New Mortal Kombat detailed

  • By Staff, GameSpot
  • Posted Jan 17, 2006 5:11 pm PT

Armageddon comes for MK universe on Xbox, PS2; fighter roster includes more than 60 characters from series.

The first details of the follow-up to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks have surfaced, and the news will please fans of the franchise's lengthy and diverse roster of fighters. "All the characters from Mortal Kombat fighting history," totaling more than 60 playable characters, will be included in the game, according to the latest issue of Game Informer.

For those who would rather put their own spin on a fighter, a Create-a-Kombatant option has been added that lets gamers pick facial features, wardrobe, and even maneuvers for their pugilist. The fatality system will be "reinvented," and midair combos and directional throws will also be included.

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is scheduled for release on the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in October.

99 Comments

  • O13LIVION

    Posted Jun 12, 2006 8:26 am PT

    I hope they come out with a gamecube version. I have an x-box, but I haven't gotten a good gamecube game in a while.

  • DarthSidious3

    Posted May 24, 2006 11:20 pm PT

    I'm looking forward to playing this, let us all see if they didn't copy and paste the moves and fatalities.......lets see how creative Midway really is. However, with just the knowledge of 60+ characters is pretty nuts as is. I say when Mortal Kombat Armageddon comes out, I will be waiting in line.

  • Vlad15

    Posted May 15, 2006 7:13 am PT

    Any body know who the guy is that's behind Goro and Kintaro in the screen shot with all the characters...is it the fire god?

  • cannibal127-9

    Posted Feb 24, 2006 12:46 am PT

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  • cannibal127-9

    Posted Feb 24, 2006 12:45 am PT

    Mortal Kombat has always been a blast. But, I don't know if Midway will EVER capture that feeling from the first 3 again.

  • Fender09

    Posted Feb 14, 2006 4:31 am PT

    The best Mortal Kombat of all times (La mejor Mortal Kombat de todos los tiempos)

  • Redhunt_86

    Posted Jan 20, 2006 4:18 am PT

    hopefully there's another iteration on the original 1 on 1 fighting game.

  • Archive2000K

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 12:03 pm PT

    I find it a good idea by Midway to end the current-gen trilogy with this blockbuster and saving some new ideas and resources for next-gen. Also, the gamecube might not be left out seeing that it got some exclusives with Deception, sans online play and a later street date, so GCN owners stop worrying.

  • lilweightlifter

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 7:40 am PT

    Finally!! A Mortal Kombat where you can create a character. I've been waiting for this for years! I have a question though. Why are they not making this for the 360??

  • o_sausage

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 4:03 pm PT

    another one shouldn't they take there time

  • marioman50

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 2:00 pm PT

    Quoting Game Informer?, youve never stuped so low

  • buccaneers445

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 12:00 pm PT

    i dont really like the MK games, but I have to admit, this game sounds sweet.

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:58 am PT

    MK:A IS a FIGHTER.

  • DrKill09

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:30 am PT

    Yeah, but I want a sequel to Deception for the 360. Shaolin Monks is good, but I want another fighter.

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:14 am PT

    Yay.... cross-dark-fire
    ===============================================
    Mortaaaaaaal koooooooooombaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!
    ===============================================
    MORTAL KOMBAT RUu.uULES

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:11 am PT

    Well Lets see the history:
    1.MK is Klassic ,DOA is not ( Best DOA was 2 on DC )
    2.MK on Xbox: ( SM, DA, D) 7.5 8.1 8.5
    DOA on Xbox: ( 3, SBV, U) 7.9 6 8.8
    (Scores on Gamespot which really like DOA more than MK)
    (See MK Scores on others like Game Informer)
    3.Judging by the scores, Makes Tekken the real winner
    4.DOA is childish and cartoonish game that should be compared to same games like Tekken
    5.MK is a real bloody battle that has no match up to this day ( What other game features FATALIY and Bloody realism and has LEGENDRY characters like SCORPION and SUB-ZERO? )

  • cross-dark-fire

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:10 am PT

    Mortaaaaaaal koooooooooombaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!

  • blackmage0_15

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 10:55 am PT

    Will be a great game if they have the space on PS2. Perhaps 2 discs?

  • 777rak

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 10:50 am PT

    Man it is too bad this wont be on the Rev, hopefuly it will though.

  • reaver11

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 9:57 am PT

    I seriously cannot wait to kick some ass with Kintaro...and Sektor...and Rain...and Sheeva...and Onaga (officially)...and Shao Kahn. Too bad Motaro might not make an appearence though.

    And if you ask most gamers which series is better, MK would own DOA. Nothing beats a classic.

  • hoolinathe

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 9:39 am PT

    might actually compare to Dead Or Alive now! not saying the others were bad just saying DOA is bettter

  • M-Yu

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 9:14 am PT

    Nice, real nice

  • Metamania

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 8:35 am PT

    I was a fan of Shaolin Monks and I can't wait to check out the follow-up when it is released!

  • Paul_TheGreat

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 8:15 am PT

    They should make this as a next-gen game.

  • Skull_Kid_Rox

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 8:01 am PT

    cool and sweet

  • leezeebub

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:55 am PT

    cyrax rooools!!!!

