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Release Date: Fall 2006
Genre: 3D Fighting
Category: Killtacular
# of Players: 1-2
Platform: PS2, Xbox
The once controversial Mortal Kombat franchise makes a
return this fall with Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the
Xbox and PS2. Featuring the most complete MK roster
ever (just about every character from the MK universe
is playable in the game); new, in-depth editing options
(Create-A-Fighter and Create-A-Fataility modes); and a
much more detailed and robust Konquest mode, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is shaping up
to be the series’ swan song for the current generation of consoles.
While the game’s story line is still unknown, the word “Armageddon” does imply that this
may be the end for many of the characters in the game. Ed Boon, MK’s creator, has referred
to this title as the last in the series, but it’s more likely that the franchise will continue on
the next-gen consoles in an evolved and different state. What we do know is that he’s throwing
everything but the kitchen sink into the game, making it the ultimate Mortal Kombat.
In addition to the massive roster (60+), improvements in gameplay include a new parry system,
which allows you to counter and reverse attacks, and the ability to create Fatalities by stringing
together multiple combo chains; the more combos you pull off in the given time, the more crazy
violent acts your character will perform on your victim before the Fatality ends. Another new
feature includes the aforementioned Create-A-Fighter, which not only gives you the option to create
your character from scratch (with the usual stuff, like clothing, facial features, accessories,
etc.), but also their fighting style and abilities. Finally, both Konquest and online modes
have undergone a serious overhaul. However, the details are still scarce concerning
exactly what is new and improved. We’ll have more to talk about soon.
Release Date: Fall 2006
Genre: 3D Fighter
Category: Mini Kill
# of Players: 1-2
Platform: PSP
Midway is taking most of their popular franchises to the PSP
this year. In addition to Rush and NBA Ballers (previewed next
issue), Mortal Kombat: Unchained will be out this fall. A quasiport
of Deception, Midway has tailored the game to the PSP and
added some new features, options and modes. Featuring multiple
fataiities per character, multi-tiered interactive backgrounds,
extensive game modes, six new fighters (Kitana, Jax, Frost, Blaze,
Goro and Shao Kahn), and a new endurance mode, MK: Unchained
could give Namco’s Tekken: Dark Resurrection a run for its money.
All of the trademark features from the next-gen MK series are
in the game, including interactive, multi-tiered, death trapped
backgrounds, mini-games (Chess and Puzzle Kombat) and Konquest
mode. New and exclusive to the PSP is the introduction of an
Endurance Mode (battle your way through opponent-afteropponent
with limited health), as well as head-to-head battle via
the PSP’s wireless Ad-Hoc functionality.
Release Date: Spring 2006
Genre: Retro 3D
Category: Monster Mayhem
# of Players: 1-4
Platform: PS2, GC
Continuing to mine their retro franchises and revive them for current
generation consoles, Rampage: Total Destruction looks to retain
the core elements that made the original popular — giant monsters,
lots of destruction and offbeat humor — while adding new game
mechanics, play modes and, of course, an updated 3D graphic
engine. In all, there are a total of twenty-five monsters to unlock
and play (a huge step up from the original three) and a total of
seven destructible cities in which to wreak havoc and chaos across.
Compared to the original, these cities are much more sprawling and
interactive. Instead of being limited to a 2D grid on a city block, your
monster can now roam the streets, back alleys, sidewalks and wedge
between buildings. New gameplay mechanics include cooperative
play (two players on PS2 and four on GC) and the addition of a
Rampage Rage Meter, which allows you to unleash a variety of
signature super moves once charged up.
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