How to beat Mortal Kombat 2’s insane AI

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  • My first video! Beating Arcade1up’s Mortal Kombat 2 in one life with Johnny Cage. Tutorial on how to compete with the insane AI, tips and tricks on destroying the opponent. Includes lots of finishers and the secret battle with Jade.
    Enjoy!

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  • @nanasapartment
    @nanasapartment ปีที่แล้ว +1219

    After watching as the younger family member all through the nineties, I'm always in awe of people who have the game down like this. The muscle memory and timing memorization needed isn't a joke. You made it look easy.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Thanks for the comment 😊

    • @caiusmadison2996
      @caiusmadison2996 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This video should be shown on the MK page, cause so many cannot understand how to do this gaming the AI.

    • @sO_RoNerY
      @sO_RoNerY ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This has to be the cringiest lamest comment. Really Nanas?

    • @nanasapartment
      @nanasapartment ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I grew up with the franchise. I dig anyone who can help an old fan grasp how to actually go about handing the computer it's own ass.

    • @NYFynest23
      @NYFynest23 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@sO_RoNerYbesides mk2 AI who hurt u lil boy?

  • @Matthewsavant
    @Matthewsavant ปีที่แล้ว +321

    Damn this was satisfying to watch. I spent countless hours at the arcade as a kid not only playing MK2 but watching the best people in the neighborhood play and swapping tips and writing down fatalities this definitely brings me back. Damn good work man

    • @PeptoAbismol
      @PeptoAbismol ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I'm fucking pissed that I'll never be able to experience the feeling of going to the local arcade and crowding around a cabinet with a bunch of people getting hyped over a fighting game.

    • @josephleon7125
      @josephleon7125 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PeptoAbismolnow you can buy the arcade but I see how it’s different. I got the M8 game emulator from Amazon. I think it’s like $35. It has this and the original Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat Trilogy. It’s cool. 😎

  • @JCM-x84
    @JCM-x84 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    I tried this last night, worked like a charm. I couldn't believe it as this game's AI was the bane of my existence as a kid. Thanks to you I have my revenge!

    • @PowuhToSeven
      @PowuhToSeven ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@driatrogenesisbecause they were made to eat coins. Even pacman wasn't supposed to be beatable. But I love the replayability of the classics. Easy to learn. Hard to master. What are your favorites to come back to?

    • @PowuhToSeven
      @PowuhToSeven ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@driatrogenesisp.s. I can't beat Mario 3 anymore 😅

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Glad you finally got your revenge my friend 👊🏼

    • @nighthawk0077
      @nighthawk0077 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      AI in mk2 would read your control inputs instantly and counter. Basically cheating.

    • @leradmuiel7634
      @leradmuiel7634 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PowuhToSevenlol its Sonic for me. Use to speedrun through Sonic 1-3 with relative ease. Now the chaos emeralds are the bane of my existence.

  • @bu22cola
    @bu22cola ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I used to watch my older brother play this game, and I would just sit behind him cheering him and almost praying he wouldn't loose. I got those same vibes from watching you play, hoping you didn't break your winning streak.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Love the memory my friend 🙏🏽

  • @65637guy
    @65637guy ปีที่แล้ว +1475

    And not a single curse word uttered....... sir you have my respect.

    • @marquinimb4073
      @marquinimb4073 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      8:42 he says damn it when almost losing to Johnny Cage

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +268

      Lol nah, those curse words were uttered when I was younger learning the game 😂

    • @Yourmomgoestocolledge
      @Yourmomgoestocolledge ปีที่แล้ว

      Fck all that!

    • @sbg4422
      @sbg4422 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol

    • @danceyrselfkleen
      @danceyrselfkleen ปีที่แล้ว

      Who gives a shit

  • @midnightinaperfectworld
    @midnightinaperfectworld ปีที่แล้ว +27

    YOU ARE THE SUPREME MORTAL KOMBAT WARRIOR !!
    Up until I saw this video, I assumed that successful playthroughs I'd seen of this game were some sort of trick or cutscene and I wondered why the devs even bothered to program endings. It's so cool to see how this process actually works.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I tell ya, before posting the video I had no idea after all this time that so many people were convinced the AI was impossible. I’m glad I was able to open the eyes of the ones who’ve given up after all these years, but after finding my video decided to try again and succeed! Thank you for your words I appreciate it! 👊🏼

    • @gabaghoul23
      @gabaghoul23 ปีที่แล้ว

      no hes not- hes playing AI and not a coin pusher like i was 30 years ago--- id eat his ass alive back on this game on arcade

  • @EvanBPeters
    @EvanBPeters ปีที่แล้ว +407

    I am imagining this dude going back in time to an arcade in the 90’s and blowing everyone’s mind with these moves 😂

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +62

      😂😂 I wish

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same!

