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If MKX Wasn't MK "Branded"...

Would you play MKX if it wasn't MK Branded?

  • No

    Votes: 75 50.0%
  • I would play more if it was another brand (DC, Marvel, Original, etc)

    Votes: 16 10.7%
  • I would play the same amount

    Votes: 59 39.3%

  • Total voters
    150

Mikemetroid

Who hired this guy, WTF?
Would you be interested in this game?

For example, if MKX was branded with DC characters, would you be still interested in the game?

I for one, believe that MKX is so popular because MK's lore and setting is too godlike. Everyone has "their" character and their connection with the series. So therefore, I probably wouldn't even touch this game for the amount of BS that is in it, if it wasn't for the fact that I love the characters that I play.
 

Mikemetroid

Who hired this guy, WTF?
I love MKX and I think it's a good game, but I probably wouldn't play it if it weren't MK.

I probably wouldn't have tried it in the first place.
I really don't have a connection with DC, but I gave IGAU a shot anyway and ended up liking characters. I could probably see me playing the game if it had someone interesting to play as but ultimately, I wouldn't stick with it for sure.
 

Scott The Scot

Where there is smoke, there is cancer.
I only got into MK because of my friends playing it. They kicked my ass so I bought it so that I could practice and beat them. Then I liked the game and kept playing and bought the next one. If it was Street Fighter they were playing then I would have been playing SF lol
 

The PantyChrist

Rest in Pantiez
I think I would actually like it more with dc characters.
When it came to igau I had a lot of fun going backwards into the rich history of in some characters cases 60+ years of rich history and there are all kinds of alternate universes and stories. It made it really easy to relate to and get to know your character.
Mk really only has about 25 years of history and the story is kind of... Meh at best. I've found it hard to really like a character in mkx without the inclusion of Shang, Lao just appeals to me since he was a childhood favorite and I happen to like his playstyle. Beyond that i don't think he's that interesting
 

SaltShaker

In Zoning We Trust
DC possibly because I like the characters too. That's like saying if this game was Inj2 instead of MKX. I would have played/would still be playing.

The difference is if they made the game like "this" again, because if they did I would not play from the beginning. I'll be looking for any sign of MKX level stupid early prerelease and Day 1 with the next game. Also, if it was a brand new fighter called "Ass Kickers" or whatever and not connected to MK or DC there's probably no way I would have touched the game.
 

Afk Skinny

3D Krusader
My love of 1 & 2/3 of the characters in this game is really what keeps me going. If it was DC and it had Atrocitus/Black Canary/Dr.Fate I would play. If it was anything else, I would not touch this game
 

Hexin_Wishes

Likes nerds with big ...
What even is this question? Are we that thirsty for KP2 info?

Anyways: Of fucking course not! I don't really do fighting games but MK is the only one I proudly support and own. I've grown up on this series ever since MKII was first released on home console.

Also, in all honesty, I only bought Injustice out of support for NRS. Hated it and don't feel I got my money's worth but I'll buy Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition when that is on sale (because it'll probably still only be worth $20 anyways).
 
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Youphemism

Gunslinger since pre patch (sh/out to The Farmer)
Hey a windbender is a windbender, I'd still play the game just for th....OH WAIT FUJIN ISN'T ON THE MAIN ROSTER

OR EVEN KP1

NRS WHY DO YOU HATE MY CHARACTER SO


Hell, even Capcom made the brilliant decision to put a windbender on the main roster for SFV. Even though I don't have a PS4 I'm going to play it anyway because Rashid.
 

virtiqaL

Noob
Is MKX really "so popular"? If it is, I feel that may only be because it is temporarily the new kid on the block so to speak. I mean, what other 'fresh' fighting game are people going to invest their time into right now?

Anyway... to the question. I'd probably not play the game at all if it weren't for it being based on MK. I feel the game is silly for the most part and it's really only because of a familiar presentation and atmosphere that I play the game at all, and even in that regard I hold the older MK games (MKII, III, 9) to a much higher degree. MKX already quickly maxes out the snooze-o-meter for me as it is, if it weren't based on MK, it'd probably put me into a coma.
 
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Espio

Kokomo
Lead Moderator
I actually like the game for what it is so I would still play it if it wasn't an MK game. The "bullshit" is probably overstated honestly especially in comparison to MK9's derp. Maybe Kombat Pack 2 patches will shake the game up meta wise and a lot of the negativity will fade away.
 
I think I would play it regardless. MK or not. it is a good game, and one I enjoy watching and playing much more than many of the other games in the FGC.

Am I the only person here who actually LIKES the game itself? I purchased MKX because I grew up on the MK series, purely out of nostalgia, with absolutely no intention of playing competitively. I still play because I actually really like the game, despite the atrocious online.
I really like MKx as well. I think it is head and shoulders above the last Injustice and MK9.
  • Best gameplay
  • Best mechanisms
  • The most balanced of any of the NRS games and arguably (if you look at character spread in top 8s one of the most balanced in the entire FGC)
  • The most support of any NRS game. Through patches, multi-platform versions and e-sports
  • Extremely good cast, though in a cast as large as MK there are people missing, still adding actual new characters was brilliant.
  • Has more players with larger turn outs at events than any other NRS game ever had, and not just a little more.. it is tons larger
  • Best Netcode in any NRS game (yeah, strange one, but still this is a MASSIVE step forward.. not that it doesn't need to be better, but compared to the old games..
There are some very vocal people who talk shit about MKx, and they are just doing that.. talking shit. Sometimes I think that they can not have honestly even played the other games.
 

rafaw

#YouSuck
For sure i would not play, i didnt play igau bc i dont like those heroes that much, and i really like the MK lore!