Summary
Ever since its debut in 1992, theMortal Kombatfranchise has had a reputation for being one of the goriest games in its contemporary market. While this originally meant just a bit of blood and some light impalement, modern entries have really pushed this facet to its limits, offering some of the bloodiest, nastiest, and most violent deaths in gaming. Naturally, this penchant for gore has led totheMortal Kombatfranchisecrossing over with a number of horror properties in the past, and it’s been heavily rumored thatMortal Kombat 1might be revisiting the horror genre soon.
WhileMortal Kombat 1’s first DLC Kombat Pack has seemingly revolved around returning franchise staples and comic book villain guest stars, it’s been rumored thatMortal Kombat 1’s second Kombat Packwill bring one or two horror movie icons to the long-running fighting game franchise for the first time. If these rumors are true, thenMortal Kombat 1has no shortage of iconic horror villains to choose from, though NetherRealm would really be giving fans what they want ifIT’s Pennywise made a horrifying surprise appearance on the roster.
How Pennywise Could Work in Mortal Kombat 1
Pennywise’s Recent Design Already Fits Mortal Kombat 1’s Aesthetic Well
There have been two big live-action adaptations ofStephen King’sITsince the book’s debut all the way back in 1986, with the first being theITminiseries in 1990, featuring the legendary Tim Curry in a career-defining performance as Pennywise the Clown. While this version is undeniably iconic, not to mention nostalgic for many horror fans, it’s the most recent live-action iteration of Pennywise that would best suitMortal Kombat 1’s character aesthetic, with the design being grounded yet striking due to its use of period clothing and bold colors.
Pennywise Would Need an Unorthodox Moveset in Mortal Kombat 1
TheMortal Kombatfranchise has had some pretty strange fighters over the years, andMortal Kombat 1is no different, with characters like Reptile being able to shapeshift between a lizard and human form freely during individual moves. That being said, Pennywise would offer NetherRealm an opportunity to really get weird.
Pennywise isn’t just a creepy clown, but an interdimensional being that feasts on fear. Technically part of the Deadlight species, IT can take countless different forms, being able to shapeshift into whatever its prey is most afraid of or susceptible to, whether that’s family, friends, or any other living creature. With these powers, NetherRealm could have a lot of fun creating aMortal Kombat 1fighter.
Pennywise’s base moveset could consist of all the usual punches and kicks, and his special moves could get a little stranger, seeing him turn into a spider briefly or use his Macroverse powers to daze his opponents. However, it’d bePennywise’s shapeshifting abilitythat really set him apart from the rest of the roster. If Pennywise comes toMortal Kombat 1, his main power should be the ability to transform into his opponent’s biggest fear. For instance, if Pennywise is fighting Scorpion, then his biggest fear is the death of his wife and child (at least in past timelines), which would see Pennywise conjure that image in front of him, or if Pennywise was fighting Mileena, then her biggest fear would be losing herself to the Tarkat disease, which would see him shift into a feral Tarkatan version of her.
Mortal Kombat 1
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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.