  • brotherscampos

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:46 am PT

    Mk is more than a simple game is a legend is story and that game saga suffer some good chances from deadly alliance, and after suffer more changes on Deception, but now is a amazing game play a excellent moves and a lot of games modes for that I believe that will be the most amazing MK until the moment

  • Benihana7

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:32 am PT

    Awesome...sounds like it's going to be good, but why release it on current gen systems?

  • Seraphim_24

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:11 am PT

    Mortal Kombat Trilogy was a great idea that was poorly executed. The N64 version had the right speed and difficulty, as well as a decent frame rate but lacked to complete cast of stages and characters that the PS 1 version had. But the PS1 version had painfully slow loadtimes, choppy animations and an insain difficulty level... and yet both of them managed to have really poor sound. If only a more powerful console had been available at the time the things they could have done... Maybe Midway can keep that in mind for thier next treasures collection... But now I will segway into MKA. Cool! I'm excited and yet miffed at the same time. I'm excited because this has the potential to be the end all be all mortal kombat, and I'm dissapointed because I'm already thinking about how much better this game would be on PS3 and Xbox 360.
    For GameCube owners, yeah it sucks that Midway keeps ignoring the Cube that could, I think RE 4 really showed off how amazing the machine really is, but that hasn't helped it's reputation much, however misleading the reputation as a little kids machine really is most developers have that attitude... Sadly I do own a GCN, but would likely buy the Xbox version anyway...

  • 247k

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:06 am PT

    It's about time and I'm exicited about that game

  • SpriggaN83

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 6:57 am PT

    Another "trilogy"?? pff i'll bet an over rostered failure with stiff animation and poor graphics..since when does blood spray out in bubbles??

  • insane956dv

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 6:27 am PT

    sounds to good to be a good game, they'll probably screw this up

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:45 am PT

    MK:Armageddon for PS2 (And hopefully Xbox)
    Its going to ROCK. If you dont like mk go play childish games like tekken and dragonballZ. If you want real Kombat, real battle, then MK:A is for you.
    0
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    0

    +60 playable characters all rendered 3D + Konquest mode using Shaolin Monks engine + Kustom Fataly + Kustom Kombatant + "Strange" online minigame + Classic Aerial Kombat,
    What else could one ask?

  • spidey008

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:25 am PT

    Awesome news! It looks like the MK series is coming back.

  • skitzocyko

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:24 am PT

    YEAH!! KINTARO and GORO!!

  • thekey

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 4:53 am PT

    I would be more interested if it were for next gen systems.

  • Quezakolt

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 4:45 am PT

    Oh damn now thats hot. I can't wait. I hope they will fix some of the problems with Deception, like you cant do 2 special moves 2 fast in a row.

  • ocdog45

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 3:14 am PT

    after MK3 those gaems bore me. still I have been known to rent one here n there

  • desemberna

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 3:04 am PT

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  • desemberna

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 3:01 am PT

    No more! No more! No more MK Games!!!

    It was fine having it on 2D...

  • cyrax_smetsers

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 2:34 am PT

    this might be a 2d release not like DA or Deception fully 3d,i also know there's coming a 360&PS3 version called Armageddon for the next gen consoles but these are going to be fully high res 3D its strange i dont know what Ed Boon's planning to do,it be a very big suprise cant wait

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 2:30 am PT

    1. The Kombatant Kreator in MK:A is based on THQ's wrestling games not Soul Calibur's (Considering the deep Kustomization and move assignment)
    ==========================================================
    2. Not only Noon-Saibot, but every other person (or Thing!!!!) is here, If you can't believe this, go see Game Informer issue 154.
    ==========================================================
    3. They're not copying anyone, these changes have always been I fans minds and they're simply listening to them ( and their hearts ).
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    *** MK:Armageddon RAWKS *** If I have to, I would trade my X360 for this game ALONE. FINISH HIM (or HER)

  • NinjaFoot

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 2:10 am PT

    I smell franchise milking....

  • dn3datomiced

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 12:49 am PT

    Does anyone else other than me smell bull?

  • lewser5

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 12:25 am PT

    What no Xbox 360 version? Or does this mean a better version would come out later like how the Xbox got MGS substance and Fatal Frame directors cut.

  • nemes1s3000

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 11:42 pm PT

    If Noobsaibot is included, then hell yes this game is mine.

  • juiceman31

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 10:55 pm PT

    Oh yeah! Bring it on baby!!

  • obiwanvader

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 10:41 pm PT

    I think most MK fans, myself included, would prefer to see a title for next-gen consoles, but, I guess it'll be interesting to see what happens with this title.

  • italianprboy

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 10:37 pm PT

    If its coming out in Oct 2006 why dont they make it for the next gen systems why keep them on the Xbox and Ps2?

  • mclazyj

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 10:35 pm PT

    Not sure if this means anything, but the unofficial title of the currently being written script is Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. So could this game be losely tied to the possible movie. I have not heard much lately, but one of the people that writes for a very popular movie news site is the screenwriter for the movie. Just a tidbit I found interesting when I saw the title of the game.

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