Mortal Kombat has remained a leading fighting series since its introduction in 1992. While the likes of Street Fighter and Tekken have come and gone, MK has remained strong for decades. Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest title in this world famous property. With it comes many of the things fans love, including over-the-top violence and outlandish characters. However, even this latest game has a lot to fix considering the success of recent rumors.
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Fighting games are famous for their exaggerated stories. Often, such plots are comically silly. Also, they generally soon grow out of control with the huge number of new installments. Mortal Kombat is no exception to this rule. In fact, the franchise may have one of the most bombastic and bizarre storylines of any fighting game. Still, it’s something longtime fans have fully embraced and have come to expect with each new entry.
In Mortal Kombat 11, a corrupt Raiden set out to rid the Earth of all its enemies. He executes Shinnok after he defeats him in the last game, beheading him as a warning to the other conquerors. The goddess Kronika is an exception and uses her ability to manipulate time to undo Raiden’s actions. By establishing allies with other villains, she begins a plot to set time back permanently.
If this all sounds overly complicated it is because it is. Bizarre twists and turns and complex events are a necessary mechanic. So many characters have been killed in previous games that this ridiculous narrative is the only way to bring them back. Despite this, the story manages to be a fun and entertaining journey. Don’t expect nuanced writing, but the storyline is a thrilling way to set the scene for battles.
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