Despite Coming Close, the Mortal Kombat Franchise Has Left One Box Unchecked
It’s quite peculiar since Mortal Kombat seems to be almost tailor-made for a First-Person Shooter (FPS) format. Characters such as Erron Black, with his sniper skills and trap usage, resemble typical Call of Duty players, while Jax’s ground pounds and charge attacks seem like they could easily become Field Upgrades in CoD. The X-rays and Fatalities of Mortal Kombat even echo the finishing moves of Call of Duty. What makes Mortal Kombat unique is its distinct visual identity, storyline, and mechanics that seamlessly blend into an FPS without appearing forced or contrived. This could prevent it from facing harsh criticism like the Beavis and Butthead collaboration might.