On Mortal Kombat vs. DC Superheroes

[shmokes]

I've known this was coming for some time.  It's basically a late-to-the-party response to Marvel vs. Capcom.

But for some reason the issue of fatalities never even occurred to me until I just read that they won't be there.  I mean, of course they won't be there.  But I'd never even thought about it.  Can you imagine being able to tear Batman's head off, or grind Wonder Woman up in a meat grinder, or tear Superman's still-beating heart out of his chest while his spandex-laden body crumples to the ground?   

[SNAAKE]

its gonna be dumb. midway cant make fighting games. only capcom make good fighting games.

only "deep" fighting game I know is capcom vs snk 2. that game is F-ING serious. youd know when you play on a higher level(which I do..played in/won tournaments before)

[Ginsu Victim]

only capcom make good fighting games.

So, what are you saying? SNK stinks? Because I would beg to differ.

And 2D aside, what about Namco (Soul Calibur, Tekken) and Tecmo (Dead or Alive)?

[HaRuMaN]

SNAAKE is a Capcom fanboy...   

[Ginsu Victim]

SNAAKE is a Capcom fanboy...  

His sig never made me think that.

[shmokes]

I wonder if he knows that his sig says "is" twice.

[HaRuMaN]

I wonder if he knows that his sig says "is" twice.

Hehe...  I just noticed that.... lol

[Ginsu Victim]

Hadn't noticed either.

[rhoelsch]

"Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, Batman! That ninja doesn't have any eyeballs!"

"Precisely! They've jumped the shark a while ago, old...chum..."

[Dartful Dodger]

SNAAKE is a Capcom fanboy...   

He sounds like a caveman.

[SNAAKE]

only capcom make good fighting games.

So, what are you saying? SNK stinks? Because I would beg to differ.

pretty much. SNK cant make fighting games. 4 button setup is instant deal breaker. wonder why major tournaments like evo(www.evo2k.com) doesnt have SNK games

3d fighting games are ok though.

SNAAKE is a Capcom fanboy...   

nothing like that. I dont like ALL capcom fighting games.

3rd strike is hot garbage IMO.

[northerngames]

the fatalities would be a key factor in people's intrest of even trying it I would think.

I would be willing to try it out just to see how crazy they got with the fatality's but if they dont put them in there its just another plain fighter that was not done enough to be good or set aside from the other 100+

[Malenko]

Im one of the biggest MK fans out there; this game looks freaking retarded.

[shardian]

This game will suck.

What would have been cool? A Marvel Vs. DC fighter based on the Capcom engine used for Marvel Vs. Capcom. Same cartoon graphics, same fighting engine, same arcade feel. I would get that.

[HaRuMaN]

What would have been cool? A Marvel Vs. DC fighter based on the Capcom engine used for Marvel Vs. Capcom. Same cartoon graphics, same fighting engine, same arcade feel. I would get that.

This is true...

Isn't there a fighter generator program out there where you can custum make your own characters / moves?  I forget the name.  I wouldn't be suprised to find that someone has already done this.

[Ginsu Victim]

Isn't there a fighter generator program out there where you can custum make your own characters / moves?  I forget the name.  I wouldn't be suprised to find that someone has already done this.

MUGEN

[Dartful Dodger]

I wouldn't be suprised to find that someone has already done this.

..and has done it better.

[SNAAKE]

Isn't there a fighter generator program out there where you can custum make your own characters / moves?  I forget the name.  I wouldn't be suprised to find that someone has already done this.

MUGEN

mugen is retarded. if you dont know why then you dont need to.


and mk vs dc is like 10 years late.

[northerngames]

What would have been cool? A Marvel Vs. DC fighter based on the Capcom engine used for Marvel Vs. Capcom. Same cartoon graphics, same fighting engine, same arcade feel. I would get that.

This is true...

Isn't there a fighter generator program out there where you can custum make your own characters / moves?  I forget the name.  I wouldn't be suprised to find that someone has already done this.

there was a weird game like that made for the playstation I forgot the name but it was not a very good game really but you could create your fighter looks moves aunts etc. wich was alriht but the gameplay was terrible.

