The "Why Reiko" Thread

I think if "Outworld civil war" rumors are true, we will see Reiko making it in, and i can't wait.
Movesetwise he sure should have "Emperor" variation, where he will resemble Shao Kahn's moveset, so everyone who wished to play as balanced version of Shao Kahn will have their opportunity.
 
Re: The Official "Why Reiko" Thread

jdnice11 said:
All we really know is that he used to be a General in Shinnoks Brotherhood of Shadow Army, and also a General in Shao Kahns Army.

I think he has a great look and he has a potential to have a great story line. I would just like to see him get more depth to his character
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You know, I love this idea.
Given that Brotherhood Of Shadow is 1 of the online factions, I would love to see this story angle being done with Reiko.
Maybe Reiko escapes after the NetherRealm wars.
 
I wouldnt necessarily mind seeing him playable in MKX, but my problem with him is he was so bland in 4 and A. He did like nothing in MK4. He walked through a portal. Yippy. He did have a cool scene in Armageddon, and if it wasnt for that i wouldnt care for him at all. I do think we will at least see him in MKX as a cameo. I doesnt matter to me if he is playable or not. I definitely want Tanya, Fujin, Shinnok, Li Mei, Bo Rai Cho, Sareena, Havik, and Hotaru first.
 
An "Emperor" variation, eh? That would be pretty cool. I imagine he uses that forward dash/headbutt move "Charging Pain" from MKA (the one where Kahn's helmet is visible for a short time) in that variation. It would really be cool if he was using the hammer in it, too. If I could pick his variations, they would be: Stealth Assassin (shurikens), Netherrealm Shadows (Quick spinning moves and the teleport grab), and I guess Emperor would the last one. However, I'd call it "Idolatry."
 
I want Reiko in MKX and I actually believe that he will make the cut BUT... I have a question, guys:

Why is Reiko not considered a MK Ninja although his first appearance in MK4 is an unmasked purple palette swap of Sub-Zero (MK4)? Sub-Zero's alternate unmasked outfit looks like Reiko.

EDIT: Unmasked MK3 Sub-Zero used for Reiko mod (MK9)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pmhzga4iJQ
 
white_ninja said:
I want Reiko in MKX and I actually believe that he will make the cut BUT... I have a question, guys. Why is Reiko not considered a MK Ninja although his first appearance in MK4 is an unmasked purple palette swap of Sub-Zero (MK4)? Sub-Zero's alternate unmasked outfit looks like Reiko.
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Simple, buddy: In order to be considered a ninja in MK, you have to have something covering your face.
 
white_ninja said:
I want Reiko in MKX and I actually believe that he will make the cut BUT... I have a question, guys. Why is Reiko not considered a MK Ninja although his first appearance in MK4 is an unmasked purple palette swap of Sub-Zero (MK4)? Sub-Zero's alternate unmasked outfit looks like Reiko.
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Some do consider him an MK ninja, and he is even classified as one on the wiki.
However, MKA changed him away from that.
 
I've heard about him being a "ninja" on MK4. That was said just because of his style, and the shurikens.

He's not just a swap pallete at all.

John Turk's unchanged face was used for the side of the char, the front was an altered one.

I liked his style, but I prefer MK:A one (main costume, the second is nostalgic, but the first fits him better IMO).
 
reikoiskahn said:
I've never heard Boon or anyone else refer to him as a ninja. Who says this about Reiko?
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His MK4 look... the one you have as your avatar... is basically the same as Sub-Zero's, but without a mask and hood, and with spiked gauntlet.

Some people also see Tanya as an MK ninja...
I don't.
 
I thought Reiko was boring as hell in MK4. Jazz that dude up and bring him into the MKX fold!

If NRS could turn Smoke around in MK9, they can turn Reiko around.
 
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