4th DLC Character Discussion: Freddy Krueger~ ALL FREDDY DISCUSSION GOES HERE

Are you getting Freddy Krueger?


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I don't know if someone already said this but, the (or one of the) reason(s) they went with Freddy is because NRS are now owned by WB, who was the biggest distributor of (at least) the last NoES movie. They wanted NRS to include a WB character and so it became Freddy because, out of all WB owned property, he probably fits the gory bill best.

I could not be more stoked to get my hands on him in August because I am both a fan of MK since the very first game, and a huge horror fan and I think Freddy is a perfect, albeit kind of weird, guest character for the new MK. If they had put him in the game when MK1 or MK2 came out, everyone would've lost their shit. In a good way. He just seems far fetched to some people and I can understand that, but honestly, I'd much, much rather see him in a MK game than ANY of the uninspired, ridiculous and oft retarded characters from MK5 and up.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: a lot of you guys seem incredibly spoiled and seem to never be happy unless you get exactly what you want/expect. They already made a 2D Mortal Kombat game with all of the old school characters, gore and Fatalities, just like everyone asked and yet there are still people out there who can't take some creative decision-making on NRS's part because they would've preferred another ninja, masked or unmasked. Make a better game or don't play and shut up.
That said, I know there are people who have genuine reasons not to like this decision or any of the others NRS have made and to them I can only say that I don't agree, but I do respect your opinion, as long as your explanation is well-constructed and your reasoning isn't purely selfish. Hell, there's things about MK I don't really like or would've done very different, but I don't really care because it's not my game and you can never, ever make everyone happy anyway. I just appreciate what I do have and you can totally tell this game is made with love, for all of us gamers and MK fans out there.

Freddy rules!! ;)
 
didnt expect this
theres plenty other characters that deserve that spot but boon gives it to another guest character great
who many guest characters will mk9 have before UMK9 or mk10 come out? whos next chucky lol
Chucky is the only scary movie character from the 80's besides the blob that hasn't had a remake this decade just noticed that .
 
I understand where you coming from. But NRS can only benefit from this. Honestly, this year's comic-con was more fighter oriented than anything. With big announcements from Capcom for UMVC3, 3SO, and SFxT reveals, Netherrealm needed something that would shock the community. The 4th DLC character could've easily been Tanya, Fujin, or Havik, but SOMEONE would've still been pissed regardless because it wasn't the character they wanted.

I say save those fan request characters for a later date, update (UMK9) or MK10. This is Comic-Con...NRS announcing a post UMK3 character at one of the biggest expos of the year would have been plain dumb. I know this is your 1st MK game, but that was a dark time for MK. NRS wants to bring more people to MK not alienate them by adding more characters only MK Purist are familiar with. I can assure you every nerd, gamer, comic junkie, whomever migrated to the NRS booth when they heard about this. Imagine if they would've announced Fujin at COMIC-CON...do you think Fujin would be a Google trending topic right now? I highly doubt it.

Fun thing is that now I'm accepting it better. I guess it was all the hype that made everyone go all crazy and mad about it. Who knows, if I find him interesting I might end up getting him, it would also be a good addition for when friends come over home :)
 
Honestly, I'm not as pissed off as some of the other posters here, but you can bet your ass I'm not happy about this in the slightest, either. This is just a marketing ploy, though, to generate enough hype and sales for the game and its DLC, and I doubt this was all NRS' decision, either.

I'll be sure to rip Freddy's spine out or beat him mercilessly with his own leg though whenever I see him online. :smile:
 
I just think it's funny how one guest character who isn't part of MK lore (apart from Kratos for the PS3 but I have an XBox so I really don't care) all of a sudden makes it impossible to enjoy MK9 and even seems to be able to already ruin MK10. Chill. The f**k. Down. It's just a guest character and whoever didn't make it as DLC in this game will more than likely be a main in the next. As long as it's not Tanya, Drahmin, Mavado, Bo Rai Cho, Li Mei, Nitara, Hotaru, Ashrah, Darrius, Dairou, Kira, Fujin, Blaze, Daegon, Sareena, Shujinko, Moloch, Onaga, Hsu Hao,...
You see where I'm going with this, yeah?
 
It's not Motaro, because In Story Mode he's found dead. I hope it'll be Fujin. I missed him from MK4 and MK Mythologies: Sub Zero. That guy in MK Mythologies was a great boss.
 
My brain is still full of f*ck on this news. At least NRS will rake in the dough on this and put more DLC out afterwards. I'll definatley get the comp pack. Unmasked Subzero For.The.Win.
 
Re: Do you think the mystery Kharacter will be a brand new person in the MK universe

O M F G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AUG 9th cannot come quick enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great pick NRS!!!!!! Great f***in pick!!!!

"shhhhhhh"
 
Freddy Krueger came in order to bring polemic, purposely .... it's a "mind test" NRS is doing, in order to see how open minded the MK community is .... to check out how many people get stressful with, how many take lightly, how many don't give a shit about, and how many enjoyed the fun

A "thermometer" to measure fans reactions.

hehe XD
 
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At least NRS will rake in the dough on this and put more DLC out afterwards.

You got half of it right.
NRS will make lots of money from this, but Ed Boon said in an interview that they're not making anymore DLC.
So, enjoy Freddy everyone, as he's the LAST DLC for this game.
As for me, I'm not getting the compatibility pack and supporting this BULL-SHIT. ;-)
 
Its a brilliant idea they are going with. I like guests that fit well. And the way the DLC characters have been, im sure Freddy will defiantly do awesome stuff. People can be mad all day, but when it comes down to it, majority of the characters that didnt make the ???? slot, most likely is for the best.

If it was Cyber Smoke i would of felt jipped on the Season Pass. Id rather get a new character, that if fits well, may have a guest appearance again one day, or a cameo :)
 
Look, the majority of people that will be going bananas over this will be casuals and Freddy fanboys (ewww).

Freddy doesn't look OP or anything, if anything he looks quite underwhelming. If he's about as useless as Kratos, then all the casuals and fanboys will get bored within a couple of months and go back to derpderp COD.

I'm still not happy with his inclusion, but if it makes Boon enough money to keep the franchise going, then I guess it's a good move.

Any Freddys I face online, I will be fighting as if I only have 10% of health left.
 
You guys enjoy playing him in ladder mode. Any room I'm in on live won't be playing him bc I'm def not getting the compatibility pack since they effed' up the SZ skin as well.
 
I really don't understand some people. Yes it might have been preferable to add another MK character but this isn't bad. It's a great horror icon and most importantly he looks well done. It looks like he's got some great combo's and specials.

For me it's all about how fun a character is to play. I wouldn't have cared if they added Betty White in an adult diaper as the 4th DLC character so long as the character has great special's/combo's and is fun to play. Hell Reiko is one of my fav characters and I'll be the first to tell you his design and story suck. He's just has sick specials that set him up for great combo's which makes him one of my favorite characters to play.

You can troll the forums and start useless petitions and talk about how this moment will define your life's lowest point but honestly you just need to relax. If you don't want to play him, don't play him, but more importantly don't whine about how this is the worst thing ever.
 
You got half of it right.
NRS will make lots of money from this, but Ed Boon said in an interview that they're not making anymore DLC.
So, enjoy Freddy everyone, as he's the LAST DLC for this game.)

You mean, the last DLC character, or it's the end to all DLCs, and we won't see the rest klassic costumes as seperate pack?
 
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