There’s always two things that you can rely on in a Mortal Kombat game: Horrific violence and ninjas. Although having a face that would make the Ghost Rider jealous and being a walking fridge might not make for the stealthiest of skillsets, it just wouldn’t be Mortal Kombat without Sub-Zero and Scorpion making an appearance. They’re series staples and they’ve been around since the beginning of the franchise. And their growth has been pretty interesting over the years.
Halloween Costumes put together a nifty look at the timeline of the gruesome twosome, charting their journey from the original Mortal Kombat, the sequels, Deadly Alliance and all the way through to Mortal Kombat X. I’ve always been a Scorpion fan when it comes to Mortal Kombat. Call me old-fashioned, but the franchise icon has always had some of the best moves, combos and special attacks, due to him being Ed Boon’s favourite character.
I’m also digging how his design makes him look like a ninja again, instead of the balls-crazy focus on having him resemble an anthropomorphic version of his spirit animal. Now somebody explain to me what the hell that thing was that came out if his hand in the first Mortal Kombat movie.
In other news, I may have gotten the game early, ahead of those other reviewers. Yeah, this sneaky review copy looks totally legit:
One more week until Mortal Kombat X!
Last Updated: April 8, 2015
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 12:32
Scorpion!!
Admiral Chief
April 8, 2015 at 12:39
Agreed
Lord Chaos
April 8, 2015 at 12:40
Actually been a Sub-Zero fan.
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 12:41
I like both, but since I was a kid I always had a thing for Scorpion. He just seemed so badass.
Lord Chaos
April 8, 2015 at 12:42
As I got older I started liking Noob and Smoke more though.
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 12:46
Oh man. I really like all the cyborgs. But I think I prefer Sektor, Smoke being a close second.
Hammersteyn
April 8, 2015 at 12:47
YES!
Hammersteyn
April 8, 2015 at 12:47
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Skyblue
April 8, 2015 at 12:48
HAHA!
Lord Chaos
April 8, 2015 at 12:49
Liking Scorpion would perfectly explain why he needs all that makeup. 😛
Hammersteyn
April 8, 2015 at 12:50
LOL
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 12:52
Oi!
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 13:20
Haha
Dutch Matrix
April 8, 2015 at 13:25
That’s what you get for kidnapping my daughter!
HvR
April 8, 2015 at 14:20
Scorpion, because back, back, low punch is easy to remember.
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 15:21
😀
Skyblue
April 8, 2015 at 12:46
The original Sub-Zero and Scorpion still do it for me. Sub more than Scorpion due to the original moves on the very first arcade machine I played it on… I am that old.
Mistake Not...
April 8, 2015 at 12:47
I’m worried we’re going to reach some sort of critical mass of MK posts the day before the game’s release. Lord help us when that day comes. Pushbullet might break.
Ali G
April 8, 2015 at 12:49
Scorpion be da masta hof da ninjas, dere iz narr geeza dat can stand against I is, wespek
Hammersteyn
April 8, 2015 at 12:51
Not sure why they mention MK vs. DC blergh!
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 12:53
I own that.
One of my 4 PS games. One of 3 PS games I’m not proud of buying.
Lord Chaos
April 8, 2015 at 12:53
You bought Lollipop Chainsaw didn’t you?
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 12:59
Haha
No, but now I’m curious to see what that is.
I bought that Final Fantasy that we do not speak of also. The fact that I bought games for my PS and not my PC is the real thing I’m not proud of though 😉
Umar
April 8, 2015 at 12:54
E-TV Sub-Zero is my favorite.
The D
April 8, 2015 at 13:02
KONQUEST!
Umar
April 8, 2015 at 13:05
Hehe, you know what’s up 😀
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
April 8, 2015 at 20:29
Ironically it was spelt “Conquest”. =/
Kikmi
April 8, 2015 at 13:15
MOOOOORTAAAAL KOMBAAAAAT *ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dingdingdingding*
RinceThis
April 8, 2015 at 13:35
Get over there, please?!
Captain JJ the flash noob
April 8, 2015 at 14:06
Where?
RinceThis
April 8, 2015 at 13:38
Another MKX article?! http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/Vomit.gif
Tbone187
April 8, 2015 at 15:14
The poses on MK2 are the best.
CypherGate
April 8, 2015 at 16:27
I prefer MK3’s though. They just look like they ready to do some no holds barred battles with no honour, but to kill by any means necessary. MK2 isnt bad. Their poses reminds me that they have honour etc etc lol
CypherGate
April 8, 2015 at 16:26
I dont know but MK 3 Characters just look so awesome and powerful in some ways lol I guess its the whole Digitized looking characters.