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NetherRealm Studios has revealed the official gameplay trailer of two of its upcoming characters forMortal Kombat 1: Tremor, and Omni-Man from Robert Kirkman’sInvinciblecomic book series. Both characters are part ofMortal Kombat 1’s Kombat Pack 1, which players can buy for $39.99.
Mortal Kombat 1’sfirst Kombat Pack comes with an array of interesting characters to add to the game’s roster. Fans may remember that many ofthe characters in the Kombat Pack came from comic books. This trend is evidenced by the presence of Homelander fromThe Boyscomic book series, Peacemaker from DC Comics, andInvincible’s Omni-Man, who will be the first from the Kombat Pack to be released.
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To give players a better look at Omni-Man’s move set and abilities, NetherRealm released a gameplay trailer featuring the Viltrumite in action. The trailer showed that Omni-Man is coming toMortal Kombat 1’s roster on November 9 and that his move set is quite similartoInjustice’s Superman. His super speed allows him to position himself behind his opponent, while his superhuman strength and flying abilities allow him to force his enemy into submission. He also has an enhanced move that allows him to seemingly dodge four attacks in place.
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The trailer also featured Omni-Man’s outro and the full version of his train fatality, with both being references to scenes shown in Amazon’sInvincibleanimated series. The outro featured in the trailer shows him holding up a large boulder like the one in Episode 2 of the animated series' first season, “Here Goes Nothing.” Meanwhile,Omni-Man’s train fatalityis a reference to the animated series' iconic train scene. Only, this time, Omni-Man’s opponent shares the same gory fate of the train’s passengers.
The trailer also featured Tremor, who now takes a Kameo role inMortal Kombat 1afterbecoming playable inMortal Kombat X. While the earth elemental ninja’s appearance in the trailer is sporadic, players can spot him reflecting projectiles to opponents in it and rolling a huge boulder to crush his opponent with for his Fatality. Regardless,Mortal KombatandInvinciblefans will agree that Omni-Man’s gameplay trailer provides something to look forward to.
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
