So You Wanna Brawl, But Can't Tell Your Fatalities from Your Friendships? A Guide to MK11 vs. MK11 Ultimate
Yo, fighting game fans! Ever feel like you're trapped in a Shang Tsung soul-stealing scheme, confused by all the Mortal Kombat 11 editions lurking in the shadows? Fear not, for I, your friendly neighborhood guide (with a questionable sense of humor), am here to separate the Scorpion spears from the Sub-Zero puns. Let's dissect the brawl-tastic differences between MK11 and its ultimate evolution, MK11 Ultimate.
MK11: The Base Game - Where It All Began (But Ended... Kinda)
Think of MK11 as the vanilla ice cream of the Mortal Kombat world. It's delicious, packed with classic characters like Scorpion and Raiden, and has enough fatalities to make your grandma faint. But like that forgotten tub in the back of the freezer, it lacks the extra sprinkles and toppings that make the ultimate fighting experience.
What You Get:
- 25 fighters: A solid roster, but some fan favorites like Mileena and Rain are chilling in the character select screen like uninvited guests.
- Story Mode: Kronika messing with time? Check. Time travel shenanigans? Check. Liu Kang with luscious locks? Double check! This mode is surprisingly deep, but buckle up for some head-scratching moments that make Shao Kahn's hammer look subtle.
- Klassic Towers and Other Modes: Test your might in various towers, practice combos, and unleash your inner rage online. It's Mortal Kombat 101.
But Wait, There's More (or Less, Depending on Your Wallet)
Here's where things get tricky. MK11 had downloadable content (DLC) like Kombat Packs and the Aftermath expansion, adding new fighters, story chapters, and enough skins to make a chameleon jealous. But navigating these add-ons was like trying to decipher a cryptic Krpyta puzzle.
Enter MK11 Ultimate: The All-You-Can-Fatality Buffet
Imagine MK11 Ultimate as a sundae piled high with every delicious MK11 morsel. It's the definitive edition, the "greatest hits" album of Mortal Kombat 11, if "greatest hits" involved ripping someone's spine out.
What You Get:
- Everything in MK11: Duh.
- Kombat Pack 1: Shang Tsung, Terminator, Nightwolf, Sindel, The Joker, and Spawn join the party. Time to practice your "Why so serious?" taunts.
- Aftermath Expansion: A new story campaign with Fujin, Sheeva, and RoboCop. Plus, you get to play as Kronika (because why not?). This expansion is like the cherry on top, even if it's a slightly bruised one.
- Kombat Pack 2: Mileena, Rain, and Rambo enter the fray, bringing their unique fighting styles and, in Rambo's case, a whole lot of firepower. It's like the whipped cream and sprinkles – the good stuff!
So, Which One Should You Choose?
If you're new to MK11: Ultimate is the clear winner. It's got everything, and you won't miss out on any characters or story content. If you already own MK11: It depends. Do you crave Mileena's sais and Rain's watery wrath? Do you have a burning desire to play as RoboCop and yell "Get some!" as you blow someone up? Then Ultimate might be worth the upgrade. But if you're happy with the base game and Kombat Pack 1, you can save your koins.
Ultimately (pun intended), the choice is yours. Just remember, regardless of which version you choose, you're in for a bloody good time (as long as you're okay with a little violence and a lot of cheese). Now go forth and fight…FLAWLESSLY!