Shang Tsung is one of my favorites in this new timeline. He's so unabashedly evil and scheming. His facial expressions and mannerisms are so perfect. Always smirking, i love it.
The kick that Rain did at 3:42 is a classic rain move where he kicks you across the screen and you end up on the other side. I think he’s had it since he was first introduced
Shang Tsung betraying himself is so in character, that it ends up being that meme "Don't trust anyone, not even yourself." Old Raiden isn't actually voiced by Richard Epcar (Raiden from MK vs. DC to MK11 and Joker in every NRS game), but Travis Willingham (Thor in so many Marvel shows and games, Wilson Fisk in Spider-Man, and Grog in Vox Machima), he started voicing him the mobile game Mortal Kombat Onslaught (It used MK11 assets, but told a different story with returning voice actors, and some replacements for Raiden and Sonya... Which was easily better than Ronda Rousey since it was Vanessa Marshall lol)
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Shang Tsung deceiving Shang Tsung is the most Shang Tsung thing I saw in Mortal Kombat. This controversial story will likely humble Shang Tsung and Quan-Chi into becoming very careful about whom they should trust or work with. Also, Titan Shang Tsung's meddling in Liu Kang's New Era gives a reason as to how the God of Fire's peaceful timeline gradually falls apart, causing Outworld's Civil War (Mileena vs. General Shao), the Rise of the Netherealm (Quan-Chi), and the chaos created by Shang Tsung (Shang Tsung). In other words, Titan Shang Tsung's existence avoids making Liu Kang and Geras idiots. Here is a list of Titan Shang Tsung's crimes: 1. The Deadly Alliance between Shang Tsung and Quan-Chi-> Titan Shang Tsung's fault. 2. General Shao's Civil War against Mileena's family -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault. 3. Quan-Chi enslaving Ashrah and her sisters -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault. 4. Ermac -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 5. Reptile losing his Family > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 6. Soul Stealers > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 7. Vaeternians being immune to Sunlight -> > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 8. Rain's Ambitions -> > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 9. Havik and Rain Flooding Seido (Capital of Orderrealm) -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 10. Fall of the Lin Kuei -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 11. Kenshi losing his eyes -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 12. Ed Boon making Bi-Han a Noob Edge-Lord -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 13. Ashrah dating Reptile -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 14. Kuai Liang getting his iconic scar -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 15. General Shao breaking Onaga out -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 16. The Mortal Kombat 1 Ads -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 17. Give Mileena Character Development -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 18. Tarkatans reintegrating into Outworld society -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 19. Sindel's death -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 20. Past Timeline MK callbacks -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault 21. The Kronika RetKon Reminder -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault Titan Shang Tsung is so evil that he made the writers retcon and create a Marvel multiversal war in Mortal Kombat in MK1 (2023).
Mileena vs Shao Will likely show us the more war ridden dystopian outworld were used to seeing. Havik will also probably be closer to creating chaos realm now. Crazy how Shang's meddling basically sets up the classic MK we've known and come to see.
@@JuanitoEsBonito I don't think General Shao is keen to make Outworld into a wasteland unless Onaga goes overboard because Shao and his followers lived in lush and beautiful environments because of Liu Kang's careful crafting of a peaceful New Era. Outworld's division is similar to the division of the Roman Empire into two.
Ermac *kinda* being a good guy is so amazing. Also if you wanted to know about the other Shang Tsung, the MK11 Aftermath cutscenes will explain it. Especially Shang Tsungs ending.
Baraka, Reptile, Tanya, Geras, and Ermac being praiseworthy is dope. I like the idea of not being "just evil." Being jobbers in the MK9-11 trilogy did them dirty. Sindel is good again,
Ermac was a good guy in the original timeline from Deadly Alliance onward! Kenshi freed him from Shao's mental control, and in return Ermac helped Kenshi master his telekinesis. Ermac also later helped the soul of Liu Kang, who was dead at that point, return to his body, and together Liu and Ermac freed some of the heroes who'd been brainwashed by Onaga.
@@tellmeajoke4645 they did MK11’s main story. They did not do the MK11 Aftermath DLC storyline. I know that because I have, in fact, watched their “MK Journey”.
I'm so happy that Mileena has her own chapter and that in this timeline she got what she wishes a loving family and the love and compassion of her sister Kitana ✨✨
Jerrod finally appearing directly and getting an actual role after so many years of being a backstory character only was an absolutely brilliant surprise.
When Dark Raiden says his line with the original voice actor, it gave me chills. It was the most hype moment during my playthrough. I really hope we can acquire that skin to play as Dark Raiden
@@Nero7441 sorry for the spoiler, but I think that's not so suprise because the story confirmed she not dead yet, the tower ending just expand after that
I love that even Shang Tsung gets deceived by another Shang Tsung from a different timeline, that alone is the most Shang Tsung thing I have ever seen. BTW It was such a nice wholesome surprise to see Jared resurrected through ERMAC and reunited with his daughters and wife for once. However, it's even more tragic that they only had a few hours together again. It really sucks that this Sindel had to die because I actually really liked how reasonable and honourable this new Sindel was as she truly cared about her family and her people, trusting Mileena enough to know even with her Tarkatan disease she would still be a great emperor
The big twist of shang tsung and everything after changed the whole game so much, and while some people have a problem with it, I freaking loved it. It made the game go from more grounded and simple to something crazy, and its awesome to see how the story starts out simple to this. My favorite mk story mode for sure and one of the best storymodes i’ve played in a video game, at least in years
Who in their right mind would have a problem with it? Titan Tsung's reveal was awesome. What isn't awesome is the infinite timeline 'Armageddon' shit that came after. That was awful
I like it as well and I don't have a problem with the infinite timeline mix up stuff. Yes, I know everyone is doing it now, but I'm also not so caught up in any of it to care! It still creates an interesting MK universe that has tons of possibilities, and I can't wait to see where they go with this.
