here EVERY team member of NRS has sold this as a NEW generation, A NEW mk with more new characters then ever, making a we have enough old ones returnin from the 1-3 era, why not bring back some mk4 ones? WHY KL?!?!? He was one of the ones killed? What is the point?!?
See for your self!!
BERAN : The game’s not just a simple “two guys facing off and fighting each other to result in a fatality” — there’s much more to it than that. Even back in the “old school” days, there were load screens that told a story and gave out endings – that’s the only method we had at the time. Now we’re emphasizing the epic, cinematic story — MK9 in 2011 had an elaborate story mode retelling the game’s history and it was well received — it was a two-hour movie within the game.
People get really wrapped up in the characters; in a way it’s very much like an ongoing soap opera that people get addicted to. We had big success with Injustice, and we’ll continue that with Mortal Kombat X with an even more elaborate story mode.
MCD: What about the characters?
SB: We’re introducing a ton of new characters. At the end of the last game, we killed off about half of the roster, so it’s a good way to breathe new life, literally, into the franchise. That doesn’t mean we won’t have returning favorites though."
OK so, as far as I can see, the story matters, the dead would stay dead...and we would bring back the old favs, aint they dont that with kano? SZ, scorpion and raiden? Seriously....Where does KL fit in???!!
I think the surging disappointment right now is due to the long dry spell we had ending with a Kung Lao reveal. They should have kept him a secret until release day or something.
I am not saying new characters should not be introduced. Infact I want there to be plenty of new characters, but not taking up over half of the roster.
I had no problem with Deadly Alliance, which had 11 new characters and I'd have no problem at all if MKX had a total roster of 32, with 16 being new.
MK would have gotten stale for me, a long time ago, if I never gave the post-MK3 games a chance.
That's all that I'm saying.
I don't care either way for or against Kung Lao, but I was a bit disappointed that they decided to retcon him for MKX, instead of having a NEW or post-MK3 character.
More than that, let count MK2 and UMK3 newcomers (playable only, cause we talk the playable roster right now):I had no problem with Deadly Alliance, which had 11 new characters and I'd have no problem at all if MKX had a total roster of 32, with 16 being new.
MK would have gotten stale for me, a long time ago, if I never gave the post-MK3 games a chance.
Well, we don't actually know if he was retconned. Technically, a cheap poorly thought out reason for him being back would be enough to not make it a retcon. If it is stated that he never died in MK9, then yes... They retconned him.
It's too early to tell, though.
More than that, let count MK2 and UMK3 newcomers (playable only, cause we talk the playable roster right now):
MK2 introduced: Kung Lao, Reptile, Shang Tsung, Jax, Kitana, Baraka, Mileena - 7 new playable characters, total roster is 12
UMK3 introduced: Sindel, Stryker, Smoke, Human Smoke, Cyrax, Sektor, Sheeva, Nightwolf, Kabal, Jade, Ermac - 11 new playable characters, total roster is 23
And then:
MK4 introduced: Kai, Jarek, Fujin, Reiko, Tanya, Quan Chi, Shinnok - 7 new characters, with 15 total
MKDA: Bo Rai Cho, Kenshi, Li Mei, Mavado, Nitara, Drahmin, Frost, Mokap, Blaze - 9 new, 23 total
MKD: Havik, Hotaru, Noob-Smoke, Shujinko, Ashrah, Dairou, Darrius, Kobra, Kira - 9 new, 24 total
See the pattern? Nearly half of the roster was always newcomers for a new game, did they felt like crossovers? I don't think so.
It's retconned if it's anything but The Great Kung Lao or a relative of Kung Lao's.
Anything else explaining why Kung Lao is somehow mysteriously alive in MKX, again, after specifically getting his neck snapped by Shao Kahn = retcon.
Not if he's brought back to life within the story. Resurrection is part of the MK lore and has happened several times within the story. It only becomes a retcon if they ignore the fact that Kung Lao died in MK9 and basically say "We made a mistake, deal with it. He never died."
either way its all silly, an NRS need to mature
either way its all silly, an NRS need to mature
I don't get you blind fanboys, why is it im so hated an annoying to you guys for voicing an opinion? I love mk I wouldn't be here if I didn't, I just expected a little more with the game, I expected them to deliver on what they had promised....Why does that make me so horrible? lol
I love the lore, the characters, save a handful....I was hyped to see this as the bets mk yet, and the KL reveal just disappointed me to no end, why does that offend you guys so much? Why do I have to jack off hard to every thin NRS do? Im a consumer, I want a decent product i dont want silliness, I dont want rehashes, and 2nd grade resurrection stories, I wanna pay good money for a good story and game....
And before you all jump in with "ohhh dont buy it then dont complain" Sorry but critique is needed to better all products... Critique lead to mk9 after that appalling mk v dc cross over....