[Malenko]

Fighter Maker 1 and 2, they were as lame as this concept is

[Ginsu Victim]

Isn't there a fighter generator program out there where you can custum make your own characters / moves?  I forget the name.  I wouldn't be suprised to find that someone has already done this.

MUGEN

mugen is retarded. if you dont know why then you dont need to.


and mk vs dc is like 10 years late.

I only answered his question.

I hate MUGEN. Loathe it, really....

[ablizno]

its gonna be dumb. midway cant make fighting games. only capcom make good fighting games.

only "deep" fighting game I know is capcom vs snk 2. that game is F-ING serious. youd know when you play on a higher level(which I do..played in/won tournaments before)

I agree with you on every note except for the fact that SNK makes good fighting games, not only capcom. Fatal Fury, Garou Mark of the Wolves... ect


Only thing that i did not like from capcom is the freaking Street fighter EX games. seriously. Like wtf.

[Malenko]

Only thing that i did not like from capcom is the freaking Street fighter EX games. seriously. Like wtf.

Arika developed the EX games, capcom just produced them.

[Dartful Dodger]

I forgot to post this yesterday.


This weekend I had dnner with a friend of mine who use to work for Midway.  He says this game will be awesome.  This is going to be a 3d game. The fighters aren’t stuck in a box or a ring, it’s going to be in an interactive environment that’s larger than any other fighter game.

I trust this guy’s opinion, so I’m looking forward to at least renting this game.

[Shieldwolf]

its gonna be dumb. midway cant make fighting games. only capcom make good fighting games.

only "deep" fighting game I know is capcom vs snk 2. that game is F-ING serious. youd know when you play on a higher level(which I do..played in/won tournaments before)

God Bless Snake.

See you when Street Fighter IV rolls out.

[genesim]

Im one of the biggest MK fans out there; this game looks freaking retarded.

Yet I highly doubt that you have played any of the current generation MK games.   

They all have been great, and yes revolutionary.

SF4..yeah right, now that is funny.   They should stay the hell out of 3D, because they haven't made any decent games in that regard PERIOD.

As it stands, from the new trailer that has been posted, I am hooked.    The graphics are amazing.    Being a huge fan of Armegeddon, and a still avid player online, I love the back to basics idea, and the MK series continues to be perfected.

SNK vs Capcom 2 is a great game, and cartoons are fun, but it is time to step into the real.     Great gameplay and great fun, I feel sorry for most of you.   That and I find it funny as well. 

[Malenko]

Yet I highly doubt that you have played any of the current generation MK games.   

They all have been great, and yes revolutionary.

SF4..yeah right, now that is funny.   They should stay the hell out of 3D, because they haven't made any decent games in that regard PERIOD.

As it stands, from the new trailer that has been posted, I am hooked.    The graphics are amazing.    Being a huge fan of Armegeddon, and a still avid player online, I love the back to basics idea, and the MK series continues to be perfected.

SNK vs Capcom 2 is a great game, and cartoons are fun, but it is time to step into the real.     Great gameplay and great fun, I feel sorry for most of you.   That and I find it funny as well. 

is this where we say "who asked you?" Im kidding! we all know better then that.....


ANYWAYS......
I *have* played all the current MKs, Ive bought and/or played every incarnation on every system MK1 on game gear? yeap, MKII on playstation? yeap, UMK3 on saturn? still own it. actual arcade machine? yeap dedicated MKII with UMK3 panel and all 3 PCBs. I have all the 3D ones on XBOX and the only one worth owning is shaolin monks. I also have all 3 midway collections for XBOX AND the midway collection for PSP (all retail no bootlegs)

I am a huge MK fan, second prolly only to MK3FAN.  the 3D games were awful and gimmicky. MK has never been about depth or playability, just gore and flash; and thats why I loved it. they messed up with the branching fatalities, well the idea was good, but the characters still need their signature fatalities, scorpion not torching them? kung lao not using his hat for slicing? no kiss of death for sonya or kitana? what were they thinking?

MK vs DC is overtly lame in premise, to take the gory MK franchise and castrate it to make it fit with the DC world. Honestly, who DOESNT want to rip superman's head off?  the fact you cant means I wont waste my time with this game. they should have just make a DC fighting game based on their horrible MK3D engine and had some MK guys hidden in there

[genesim]

MK has never been about depth or playability

I do not agree with you on this one bit.   