    • @benjoy6904
      @benjoy6904 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@roddydykes7053 in the 90's this guy would have gotten his feelings hurt pretty quick. the competition at these games was WAY more insane than you realize and his skill would have been slightly above average

    • @DNYLNY
      @DNYLNY ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@benjoy6904 I was alive in the 90s and I would've been blown away then as I am today. I didn't know you could bait the AI into a jump attack like that. I lost so many quarters.

    • @jimmynovak7913
      @jimmynovak7913 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@benjoy6904100%!! We all knew the exploits and ragged on anyone and everyone using them. It also makes the game boring as hell imo. You’re not winning w skill, you’re utilizing a glitch basically, taking advantage of bad programming to win. Anyone can do that.

  • @clout_x_strife
    @clout_x_strife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The algorithm brought me here. Was not disappointed. You have this game down to an exact science. Def earned a subscriber!

  • @TheJumpMan98
    @TheJumpMan98 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    I’ve been playing MK for twenty years and you’ve taught me things I’ve never knew about this game. You’ve earned a subscriber.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I posted this video around 3 months ago, and I’ve learned even more since lol these games never get old for me, gonna have to post another polished Johnny Cage play through with even more tips and tricks 👊🏼 thanks for the comment

    • @alexmendez5875
      @alexmendez5875 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the same thing lol

    • @randomanton
      @randomanton ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess he should kiss your ass, in that case

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK ปีที่แล้ว

      Ultimate MK Trilogy rom hack is my fav easily.

  • @mrgtmodernretrogamingtech6891
    @mrgtmodernretrogamingtech6891 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Aside from pattern recognition, I like your distancing, timing, reaction time and input, those are insane since MK 2 AI is very cheap, yet you found a hole in it. Reminds me of 6 months of playing UMK3 in Nintendo DS (2007) doing the same thing over and over again, on how to exploit the AI and finding pattern using Smoke to beat the game in hardest difficulty, but yours is superb and lightning-fast with that AI. Bravo sir!

    • @nicolascardenas4002
      @nicolascardenas4002 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also discovered the smoke/sektor exploit as a teenager and felt sooo powerful. Managed to finish the game for the first time.

  • @JustAnotherGamer1005
    @JustAnotherGamer1005 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Kitana or Mileena at the 6th or 7th position in the ladder, always drained money in the arcades. They were always so quick to react.

    • @Luna-ne5jw
      @Luna-ne5jw ปีที่แล้ว +5

      pain

    • @TallSilentGuy
      @TallSilentGuy ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The CPU is not only input-reading the hell out of you but it's reacting with the perfect counter within just ONE FRAME. This is what I call "hard for all the wrong reasons".

  • @kimi4440
    @kimi4440 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I saw this randomly and it made me wanna play mortal kombat with my arcade stick and its still pretty fun. Very simple and straightforward but tough to win.

  • @kaben6940
    @kaben6940 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    my uncle knew similar things when i was a kid, he really was the only one who beat this game in my family. thanks for making this video, you made me remember good times.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You’re welcome bro, thanks for the comment 👊🏼

  • @noahfecks7598
    @noahfecks7598 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Oh man, this came out into arcades when I was in junior high school. I was so obsessed that I'd spend my lunch money on this everyday after school. The fact that it had secrets in the game added to the allure of it all.

  • @XeridoxVisualArts
    @XeridoxVisualArts ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I discovered the same technique when I was a kid on SNES (set the difficulty to Very Hard and they fall for it even better, so very hard is actually easier lol) then went to the arcade and found it worked also, beating my first game ever at an arcade. I use a slightly altered technique: Change the backflip into a backward jumpkick and they wait slightly longer to jump at you, giving you more time to plan your assault lol. I also find the roundhouse to be quite effective at throwing them back to the other side of the screen and does similar damage as the uppercut. Works using almost anyone, except for Liu, Raiden and the girls. I like to use Shang Tsung, that way I can use Kitana against the bosses. They fall for that fan wave so easily lol. Then I use a jumpkick/ fan throw (while still in the air) combo. :)

    • @Silver_Arrow65
      @Silver_Arrow65 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      very hard mode on snes is basically just arcade mode

  • @ChimRichalds69
    @ChimRichalds69 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how you tell everyone how you'll finish your opponent in the middle of fighting. LOL Loved this game when I was younger. Totally set the stage for MK games later on down the road.

  • @Imrooot
    @Imrooot ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I could never win against first few AI characters. It was pure humiliation, so I quickly gave up, leaving the MK2 only as a friends battle zone. Nice speedrun you've made! Awesome!

