Since its release,Mortal Kombat 1has reveled in its share of fun pop culture crossovers included in its expansions. From Peacemaker to Omni-Man,Mortal Kombat 1has brought some of the most popular characters of recent memory into the gruesome brawler. Now that theKhaos Reignsexpansion is under way, the newest pop culture icon to get a shining moment inMortal Kombat 1’s spotlight isScream’s Ghostface.
As one of the most recognizable names in modern horror, the Ghostface moniker has been adopted by multiple killers, andMortal Kombat 1plays around with this in a fun way.Ghostface inMortal Kombat 1fully embraces the horror franchise’s self-referential commentary, especially when it comes to the character’s most recently revealed Fatality. While finishing one’s opponent, the screen will pan out, revealing Johnny Cage playing the game and complaining about being beaten by “a dude with a knife.” Suddenly, Ghostface pops up from behind and stabs him to death, completely breaking the fourth wall. Although the franchise has broken the wall in a variety of ways, this seems to be the first time a “player” has been included in a Fatality kill.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Ghostface Fatality Breaks the Fourth Wall in a Bloody Brilliant Way
Taking Full Advantage of One of Horror’s Biggest Icons
Screamis one of the most popular slasher films of the 90s, and its playful approach to common tropes within the genre is what has made the films grow into such a beloved franchise. Whilethe story ofKhaos Reignsleaves a bit to be desired, the long-awaited arrival of Ghostface has been an anticipated point in the DLC. Leading up to the character’s eventual release, this new fourth-wall-smashing Fatality fully turns the table on players. Earlier this year, players discovered that there is asecret Brutality inMortal Kombat 1that brings another wall-breaking moment to life, but this Ghostface Fatality takes the concept a step further.
Ghostface releases in early access on November 19, then fully on November 26.
Emphasizing the Player With Ghostface’s Kill
Using Johnny Cage as a stand-in for the player is a hilarious cherry on top to such a Fatality. The beloved character’s charmingly cocky attitude gets knocked down a peg as Ghostface sneaks up behind him and ends him. As blood splatters across Cage’s television screen, fans of theScreamfilms are reminded of the constant surprises that the series can offer with its white-masked killer.TheKhaos ReignsDLC has other pop culture icons in store, like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s version of Conan the Barbarian andTerminator’s T-1000, but Ghostface is an exciting film staple to showcase first. Another great wayMortal Kombat 1honors the legacy of Ghostface is by showcasing multiple killers, asScreamhas boasted multiple characters as its antagonist.
Scream’s Meta Approach to Horror is a Perfect Fit For Mortal Kombat 1
Combining Quippy Humor with Gruesome Kills
AlthoughScreamboasts plenty of scares, the franchise has been lauded by many for handling horror cliches with a clever sense of humor. Because of Ghostface’s simple but instantly recognizable character design, the character has been a perfect fit in many games as a crossover. FromCall of Duty: Cold WartoHunt: Showdown 1896,Ghostface has been a staple gaming cameofor years now.
As Ghostface’s release date inMortal Kombat 1draws closer, it will be exciting to see if there are any yet-to-be-revealed secrets regarding the character’s gameplay.Khaos Reignspromises intriguing crossoverson the way, and Ghostface seems to be a fun standout.
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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.