Damashi is a reference to Deception, but instead of Shujinko (who could also copy moves), Shang Tsung was the one who became a victim of Deception. The Dragon Army, Damashi, and etc are from the 3D era plot, so like MK9/Mortal Kombat was a retelling of the first MK games, MK12/MK1 is a remix of the 3D era of games.
Even went to betray himself from another timeline just to pick a fight with another Liu Kang (Titan one) from another timeline too. Guy really fcked up in the head lmao
Shang Tsung choosing Kronika as his disguise was a wise choice since she was destroyed, there is no Kronika in Liu Kang's timeline for Shang Tsung to recognize that this one was a fake. Had he taken the form of someone like Raiden who already exists Shang would've easily realized the existence of two Raidens and would've called Shang's bluff.
@@CinePals I’m sure Kronika comes across as being much more convincing than Wilson when trying to manipulate Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Why even take the chance of someone recognizing their neighbor when you can just as easily take the form of someone who doesn’t even exist in the timeline? Especially with how calculated and particular Shang Tsing is with his plans and deceit.
It wasn’t only to deceive the other Shang Tsung but to hide his tracks easier since after all, Kronika died and Titan can’t be resurrected as Geras stated, so the disguise was literally to hide himself from everyone even the Geras from this particular timeline since he already knows there would be a different Geras since he has his own too
The callback to Johnny Cage's drone was hilarious! When I played through this (whole story - one sitting - I had to know what was next!) I literally laughed out loud. 😂
While I knew they'd have to address the aftermath ending of MK11 I didn't expect it to happen in MK1. Make sure to watch the character endings after the story which are all canon.
Honestly, I just... adore, how simple this whole story concept is. No unnecessary bullcrap, no needless backstory, no explanations whatsoever, just characters speaking for themselves. This is a good guy, this is a bad guy, and why the hell not, this is another version of a bad guy that fooled the first bad guy and owned him. Everything that's been set is just on the edge of being believable and you can clearly see the FUN, the writers had while creating this story. Time to go nuts! I know that technically you shouldn't compare cause those are two different mediums but I had more fun experiencing a Multiverse MK1 story than the entirety of Multiverse saga from Marvel, especially later on when the craziness is being turned up [reasonably, but still] to 11. It's like a guilty pleasure type of entertainment, where you just turn off your brain and take in all the fun.
@@scottchaison1001 I can see that, but I also understand what he means. The story isn't confusing like the movie 'Inception' but it's like a well done movie that is easier to follow like 'Catch me if you can'
I'm loving how fast these are coming out! Every day after work I come home to a pleasant evening and a new episode. (well, yesterday and today at least)
Also they couldn't get Richard back as Raiden so they got Travis willingham who is I believe the founder of critical role voice of grog voice of Thor voice of Roy mustang and many more
Shouts out to Jaby because he perfectly picked the right time and the right games start this journey with him and Achara. This is how you write a timeline story! 😁 ok now this brings not only replay value to MK11 but to the previous titles, the fact they made two ending canon is honestly amazing not to mention this is a great way to promote the customizable items you can collect from “invasion mode” and the towers as it was when they showed Liu Kang and Raiden timeline fights in MK11 I gotta give it to Netherealm studios and the writing team for the story for this game, the callbacks the references are so layered and insane, it’s not like current day Stuff like Star Wars where they bring back or reference something for you to remember all for the sake of dangling keys - the deception callbacks and even what Liu Kang says to his version of Shang Tsung is gold, once I heard the words damashi I knew Shang was being played because anyone who’s played Deception Konquest, knows about the sad story of Shujinko who surprising enough is in this game (it was one of my childhood games and an ending I’ll never forget ) -Liu Kang and Shang Tsung the Yin and Yang of MK have officially became the greatest rivals in fighting game history (outside of Tekkens Mishima Blood Feud) - Gerus became a badass with wasted potential in MK11 to an adorable badass he’s more terrifying than ever before if you stop to think about everything, especially with the wisdom he’s learned from Liu Kang, he’s the best thing to happen from MK11 outside of the Fire God Liu Kang/time reset - The callback to sindel’s slaughter in MK9 was great, I hated it back then but appreciate it more than ever of the last few years - Giving ermac/jerrod,sindel,melina,Kitana such a great family development. - Whoever is doing Shang Tsung deserves a reward because he channels Cary Tagawa so perfectly P.S to anyone saying Liu Kang and gerus are dumb, you have to understand they can’t reset the timeline unless they catch the threat that’s altering it first also love the editors note (you can tell they’ve seen the fanboy comments LOL)
There is a game called Mortal Kombat: Armageddon which was released in 2006 in both PS2 and Xbox and it was the final chapter in the first original Mortal Kombat storyline. After that Mortal Kombat 2011 aka. MK11 was the reboot. It had all 62 fighters from the first original timeline.
once you’re done you should def watch the tower endings (they’re super good and feel like the last part of the story/a nice conclusion to the MK1 story for now)
The fun thing is that even Geras said the first time that it can't be kronika because she go destroyed and it would be impossible for her to be revived, you guys and all the other people that reacted to the story just wouldn't believe him. :p So shang tsungs "Deception" tricked you all. :p Also great to see that titles of previous games (Deception, Deadly Alliance and Armageddon) were used in the story to pay hommage to the earlier installment of the game. :) I REALLY hope they will bring Sindel back the way she was ressurected in the first games through Quan Chi but without her being a undead Banshee but rather the kind but powerfull empress she was in MK1.
