Hi all, I posted yesterday about an MK RPG, and while I enjoyed that discussion, something was brought to my attention that I would like some clarity on: people don't seem to like the story of MK1. I recently got the game and last night I (rather easily/quickly) beat the expansion. And I have to be honest, I actually really enjoyed the story (both for the base game and the DLC). I've had it explained why people didn't exactly care for it, and I don't disagree necessarily with those critical views, but I think that if moving forward NRS actually listens to the criticism and focuses on treating MK1 as a true reboot (and by extension keeps continuity starting from here) the future could be bright.
All that being said, it brings me to the more positive part of my post: what I personally like about the game. I'm going to focus specifically on the story and characters/lore and stay away from mechanics here (though I hate Kameos, worst part about the game imo).
Mileena and Baraka being "good guys". Two of my favorite characters aesthetically that in my opinion, never made sense as villains. Mileena especially has always been a tragic character in my mind and as the intro (Liu Kang) said about giving everyone a chance for peace, I am very glad that she got hers. This alone sucked me into the story, as it adds depth to these beloved characters.
Johnny Cage. Absolutely nailed it with his dialogue, every time he was on screen, I was deeply captivated. Whether it was his comedic lines, or the handful of truly heartwarming ones.
Liu Kang reuniting with "his" Kitana. Who doesn't love a good romance? Also, the fact that Liu Kang, despite having control over the timeline didn't connect the Kitana in it to himself (because it wouldn't have been the same) ❤️
The ending sequence being a massive reference to Armageddon is just chef's kiss. Seeing how Armageddon is where I started with MK, this was extra special for me.
Reptile finally getting some love!
I have more, but these are definitely at the top for me. If anyone else would like to share their thoughts on the game, feel free. Thanks in advance.