Mortal Kombat X : Modern Fatality #REVIEW NO.30
The bad influence of video games is a pretty hot topic spoken by various media and communities out there, and one of the most popular examples of bad influences is about depictions of violence in video games. When talking about violence in video games, it seems we will not be able to skip the Mortal Kombat name of the conversation.
Not hearing his name for a long time with a declining popularity trend, Mortal Kombat found the momentum of his resurgence after the Netherrealm's intervention in 2011 that successfully spawned a remarkable series. A significantly increased visual approach with more brutal attack effects, from new attack modes such as X-Ray to Fatality itself becomes a seductive selling point. Mortal Kombat is not only welcomed back like a king by his fans who have long missed a fantastic series, but also new fans are riveted to the level of brutality that they offer.
A few years after Shao Khan's death at the previous Mortal Kombat tournament, Earthrealm was not yet free from threats. There is still Shinnok and his right hand - the Quan Chi wizard who seeks to rule this world. Not only reinforced with the Netherrealm brawlers we know, Quan Chi has also managed to turn on some iconic Earthrealm heroes like Kung Lao, Kitana, and Liu Kang who are now under his control. The fight runs a lot, but the earth again managed to win. It's all thanks to the flamboyant action of Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade that holds amazing power.
If we are talking about Mortal Kombat X, the first thing I want to direct praise is owned Story Mode game. Unlike other fighting games in general, but still the same as some previous Mortal Kombat, the stories in Mortal Kombat X are divided into chapters each chapter represented by a single person you can not select.
Storytelling like this are unique and different from other fighting games in general. By using the style of storytelling like this, the series Mortal Kombat so has a story that canon easily followed by fans. Something very difficult to achieve any other fighting game that has a different story presented from a different character.
If you are more interested in conventional storytelling in general like a fighting game, Mortal Kombat X also still have Tower Mode where you can choose a character and use it to deal with the fight in the tower is full of challenges. Once you complete the challenge in the tower, a short story depicted using simple animations accompanied by beautiful illustrations will be the final story of the characters in question. In addition Tower Mode also offers unique challenges such as Test Your Might which is a mini game that will test the speed you press the button that if failed will reward you with a brutal death scene of course.
In between all of the above modes, Mortal Kombat X still has an interesting mode called the Krypt. In the Krypt, you will be presented with a dungeon RPG style gameplay angular minimalist first-person perspective. You will find objects that if destroyed using Coins (in-game currency), will reward you with new costumes, Fatality, Brutality, concept drawings, or other bonuses. Coins yourself can be obtained by doing any activity in the game. A unique method for something that is usually presented with a simple.
The presence of a variety of unique modes are presented so differently in Mortal Kombat X makes this game has its own charm compared to many fighting games are spread out there. Many unique ways of presenting content have made Mortal Kombat X can give a little nuance other genres, although the main gameplay remains a fighting game.
Various exciting action such complex or lengthy combo Brutality brutal course that you can do to kill the opponent. But there are also special attacks or X-Ray attacks that are crazy enough but easy to do just with a combination of keys that are not difficult. The existence of this balance that makes Mortal Kombat X can be enjoyed either by veteran players or who are still newbie.
The level of ease in playing is also helped by the level of difficulty of the opponent which I think is fair enough. Completing the game in medium difficulty levels proved to be able to present my experience of playing that does not create stress, but still very, very challenging. Other difficulty levels are also designed to fit the target of the person who chooses them. In essence, as a fighting game, Mortal Kombat X clearly presents a very solid playing experience.
About the graphics, Mortal Kombat X clearly offers a very cool visual experience. Various details like sweat on the body of characters that sometimes can be seen so clearly. In addition, the active background of the battle arena also provides its own plus value for the visual quality of this game.
One thing that became a problem at the same time the main selling point of Mortal Kombat X is how this game is able to present the sadism with very transparant. If the sadistic scenes in classical Mortal Kombat still have the impression of silly or high humor, then Mortal Kombat X has a scene that will really make your entrails out (like Fatality from Ermac in this game). Incredible details such as anatomy depicted with realistic (it seems so), the tongue is still moving slightly when the portion of the head cut off, and a variety of other sadistic sights accompany the moments you play Mortal Kombat X.
Besides looks beautiful, the game also runs very smoothly. Played on PS4, this game proved to be able to present the experience of fighting at a stable frame rate. While trying on a PC with a high specification, the game can run with fantastic visual fantastic, even much better than the PS4, but with a less stable frame rate in some parts of the game.
Mortal Kombat X is a fighting game that you should not miss, both for those who have high competitive spirit, or just looking for a fighting game that is fun to spend time together with your friends. But pay it at full price? We recommend you to wait more. If there is an option, you can enjoy the pirated version first (for PC version), and just buy the original version when Mortal Kombat X: Komplete Edition, with all DLC offered, glide in the future. A practice that Netherrealm Studios will definitely take.
If you simply hold the full scene of blood and body parts were mistreated, I would highly recommend Mortal Kombat X for you. With solid gameplay, exciting storytelling and delivery methods, and incredibly gorgeous graphics, it can be concluded that Mortal Kombat X is one of the best fighting games.
