Mortal Kombat: A Popular Video Game Series
Mortal Kombat is a popular fighting video game series created by the Midway Manufacturing Company in the United States. In 2009, the company liquidated its assets and closed its doors. Warner Bros acquired the rights to Mortal Kombat. Rebranded as NetherRealm Studios, the franchise is run by Ed Boon, who serves as Chief Creative Officer. The two-dimensional arcade game hit the scene in 1992 and became one of the most notorious video games of the 90s era. The original arcade game spawned over a dozen sequels, spin-offs, toys, and other merchandise.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind
Step into the world of Mortal Kombat Legends with the latest movie adaptation, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind, where iconic characters face a battle for survival. Mortal Kombat Legends is a series that takes place in an alternative timeline. The action is non-stop in this animated adventure. This entry tells the captivating story of Kenshi, a blind swordsman with telekinetic abilities. Kenshi Takahashi debuted in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002). Based on the characters by Ed Boon and directed by Rick Morales, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind takes place in a dystopian future. Kano has become a tyrannical ruler who terrorizes the remaining citizens of Earth.
Characters and Concepts in Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind
As the leader of the Black Dragon, Kano wields an army of powerful fighters. Some fighters and concepts in this movie appear in earlier games and contemporary titles, like Mortal Kombat 11 (2019). The visuals depict the video game’s unbridled violence and bloodshed. Unlike its video game counterpart, the characters are more grounded and less god-tier.
SubZero and Kenshi in Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind
SubZero is not the overpowered ice ninja fans are used to. The filmmakers took a different approach in the vein of James Mangold’s Logan. SubZero, whose government name is Kuai Liang, takes on the role of Wolverine. Kenshi is the complete opposite. He’s a young inexperienced martial artist with great potential in hand-to-hand combat. Kenshi still has his eyesight at the beginning of the film. Before, his arrogance causes a series of events to unfold, affecting the inhabitants of a small rural town.
The Black Dragon in Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind
The Black Dragon is out of control in this alternate history of the Mortal Kombat universe. They start fights just for the hell of it, with no reason or motive outside of “being in charge.” They want all the smoke. This iteration of the criminal organization is comprised of Tremor, Kobra, Kira, and Kabal. Tremor serves the role of general in Kano’s armed forces. He is still a hulking brute with earth-manipulation powers, with a little more depth.
Fatalities and Callbacks in Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind
Fatalities are finishing moves in which a player deals a fatal blow to their opponents after a fight. Such maneuvers require a unique button combination that must be executed within a short time window. These are portrayed with all the vicious dramatic flare one would expect. Limbs severed, decapitations, and explosives. Appearances and Easter Eggs from the Mortal Kombat universe, such as the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung or the four-armed warrior Goro, have become iconic symbols of the franchise, and their inclusion in each new game has become a hallmark of the series.
Aside from the fatalities, the Mortal Kombat games are known for their deep lore and expansive roster of characters. Each fighter has a unique backstory and fighting style; fans have come to love and identify with their favorites over the years. From the stoic ninja Scorpion to the thunder god Raiden, the Mortal Kombat universe is filled with memorable characters that have become beloved icons of gaming culture.
The franchise has also spawned multiple spin-offs, including comic books, movies, and television series, further expanding the rich mythology of the Mortal Kombat universe. With each new installment, the developers have continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in fighting games, delivering a thrilling and immersive experience for fans, old and new alike.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind is a Western story wrapped in a martial arts skin. Kano is the oppressive gang leader with immense power, running roughshod over the weak townspeople. Then a traveler, Kenshi, arrives from out of town. He refuses to accept the way things are. It’s great viewing material for fans of the martial arts genre. Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind gets an 8 out of 10.
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