Mortal Kombat builds upon the Power Meter concept (introduced in the franchise by Mortal Kombat vs. Mortal Kombat 11 introduced the gear system, allowing the largest array of customization options in Mortal Kombat history. Movesets, gear and skins are all options for players to change. The settings go quite low, and I’m sure this will allow a variety of players to get involved in the Kombat. You can get two extra skins if you complete them. Get a week for free! While veering away from Scorpion’s classic black and yellow colour scheme is a gambit, this skin’s use of colour pays off well. Contradicting the bright oranges of Scorpion’s hellfire, the grey and black skin looks beautiful while Scorpion teleports and leaps across screens. Enflamed’s colours and flaming design also looks incredible while Scorpion uses moves with fire, such as the Demon Grab. He makes appearances in the Krypt, and as one of Shang Tsung’s special moves.
His throw moves deals more damage and now he utilizes his own bare hands for combat for more variety of movements. Gone is Scorpion’s human flesh, now replaced by green scales. The golden demon belt buckle adds a layer of personality to the skin, embracing Scorpion’s ties with hell. The default yellow, red and black colour scheme looks great on Hanzo, black panther suitand the silver armour adds a sense of bulk and power without seeming like too much. It really adds a tactical quality to the skin, and Scorpion’s defensive capabilities. Another Kombat League skin, Shadow Spirit manages to have a variety of new elements that allow the skin to stand out. The hood is also a great addition to the skin, complimenting the looseness of the pants and vest while adding an aura of secrecy. Adding black to pretty much every aspect that isn’t blue makes it just look phenomenal. Adding in the black eyes and the glowing ice arms (if you pick the Cryomancer variation while playing) makes it the absolute pinnacle of Sub-Zero skins, something that Netherealm Studios should be chasing with every other skin they make in the future, regardless of which fighting game series it’s for.
The small gold highlights, like the strings on his shoulders, manage to stand out without taking too much attention. The gold metallic accents shine without being an eyesore while blending alongside the orange clothing. The shoulder armour looks like chainmail, glowing bright gold. The padded clothing looks fantastic in the game, making the skin look torn out of Mortal Kombat 2. Details such as the leather hood, strapped gauntlets and metallic boots make the skin a great recreation of Scorpion’s past while allowing it to look modern and realistic. These are amazing high boots made up of high-quality leather material with a rubber sole on the inside. The smoky greys combined with the dark brown and black leather really makes Scorpion seem like a dark, shadowy presence. While the skin itself isn’t different from Scorpion’s default look, the dark new colour scheme gives the character a whole new vibe. Fans were disappointed that Reptile was not a playable character in MK11. Fans of Scorpion’s Mortal Kombat 9 look can rejoice as Unbound Rage is a flawless replica, made even better with the new graphics. With Mortal Kombat 11’s story being splintered into different timelines thanks to Kronika, fans were treated to 2 Scorpions, one from the past and one from the present era.