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol thanks for the comment, I appreciate it

    • @Mr.Peanut1986
      @Mr.Peanut1986 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. I'm no good at all!

  • @ekathe85
    @ekathe85 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This works with pretty much any character, except for Raiden and Liu Kang, I think. I've also found out that Kung Lao's hat throw has a ridiculously large hit box, and he loves to spam that move, so if you just walk up to him and time your sweeps, 9 times out of 10 you'll take him out faster than using the jump bait.

  • @Mochi_Madness87
    @Mochi_Madness87 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This game was brutal to me back when i was like 8. I could manage street fighter, but MK2 always made me rage. Nice to see someone beat the AI so cleanly.

    • @TallSilentGuy
      @TallSilentGuy ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Street Fighter was hard for the right reasons but MK2 was hard for the wrong reasons.

    • @waxdoe115
      @waxdoe115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      UMMM Ken... on the HARDEST level? I still have nightmares being kicked into the garbage can.

  • @Pookie2419
    @Pookie2419 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I knew this pattern for a very long time. Depending on who you're using, if they fall into your jumping pattern, you can use your special move (sub zero's freeze for example), freeze them, and uppercut. Jump back immediately and in most cases, they'll jump towards you and you can rinse and repeat with the freeze/uppercut. With Johnny Cage, you can special uppercut or shadow kick when they jump towards you while doing the jump trick. Every person has their own pattern but also, the jumping trick doesn't work with every character that you use.

  • @MisterPancake778
    @MisterPancake778 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Ive always loved how the arcade-era MK's AI is over-tuned to the point where you can manipulate it to win if you know what you're doing its like Dark Souls where you take the time to learn how each characters AI works and how they react to your inputs and exploiting them to win, its great I remember being pissed as a kid about how the AI could react before the move even went out not knowing the AI can read your inputs.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I appreciate the comment 👊🏼 it was a different time for videogames that’s for sure

    • @insanelyheinousbeefer
      @insanelyheinousbeefer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      [looking at the mirror while doing the Kubrick stare] "mortal kombat is the dark souls of fighting games. mortal kombat is the dark souls of fighting games. mortal kombat is the d

    • @MisterPancake778
      @MisterPancake778 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@insanelyheinousbeefer wanna know something funny? Souls games also read your inputs, HAHAHAHA

    • @Tooamazin
      @Tooamazin ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MisterPancake778 Every game reads your inputs, if they didn't, nothing would happen when you press the button! lol j/k but actually i'm pretty sure most AI's in games react to your inputs and know where you are, even through walls (depending on type of game) and difficulty scales up what they do versus what you do.

    • @tvbuu
      @tvbuu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@MisterPancake778especially elden ring. That's why I Uninstalled it lol. I got close to beating the game then it just felt like I was having my time wasted.

  • @Schizophrenia222
    @Schizophrenia222 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are an absolute master of this game, and oh my god, I can't be the only one just seeing JC's Uppercut move at 12:45 for the first time too?? I've never seen that animation before??? My mind is blown! 🎉

  • @dahitmann
    @dahitmann ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Few notes:
    This strategy does not work when you're using the girls, Liu Kang, or Raiden. It also only applies to the P1 side. For the P2 side, you need a different strategy, but it works with all characters.

    • @skar8009
      @skar8009 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It doesn't work with Kung Lao either.

    • @dahitmann
      @dahitmann ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@skar8009 Forgot all about that! Fortunately, Kung Lao is broken anyway, and you can "DIVEU KYCKU" the CPU into submission.

    • @bobbyonasis
      @bobbyonasis ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Man I wish this was online

    • @kenlee1149
      @kenlee1149 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      P2 strategy works with all characters and involves pushing the opponent back, meaning you can pull off your best corner kombos I have a few short MKII vids to showcase this..

    • @bobbyonasis
      @bobbyonasis ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertk3363I should have specified like the marvel cabinet. I play fightcade. I've seen a few moded ones for online play. I dunno if I'm willing to risk that atm on my mines.

  • @mr.imarealsuperhero4201
    @mr.imarealsuperhero4201 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good times man, good times.. 30 years of fighting MK deserves respect, and lots of it too!

  • @LK.Cynric
    @LK.Cynric ปีที่แล้ว +29

    That was fantastic! Love MKII, its a shame the computer cheats.
    Also JC ending is funny... that MKII movie looks way better than what we got lol

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the comment, Johnny Cage IS AWESOME 👏🏼

  • @KierLake
    @KierLake ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’m a massive MK fan and am still recently playing mk11 online up until the release of MK1 but I just can’t help but love the old style of the games, and there’s something so mesmerising about watching it be played on a machine like this with the buttons and toggle stick

  • @R3troZone
    @R3troZone ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's so funny because I figured out pretty much everything you're doing back in 1994 when I first got MK2 on my Genesis and played it constantly. Baiting the AI into jumping at you and then countering, jumping at Mileena and forcing her to try and use her mid-air sai attack. I do the same thing you do. But I always felt like I was cheesing the game by not straight up fighting the AI like I would a human player.
    Glad I'm not alone.

