I'll just come right out and say it- even though I didn't like Cassie or the concept behind her when she was first announced, she's grown on me.
- I like her characterization in story mode, like the kind of girl you can kick back, have a beer with and chat with her about cars but dead serious when it comes down to business.
-And she's a lot of fun to play with, a button masher's dream like I've stated in another thread. Any old monkey can pick her in the game and expect to make her brawl with ease, kind of like Scorpion and Liu Kang. I was always a fan of Johnny Cage and Cassie's a great continuation of his lineage for future games.
Don't get me wrong, Kitana's still my main girl, but Cassie has taken over #2 on my list. My only gripe with Cassie so far is her haircut, I'm not digging the shaved sides but it's not that big of an issue.