Description
From the franchise that shocked the world and revolutionized
the fighting game category, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance enters the 21st
Century with an all-new fighting system, brutal fatalities and intense
storyline that pushes the limits of the next-generation console systems.
Review
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance brings the MK series a new
3-D fighting engine, adds tons of features and extras, and still offers
classic gameplay.
This installment introduces a 3-D battle system that still
manages to maintain a 2-D feel. For example, pushing up on your controller
makes you sidestep your opponent's attacks, yet it also allows you to jump
by tapping up plus a direction. A revamped fighting system offers up to
three different fighting styles for each fighter (one includes a weapon
technique). The multiple styles provide countless variations of attacks for
any given fighter. Different combinations of punches and kicks allow for
lengthy and powerful chain attacks similar to the Mortal Kombat of old.
Fatalities are also back and are rich in graphic representation.
New fighters join the cast of old favorites such as Sonya,
Kano, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Scorpion, Johnny Cage, Jax, Cyrax, Kung Lao, Kitana,
Quan Chi, Reptile, and Shang Tsung. The lavish environments surround your
fighters with animated backgrounds and rich skylines. On some levels there
are even breakable objects and hazards that you can interact with, such as
pools of acid--the perfect landing place for a thrown opponent.
In addition to regular modes of gameplay (arcade, versus,
etc.) there is an option called Konquest mode. This mode allows you to learn
more about fighting styles, read up on each character's personal history,
and gain Koins which can then be spent in the Krypt to unlock a host of new
characters, costumes, and early concept drawings. The additional content
offered with this title is plentiful, including "The Making of Deadly
Alliance" and "The History of Mortal Kombat" featurettes.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance successfully reinvents the
series by dishing up a unique mix of improved graphics and stylized gameplay
without compromising those features that made the MK series popular in the
first place. --Carlos Rodela
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