Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

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• ASIN: B0017ZIIK6


• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces


• Media: Video Game


• Release Date: November 16, 2008
  

By : Midway
List Price : $19.99
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Item Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION threeEdition: Common
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is a fighting game merging the worlds and characters of the Mortal Kombat video game universe and that of DC comics. Featuring a deep storyline developed by top writing talent, iconic fighting arenas from each universes, character certain attacks and moves, two all-new fighting mechanics and single player and multiplayer help, it has something for each and every fan of the video game arcade fighting genre.

Match-ups you by no means thought conceivable..
Character-particular skills..
Combine skills into Fusion powers..
50%+ damage in Rage Mode..
New Klose Kombat mechanic.. StoryThe story of how the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat and the DC universe could uncover themselves not only current on the same plain, but battling every single other revolves about coincidental victories in the respective realms by Raiden and Superman. In Raiden's case it was a victory over Shao Kahn, while Superman bested Darkseid. These occurred at the precise identical time and involved inter-dimensional components, which somehow merged their two enemies into one particular getting, Dark Kahn, although permitting the characters of the two universes to interact. In this merging the powers of the heroes and villains are scrambled as well, creating some stronger than they ever had been, and leaving others vulnerable for the very first time in their lives, permitting every single to battle on far more or much less equal footing. And battle they do with out realizing that the uncontrollable rage that they really feel for every other is essentially the operate of Dark Khan.
GameplayMortal Kombat vs. DC Universe getting a fighter, gameplay consists of one-on-1 battles, both in local play and web based, in which players can choose a character from either side who will face off against a counterpart from the other. Each character has distinctive attacks and special finishing moves, and fighting arenas differ depending on no matter whether your character comes from the Mortal Kombat or DC universe. Keeping with the reputation for brutality in the Mortal Kombat franchise, characters from this side will have access to fatalities, although the historically much less overly violent DC characters will execute "heroic brutalities," which are end moves exactly where the opponent though beaten, is not killed. The game also features new gameplay mechanics such as: Freefall Kombat, in which players can engage in extended combat though in midair Klose Kombat, for the duration of which the play angle moves to a close-up view of the action The Test Your Might possibly mini-game exactly where you smash your opponent via walls and Rage Mode, which increases the power of a character's attack by 50% and provides protection against getting stunned by an opponent.
Playable CharactersPlayable characters in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe consist of some of the most popular heroes and villains from each universes, with most being out there from the starting of the game and some unlockable throughout. They contain the following:


Mortal Kombat
DC Universe

• Baraka
• Jax
• Kano
• Kitana
• Liu Kang
• Raiden
• Scorpion
• Shang Tsung
• Shao Kahn
• Sonya Blade
• Subzero
• Dark Khan

• Batman
• Captain Marvel
• Catwoman
• Darkseid
• Deathstroke
• The Flash
• Green Lantern
• The Joker
• Lex Luthor
• Superman
• Wonder Woman
• Dark Khan

Important Game Functions

• Pick out Your Kombatant - Kombat forces close friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In the ultimate Elseworlds story, players can now explore what would occur when Subzero faces off against Batman, and alot more.
• Signature Attacks and Finishing Moves - Every character sports certain moves to take down opponents in their own signature style.
• All-new Fighting Mechanics - Face off with two all-new fighting mechanics, Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat. Freefall Kombat will allow players to battle in midair although falling from a single arena into the subsequent. The brutal and up-close Klose Kombat showcases the gritty dark tone through progressive damage inflicted on fighters through battle by means of visible bruises, torn clothes, and even more.
• Single Player Mode - Opt for your storyline knowledge starting with either the Mortal Kombat or DC Universe. The distinctive storyline intertwines each universes and characters into an exclusive dynamic fighting adventure.
• Ultimate Fighting Arenas - Battle in iconic arenas such as Metropolis and Gotham City from the DC Universe side, and Hell and Graveyard from the Mortal Kombat side, as well as several by no means-ahead of-observed combo arenas blending the two universes together.
• Leading Writing Talent - The collaborative partnership of best comics writing team Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Countdown, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters) along with veteran Mortal Kombat team members provides a dark, realistic tone.
• Multiplayer Battles - Select your side, challenge buddies internet and locally to one particular-on-a single fights.

