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Once Again Mortal Kombat, Classic and Great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: October 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Mortal Kombat has evolved over the years and with it a diverse set of characters have been created as a result. Now in it's 6th entry into the series it once again brings something new to the table, something that's been fiddled with in past games, but now fully realized. I'll get to that later.

The story is that at the end of the Deadly Alliance Shang Tsung and Quan Chi defeated the hero's of the various realms. However the power they were tapping into had a devastating result. Thanks to the soul well being reactivated the origional ruler of Outworld, Onaga has been reborn. Shang Tsung and Quan Chi do not survive the encounter. Now it is up the remaining fighters of the various realms to defeat him.

The game play style is that of Deadly Alliance. Each character has three move sets (one of which is weapon based). Series mainstays Scorpion and Sub Zero return along with returning characters Kabal, Sindel, Nightwolf, Millenna, Jade, Noob Saibot, Smoke, and classic Fan Favorite Baraka join new characters Shujinko, Darius, Kobra, Kira and more. One of the new gameplay elements that I hinted to earlier is the muli tiered levels. In fact almost every level is like this and or features the other fleshed out inovation, death traps. As a result Classic Levels such as the Pit and Acid Pit make their triumphant returns in full 3D.

Now the overall game is great but for fans the mini games are eqaully as great. First is puzzle Kombat which is a mix between Super Puzzle Fighter and Dr. Mario. The second is chess kombat which is chess but when it comes time to occupy the square you fight. The Final is Konquest which tells the Tale of Shujinko, a young man given the task by the elder gods to collect the Komidogus from the various realms and open the portals to them.

Now if you get the collectors edition you also get some great stuff. The best is the full origional Arcade Edition of Mortal Kombat. The rest (bios and Documentaris) are cool too.

Overall this is a classic game that once again seals Mortal Kombat as one of the Overlords of the Fighting genre along with SOul Caliber and Virtua Fighter. A must have for everyone.

OUTSTANDING... the best in the series.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: October 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I just got Mortal Kombat Deception this evening, and I've spent the last five hours beating, slicing, stabbing, slamming and blasting opponent after opponent into bloody, organ-ridden pulp. FIVE HOURS, and it felt more like one. It's THAT much fun. I probably would have continued to play it all night long had my friend with the X-Box not had to kick me out.

And yes, in that time I did get to beat it, Dragon King (a.k.a. 'Onaga') and all. Scorpion all the way, baby.

I've been a HUGE fan of the series since the first game, and this simply the most fun I've had playing any of the games. The graphics are incredible (the characters are all a lot more proportionate, and therefore a lot more lifelike), most of the characters are intriguing (though I'm already feeling the absence of Sonya and Johnny Cage), and the interactive stages keep you on your toes. The gameplay is a lot smoother than in Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance. I've yet to figure out how to execute the fatalities, but by the looks of the videos floating around the internet right now, I'm sure they'll be awesome too.

Puzzle Kombat looked kind of stupid in the previews, but it's also incredibly addictive.

In conclusion... if any game has ever been worth forty or fifty bucks, THIS IS IT. Just be ready to kiss your social life goodbye for about two weeks!

a site for those in need

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Hey all, just to let some of those know that are a little frustrated with the stategy guide. If you want a list of all the crypts and moves/fatalities, locations of extra characters and all the good stuff, check out gamewinners.com, then go to cheats. Click on the PS2 console option. And well, you know the rest. Believe me, it was a relief to find all that good info since the strategy(or lack there of) guide failed my expectations for helping me. Yeah, I know. Where's the fun in discovering? Screw that, show me the MOVES!!

This is one Deception you want to get caught in...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

How do you take a series that many had thought was gasping for its last breath and suddenly jumpstart it back to being a powerhouse? Just ask the makers of Mortal Kombat. The series was about to be pretty much history after the release of MK4 and a series of, well, horrid spinoff games. Then in 2002 the release of MK:Deadly Alliance proved that there was still life in the brutal game yet, and then some.