    • @phil7121
      @phil7121 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes you gotta outcheese the cheesers

    • @Stiksta
      @Stiksta ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. Same thing with me, it always made me feel like the game was kinda garbage since it was impossible to play "legit" against AI. Getting friends over for me was like an event we never lived close to each other so we didn't waste time on stuff that wasn't co-op. Pvp was only fun in the days of four controllers.

  • @Duskwalker68
    @Duskwalker68 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This game was the bane of my existence as a kid and I still can't play the game without getting angry, seeing you absolutely dominate the whole game gave me catharsis that I didn't know I needed!
    Really impressive gameplay man, this was awesome to watch.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I appreciate the comment lol it was the bane of my existence as well, for awhile..

    • @Duskwalker68
      @Duskwalker68 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BushyStallion I bet! Mastering the game must've been a difficult process.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Duskwalker68 a fun one though 👊🏼

  • @hanzobi1926
    @hanzobi1926 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Veteren MK player here. Great to see someone like you know how to play this game. I do exactly the same tactics to beat the CPU.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You mentioned a different method on player 2’s side in another comment, I’m curious as I’ve never tried tackling the game on player 2’s side. I know this method doesn’t work on player 1’s side with Liu Kang, Raiden, Kitana or Mileena. Is there an “easy” method for them on player 2 side?

    • @caiusmadison2996
      @caiusmadison2996 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @yourfriendnick0681 it works same. Also, if you want more power, try Jax, and jump kicks always marry to the backbreaker. This combo is stronger than uppercuts by a bit, and it's easy for your air throw to win out over other moves. Also, this works on Shao Khan.

    • @kennymccormick8295
      @kennymccormick8295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Veteren lol.

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kennymccormick8295 says lol irl wtf?

  • @DangerousDevilOfficial
    @DangerousDevilOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You have my respect for being this damn good on this game. Part two and three used to frustrate me so bad as a kid… They are exceedingly hard.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @diamondsmasher
      @diamondsmasher ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah MK3’s difficulty/cheese turned me off the series entirely

    • @DangerousDevilOfficial
      @DangerousDevilOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@diamondsmasher yeah three is ridiculously difficult too. I beat the single player campaign multiple times. But never without losing multiple rounds. There is some great videos out there about the computer X powering the difficulty level with each new character you face. So we weren’t just imagining these games were hard. They entirely were.

  • @erynfauulkner4786
    @erynfauulkner4786 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sir, you are one skilled player! I havent played this game for years. Its astounding how you can remember all these combinations! Subbed!

  • @TheParappa
    @TheParappa ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video and impressive skill! To this day I cannot beat Kintaro. Reaching him in itself is a huge task imo.

  • @NeoKokoro20
    @NeoKokoro20 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Just pick Baraka and spam the chop chop blades attack. Occasionally, the AI will block it and counter with a throw, but a good chunk of the time, it should land.

    • @KiloTrackz
      @KiloTrackz ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly how I beat the game the first time as a kid. Lmao

    • @ninjaguyYT
      @ninjaguyYT ปีที่แล้ว +27

      ​@@KiloTrackz don't be ridiculous. No one beats SubZero

    • @BluePhoenix2013
      @BluePhoenix2013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just like Kitana just keep spamming the "fan lift" & "fan throw" over and over

    • @hellraiser248
      @hellraiser248 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats how i did it years ago worked good

    • @WowUrcrazy99
      @WowUrcrazy99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chop chop blades is a pro gamer move 😂

  • @EricAndre615
    @EricAndre615 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The trick with Mileena with that jump kick at the angle and timing also works the same against Liu Kang. You can also get Liu Kang in an infinite loop if you just do neutral punch from a very specific distance and timing. Usually the distance works out if you jump back and let him jump at you and take maybe 1 step back. If I remember correctly if you are Liu Kang then you can't manipulate the AI by jumping back as they won't generally follow you. Might be another character (Kung Lao?) that also doesn't work.
    For Shao Kahn he's probably even easier if you just jump into him (without attacking) and hold down. Then you get a free uppercut. It's really fast and easy. if you get him in the corner then you can just jump kick straight at him like with Kintaro.

  • @jacobstaten2366
    @jacobstaten2366 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    After playing the game and getting so frustrated when I was younger, then finding out that the AI cheats recently, it's nice to see the computer get it's ass kicked for once. I just wish I knew this trick years ago.

