You do realize that MK9 is essentially MK1 thru UMK3, all over again, don't you???
Sub-Zero is a very good character, if you know how to use him, and by the sound of it, you don't.
Exaggerated characters? Sure, I'll give you that.
MK9 isn't summarized to Scorpion and Quan Chi only.
Play the story mode again and you'll see that the story doesn't revolve around them.
If you mean the tournament scene, then that's wrong too.
The most used characters in MK9 tournaments are Kabal, Mileena, Kung Lao & Cyrax.
Please tell me that you're not serious.
You do know that Vogel has been with Mortal Kombat ever since MK1, and written every single MK story, right???
The original "Gold Era" games that you so HIGHLY praise, were written by Vogel.
The 4 original members of NRS (aka Midway) were John Tobias, Ed Boon, Dan Forden and John Vogel.