Talking about fighting games, it will be very lacking if we don’t discuss Mortal Kombat. One of the interesting things to be discussed by games that are older than this Tekken game are the moves of the characters. Almost in every series, there are several moves that are always applied by Mortal Kombat.
These legendary moves eventually become iconic moves and are always remembered by gamers, both those who are fond of Mortal Kombat or gamers who just try it once in a while.
For myself, this iconic Mortal Kombat move really gives an extraordinary sensation. Especially if the move hits our opponent in a landslide. There is definitely a feeling of satisfaction that is hard to contain.
Without further ado, I’ll go straight to the iconic Mortal Kombat moves! Checkidot.
1. Bicycle Kick
Gamers who have played Mortal Kombat of course know this iconic move. This iconic move is a move that is closely related to Mortal Kombat. This move is one of the mainstay moves possessed by one of the protagonists in this game, Liu Kang.
For those who don’t know, Liu Kang got this move when he practiced with Bo Rai Cho. Moreover, it could be said that this kick made Liu Kang feel like he was flying.
At the beginning of his appearance, Liu Kang seemed to use this move without the fire element. However, in the 2011 Mortal Kombat series, Kang is seen using this move with a combination of fire elements.
You could say, this move is very deadly if we are able to use it properly. Usually, gamers who are used to it will place this move before the end of the combo series.
The uniqueness of this move is that Liu Kang often shouts unclear words. Even the first time I saw this move on PlayStation 1, I couldn’t help but laugh at the words that Liu Kang uttered.
Because Mortal Kombat has been defended since its inception until now, it’s no exaggeration for this move to become one of Mortal Kombat’s iconic moves.
2. Flying Electric
Well, this is the next iconic Mortal Kombat move. Flying electric is an iconic move of the god of thunder in Mortal Kombat, Raiden. Just like Liu Kang’s bicycle kick, this move is a move that is almost in all Mortal Kombat series.
Because this move locks the opponent’s movement and then bounces it, most of these moves are placed at the end of the combo. If you have been hit by this move, it is certain that you will surrender because you can’t do anything else.
In addition to his simple but annoying moves, Flying Electric or commonly called a torpedo is famous because Raiden often babbles incoherently when he launches this move. It is claimed that when performing this move Raiden shouted words in Japanese or English.
Some Indonesian Mortal Kombat fans believe that Raiden shouted words such as “get back to the car” or “give me the money.” However, as this issue spread among fans, Midway clarified that what Raiden was shouting about was not important and was not in Japanese or English.
3. Scorpion Spear
Scorpions! Hearing the name alone, we already know that this one character is one of the best in Mortal Kombat. Automatically everything attached to him will become iconic.
Weapon? Appearance? It is certain to be very iconic. Spear chain and fierce appearance is something that is most remembered from this one fighter. It doesn’t stop at weapons and appearances, it turns out that Scorpion’s moves are also iconic.
For gamers who have followed Scorpion’s actions from the beginning until now, you will definitely see a move that Scorpion always has. Yes, that move is Scorpion Spear. A sharp spear that will be stuck in the opponent so that Scorpion can approach him brutally.
That move also killed Sub Zero (Bi-Han) in the first Mortal Kombat tournament. Even though it doesn’t have as extreme damage as Bicycle kick and Flying Electric, you still have to watch out for this move.
The reason is, when exposed to this moment we will be stun for a while. When that stun, the Scorpion can immediately finish us off with a combo that is super brutal and hard to avoid.
Mortal Kombat pro players will always use this move as a mainstay. The first time I saw this move in Mortal Kombat X, I was stunned because this move could be the opening move for a series of deadly combos.
In addition, this move is very iconic because when issued, Scorpion will say “Get over here!” or “Come here!”
In Mortal Kombat X, Scorpion manages to strengthen this chain technique by adding the fire element that is his trademark. The fire element Scorpion Spear technique is one of Scorpion’s Brutality that makes the opponent’s body fall apart.
4. Ice Blast
The next Mortal Kombat iconic move is Sub Zero’s move, Ice Blast. This ice shot has the same function as Scorpion’s Scorpion Spear, which is to stun the opponent or not move for a while.
Even the freezing effect of this move has survived from the beginning of the Mortal Kombat series to this day. The difference is, in Mortal Kombat X, Ice Blast has a more dramatic and real effect.
The difference is that Kuai Liang (Bi-Han’s replacement as Sub Zero) is more skilled at this technique so that it not only freezes, but also has the function of Ice Blast to destroy.
The damage produced by Ice Blast is quite high, moreover, this Ice Blast can also be used as Brutality to destroy the opponent’s stomach contents. Because this move continues to be present and maintained to exist in Mortal Kombat, you could say Ice Blast is one of Mortal Kombat’s iconic moves.
5. Teleport
Teleportation is one of the iconic moves in Mortal Kombat. It’s understandable because several Mortal Kombat characters master this one technique, for example: Raiden, Quan Chi, and Scorpion.
Outside of the three fighters, there are others who use teleportation as a move. Indeed, in terms of teleportation damage, it is not dangerous at all because its function is only to outwit the opponent.
Compared to jumping, rolling, or defending, teleportation in my opinion is the most effective way to avoid attack damage. Even if you can use it, teleportation can be an opening for the opponent’s defense.
Although to trigger it requires a complicated button, the results obtained are practically comparable to the difficulty, you know! The most annoying thing is that there are some gamers who use this move as a way to win. They will spam this move until we are helpless KO.
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