  • @tim.martin
    @tim.martin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Zero losses. No glitches. Straight punisher. This is the best mk2 playthrough I've seen, ever.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Tim I appreciate that! 👊🏼

  • @Shining4Dawn
    @Shining4Dawn ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Awesome playthrough! I played a lot of MK2 when I was 6 years old, but I never figured the AI like that. I know that crouching makes them walk forward, so I'd usually just hit low punch while crouching, but it would get boring really fast.
    You don't only kick the game's ass, you also make it look like a lot of fun.

  • @dannybrickwell
    @dannybrickwell ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Casually letting Scorpion take a round off you because you broke your own self-imposed handicap was equal parts sporting and freakin swag.
    I'm not even really an MK guy outside my obsessive childhood fandom, but the energy you brought to this performance made it a joy to watch!

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you I appreciate that 👊🏼

  • @trymv1578
    @trymv1578 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always beat Jade with Mileena's teleport kick, as Jade will block the first and instantly throw a fan. If you have perfect timing you tele-kick again and will go under the fan and connect, to which Jade will ALWAYS throw another fan. Repeat to win.

  • @Leonard_Washington76
    @Leonard_Washington76 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m ordering MKII for my SNES off amazon now. This brings back so much nostalgia memories as a kid and I realize how much I miss this game cus of your channel.

  • @guppy1972
    @guppy1972 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember the first time I saw someone do this at the arcade back in the day. After that I could finish it every time and people would actually stand there and watch you beat the game back then. It was like being a mini celebrity.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s awesome. I love the comments on people’s memories of the game cause it was a such an epic time in gaming history.

    • @guppy1972
      @guppy1972 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BushyStallion it sure was. I’ll never forget stepping up to that machine for the first time. It was mind blowing coming from MK1.

  • @A-Stic
    @A-Stic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most Impressive. 💯. You were probably one of the big kids in the arcade crowding around the MKII machine in the early 90s. I was a young padawan at the time looking up at others like you. True OG Gamer. 🔥🔥

  • @cleetusvandame
    @cleetusvandame ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I really like how simple your tutorial is. Very easy to follow. Thank you for this. Any chance of doing a MK3 tutorial? Liked and subscribed.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +27

      You’re welcome ☺️ is it MK3 or Ultimate MK3 that you are curious about? While I can beat both (MK3 was easier in my opinion) unless I’m cheaping the AI out with Smoke then it’s a little harder as there’s no real solid method I use to win. I will try however, and post the video later. Thanks for the comment 👊🏼

    • @gatzmajortz5033
      @gatzmajortz5033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm no expert, and I played the arcade port of UMK3, not the actual cabinet; but I found the way to cheese the AI is to jump back and throw a very late jump kick. This triggers the AI to throw a projectile most of the time.
      The kick itself is what triggers it; so if you throw it too early, you'll get hit in the air or just not have enough time to counterattack.
      Once you hit the ground, you can jump over the projectile and either jump kick them or jump punch them into a combo string. Or just use something like Sektor's teleport uppercut to punish them while they're still recovering from throwing the projectile.

    • @rockk9753
      @rockk9753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mk3 is not as hard as mk2 though

  • @AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV
    @AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to religiously play this in the arcade back in the day and I honestly do not recall it being as difficult as it is today. I played the arcade a few weeks ago and was stunned at how difficult it was....great tips man.

  • @grzetim
    @grzetim ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember teaching people these methods in the arcade back in the day. When I was in my prime, I could run the whole game on two quarters and just astound people. The real fun for a while was since I'm in the Chicago area, we knew the places they would test out the newer build of MK 2 and as they added fatalities. My fav to pull on human players was the Kintaro Shang Tsung one. People would flip for it. :)

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s awesome man! Thanks for sharing your experience. It was someone like yourself that taught me this method in my local bowling alley back in 93/94. Took awhile to master but hats off to the OGs like yourself. You rock!

    • @grzetim
      @grzetim ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BushyStallion I never saw the jump kick method for Shao. I learned it as jump at him and duck and if he does a punch or a charge you can uppercut him out of it. I have the same aracde 1up machine and did a run like this for my son and he was dumbstruck. LOL

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grzetim that’s awesome! I just recently learned that other method for Shao Khan and I gotta say it’s more enjoyable then this jump kick method I’ve been used to for many years.

  • @gobblegobble7
    @gobblegobble7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so wholesome. It’s just a guy showing his passion for MK2.

