You can’t have a Mortal Kombat game without the presence of Sub-Zero or Scorpion, but I’ve always felt that Kano is an essential part of the core roster as well. He’s quite possibly the meanest character in the entire franchise and he also happens to be Australian, a double-dose of pure evil. Here’s how he’ll be kicking ass and taking names in Mortal Kombat X.
If you can’t watch the video above, here’s the lowdown on Kano’s three particular variations for fighting, from Mortal Kombat X’s Ed Boon himself.
Cybernetic
The cybernetic variation gives Kano an arsenal of eye-laser and grenade attacks, allowing him to strike for long-range and defend against aerial attacks.
Cutthroat
In the cutthroat variation, Kano pounds on his cybernetic heart to power up his attacks, and his enhanced knife-fighting skills allow for a number of new combos.
Commando
And last but not least, the Commando variation enhances Kano’s grappling skills and allows him to counter both high and low attacks.
I dig what I’m seeing. One of Kano’s key features in previous Mortal Kombat games, were his fast-paced tumbles, somersaults that could come from any direction during a fight. That skill is most likely taking a backseat in Mortal Kombat X, and that Commando variation is looking like a deliciously sweet option for players who enjoy countering every move thrown at them.
But what genuinely impresses me in that video, is the arena in which that fight takes place. It looks gorgeous, and the lighting effects are magnificent. And much like the previous Netherrealm fighting game, Injustice: Gods Among Us, those stages are going to have an interactive side hidden inside of them.
Mortal Kombat X is out next year.
Last Updated: August 12, 2014
Admiral Chief Beta Tester
August 12, 2014 at 09:05
Hehehe, evil Aussies 😛
Admiral Chief Beta Tester
August 12, 2014 at 09:06
I might just BROWS into this game
😉
Hammersteyn
August 12, 2014 at 09:14
Freaken Lazors!
Admiral Chief Beta Tester
August 12, 2014 at 09:17
*Frikkin
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 12, 2014 at 09:15
“Give us a break Sonya”, give us a Kit-Kat?
Jonah Cash
August 12, 2014 at 09:15
This game is shaping up to be the best fighter ever even before it is released!!! It looks fantastic and the gameplay looks solid and quick!! Everytime they reveal a new character my heart starts pounding just that little bit faster!!
CypherGate
August 12, 2014 at 09:47
The sound in the game alone is brilliant. Imagine hearing that in full 7.2 surround sound!
Jonah Cash
August 12, 2014 at 10:26
It would make me very happy indeed!! Can’t wait for this game!!
Hammersteyn
August 12, 2014 at 09:18
Kruger from Elysium should be a secret character. Then again, people will say the movie stole the idea for the character from COD:AW.
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ToshZA
August 12, 2014 at 09:20
Most badass badass in badass history. A Saffer, obviously.
Hammersteyn
August 12, 2014 at 09:21
He’d look at Kano’s eye laser and be like, I want what’s in your head boytjie!
ToshZA
August 12, 2014 at 09:21
LOL!!!
The D
August 12, 2014 at 09:24
Fatalities – “I’m going to rip your fokkin’ head off”, and “It’s just a flesh wound boytjie”.
Hammersteyn
August 12, 2014 at 09:24
Bwahahaha
Skoobaz
August 12, 2014 at 09:36
Kruger: That’s what I’m talking about!
Kruger: I m Just getting started.
Eric
August 12, 2014 at 10:06
Don’t mention Injustice man. I’m just waiting for the next comics 🙁