For the initial time ever Scorpion, Sub-Zero and the Mortal Kombat warriors battle with Batman, Superman and other well-known DC Universe Super Heroes. Select your side and challenge your opponents with a new fighting system like Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat along with dynamic multi-tiered environments. Plus, choose your preferred character from MK or DCU and pursue a fighting adventure in the new single player mode with an intertwined storyline and two special perspectives.

 

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

 

Item Attributes

• Ultimate and iconic fighting arenas, from each the DC Universe and Mortal Kombat side


• The single player mode that pits Mortal Kombat warriors against heroes and villains from the DC Universe.


• Every character on the roster possesses exceptional attacks to take down opponents and finishing moves to put them away for great.


• All-new fighting mechanics: Freefall Kombat, where players you battle in mid-air even though falling from one particular arena into the subsequent


• 2-player multiplayer Supports both locally and internet.

Customer Evaluations

I was a significant skeptic of this game at very first, MK VS DC, it was like combining toothpaste with orange juice...."Ugh"!
But Midway pulled it off. I spent almost certainly three hours with the game final night (alas no on the internet but) and was very pleased.
Initial off the PS3's controller rocked the property as far as response with the D-pad.
Second The game itself is Fun, not only do you have the regular arcade "Tower of Power" to climb, this MK throws in a neat story mode with wonderful cut scenes and a unique way to play all the characters.
Though playing the game, I in no way even noticed the reality it was "T" rated, blood nonetheless flies, body's and costumes get damaged (you can really knock off Scorpion's mask), and the fighting is just plain brutal.
There is three new gimmicks within the matches Close Kombat, Totally free Fall Kombat, and Test Your May possibly, which add some flair to the matches.
Absolutely free Fall is cool as heck.
Fatalities are here, and even toned down, they look outstanding. I lowered Wonder Woman to skeletal remains with a "Lava Bath" the burned Captain Marvel to a crisp with "Hellfire" each courtesy of Scorpion.
Even blade happy Barraka has cool Fatalities, my preferred is the "Impale", where he knocks an opponent on his back, jumps on leading of him, punches him in the chest, then fires his blades into the victim.
Looks amazing, not gory, but looks awesome.
There is going to be a studying curve to take advantage of the combos, and the game can kick your butt even on uncomplicated.
All in all this looks and feels like an MK game without a doubt, and definite improvement over all the MK games considering that MKIII.
I would like to see MK return to it's "M" rated roots, but I'll sacrifice a little gore more than game play any day.

Well, I am a self-described "casual fanboy." When I like fighting games (particularly MK, KOF and SF), I am not a hardcore gamer by any definition. In addition, when I take pleasure in the "DC Universe" I am not into comics per se. I share this to place my review in context. In any case, I was searching forward to this game but after the last 3 MK games I had my reservations. Let's face it MK did not transition nicely from 2D to 3D. Deception was only fun, Deadly Alliance was tolerable and Armageddon was lackluster at finest (except for Kreate-A-Kharacter). Add to all this heavy handed censorship courtesy of the ERSB, needless to say I was not holding my breath.
Now I can breathe because this game is in fact fun and worth the hefty cost tag. The graphics are spectacular (well, the character models are stunning and the backgrounds are only "especially beneficial"). I specifically like the battle-scarring effects. The actual game play engine is much enhanced over the last three or 4 MK entries and (at least on the PS3 version) the move-sets are really responsive. While there appears to be some particular move replication in between characters (i.e., DC characters sharing moves with MK characters), general the characters are fairly one of a kind. Additional, the characters stay largely accurate to their back-stories and act in a way that we would anticipate. The story mode is two-fold and rather entertaining (if not a bit on the campy side). Finally, yes the Fatalities and Heroic Brutalities have been significantly toned down. But there are quite a few exclusive finishers and there is nevertheless blood to be found (just no spines and entrails).
However, there are a couple of drawbacks. There are no distinct mini-games (yes, there have been a couple of integrated into the fighting program). Also, there are no alternate costumes or any other unlockables genuinely. There are only a few unlockable kharacters. Finally, the pro-moves (extended combos) can be difficult to get down pat.
In closing, I give this game a 5 for entertaining and a four for overall good quality. Have fun!

 

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

 

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