  • @mattevans6132
    @mattevans6132 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    After years of studying the game myself, this technique only works for Kung Lao (sometimes), Johnny Cage, Reptile, Sub-Zero, Shang Tsung, Jax, Baraka, and Scorpion.
    To win with Liu Kang, try combining bicycle kicks and luring them in for a round house.
    Kitana and Mileena are so fast that it's quite simple to beat the AI with simple combos involving their special moves.
    Raiden is the enigma to me. Sometimes I can beat the AI with him easily combining the torpedo with roundhouses and sweeps. Other times, he gets destroyed.

    • @ekathe85
      @ekathe85 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is an exploit that works for Kitana and Mileena. When you swipe at close range, the AI will jump backwards. If you immediately jump kick forward (throwing the kick as soon as you're airborne), the opponent will delay for a second, then jump kick in place, inches away from your face. From there you could uppercut, fan-lift into a combo with Kitana, roll + teleport kick with Mileena, etc.

    • @cristramirezf
      @cristramirezf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can beat the game with Raiden using just kicks jumping tomares the enemy and inmediately performance a torpedo. Then repeat again and again

  • @jeremyf1901
    @jeremyf1901 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, I can’t believe it’s been over a year now since this was released. So grateful for you, Darryl.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very kind comment! Thank you very much my friend 👊🏼

  • @Nazraq04
    @Nazraq04 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can still remember walking into the arcade and seeing Mortal Kombat for the first time.
    The sheer volume of sound coming from the machine. The yellow warning stickers about it being 18+ The older (much taller) kids playing, and actually doing Falalities.
    Squeezing through the crowd to put my quarters on the glass.
    Getting my ass kicked, and still be excited to get my turn.
    That's my Mortal Kombat memory.
    When did you discover MK?

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s a cool memory, mine isn’t quite as cool, but it was N64’s MKIV in 1999 when I was 6 years old lol. Played it with a friend and vividly remember us running behind the couch to watch in terror during the “falling down the well” continue screen.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent memory thanks for sharing. My first MK memory was MK 1 at the local roller rink back in 92. And when I saw Subzero rip Liu Kangs head off I was in absolute shock. It was AWESOME 👊🏼

  • @PowuhToSeven
    @PowuhToSeven ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work. You remind me of the random dude at arcades that was the only person able to show secrets that you couldn't just search back then.

  • @Rampagex
    @Rampagex ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this deserves more views, fuck mk2 ai

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha, thanks 🙏🏽 yeah the AI on MK2 is ridiculous

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude someone must’ve heard you my views on this vid have shot right up! Lol

    • @Rampagex
      @Rampagex ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BushyStallion jackpot!

  • @doug2731
    @doug2731 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great nostalgia here. Memories of cheesing the AI (just as this guy is doing) at the arcade and on my Sega Genesis! Also fantastic job narrating and doing all this in one video without editing!

  • @PharaoahMonk
    @PharaoahMonk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this was the first arcade game i played as a kid in the 90's. i was totally blown away by it. i ve never seen something more "real" stuck inside of a wooden box. i remember walking back home with a friend and only talking about how real it seemed to me. like i felt i was controlling real people on the screen. i think i was 8-9 years old.

    • @LuwiigiMaster
      @LuwiigiMaster ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always felt that the digitized games have a better charm than the 3d ones. MK2 has some gorgeous digitized graphics.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @kaosbboi
    @kaosbboi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When he said he been playing for 30 years, that really put things in perspective for me.

  • @BillieT-ob2wt
    @BillieT-ob2wt ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Need a video .. on just going over fatalities! You made it look super easy ..

  • @Kspen31
    @Kspen31 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video bring back so many memories he just gave y’all a kid in the 90’s experience 💯💯💯

  • @vico7461
    @vico7461 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bro... how? You make it look so easy. Great video!

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you 🙏🏽 I’ve been obsessed with MK2 since it’s release in the Arcade WAY back, I’ve pretty much owned it for every system etc, so playing against the computer has become second nature to me lol like I said earlier, once you figure out the patterns it becomes relatively easy, it’s just a matter of timing and knowing what the computer is gonna do. Keep practicing and you’ll get it 👊🏼

  • @shigshug8581
    @shigshug8581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best Mortal Kombat 2 Let's Play Video ever made.

  • @glenneller9524
    @glenneller9524 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just come across your channel! You sir, are AMAZING at this game. I have no doubt this is near impossible but you make it look so easy! Respect! I must admit I was on the edge of my seat a few times haha few close calls!

  • @haxton3978
    @haxton3978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:46 "a nice snack for the tree demons" had me rolling haha

  • @MonoFanatic
    @MonoFanatic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Impressive, entertaining, and informative. I think I might have to get an Arcade 1Up cab just to try it myself. Think it would be fun to learn.😄

  • @mesicek7
    @mesicek7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This brought back memories. I remember in the mid90s watching some older guy at the arcades doing all these fatalities. There'd always be a crowd of people gathered around whenever he came to play.