Did you forget that there is a choice between continuing as Liu Kang or Shang Tsung at the end of MK11 Aftermath? I called it that the villain would be the alternate timeline Shang Tsung a long time ago. I thought Kitana would be the evil sister and aid Shao, but it seems she's good and genuinely not eyeing her sister's throne.
Two things to absolutely love about this: 1) Finally, after 3 decades of being just mentioned, we finally get to see Jerrod in the story mode of an MK game, even if he's just using Ermac's body for now. The royal family reuniting was such a wholesome moment. 2) One question arose after MK11's Aftermath ending: which side of the story will be canon moving forwards? To which NRS simply decides: both of them, of course! I was guessing they'd find a way to make both Liu Kang's and Shang Tsung's ending canon somehow, but how it unfolded was actually quite clever.
So many little easter eggs and references to past games. At 29:27, Shao's line is the same as Shao Khan's in the beginning of MK9, when he was beating up on Raiden on top of the pyramid
I'm sure someone after all this time has mentioned it but, the benefit of going from old shang to young and back again is that old and young have a completely different fighting style and abilities to use. The idea is that you use both versions together morphing back n forth mid combo
I love that rather than chalk it up to “What If” scenarios, the main story endings AND every single character ending for MK11 are now canon! I still hate that they killed off Sindel AGAIN! They finally made her into the awesome, independent, and well written character we always wanted, only to have her get killed by the worst version of herself. Yes her soul is now in Ermac’s body which is controlled by Jerrod, but it’s still absolute BS.
Um actually.. 14:44 Mortal Kombat: Deception 27:29 Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance, predecessor to Mortal Kombat Deception 29:40 Mortal Kombat Armageddon is released after Mortal Kombat Deception. All three are from the sixth generation gaming console era.
In the story it is really cool as well since she only has certain moves in her Tarkot form (clearly no bitey-bitey in normal form though I was hoping for a normal Melina skin...).
So far I’ve enjoyed this new reimagining of Mortal Kombat 1. It is so cool that they took both endings from MK 11 and made them completely canonical versions. used these characters and stories, took their whole franchise and wrote the entire premise based on what came before to build this new Mortal Kombat 1. I think it was a brilliantly crafted and executed reboot. It makes me feel like it is original and refreshing. At least brilliant enough to the extent of making me appreciate it and been told that the story was based on both endings felt like it hadn’t been done before. Especially when other studios and writers riding the tail of Time/Multiverse concept to expand or refresh their own franchise. Now I’m wondering if that could now be applicable to Injustice 2 since they opened up this can of worms instead of writing alternate endings just to thrown out & tossed aside as a “What If This” type of conclusions. By the way, great reaction videos as always. It seems maybe this has been done before or similarly tried to in other media where lately everything is part of a multiverse or time travel, but to think before thought & executed this
I love these reactions to Mortal Kombat 🔥, after the story mode you guys can make a video reacting to all of Johnny Cage's intros dialogues , they're hilarious 😂💚
Kronika was definitely there for our benefit lol But it was fun. Made the whole internet go crazy when they revealed the story's first minutes. I'm really glad they made Jerrod Ermac canon, and I hope they'll be back for MK 13 as both Jerrod and Sindel. That will be kind of weird but really cool to see :D
I will say, I do personally think shang tsung transforming into kronika was a clever idea. He knew liu kang or whoever was keeper of time would figure out new timeline shang and quan were gaining more power very quickly, and using the form of kronika for liu and geras to see, sent them on a wild goose chase for someone who doesn't even exist anymore, keeping them off his tail and leading them to never assume there is a 2nd timeline until way later in the game. I honestly thought it was a smart move of his, using the most logical person to confuse them.
To be fair, Shang Tsung knew at the very least that Liu Kang was aware of Kronika. The way it made sense for me is the idea that Alt Reality Shang Tsung anticipated Liu Kang to have kept his role as Time Keeper, so he would see what Geras saw.... someone from an alternate reality who looked like Kronika messing with the planned destiny of that universe's villains.
Many people complain about Kitana's role in this game because she was reduced to a supporting character. But i think it's not bad. This timeline is a different situation from prior timeline. with the question is "If Kitana is not one and only princess. and she growing-up like a little sister. Her role and her decision is like or different from the prior timeline?" The answer is.. Kitana is being Kitana. She still be a honorable warrior princess who has a heart of kindness. Loving and supporting her sister in everyway. Mileena became her big sister and has her own problem. She can be turned into villain like in the prior timeline. but she not. Because she has a lovely and supportive sister on her side. This is a good time for them. I don't have any complain. (There's nothing worse than a Revenant Kitana in the MKX, honestly lol) (And i think she will be a bigger role in the next game or the DLC. Imagine as a supreme commander. Kitana join OIA and fight beside the earthrealmer alliance.)
remember how kronika reversed time so all of lui kangs allies would not be able to help him in the fight, that would mean what happens to geras technically wasnt put into action
@@vetlem73 a part of me agrees with this theory but I’d argue that *Raiden* made it happen so either it was irreversible or successfully done outside the fabric of time because why wouldn’t he come to her aid after the fact?