There is absolutely death, and unlike all the other "deep" games, it is the subtle differences...not the super chailed linked combos that give the game its unique appeal....that is why were are on 8 instead.

But hey, fair enough on the opinion, and we all can feel differently.   I appreciate your response.

the 3D games were awful and gimmicky.

Again, I cannot disagree more, there is nothing gimmicky about the new games and this is what shuts the SF fans the hell up....those that actually have played the games.

Though I will say from one fanboy to another, you have missed on some great fun in the 3D games.

Armeggedon brings back the flip kick and Deception brought back the uppercut.    The former perfected the 2D feel, and thus IMHO makes it the ultimate MK game....aside from the stupid non-special fatalities, I am with you all there way there.   I just cannot believe they screwed that up.

But nitpicks aside...the game is very balanced, and it retains the best of the best of all the games.

I do not think MK Vs DC is a bad move.   Matter of fact, if you look at the trailer on MK Online you will see exactly what I mean.    There is alot of promise with this game, though I do suggest you explore Armageddon in all its glory to really get pumped with the new release.

Trust me, this on fan to another.

Oh and by the way, the Fatalities are there, I just watched Scorpion burn up The Flash, so I don't know what you are talking about.    I don't know what the final word is on real blood, but this is better then nothing so far.

[RoomTenONine]

I've been a big fan of the MK series since day one, but I also love some of the Namco, Neo-Geo and Capcom fighters.  I'm not a die hard fanboy of any series...I just play what I like.  If done correctly I think MK v. DC could be loads of fun.  I think the "its late to the vs. game" is a load of crap.  Who cares if it didn't come out when MvC did?  Just because they did the first crossover doesn't mean others can't do it down the road.

Oh and you guys do know there are fatalities in MK v. DC, right?  It was confirmed in a developer interview on Gamespot.

[KDOG]

I just watch some videos and interviews about the game. I have to say I like what I am seeing. They are taking all of the great features of all the games and adding new one's that look cool. Plus getting  back to a more 2d style  of fighting will make the combat more like MK2.





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[RoomTenONine]

I just watch some videos and interviews about the game. I have to say I like what I am seeing. They are taking all of the great features of all the games and adding new one that look cool. Plus getting  back to a more 2d style  of fighting make the combat more like MK2.

Amen.  A-effing-men!

[Malenko]

yeah they changed their minds on the fatality tip when no one gave a crap about a fatality-less MK.  Its looking better but come on, Superman's "fatality" is just Sheeva's finisher from MK3.  They need to do something new and cool not recycle he lame ones.

[genesim]

Superman's was a little lame, but I still don't mind it.

MEANWHILE check out Joker's fatality!

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38956.html

All the haters are going to be missing out on a great game I have a feeling.

The last 3 were really well down.   HD make so many improvements, which is pretty insane because Deadly Alliance, Deception, and Armageddon were pure eye candy.

I am sketchy about going back to 2D gameplay.    I actually liked being able to walk around fireballs and what not.   I am afraid of another Mortal Kombat 4.... though I likeed it, it just wasn't anywhere near the originals.   Still, there hasn't really been a MK game I have HATED.    But this would be the closest thing to it.

Guess we will see.

Who the hell is Deathstroke though??

So far the roster is Subzero, Scorpion, Raiden, Kano, Sonya, Kitana, Shang Tsung, Jax, Lui Kang

On DC side is Superman, Batman, Catwoman, The Joker, The Green Lantern, Wonderwoman, Captain Marvel, Flash,...and again Deathstroke?

Only 4 more characters left to be revealed.    At least all the classics are covered.    Me guesses on MK side that Mileena, Reptile, Kung Lao, and Johnny Cage.    If Cage doesn't make it, that would be F'd up!   Just as long as there are no cyber ninjas.    Noob and Smoke are always a possibility, but I don't think they belong in this game.   Same goes for a Jade...etc.   Baraka of course is always possible if there is going to be a Mileena...but they could leave both out for my taste.

From the DC side, I am pretty much banking on Aquaman(cause he was hinted at), Lex Luther, Hawkman, Green Arrow, Doomsday, Martian Manhunter....etc.     Not a big DC fan, but the few I do know.