  • @robjoker3786
    @robjoker3786 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Few notes:
    -The back jump trick works better if you use a kick on the jump, this makes the cpu to delay its jump, giving you more time to punish the cpu´s jump.
    - For the 2p stick this back jump exploit does not work, but there is a different exploit that only works for the 2p stick, in which you must jump towars the cpu without doing any attack, this will glich the cpu into just walking backwards and when it gets a little far from you it will stand still for 2 seconds and it will use a proyectile that you can punish easily by jumping it.

  • @patrickmurphy9470
    @patrickmurphy9470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did use this trick on SNES as a kid! Good tips for those who don’t know this. The game is impossible without it.

  • @puertoriconnect4611
    @puertoriconnect4611 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thanks for making this video. Never got too far in this game cause of the AI spike. It’s dope how you got all the fatalities and tricks down pat.
    It is annoying that the AI is so difficult that we have to do these little tricks. Like I want to have fun and use my special moves and all that and not have to use a repeated pattern.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree. Thanks for the comment 👊🏼

    • @diamondsmasher
      @diamondsmasher ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel that was the main difference between SF2 and MK. MK is all cheese, SF2 requires skill.

    • @OrtadragoonX
      @OrtadragoonX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@diamondsmasher
      Super Turbo’s Arcade mode required cheese on certain characters.
      The US version’s AI difficulty was all kinds of screwed up. Especially combined with the AI characters getting weird broken buffs. Like the charge characters not needing to charge when being used by the AI.

  • @Sarumanthewhite888
    @Sarumanthewhite888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    30 years we still love MK2, thank you!

  • @hanzobi1926
    @hanzobi1926 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rubberbanding AI code like they used with NBA Jam. Used this so you would lose easy so the Arcades made money.
    2P side MK2 AI plays different too compared to 1P side.

  • @kevb5916
    @kevb5916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir this is an MK2 Master Class this was my favorite game of them all .. Well Done 💪🏾

  • @torque9889
    @torque9889 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I completed this a few times and each time felt like a giant victory especially Kintaro and Shao Kahn. Such unfair fights that annihilate you if your unprepared.

  • @IHJello
    @IHJello ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro! They way you just recited this game was insane! Im completely in awe. Bravo.

  • @JannPoo
    @JannPoo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I played a lot of this game back in the days. Once I discovered that I could bait the AI to jump toward me (as you often did in this video) it actually became quite easy. I always used Baraka so I could immediately follow with his chop chop blades move. Shao Khan is also incredibly easy with Baraka, as you said he really likes to shoulder dash, moreover he never jumps, so you just spam chop chop blades and he basically kills himself. The real challenge for me was Kintaro. I never found out the strategy in this video, it certainly would have saved me a lot of trouble, but eventually I found a way to slowly defeat him through chip damage by repeatedly spamming low punch.

  • @bmusic-ci6jf
    @bmusic-ci6jf ปีที่แล้ว

    I completely forgot how many heads were ripped off on that fatality. My mother got me this game when I was a kid. Blockbuster video!

  • @ChristianDeLarge
    @ChristianDeLarge ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know this video came out 3 months ago, but this has such a in the bar arcade feel with your buddy who knows the game better than you. Good times those.

  • @ElFabii
    @ElFabii ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually very entertaining video of one of the best MK out there. 10 years got you some respect for sure. GG

  • @octoman_games
    @octoman_games ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Liu Kang is cheap AF in this game.

  • @dericwarchild
    @dericwarchild ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good stuff bro, brought me back of them days in the arcade. loved it there back then

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I too loved the days of arcades and I miss them every time I play. Thanks for the comment

  • @michaelsong5555
    @michaelsong5555 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love how the CPU is so cheap, that Jade can just suplex your corpse after the battle is over.
    If you want to see how much of BS the CPU is, freeze the CPU guy (3rd+ opponent), then try to throw him. He'll throw you while he's still in freeze state. Or better yet, if you beat him and there's the "Finish Him", try to throw. He'll throw you instead (and if you die, the CPU wins).

    • @adrenalineroll1033
      @adrenalineroll1033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that's so true lol😄

    • @DirdyJoker
      @DirdyJoker ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha that used to get me so mad. Trying to throw a frozen opponent and suddenly I'm the idiot being yeeted.

    • @BMPK
      @BMPK ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DirdyJoker Real gamers attempted this.

  • @PeptoAbismol
    @PeptoAbismol ปีที่แล้ว

    this is like watching an older sibling annihilate the game thats been kicking your ass without breaking a sweat. good vibes

  • @GokkunGuru
    @GokkunGuru ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So enjoyable to watch. 30 years of mastery indeed. Brings back good memories of my teens. Thank you!

