Mortal Kombat Mythologies

by Midway Entertainment

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• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
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GameSpot Review

The Mortal Kombat series has always been fairly story-oriented. The series' storyline was augmented through the MK movie, and to a lesser extent, the MK cartoon. Mortal Kombat Mythologies sets out to further enrich the series' plot by narrowing the focus down to one character. The first (hopefully of many) MKM game focuses on Sub-Zero, and it details his past with Scorpion and how he eventually came to be involved in the Mortal Kombat tournament. The story also sheds quite a bit of light on Midway's newest addition to the fighting series, MK4, specifically the new characters Quan Chi and Shinnok.

Basically, MKM plays like an MK game except that instead of fighting in the confines of an arena, you are free to run around and hop on platforms. The controls are identical to MK3, except that a button for picking up items and turning around has been added. Sub-Zero's MK3 combos remain intact. His special moves are also in there, but they must be earned through experience points. In the first level, you'll likely learn the ice blast and slide moves. Later on, Sub will gain the ice clone, a diagonal ice blast that freezes jumping enemies, a running ice move that freezes enemies on contact, and more. But you can't simply freeze people over and over again - each special move takes up a little bit of your ice meter, which recharges at a fairly slow rate. Some of the later special moves take up nearly all your meter, so use them wisely.

The graphics in MKM look really nice. The characters maintain a very MK3-like appearance, but the backgrounds give the game a good feel. Also, this game is a prime example of what good FMV sequences should be. They give insight into the story and - surprisingly enough - are well done from an acting and production standpoint, especially Rich Divizio's stunning portrayal of Quan Chi. The game's soundtrack is also a big plus. The music in the Mortal Kombat series has always been terrific, and this game is no exception.

I only have a few complaints about MKM. First, in a few spots (Shinnok's Bridge is a perfect example), you can't see the next platform. Instead, you're expected to make a blind-faith jump into the unknown to find a platform that is below the screen's line of sight. Second, the game is a bit too short, relying instead on a set number of lives, while continuing to provide the game's high level of difficulty. Beyond those two problems, MKM is a pretty amazing meld of fighting and platform jumping and is sure to please fans of MK and platform games alike. --Jeff Gerstmann
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great game but TOO DIFFICULT TO BEAT!, August 9, 2001

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pankaj (new delhi,india) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mortal Kombat Mythologies (Video Game)

This would have been an absolutely brilliant game if the difficulty level had been low and if the controls had been good.Otherwise it's a great game.The graphics are superb,the sound effects are done quite well.The FMV sequences in between the stages are stunning.The first stage isn't tough to beat ,but from thereon it becomes quite tough and frustating at times.The controls aren't that easy to master. But all in all still a welcome addition to the MK series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for its time, but too hard, November 22, 2005

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Jacob Joseph (Buffalo, N.Y.) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mortal Kombat Mythologies (Video Game)

Falling down pits in the wind and fire stages are awful. The fighting scenes are kind of difficult as well. It can be fun, but only with a low difficulty, or the cheat codes. Only get this if you're a hardcore MK Fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MKM: Annoying, yet intriguing, May 19, 2001

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Adam J. Ruggieri "Xen Xander" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mortal Kombat Mythologies (Video Game)

I was always a fan of MK. I always felt that the first MK gave the best atmosphere, and the sequels killed that aspect, instead adding more characters and 'neat' moves rather then the Goth dark horror I perceive the MK universe to be. This game steps back into that style, with a feel for what is truly behind the characters, and the meaning behind the tournament. However, this game has some bothersome aspects, like too few lives, too precise timing required (especially in the second stage with the windmill platforms), and too much to guess at. Over all, this game is better then average, but could have used a little more, in controls. A good buy, for MK buffs.