A few requests. Could you react to the Honest Trailers for every Mortal Kombat game and movie they've covered? Another is for Achara to react to Bloodsport if she hasn't. Seriously a fun movie! If she hasn't seen either Enter the Dragon or Big Trouble in Little China, either, also recommendations. But really, loving the videos, and a lot of fun seeing people of quality reacting to the story of Mortal Kombat! Keep up the vids, please! I need them!!
Rain looks a little similar to Jerrod. And even with the "I thought of you as a son" line from Sindel, wonder if they could've possibly made him Jerrod's son in this timeline without inexplicably stating it.
So here's this game's answer from a previous episode on if they ever kill characters in the story while still letting you play them in the roster. Admittedly, Sindel is not the first character to die (nor has this been her first death) as many others have before which is why many of the previous games had undead versions of the heroes: almost every main character has died only to be brought back in one way or another in future games. I do believe Bi-Han was actually the first to die in a story as, later on, he was brought back as Noob Saibot. Reptile and Baraka also have a history of dying in the MK franchise as they've only really been jobber characters up until this one.
Shang tsung deceiving shang tsung is the most shang tsung thing ive seen shang tsung do in mortal kombat
Best comment ever lmao
I was gonna think of a funny comment, but its not beating this!
Never was the biggest fan of him until this game. Bro is always 1 step ahead and is so snarky/callous about it.
@@Crimson_Hebi he's so zesty in this game as well
Dejavu
Shang Tsung is one of my favorites in this new timeline. He's so unabashedly evil and scheming. His facial expressions and mannerisms are so perfect. Always smirking, i love it.
Just quick note that Damashi was the name of entity that deceived Shujinko in MK Deception :)
The kick that Rain did at 3:42 is a classic rain move where he kicks you across the screen and you end up on the other side. I think he’s had it since he was first introduced
Shang Tsung betraying himself is so in character, that it ends up being that meme "Don't trust anyone, not even yourself."
Old Raiden isn't actually voiced by Richard Epcar (Raiden from MK vs. DC to MK11 and Joker in every NRS game), but Travis Willingham (Thor in so many Marvel shows and games, Wilson Fisk in Spider-Man, and Grog in Vox Machima), he started voicing him the mobile game Mortal Kombat Onslaught (It used MK11 assets, but told a different story with returning voice actors, and some replacements for Raiden and Sonya... Which was easily better than Ronda Rousey since it was Vanessa Marshall lol)
Hey! Why'd you stop making videos? You gonna start that up again soon?
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Shang Tsung deceiving Shang Tsung is the most Shang Tsung thing I saw in Mortal Kombat. This controversial story will likely humble Shang Tsung and Quan-Chi into becoming very careful about whom they should trust or work with. Also, Titan Shang Tsung's meddling in Liu Kang's New Era gives a reason as to how the God of Fire's peaceful timeline gradually falls apart, causing Outworld's Civil War (Mileena vs. General Shao), the Rise of the Netherealm (Quan-Chi), and the chaos created by Shang Tsung (Shang Tsung). In other words, Titan Shang Tsung's existence avoids making Liu Kang and Geras idiots. Here is a list of Titan Shang Tsung's crimes:
1. The Deadly Alliance between Shang Tsung and Quan-Chi-> Titan Shang Tsung's fault.
2. General Shao's Civil War against Mileena's family -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault.
3. Quan-Chi enslaving Ashrah and her sisters -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault.
4. Ermac -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
5. Reptile losing his Family > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
6. Soul Stealers > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
7. Vaeternians being immune to Sunlight -> > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
8. Rain's Ambitions -> > Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
9. Havik and Rain Flooding Seido (Capital of Orderrealm) -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
10. Fall of the Lin Kuei -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
11. Kenshi losing his eyes -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
12. Ed Boon making Bi-Han a Noob Edge-Lord -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
13. Ashrah dating Reptile -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
14. Kuai Liang getting his iconic scar -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
15. General Shao breaking Onaga out -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
16. The Mortal Kombat 1 Ads -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
17. Give Mileena Character Development -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
18. Tarkatans reintegrating into Outworld society -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
19. Sindel's death -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
20. Past Timeline MK callbacks -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
21. The Kronika RetKon Reminder -> Titan Shang Tsung's Fault
Titan Shang Tsung is so evil that he made the writers retcon and create a Marvel multiversal war in Mortal Kombat in MK1 (2023).
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Mileena vs Shao Will likely show us the more war ridden dystopian outworld were used to seeing. Havik will also probably be closer to creating chaos realm now. Crazy how Shang's meddling basically sets up the classic MK we've known and come to see.
@@JuanitoEsBonito I don't think General Shao is keen to make Outworld into a wasteland unless Onaga goes overboard because Shao and his followers lived in lush and beautiful environments because of Liu Kang's careful crafting of a peaceful New Era. Outworld's division is similar to the division of the Roman Empire into two.
@@ryankwon8785 maybe he doesn't INTEND to make out world a wasteland. It doesn't mean he can't, intentions and actions are different things.