  • @jayblack7495
    @jayblack7495 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This takes me back to the era of arcade gaming.
    Defending your stack of quarters like a bag of gold while daydreaming about the 16-bit console versions being developed for those who enjoy their decapitations from the comfort of their warm sofa...
    I wish I could share the powerful nostalgia of those fond memories with young gamers today.
    Once upon a time...
    ... when the Arcade was truly king.

  • @KelsallsArcade
    @KelsallsArcade ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very nicely done! You have certainly mastered it!

  • @bivv93
    @bivv93 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really amazing how good situational awareness and reflexes u have & how perfectly u explain the attack & defense patterns of Opponents and how to deal with them. Most importantly, no foul language. Much appreciated

  • @pedrojuglar
    @pedrojuglar ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video! I was a huge MK fan through the 90s. From 1 through Trilogy, plus a little bit of MK4.
    I wish there was a remake of these MKS. Everything as it was, but with fixed AI - fair, reacting to your actions, not buttons, playing more like a human. I would play the h**l out of it!

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear ya brother. Thanks for the comment. A remake would be AWESOME

  • @JotaIsTired
    @JotaIsTired ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so today youtube has chosen arcade mortal kombat 2 tutorial

  • @MrShadow1995.
    @MrShadow1995. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was just playing this at a bar/arcade the other day and I do remember discovering the opponents falling to the jump kicks. However, once I got to kintaro I got stuck on him. I suddenly couldn't land the jump kicks like I remember doing back then. I also didn't like how the arcade stick felt, he would jump straight up half the time instead of diagnol and as you said, you get uppercut.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kitanas fan lift I find is the easiest way to cheap out Kintaro if the jump kicking just ain’t working for ya.

  • @drfaizanmirza6546
    @drfaizanmirza6546 ปีที่แล้ว

    The feel associated with MK2 is next to none. The background music was so effective and dark

  • @loganford3921
    @loganford3921 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I own a original MK2 arcade machine since 1997 and still haven't beating it. I defiantly give it another go after watching your video. I still think the worst fighting game for cheap AI is Art of Fighting 2 as SNK boss syndrome went viral with every character.

  • @Hyuduro
    @Hyuduro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching someone else play this game brings back unpleasant memories of trying to beat this game as a child.

  • @bottledwater4484
    @bottledwater4484 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was really curious to see how you were going to do this bc I figured out the exact same AI exploit when I used to play religiously. You even have the same kintaro strategy. The only difference is how we handle Shao Khan. I essentially just constantly jump kick him from opposing sides while staying very close. If you're fast enough he essentially becomes stun locked. He blocks every time almost but the chip damage will kill him.

  • @FragmentJack
    @FragmentJack ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It never dawned on me that - while of course Mortal Kombat has some pretty sadistic finishers - turning a person into a baby and leaving them for the trees to eat is a different level of messed up. 😂
    Great video by the way. When I learned the tricks behind this game and other MK games years ago - I got my revenge on the CPU that I had yearned for since I was kid.

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just call it how I see it lol I’m glad you got your revenge. 👊🏼

  • @33LB
    @33LB ปีที่แล้ว +4

    cheesy AI not so tough after getting out-cheesed by the master.

  • @neosporin1873
    @neosporin1873 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video makes up for all the times I lost at MK. Feels like watching your older brother beat up your bully. Great vid 👍

    • @BushyStallion
      @BushyStallion  ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe I love beating this game so often cause it bullied ME growing up lol

  • @jamiemoll4128
    @jamiemoll4128 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The way you played this was exactly the way I beat this game with Johnny Cage. As nostalgic as this is honestly this game sucked back in the day.

    • @BigGainer98
      @BigGainer98 ปีที่แล้ว

      Single player yes. Multiplayer? It is one of the best fighters ever

  • @no_lives_left
    @no_lives_left ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this sir, I’ve had the 1up model for a year and only play it with other people since it’s so frustrating against the computer. This helps a lot 👍

  • @m2y8v
    @m2y8v ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The AI cheats, it reads your inputs in advance.

  • @IHJello
    @IHJello ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you slapped the button at the character select screen was fantastic

  • @chriscarrico5933
    @chriscarrico5933 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🐐🐐🐐🐐

  • @groovygando
    @groovygando ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s something about that arcade screen that is so beautiful man. I could watch a hundred of these. Nice video bro!

  • @ragnarok9658
    @ragnarok9658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since the MK1 reveal this channel has blew up. *well deserved i might add*

  • @bobbysbraindump4266
    @bobbysbraindump4266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man... takes me back to my childhood. One of my cousins always had Mortal Kombat down when we when to the arcades. Wouldn't even play would just watch them. Love your work