About MK coming late in the crossover game, for me, at least it has finally happened!   Getting DC in the mix is great news, and it will open the door for the ultimate crossovers DC vs Marvel.    MK Vs Streetfighter...Midway vs Capcom and lastly a royal rumble DC/MIDWAY vs Marvel/Capcom.... I am ready to splooge now.   Thank you and goodnight.

[Ginsu Victim]

Love the Joker fatality!

This is Deathstroke

As for DC characters I'd like to see, give me Lobo! He REALLY would fit in this game.

[DantheApe]

oh yea, if anyone is interested, amazon has the collector's edition at the same price as standard for preorder (59.99)

gamestop lists the ce at 69.99

I figured i'd save those of ya who want the tshirt, making of dvd, and other extras $10

and as far as im concerned, i really want to beat down Jax with GL

[shardian]

The Joker Fatality was pretty damn cool.

I have changed my opinion of this game since they have added fatalities.

[Gatsu]

only capcom make good fighting games.

So, what are you saying? SNK stinks? Because I would beg to differ.

pretty much. SNK cant make fighting games. 4 button setup is instant deal breaker. wonder why major tournaments like evo(www.evo2k.com) doesnt have SNK games

3d fighting games are ok though.

SNAAKE is a Capcom fanboy...   

nothing like that. I dont like ALL capcom fighting games.

3rd strike is hot garbage IMO.

3rd Strike is a bucket of awesome. One of the best (if not THE best) street fighter game out there.

And as for SNK sucking.....I also disagree. Garou Mark of the Wolf is badass.

[shmokes]

The Joker Fatality was pretty damn cool.

I have changed my opinion of this game since they have added fatalities.

This makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever, but I swear it is the mentality that has made any Mortal Kombat game a success.  The first Mortal Kombat gameplay was horrible compared to Street Fighter.  They compensated with buckets of blood.  It was a success and as near as I can tell the franchise has never updated this winning formula.  I'm not offended by the blood in the slightest, but I can't for the life of me see how the blood could change your opinion of the game.  I can't see how fatalities could take a ---smurfy--- game and transform it into a good game.  That makes no sense to me.

[shardian]

The Joker Fatality was pretty damn cool.

I have changed my opinion of this game since they have added fatalities.

This makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever, but I swear it is the mentality that has made any Mortal Kombat game a success.  The first Mortal Kombat gameplay was horrible compared to Street Fighter.  They compensated with buckets of blood.  It was a success and as near as I can tell the franchise has never updated this winning formula.  I'm not offended by the blood in the slightest, but I can't for the life of me see how the blood could change your opinion of the game.  I can't see how fatalities could take a ---smurfy--- game and transform it into a good game.  That makes no sense to me.

Like many people my age, I have a deeply ingrained nostalgia for MK fatalities. I still freshly remember the first time I saw MK in the arcade, and walked up just in time to see a PC controlled Sub Zero rip out Liu Kang's spine. I was only 11 years old, and I was completely shocked...followed by a slack jawed "AWESOME!!!".

Yes, this image has forever cemented my love for Mortal Kombat AND the fatalities.




And to further show the damage done by that fateful day....



....I actually liked Time Killers BITD. 

[shmokes]

I understand what you're saying.  And it's not as though presentation and graphics and blood and all that aren't important.  But you can't take a ---smurfy--- game and make it good by adding blood to it.  Grand Theft Auto is awesome.  And without the over-the-top violence it would be substantially less awesome.  But if Rockstar didn't craft a game with brilliant game mechanics, writing, pacing, humor, detail, etc., the violence alone would not save it.  That's why so many companies have tried and failed to duplicate the GTA formula.

BTW, I just turned 30.  I too was the perfect age when Mortal Kombat came out.  And when I first saw it I had the same reaction as you.  But then I played it and it wasn't fun.  And then I played it a bunch more times and it continued to not be fun.  You could rip peoples' heads off and punch people in the balls.  And that stuff was funny and cool.  But once you've seen it, you've seen it.  Even at that early age I apparently required my videogames to have some depth. 

Mortal Kombat is like Sonic the Hedgehog.  All gimmick, no substance.  Both enjoyed far more success than they deserved, and both have been working their ways toward obscurity for exactly the reasons I've described.