Titan Shang tsung is behind everyting
Ermac *kinda* being a good guy is so amazing.
Also if you wanted to know about the other Shang Tsung, the MK11 Aftermath cutscenes will explain it. Especially Shang Tsungs ending.
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Baraka, Reptile, Tanya, Geras, and Ermac being praiseworthy is dope. I like the idea of not being "just evil." Being jobbers in the MK9-11 trilogy did them dirty. Sindel is good again,
Ermac was a good guy in the original timeline from Deadly Alliance onward! Kenshi freed him from Shao's mental control, and in return Ermac helped Kenshi master his telekinesis. Ermac also later helped the soul of Liu Kang, who was dead at that point, return to his body, and together Liu and Ermac freed some of the heroes who'd been brainwashed by Onaga.
@@tellmeajoke4645 they did MK11’s main story. They did not do the MK11 Aftermath DLC storyline. I know that because I have, in fact, watched their “MK Journey”.
@@brucenatelee I like Bi-Han isn’t evil, he’s just ambitious and tired of standing idle.
I'm so happy that Mileena has her own chapter and that in this timeline she got what she wishes a loving family and the love and compassion of her sister Kitana ✨✨
Amen! 🙏🏽💪
Same! She was my main in MK11, and obviously during the final battle in this I chose mileena. This whole game is truly Mileena’s story imo
And she's finally Empress/Queen/Kahn. Her fans must be relishing the moment!
@@fabioriato Can confirm. Been a Mileena main since the 90’s. LOVED what they did for her & Baraka in this story
Jerrod finally appearing directly and getting an actual role after so many years of being a backstory character only was an absolutely brilliant surprise.
Multiverse is such a crazy concept now to use everywhere. They used it in a fun way here.
When Dark Raiden says his line with the original voice actor, it gave me chills. It was the most hype moment during my playthrough. I really hope we can acquire that skin to play as Dark Raiden
That's not Richard Epcar (MK vs DC-MK11), but Travis Willingham (MK: Onslaught).
Now, we are getting to the crazy parts. Love it.
14:36 That is a huge callback to Mortal Kombat: Deception!
Sindel beating everyone’s ass again is so funny 😂
Yeah, when i played that section myself i was like No, No, No..Not this again. But thank god, no one died except Sindel.
@@Nero7441actually, she's not, jerrod asbrob her soul into ermac, in her arcade ending, her & jerrod fight together to control ermac
@@hellolongden well, I was referring to what she did in MK9..Thanks but no thanks for the spoiler cause I haven’t played her tower ending yet.
@@Nero7441 sorry for the spoiler, but I think that's not so suprise because the story confirmed she not dead yet, the tower ending just expand after that
I was having MK9 flashbacks during that scene
2:25 So satisfying to see Sindel be the character we all know and love! 😊💪
I love that even Shang Tsung gets deceived by another Shang Tsung from a different timeline, that alone is the most Shang Tsung thing I have ever seen.
BTW It was such a nice wholesome surprise to see Jared resurrected through ERMAC and reunited with his daughters and wife for once. However, it's even more tragic that they only had a few hours together again. It really sucks that this Sindel had to die because I actually really liked how reasonable and honourable this new Sindel was as she truly cared about her family and her people, trusting Mileena enough to know even with her Tarkatan disease she would still be a great emperor
While I'm sad that it wasn't Richard Epcar reprising his role as Dark raiden, Travis Willingham does a good job.
That was Travis - I did not know that! Yeah - he sounded great!
mileena having a chapter is everything i’ve ever wanted
She was my main in 11, and this one truly feels like it’s Mileena’s story above anyone else.
Ermac/Jerrod is going to be part of the first Kombat pack, so he will be a playable character when that comes out.
Yeah - I'm assuming Jerrod will be a skin so you essentially get both (so to speak).
I love how BOTH Mk11 Aftermath endings are canon to this.
You should be surprised that all the arcade endings in MK 11 are canon now.
The big twist of shang tsung and everything after changed the whole game so much, and while some people have a problem with it, I freaking loved it. It made the game go from more grounded and simple to something crazy, and its awesome to see how the story starts out simple to this. My favorite mk story mode for sure and one of the best storymodes i’ve played in a video game, at least in years
Who in their right mind would have a problem with it? Titan Tsung's reveal was awesome. What isn't awesome is the infinite timeline 'Armageddon' shit that came after. That was awful
But it's too DC-ish and Marvel-ish with these multiverses ass pull.
I like it as well and I don't have a problem with the infinite timeline mix up stuff. Yes, I know everyone is doing it now, but I'm also not so caught up in any of it to care! It still creates an interesting MK universe that has tons of possibilities, and I can't wait to see where they go with this.
Damashi is a reference to Deception, but instead of Shujinko (who could also copy moves), Shang Tsung was the one who became a victim of Deception. The Dragon Army, Damashi, and etc are from the 3D era plot, so like MK9/Mortal Kombat was a retelling of the first MK games, MK12/MK1 is a remix of the 3D era of games.
Man, we are just unlocking a new side of Achara with these cutscenes.
Shang is a top tier HATER, how do you finesse yourself to get back at Liu Kang??
That is an EPIC level of pettiness
Even went to betray himself from another timeline just to pick a fight with another Liu Kang (Titan one) from another timeline too.
