A new reality leaves endless potential, and with theMortal Kombatreboot seeing the light of day, fans are already speculating on the potential for the bestMortal Kombat1guest characters. It’s always a fun treat to play as an iconic character from another franchise, especially in a series as brutal and gory asMortal Kombat.
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There’s ablank canvas of ideasawaitingMortal Kombat1, and players have already sent in their wishlists forMortal Kombat1DLC characters that could make an iconic roster of fighters from a multitude of different franchises, all promising one thing: Mortal Kombat.
10Doom Slayer
Few games divulge into the sheer gore of demon killing quite likeDOOM. This series has seen plenty of ripping and tearing, the two perfect words for aMortal Kombatgame.DOOMfans would love to see the iconic Doom Slayer do what he does best in aMortal Kombatgame, which is to kill all demons, and considering the NetherRealm is ever present, it’s safe to say thatMortal Kombatis filled with demons.
With Doom Slayer on the roster, fans can expect some brutal punches, kicks, and the iconic weaponry of the Doom Guy that have been seen in multiple games. There’s alsogreat potential for his Fatalities, like the use of the BFG 9000.
9Neo
Keanu Reeves is an icon, and what better person to feature in aMortal Kombatgame than what is essentially a video game character? Neo fromThe Matrixseries has some incredible feats. After all, he is The One and knows that he exists within a simulation, which gives him some incredible abilities. To top it all off,he knows kung-fu.
Featuring Neo is a great way to feature an iconic Keanu Reeves character fromThe Matrixinto aMortal Kombatgame, even if Keanu Reeves has gone on record saying that he doesn’t think Neo is a good fit, many fans might have to disagree here.
8Shredder
TheInjusticeseries has already seen the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fight against heroes like Batman and Superman. However, what theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesneeds is their sworn nemesis in aMortal Kombatgame. Shredder is brutal and violent, and his expertise in martial arts and bladed armor makes him a perfectly violent choice forMortal Kombat1, especially when fans don’t want to see the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themselves turned into turtle soup.
Shredder is a great character fromTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and he would be a great representation of the franchise. The character is plenty menacing and has an iconic outfit that would look great against other combatants like Shao Khan.
7Homelander
It’s been long rumored of the appearance ofHomelander inMortal Kombat1as a DLC character. This may only be a rumor, but it’s a great idea, as Homelander is both brutal and savage inThe Boyscomic and on Amazon Prime Video. Homelander is the perfect representation, a true villain that could get up to some heinous evils in theMortal Kombatuniverse.
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Although Homelander may be stronger than the other contestants due to his Superman-parody powers inThe Boys, there can certainly be lore reasons as to why he’s been nerfed in the game. It would just be great to see Homelander pop someone’s skull with one fist.
6Kratos
Kratos is no stranger to theMortal Kombatfranchise. ThisGod of Waricon is featured inMortal Kombat(2011). Since it’s been well over12 years since the last time audiences saw Kratos inMortal Kombat, it’s about time he gets to guest star again.God of Warhas been through many changes, and what better way to bring in the now Norse-residing, axe-wielding Kratos than inMortal Kombat1?
Kratos can have his iconic weapons, like the Leviathan Axe and the Blades of Chaos, and trulylet out all that angerthat he’s been keeping inside by taking it out on combatants like Scorpion. Kratos can’t seem to stop killing gods, so what better god to kill than the new fire god Lui Kang?
5Isaac Clarke
A ship system engineer that found himself fighting for his life against undead Necromorphs, Isaac Clarke is a great choice forMortal Kombat. The protagonist ofDead Spacehas seen a great deal ofgore and horror, so why not add to his trauma by letting him watch people rip hearts out of chests and eat brains? It’s nothing he hasn’t seen before.
Isaac Clarke could be a great fighter and a great collaboration fromDead Space. Paired with his brutal Plasma Cutter and his curb stomp, Isaac Clarke can continue to shout out profanity as he fights for his life against warriors and demons stronger than him.
4Ash Williams
Ash Williams is a character that has been rumored to be involved inMortal Kombatfor quite some time. Unfortunately, the character fromEvil Deadhas never appeared, yet. Ash Williams is the perfect choice, especially considering his character isolder than theMortal Kombat games. It wouldn’t be the first time Ash Williams is covered in blood, whether it’s someone else’s or his own.
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The only thing that could truly make this chainsaw-wielding, boomstick-blasting character an iconic piece ofMortal Kombat1history is if Bruce Campbell returns as hisEvil Deadcharacter. Only Campbell could deliver the great lines and true groovy nature of his character.
3Deadpool
Not to be confused with the Dead PoolMortal Kombatarena, the iconic “Merc With a Mouth” from Marvel Comics would be a great choice forMortal Kombat1. Deadpool is a fan favorite, and his appearance as a fourth-wall-breaking comic character would be great for the gore and terror awaiting him inMortal Kombat1.
Deadpool has plenty of weapons that he could use, and perhaps his immortal healing factor could come into play for his fighting style. Alternatively, it would be great to see Deadpool never shut up after being killed in a Fatality, especially when he could easilyannoy the annoying Kano. His violence is perfect forMortal Kombat, since after all, Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe.
2Judge Dredd
A feared and respected Judge, Judge Dredd can prove to the entirety of theMortal Kombat1roster that he is the law, and the judge, jury, and executioner. No justice escapes Judge Dredd, and he’s a true force to reckon with. It would be interesting to see Judge Dredd appear inMortal Kombat1, especially if the game takes some comic influences for guest characters, much likeMortal Kombat11did with the theme of 80s action heroes.
With an iconic uniform and a large gun at his side, Judge Dredd can and will bring justice toMortal Kombat1. It’s always nice to see a representation of popular comic characters from franchises outside of DC and Marvel, especially when they get to flex their brutality in a fighting game.
1Peacemaker
There arecountless DC charactersthat could represent DC inMortal Kombat1. Yet, why not Peacemaker? The character may have been obscure for years, but he has thrust into popularity thanks to John Cena and the HBO MaxPeacemakershow. Peacemaker is quickly becoming a DC fan favorite, and his violent ways are perfect forMortal Kombat1.
Having Peacemaker inMortal Kombat1is a great way to cement the DCU and the power of John Cena. After all, Peacemaker wants peace no matter the cost, so what better way to get peace thankilling every violent warriorinMortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat 1will release on September 19 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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