NetherRealm has shown off the first look at Omni-Man, a DLC character coming to Mortal Kombat 1.
27.09.2023 - 12:09 / eurogamer.net / Ed Boon
Mortal Kombat 1 players have discovered a bug that gives player one a distinct advantage.
Certain combos executed by player one cannot be replicated by player two, a problem that persists across all playable characters and even in online multiplayer modes.
YouTuber mrAPchem uploaded a video that demonstrates the issue (thanks TheGamer), setting up a Mirror Match with Sub-Zero and attempting the same combo as both player one and player two.
No matter which side or stance is used, player one executes the combo without issue, but player two is unable to complete the same combo.
The YouTuber then attempts the same thing with a different character — Kitana — and the same issue persists.
And they're not alone. Details of this player one advantage bug have been listed on the official Mortal Kombat 1 bug site, noting an investigation is in progress.
Further comments from other players confirm this issue is happening on multiple platforms, with other characters, and during online play, severely imbalancing multiplayer.
Eurogamer has contacted publisher Warner Bros for comment.
This is yet another issue for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest in the long-running fighting series, following its shoddy Switch port full of graphical issues. Digital Foundry also noted issues with the Switch version.
Mortal Kombat boss Ed Boon has since apologised and promised the Switch version will be improved.
«Mortal Kombat 1 envisions an exciting future with fluid combat, a fantastic story mode, and superb visuals — but receding features, underbaked mechanics, and a dated online experience keep it in the past,» reads our Eurogamer Mortal Kombat 1 review.
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Mortal Kombat 1 has been on many people’s minds since its launch. Sometimes, it was for a good reason, and other times it was for a bad reason. For example, the game’s launch was hyped, and critics loved the game’s looks, new story, the brutality of the fights, and more. However, if you had the Nintendo Switch version, you were out of luck quality-wise. Then, there was the fact that one of the biggest “stars” of the game, Megan Fox, turned out to be a total dud when it came to her voice acting. So fans highlighted how “good they had it” in the last game.
NetherRealm has released its latest patch for Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Player 1 advantage issues came to light recently, with developer NetherRealm Studios confirming promptly afterwards that the issue would be addressed with the game’s upcoming patch. And though it’s arrived a little later than expected due to unexpected server issues last week, that patch is out now.
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Mortal Kombat 1 is now available for players to enjoy, and it’s been a rather well-received game. However, if you’re familiar with the Mortal Kombat franchise, you know that, as of late, several characters will get added to the roster post-launch. With fans anticipating more characters to come, we have a tease from none other than Ed Boon. If the name is unfamiliar, Ed Boon is the co-creator of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Ed is also behind Mortal Kombat 1 and has taken to X to highlight a few potential characters that could come up in the game soon.
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