Guy really fcked up in the head lmao
What's funny is that very quality is his downfall repeatedly 🤣🤣
Lmao
@@garudanathanael5257well Shang tsung knows lui Kane alone is a threat to his plans he admitted it
Shang Tsung choosing Kronika as his disguise was a wise choice since she was destroyed, there is no Kronika in Liu Kang's timeline for Shang Tsung to recognize that this one was a fake. Had he taken the form of someone like Raiden who already exists Shang would've easily realized the existence of two Raidens and would've called Shang's bluff.
Yeah... but if he disguised himself Tim's neighbor Wilson, Liu Kang wouldn't have had a clue.
@@CinePals I’m sure Kronika comes across as being much more convincing than Wilson when trying to manipulate Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Why even take the chance of someone recognizing their neighbor when you can just as easily take the form of someone who doesn’t even exist in the timeline? Especially with how calculated and particular Shang Tsing is with his plans and deceit.
@@CinePals Nah, that's immediate sus. Wilson would never help a selfish git like Shang Tsung!
It wasn’t only to deceive the other Shang Tsung but to hide his tracks easier since after all, Kronika died and Titan can’t be resurrected as Geras stated, so the disguise was literally to hide himself from everyone even the Geras from this particular timeline since he already knows there would be a different Geras since he has his own too
The callback to Johnny Cage's drone was hilarious! When I played through this (whole story - one sitting - I had to know what was next!) I literally laughed out loud. 😂
While I knew they'd have to address the aftermath ending of MK11 I didn't expect it to happen in MK1.
Make sure to watch the character endings after the story which are all canon.
Honestly, I just... adore, how simple this whole story concept is. No unnecessary bullcrap, no needless backstory, no explanations whatsoever, just characters speaking for themselves. This is a good guy, this is a bad guy, and why the hell not, this is another version of a bad guy that fooled the first bad guy and owned him. Everything that's been set is just on the edge of being believable and you can clearly see the FUN, the writers had while creating this story. Time to go nuts!
I know that technically you shouldn't compare cause those are two different mediums but I had more fun experiencing a Multiverse MK1 story than the entirety of Multiverse saga from Marvel, especially later on when the craziness is being turned up [reasonably, but still] to 11. It's like a guilty pleasure type of entertainment, where you just turn off your brain and take in all the fun.
Agreed, just a story where you turn off your brain and have fun.
@@malosprime4910 You're basically saying the story is bad, when it really isn't.
@@scottchaison1001 I can see that, but I also understand what he means. The story isn't confusing like the movie 'Inception' but it's like a well done movie that is easier to follow like 'Catch me if you can'
That's not the old Raiden voice that's Travis Willingham taking over for Richard Epcar.
Sounds so similar, though!
@@CinePals
That's what I thought too.
I'm loving how fast these are coming out! Every day after work I come home to a pleasant evening and a new episode. (well, yesterday and today at least)
You know its a good game when people start forgetting to breath correctly out of excitement.
“What happens in *Mortal Kombat 1* ?” Well funny enough *Shang Tsung Shang Tsungs Shang Tsung* in order to defile *Fire God Liu Kangs* timeline
That is SO Shang Tsung
loving their insight and thoughts they give on the story i can tell they really like the story and mk as a whole
I just got back from the Chiropractor today when tanya hit that wall and grabbed her hip and rib.... damn i felt that shit
Also they couldn't get Richard back as Raiden so they got Travis willingham who is I believe the founder of critical role voice of grog voice of Thor voice of Roy mustang and many more
Shouts out to Jaby because he perfectly picked the right time and the right games start this journey with him and Achara.
This is how you write a timeline story! 😁 ok now this brings not only replay value to MK11 but to the previous titles, the fact they made two ending canon is honestly amazing not to mention this is a great way to promote the customizable items you can collect from “invasion mode” and the towers as it was when they showed Liu Kang and Raiden timeline fights in MK11
I gotta give it to Netherealm studios and the writing team for the story for this game, the callbacks the references are so layered and insane, it’s not like current day Stuff like Star Wars where they bring back or reference something for you to remember all for the sake of dangling keys
- the deception callbacks and even what Liu Kang says to his version of Shang Tsung is gold, once I heard the words damashi I knew Shang was being played because anyone who’s played Deception Konquest, knows about the sad story of Shujinko who surprising enough is in this game (it was one of my childhood games and an ending I’ll never forget )
-Liu Kang and Shang Tsung the Yin and Yang of MK have officially became the greatest rivals in fighting game history (outside of Tekkens Mishima Blood Feud)
- Gerus became a badass with wasted potential in MK11 to an adorable badass he’s more terrifying than ever before if you stop to think about everything, especially with the wisdom he’s learned from Liu Kang, he’s the best thing to happen from MK11 outside of the Fire God Liu Kang/time reset
- The callback to sindel’s slaughter in MK9 was great, I hated it back then but appreciate it more than ever of the last few years
- Giving ermac/jerrod,sindel,melina,Kitana such a great family development.
- Whoever is doing Shang Tsung deserves a reward because he channels Cary Tagawa so perfectly
P.S to anyone saying Liu Kang and gerus are dumb, you have to understand they can’t reset the timeline unless they catch the threat that’s altering it first
also love the editors note (you can tell they’ve seen the fanboy comments LOL)
Apparently in this game, the kharacter's individual endings will all be kanon to the lore and give hints to what is koming in future games...
This story is such a trip I freaking love it
this is truly the year of multiverse...