Now, less than 2 years later, the MK gang is back for the sequel to Deadly Alliance, MK:Deception. Of course the obvious question gamers ask is does Deception give more than what they got in Deadly Alliance? In reference to both the regular $50 edition and the special Kollectors Edition/Premium Pack (just $10 more), the answer is "Oh YEAH!"

Deception takes place almost immediately after the events of Deadly Alliance. The fighters from Earthrealm are severly decimated by the combined power of foes Quan Chi and Shang Tsung, leaving only Raiden as the last man (or god, as the case may be)standing. Raiden holds his own admirably against the duo but soon falls at their hands. WIth all they need to rule, they resurrect an army of the dead and then surprisingly (or unsurprisingly)turn on each other faster than a "Survivor" castaway, but fail to realize that raising the army also resurrected their true leader, a Dragon King known as Onaga.

Realizing this, Shang and Quan realign to take down Onaga, but fail miserably. Raiden revives quickly to join the duo and finds that even two powerful wizards and a thunder god can't stop Onaga. Raiden decides to create a massive lightning blast to destroy Onaga (and them with it), but Onaga shakes it off and begins to make a move towards ruling the realms. There is one person with the power to put Onaga down for good, but who...?

This story leads into the massively expanded (and more fun) Konquest mode of Deception. As Shujinko, you progress through the game, meeting up with fighters from several different realms including a few familiar faces from past MK games making a welcome return to the game (and one who you would NEVER think would make a return...I won't spoil it for you)and collecting a series of symbols known as Kamidogu.

Several new modes are available in Deception, including Chess Kombat (this is definitely a fun way to play for experienced players and newbies alike), Puzzle Kombat (Imagine Tetris for the MK player), a streamlined but still expansive Krypt (keep your eyes open as some classic MK characters are running around down there), Online play (THANK YOU GOD!!!), 2 Fatalities for each character and a Hari-Kiri (suicide), interactive environmental fatalities, the familiar classic Kombat mode, and more.

But with the KE/PP you get the addition of an "arcade-perfect" version of MK1, a metal trading card, and video that shows and reveals the massive history behind this legendary game.

Without a doubt, Mortal Kombat has definitely both revived and reinvented itself thanks to Deadly Alliance and now Deception. This is definitely one Deception that you want to be involved in.

Mortal Kombat : Deception (XBOX)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: August 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I Think that This Will Be And Is One Of The Best Mortal Komabt Games Out.

Excellent Midway Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: September 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have just pre-ordered this game, so my review is based on my expectations from the numerous articles I have read at http://www.ign.com, http://www.trmk.org, and http://www.davesmk.com . It is also based on all of the videos I have seen on the Internet. I have watched every video on this title that I have been able to find, including the ones from E3, the official Mortal Kombat Deception site, and http://www.gametrailers.com.

I believe this game deserves five stars because of the features that have been implemented. Each character has various fighting styles, similiar to the last installment. There are two fatalities per combatant. The hari kiri feature adds an interesting twist to the finishing moves. The levels have been vastly improved and are more interactive, with some of them being multi-tiered. There are even hidden weapons within the stages adding an exciting element of unpredictability to the game. Even though the graphics are not cutting-edge, I believe they are better than average.

I purchased the Premium Pack over the standard version for one reason. I sincerely want to play the original Mortal Kombat arcade version that is included. My first experience with this series of games was on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, so I wish to have the full effect. If you are not interested in the bonus features, then the regular edition would be a good choice.

I look forward to playing this and am terribly excited to receive my copy.

