Kasumi-Phase-X
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As someone who has been buying MK games (would more likely collect PS2 games someday) along with Injustice, I honestly think NRS has been making dumb decisions with some of the female defaults (mainly the ninjas) that go with for this new installment in some cases its even more downgraded than what MKX had (which started a dowhill of skimpy designs). Mortal Kombat in the past had female designs that made them look pretty sexy from skimpys & bikini designs like Mileena, Sheeva, Jade, Li Mei, Skarlet etc. But having modest designs wouldn't be too bad as alternatives like some from the PS2 generation (like Sonya, Frost, & Ashrah for example), whether for veterans that fit or even better newcomers to the franchise.
For what MK11 currently has within their defaults mainly Skarlet, Jade, and Kitana is a big downgrade compare to past titles (including MKX that started this "realism" trend) when it comes to outfit selection (which you could check Mortal Kombat Wiki to see from the past) which feels like they're trying way too hard being modest, or along with not giving costumes of what they use to wore.
Like Skarlet, when I saw her main costume I was like "Skarlet... what have they do to you?" would mainly prefer her MK9 design (maybe it could've been better as some sort of Desert Pack just to cater to every taste). When I was looking at the game customization (which is a downgraded version of Injustice 2 gear system, but can't change around outfit designs), all Skarlet has is just bodysuits (one of them could've been better if was similar to Frost alt from 3D era & Jade MK9 design). Skarlet overall was given an unnecessary redesign.
Next we have Jade, her first costume look decent although extra cloth underneath her armor just seem a bit unnecessary (Cetrion main design would be the better one since there isn't extra stuff covering legs), her other 2 costumes is full with not much skin exposure (which would good for people who aren't fans at what Jade wore from the past). Overall compare to the past games, I Jade's outfit selection is pretty bland
Lastly we have Kitana, her main default could've been better as an alternative or DLC. When comes to Old Skool vs New Skool, it just seem like a missed opportunity of not including outfit like MK9 costume 1 or MKX Tournament costume to be along with Liu Kang who looks like his MK3 design (when I think Old Skool, I don't think of Kitana in a bodysuit), then we have her Revenant guess which one I would prefer:
We haven't seen the third one yet, but from the direction their going (along with My reason to boycott) I have no expectation of what we wind up with, but I do expect not having something that looks like from the older designs.
The only female outfit design I prefer from the classic lineup, and that would be Sonya's costume (which there aren't skimpys). One of My issues with the three I list is they've felt way toned down compare what the past installments had, even MKX Kitana & Tanya were better than what MK11 is doing. Maybe I could wait for DLC to see the old designs, these pieces of the interview makes Me completely give up hope which came from the Polygon interview (which I found from OAG): “Beran says his team has taken a more measured approach with the art direction in MK11. That’s especially true of the the game’s female fighters.”
“Our character lead, Brendan George, has been a breath of fresh air of just introducing new ideas. Our design is just getting more mature and respectful. You’re not going to wear a bikini to a fight. You’re not going to be showing so much skin. I think it’s just what the game is about: You’re going in to fight for your life, and you’re not going to be wearing such scantily clad items.
“I’m sure that will disappoint some fans. We don’t have bathing suit fighters, and I think that’s fine. If people are disappointed, I don’t regret making that change by any means.”
Funny thing is that male characters have more skin exposure (mainly shirtless or upperbody not properly armored up), they're not prepared for the fight for of their lives. This entire opinion is BS, and is pure double standard. This opinion should be enough reason into not buying MK11.
What I think MK should've did was take the same approach as Soulcalibur VI direction on how they design their characters from dualshocker interview:
https://www.dualshockers.com/soulcalibur-6-could-be-last/
Which Soulcalibur had some modest designs along with skimpy & bikini designs for each of the characters (plus the items from customization). Like MK female ninjas could've had outfits that either look similar or bringing the actual design like MK9 Skarlet, we could've had some female characters that aren't skimpy/bikini designs whether for some veterans or new characters. This is My opinion the whole MK11 female designs.
For what MK11 currently has within their defaults mainly Skarlet, Jade, and Kitana is a big downgrade compare to past titles (including MKX that started this "realism" trend) when it comes to outfit selection (which you could check Mortal Kombat Wiki to see from the past) which feels like they're trying way too hard being modest, or along with not giving costumes of what they use to wore.
Like Skarlet, when I saw her main costume I was like "Skarlet... what have they do to you?" would mainly prefer her MK9 design (maybe it could've been better as some sort of Desert Pack just to cater to every taste). When I was looking at the game customization (which is a downgraded version of Injustice 2 gear system, but can't change around outfit designs), all Skarlet has is just bodysuits (one of them could've been better if was similar to Frost alt from 3D era & Jade MK9 design). Skarlet overall was given an unnecessary redesign.
Next we have Jade, her first costume look decent although extra cloth underneath her armor just seem a bit unnecessary (Cetrion main design would be the better one since there isn't extra stuff covering legs), her other 2 costumes is full with not much skin exposure (which would good for people who aren't fans at what Jade wore from the past). Overall compare to the past games, I Jade's outfit selection is pretty bland
Lastly we have Kitana, her main default could've been better as an alternative or DLC. When comes to Old Skool vs New Skool, it just seem like a missed opportunity of not including outfit like MK9 costume 1 or MKX Tournament costume to be along with Liu Kang who looks like his MK3 design (when I think Old Skool, I don't think of Kitana in a bodysuit), then we have her Revenant guess which one I would prefer:
We haven't seen the third one yet, but from the direction their going (along with My reason to boycott) I have no expectation of what we wind up with, but I do expect not having something that looks like from the older designs.
The only female outfit design I prefer from the classic lineup, and that would be Sonya's costume (which there aren't skimpys). One of My issues with the three I list is they've felt way toned down compare what the past installments had, even MKX Kitana & Tanya were better than what MK11 is doing. Maybe I could wait for DLC to see the old designs, these pieces of the interview makes Me completely give up hope which came from the Polygon interview (which I found from OAG): “Beran says his team has taken a more measured approach with the art direction in MK11. That’s especially true of the the game’s female fighters.”
“Our character lead, Brendan George, has been a breath of fresh air of just introducing new ideas. Our design is just getting more mature and respectful. You’re not going to wear a bikini to a fight. You’re not going to be showing so much skin. I think it’s just what the game is about: You’re going in to fight for your life, and you’re not going to be wearing such scantily clad items.
“I’m sure that will disappoint some fans. We don’t have bathing suit fighters, and I think that’s fine. If people are disappointed, I don’t regret making that change by any means.”
Funny thing is that male characters have more skin exposure (mainly shirtless or upperbody not properly armored up), they're not prepared for the fight for of their lives. This entire opinion is BS, and is pure double standard. This opinion should be enough reason into not buying MK11.
What I think MK should've did was take the same approach as Soulcalibur VI direction on how they design their characters from dualshocker interview:
https://www.dualshockers.com/soulcalibur-6-could-be-last/
Which Soulcalibur had some modest designs along with skimpy & bikini designs for each of the characters (plus the items from customization). Like MK female ninjas could've had outfits that either look similar or bringing the actual design like MK9 Skarlet, we could've had some female characters that aren't skimpy/bikini designs whether for some veterans or new characters. This is My opinion the whole MK11 female designs.
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