There is a game called Mortal Kombat: Armageddon which was released in 2006 in both PS2 and Xbox and it was the final chapter in the first original Mortal Kombat storyline. After that Mortal Kombat 2011 aka. MK11 was the reboot.
It had all 62 fighters from the first original timeline.
once you’re done you should def watch the tower endings (they’re super good and feel like the last part of the story/a nice conclusion to the MK1 story for now)
25:05 the Jade Jaguar is the same idol Geras picks up when we first see him!
this man got speard through the head...... and was yanked upward oh damn
22:58 Same! Its so cool and civilized
Deception, Deadly alliance and Armageddon in the same game. Lets goooooo
The fun thing is that even Geras said the first time that it can't be kronika because she go destroyed and it would be impossible for her to be revived, you guys and all the other people that reacted to the story just wouldn't believe him. :p So shang tsungs "Deception" tricked you all. :p
Also great to see that titles of previous games (Deception, Deadly Alliance and Armageddon) were used in the story to pay hommage to the earlier installment of the game. :)
I REALLY hope they will bring Sindel back the way she was ressurected in the first games through Quan Chi but without her being a undead Banshee but rather the kind but powerfull empress she was in MK1.
Dude, making both MK11 endings canon is such a crazy move
Did you forget that there is a choice between continuing as Liu Kang or Shang Tsung at the end of MK11 Aftermath? I called it that the villain would be the alternate timeline Shang Tsung a long time ago. I thought Kitana would be the evil sister and aid Shao, but it seems she's good and genuinely not eyeing her sister's throne.
Two things to absolutely love about this:
1) Finally, after 3 decades of being just mentioned, we finally get to see Jerrod in the story mode of an MK game, even if he's just using Ermac's body for now. The royal family reuniting was such a wholesome moment.
2) One question arose after MK11's Aftermath ending: which side of the story will be canon moving forwards? To which NRS simply decides: both of them, of course! I was guessing they'd find a way to make both Liu Kang's and Shang Tsung's ending canon somehow, but how it unfolded was actually quite clever.
So many little easter eggs and references to past games. At 29:27, Shao's line is the same as Shao Khan's in the beginning of MK9, when he was beating up on Raiden on top of the pyramid
old Shang tsung gives you a different move set
15:00 remember mk11 bad ending? they merged back both endings.
I'm sure someone after all this time has mentioned it but, the benefit of going from old shang to young and back again is that old and young have a completely different fighting style and abilities to use. The idea is that you use both versions together morphing back n forth mid combo
I love that rather than chalk it up to “What If” scenarios, the main story endings AND every single character ending for MK11 are now canon!
I still hate that they killed off Sindel AGAIN! They finally made her into the awesome, independent, and well written character we always wanted, only to have her get killed by the worst version of herself. Yes her soul is now in Ermac’s body which is controlled by Jerrod, but it’s still absolute BS.
Not exactly a subtle middel finger to people who didn't like evil Sindel.
Well Sindel was already dead when she was introduced in MK 3. So...
The Original Sindel that slaughtered everyone in MK9 will remain OP😮💨. Would’ve been Deja Vu if Nightwolf was there
Um actually..
14:44 Mortal Kombat: Deception
27:29 Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance, predecessor to Mortal Kombat Deception
29:40 Mortal Kombat Armageddon is released after Mortal Kombat Deception.
All three are from the sixth generation gaming console era.
MK2 will probably where shit hits the fan, cause MK1 is pretty wholesome
jaby with the outkast song bravo sir bravo
At 34:25 the outfit is cool no doubt but that Scorpion 🦂 is HANZO HASASHI not kuai liang.
That is why his moves were a little different and badass.
You should watch the Deception Konquest mode, the plot is basically what they used for this game
Achara: come here boy let me spank you
me:.....
18:55 its always sindel taking the team down , first mk9 , now this lol
"You're the victim of a deception....Sorcerer " A Mortal Kombat Deception Lord Liu Kang?
Damashi was an avatar who deceived shujinko in mortal kombat deception as the dragon king Onaga
If you go back to earlier in the story when Geras and Liu Kang are in the fire temple you see Geras holding the jade jaguar.
Idk how anyone else feels but I so love melenas face turn ❤
In the story it is really cool as well since she only has certain moves in her Tarkot form (clearly no bitey-bitey in normal form though I was hoping for a normal Melina skin...).
I absolutely love the MK series on this channel
So far I’ve enjoyed this new reimagining of Mortal Kombat 1. It is so cool that they took both endings from MK 11 and made them completely canonical versions. used these characters and stories, took their whole franchise and wrote the entire premise based on what came before to build this new Mortal Kombat 1.
I think it was a brilliantly crafted and executed reboot. It makes me feel like it is original and refreshing. At least brilliant enough to the extent of making me appreciate it and been told that the story was based on both endings felt like it hadn’t been done before. Especially when other studios and writers riding the tail of Time/Multiverse concept to expand or refresh their own franchise.
Now I’m wondering if that could now be applicable to Injustice 2 since they opened up this can of worms instead of writing alternate endings just to thrown out & tossed aside as a “What If This” type of conclusions. By the way, great reaction videos as always.
It seems maybe this has been done before or similarly tried to in other media where lately everything is part of a multiverse or time travel, but to think
before thought & executed this
The great Kung lao is the kung Lao we see at the end of MK11 when Lord Liu Kang tell him he is his new champion
18:21 Oh snaps! I can see that! 😂
I’d thought you would recall back to the sindel massacre back in mk9. Since that sindel literally said the same line and beat everyone up
30:35 i like how they both were confused 🤣🤣
Jaby, i dont know if anyone has told you, but Scorpion is voiced by none other tha Jin Sakai himself, Daisuke Tsuji
We love Jaby and Acharra!!