Engrossing!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

When I first got this I just had to pop in the arcade perfect port of the original Mortal Kombat. They did a fantastic job. All the little glitches that were prevalent in the arcade are also here. Now onto the main game Deception. I found most of the moves less complicated then in Deadly Alliance. Fatalities are especially gruesome and stage fatalities are creative and a blessing to have back in the game. The graphics are really outstanding, similiar to DA, but just more evil surroundings, in this game kinda brings back the day when Mortal Kombat was evil. Unlocking characters, arenas etc.. are done through purchasing them from the Krypt again, however you must play through Konquest mode. This mode is addicting, as you follow a young warrior name Shujinko through various realms, completing tasks and getting coins and keys to open up the coffins in the Krypt. People are slagging the graphics and I really found the graphics to be excellent. Some people just are haters just for the sake of it, don't listen to them. I actually cared about the character I played as and the story is great. After completing the mode, you most likely did not get everything, or complete the numerous tasks. Don't fret, you can go back to the realms and complete the tasks, or just beat up on people if you so desire. I cannot stress to you how awesome Konquest mode is, plus you learn the moves of the various fighters...it can be frustrating at times, but nonetheless it's a great challenge.

Another mode is the puzzle fighter game. Remember the fantastic Super Puzzle Fighter II from the ps-one? Well this is basically the same game, but w/MK flava. You can do fatalities in here too, but are way easier, you only press one button. Geez there are so many fatalities in Deception, that it will literally take you weeks to see them all/perform them. Puzzle fighter is also very addicting, and you can pick from 12 characters, and they have bobble heads, cute and funny, but the brutality of MK is always there. The last mode is the chess part, which I still have not gotten to yet..Konquest mode has basically taken over my life so there is not alot of time..but from what I understand it is also great. These modes also add some much needed depth to the fighting genre. But, as a stand alone fighter, Deception is as close to perfection as you can possibly come. Get the Kollector's edition so you can have the original MK in all its glory. Deception rules!!! Just a word of caution to parents..don't be stupid and purchase this game for your young child, even though it's the christmas season, please. The game is too violent and even though you can turn the blood off it's rated Mature for a reason. Also seeing hot female Mortal Kombat fighters have their voluptuous bosooms jiggle all over the place is not for youngsters.

Something for the hardcore fans...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: September 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing Mortal Kombat since Mortal Kombat 1 hit the arcades and have been a loyal fan ever since. The last MK game to come out was MK: Deadly Alliance and showed lots of growth from its past counterparts.

Deception is looking to keep that innovative attitude up as the newest chapter in the MK franchise. This Premium Edition is for longtime fans as it will come with an "arcade perfect" version of MK 1 among other special features. I loved the arcade version of MK 1 and it lost some of it's luster when it was ported to the home consoles. The "arcade perfect" version of MK 1 is reason enough to buy this game.

Look for a totally revamped Konquest mode that gives you much more control as to what your characters can do. As always, some old characters will return and there are many new ones (I don't want to spoil any suprises but for those of you that want to know which characters will and will not be in this game go to www.ign.com). This is one for the X-Mas wish list for sure!

Woah...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First of all, i'm not sure why this is going to be released on October 15th, when the OFFICIAL release date of the Premium Pack of MKD, is going to be on October 5th, WITH the non-premium pack, being released on the same date. This will be oficially released on the 5th, with the original MKD as well. Why the site says MKD (non premium) is going to be released on Oct. 1st, is beyond me..it too, will be released on October 5th. All in all, normal, and premium, will be released on Oct. 5th.

Onto the review...

Based on what I've seen on mkdeception.midway.com (yes, it's a real site..) this is going to be a kickass game! Many new features, including Kombat Chess, a Tetris game going MK style, a totally interactive new updated Konquest mode..which allows you to roam freely, and ofcourse..the actual fighting portion of the game.

It'll start with 14 characters available for selection, and i'm pretty sure (almost) that there's going to be secret characters, atleast 3 of them. So, there'll probably be 17-18 playable characters, in all.

Back by popular demand, every character will now (once again) have 2 (yes TWO) fatality moves.

Plus, a brand new feature, the Hara-Kiri (Ritual Suicide) fatality move has been added. It allows you to kill your own character..literally. I saw an uncensored review of the game on the above mentioned site, and Baraka (a playable character) ended up cutting his own head off...very cool.

And yes, even STAGE fatalities, have made a triumphant return..YAY!

The graphics are better than ever, and the arenas are interactive, and now feature yet another brand new feature, the deathtrap. The deathtrap allows you to instantly (in the middle of battle, if need be) shove your opponent into a deathtrap, thus killing them (yes as in, fatality killing..), and instantly winning the battle.

And for all you internet fans, Mortal Kombat: Deception, is going to an ONLINE game as well.

And that..is just the MAIN GAME...(without the bonus disc)

The bonus disc is going to have a FULLY PLAYABLE Arcade perfect version of the original Mortal Kombat, on it. If you don't understand why it says "arcade perfect" i'll explain it to you. The original arcade version, contains the blood, the gore, the death..etc etc. When MK hit home entertainment systems, the game became censored, unless the gore was unlocked with a code. The version on the bonus dvd..will contain all the good stuff, without a code. This..is the MAIN reason to get the Premium version.

Other things on this bonus dvd, are an additional extra 15 character bios (making 25 in all), and yet another in depth history of the franchise, of MK.

And, the premium pack will contain a rare, collectors edition, metal embossed, Sub-Zero trading card.

All in all, I suggest getting this, over the original MKD..STRICTLY for the MK game that'll be on the bonus disc.

For the majority part, this game looks kickass...graphicwise, and funwise. It makes up for the disgrace that was Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance..which I didn't like very much.

But one must wonder...the endings, will they be FMV based, or text based? Hopefully FMV, because they really screwed up in Deadly Alliance making the endings text/picture, based.

HANDS DOWN, BEST GAME OF THE YEAR!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have been waiting for a GREAT Mortal Kombat game for about seven years now. I am a loyal fan of the series and I always will be. The MK games of the past few years were good, but not great. I'd go as far as to say that MKD is EXCELLENT. I own a Mortal Kombat 4 arcade machine, so like I stated I'm a huge fan. I am now an even bigger fan then ever before. I'm very proud of the creators of Mortal Kombat. Ed Boon and his team have done justice for their fans. There are several different games to talk about on this MK title. First let me tell you about MKD Arcade/Vs. mode, this is a bloody and beautiful fighting game. Recalling "Deadly Alliance" it is vastly improved upon. It plays faster, which is crucial. Fighters knock fighters around like rag dolls, some levels have three or more stories, which means some power moves can send you through the ceiling then back through the floor. Pit fatalities are back, this is a good thing especially if you're the one doing the pitting. Pit fatalities can be done during the battle, it does not have to be done after "Finish Him/Her". Rumor has it that each fighter has two Fatalities once again. Also some type of reverse fatality. It's bigger, better and over all a more quality game than DEADLY ALLIANCE. I don't really like comparing the two games, it's obvious that DECEPTION is the better game. Let's move on to the Chess mode. VERY COOL!! Chess mode is very unique, you build your team, once you come in contact with the other team it goes into fighting mode, if you win you take the square. The object is to get the other team in checkmate. Once you have the other team in checkmate a fatality takes place and the announcer says "CHECKMATE". It's cooler than I explained I promise. Next let me briefly talk about puzzle mode, it's like TETRUS only the rules are a little different. The MK dragon symbol comes in many different colors and when connected to the squares of the same color they disappear and drop closer to the bottom of the screen keeping you in the game, the more squares that disappear (at the same time) the bigger the combo that is performed by the MK fighter at the bottom of the screen. Puzzle mode is a cool addition to DECEPTION. Okay lets get into KONQUEST MODE, its adventurous and it helps you to learn moves and fighting styles. It's one of the coolest ways to help teach you about a game I've ever seen. The adventure is very cool. You can talk to people in the town, find money, fulfill objectives and more. It's another good addition. BOTTOMLINE: MK Deception has it all... a great fighting game, an adventure mode, puzzle mode, and an over the top chess mode. You can't go wrong! Deception is... THE BEST MORTAL KOMBAT IN YEARS! ~BUY IT ~TRY IT ~YOU WON'T DENY IT! PREMIUM PACK: Includes an arcade perfect version of Mortal Kombat 1, trading cards and more. For fans it's worth the extra cash.

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