Gonna warn you now the remainder of this story is CONFUSING!!!!!!!!! I've played it 2X and I'm still not sure WTF happens!
I love these reactions to Mortal Kombat 🔥, after the story mode you guys can make a video reacting to all of Johnny Cage's intros dialogues , they're hilarious 😂💚
Kronika was definitely there for our benefit lol But it was fun. Made the whole internet go crazy when they revealed the story's first minutes.
I'm really glad they made Jerrod Ermac canon, and I hope they'll be back for MK 13 as both Jerrod and Sindel. That will be kind of weird but really cool to see :D
Anyone notice 28:52 Kitana hits kenshi
I will say, I do personally think shang tsung transforming into kronika was a clever idea. He knew liu kang or whoever was keeper of time would figure out new timeline shang and quan were gaining more power very quickly, and using the form of kronika for liu and geras to see, sent them on a wild goose chase for someone who doesn't even exist anymore, keeping them off his tail and leading them to never assume there is a 2nd timeline until way later in the game. I honestly thought it was a smart move of his, using the most logical person to confuse them.
I wish they would do these chapter by chapter instead of stopping randomly mid conversation.
10:00 I smell a DLC campaign! There’s literally no reason to not spare even a minute to explain what really happened to Jerrod in the main story.
To be fair, Shang Tsung knew at the very least that Liu Kang was aware of Kronika. The way it made sense for me is the idea that Alt Reality Shang Tsung anticipated Liu Kang to have kept his role as Time Keeper, so he would see what Geras saw.... someone from an alternate reality who looked like Kronika messing with the planned destiny of that universe's villains.
Many people complain about Kitana's role in this game because she was reduced to a supporting character. But i think it's not bad. This timeline is a different situation from prior timeline. with the question is "If Kitana is not one and only princess. and she growing-up like a little sister. Her role and her decision is like or different from the prior timeline?"
The answer is.. Kitana is being Kitana. She still be a honorable warrior princess who has a heart of kindness. Loving and supporting her sister in everyway. Mileena became her big sister and has her own problem. She can be turned into villain like in the prior timeline. but she not. Because she has a lovely and supportive sister on her side. This is a good time for them. I don't have any complain. (There's nothing worse than a Revenant Kitana in the MKX, honestly lol)
(And i think she will be a bigger role in the next game or the DLC. Imagine as a supreme commander. Kitana join OIA and fight beside the earthrealmer alliance.)
Also Liu Kang probably wanted her to have a more peaceful life in his timeline.
@@emanymton713 Right. Kitana always carrying the weight of everything in her life. It's time to let her lived in her own way.
So 😂 both *Shang* & *Lui* decided to search a *BOTTOMLESS* sea of *BLOOD* to draw out *Geras* to be an assistant
remember how kronika reversed time so all of lui kangs allies would not be able to help him in the fight, that would mean what happens to geras technically wasnt put into action
@@vetlem73 a part of me agrees with this theory but I’d argue that *Raiden* made it happen so either it was irreversible or successfully done outside the fabric of time because why wouldn’t he come to her aid after the fact?
Kronika was simply to piss us off they didnt want her back so they wanted to play with our heads😂😭
Geras is officially the 🐐 there's nobody more honorable or loyal.
14:41 It's all coming together
You should do the endings of each character. I think it's canon cause it's all connected unlike the endings before.
15:26 - WE Broke Through the 4th wall. The deception Era.
13:43 That's a good one! 😂💪
A few requests. Could you react to the Honest Trailers for every Mortal Kombat game and movie they've covered? Another is for Achara to react to Bloodsport if she hasn't. Seriously a fun movie! If she hasn't seen either Enter the Dragon or Big Trouble in Little China, either, also recommendations. But really, loving the videos, and a lot of fun seeing people of quality reacting to the story of Mortal Kombat! Keep up the vids, please! I need them!!
27:27 Like Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance! 🙏🏽💪
29:49 Yes, it was supposed to be the last game of the franchise back in the day. But of course, it wasn't lol
Shang Tsung from his timeline is a Titan and revealed he was the main antagonist of the Mk1.
If your shocked rain's kick is his around the world kick he's had that since mk3
*Magic* vs *Technology* 😅 where has this been explored???
You guys gotta stop interpreting corrections as worse than being cussed out. Nobody is immune to mistakes there's no need to be offended by it
No spoils but I can’t wait to see *Jabys* face when the ending arises
Rain looks a little similar to Jerrod. And even with the "I thought of you as a son" line from Sindel, wonder if they could've possibly made him Jerrod's son in this timeline without inexplicably stating it.
He claims to be the son of Argus in the ending if you choose him.
So here's this game's answer from a previous episode on if they ever kill characters in the story while still letting you play them in the roster. Admittedly, Sindel is not the first character to die (nor has this been her first death) as many others have before which is why many of the previous games had undead versions of the heroes: almost every main character has died only to be brought back in one way or another in future games. I do believe Bi-Han was actually the first to die in a story as, later on, he was brought back as Noob Saibot. Reptile and Baraka also have a history of dying in the MK franchise as they've only really been jobber characters up until this one.