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What's New ---------- * Added some descriptions of character's throws * Corrected some moves for Shinnok * Updated Weapon Section * Updated Kombat Kode Section * Goro's Lair Fatality for Fujin * Fatality for Raiden * Fatality for Liu Kang * Fatality for Reptile * Fatality for Scorpion * Fatality for Reiko * Fatality for Sonya * Revision info (NOTE: If anyone can get me combo totals that would be GREAT!) * Total of known finishing moves : 60 (FINISHED until home release?) TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- I. Overall and character plot II. Basic moves III. Special Points of Interest IV. Weapons V. Individual moves and fatalities VI. Kombat Kodes VII. Ending stories VIII. Rumors IX. Chip Revision X. Credits I. OVERALL AND CHARACTER PLOT ------------------------------ "Thousands of years ago in a battle with the fallen elder god known as Shinnok, I was responsible for the death of an entire civilization. To rid all realms of Shinnok's menace I waged a war that plunged the earth into centuries of darkness and banished Shinnok to a place called the Netherealm. Now after Shao Kahn's defeat at the hands of Earth's warriors, Shinnok has managed to escape his confines of the Netherealm. The war is now being fought once again, and this time it can be won by mortals." - Raiden II. BASIC MOVES ---------------- Face Punch : High Punch Body Punch : Low Punch Face Kick : High Kick Body Kick : Low Kick Block : Block Run : Forward + Run Jump Kick : Up + High or Low Kick Jump Punch : Up + High or Low Punch Roundhouse : Back + High Punch Foot Sweep : Back + Low Punch Uppercut : Down + High Punch Crouch Punch : Down + Low Punch Sidestep Down : Hold Down(Run - Run) Sidestep Up : Run - Run Pick Up Object: Down + Run Throw Weapon : Same movement as readying weapon for each character Throw : Forward + Low Punch Break Move : Forward + Low Kick (NOTE: This breaks a body part on the opponent.) Quarter-Circle Away : Down - Back Quarter-Circle Towards : Down - Forward Half-Circle Away : Forward - Down - Back Half-Circle Towards : Back - Down - Forward III. SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST ------------------------------- TOWERS ------ After selecting you character on a One-Player game, you see five towers, representing five levels of difficulty on you quest to defeat Shinnok. They are: NOVICE, BEGINNER, WARRIOR, MASTER, MASTER II. Novice gives you six opponents, Beginner gives you seven, and the rest give you eight. STAGES ------ The Rain Stage The combatants are atop a mountain during a rainstorm; heavily raining, with the occasional lightning blast in the sky. At some times a face will appear in the sky, possibly an elder god watching on. The Snake Stage Evil room with an large reptilian eye in the center. On each side is a large skull with a person chained inside. The Dojo As the name says, you're in a martial arts training room, with banners and writing. It's raining outside. The Living Forest Just like MK2, you fight in a forest where the trees have faces. Occasionally, the faces growl. From what I've heard, those faces, just like MK2, is the face of Lead Programmer Ed Boon. The Prison You are in a large octangular steel room with a huge spinning fan in the center. Two floating lights illuminate the combatants and will follow them all around the room. STAGE FATALITY: The victor will grab his opponent by one arm and one leg and begin to spin them around. When they reach the right velocity, they throw them into the fan, where the opponent is sliced into pieces; his head flying out and hitting the game screen. Goro's Lair By far the most known fighting area. Grey dungeon with four entrances and skeletons hanging from the walls. Yellow eyes adorn the entrances. This in Mortal Kombat One is where you would fight Goro. Huge boulders adorn the floor. STAGE FATALITY: The victor will uppercut their opponent high in the air where they are impaled on spikes on the ceiling. Holding down on both joysticks will cause the opponent to fall off. The Well This is believed to be Scorpion's stage. You fight right next to a huge pit of flames. Severed heads adorn the floor. The Elder Gods Blue room with huge blue faces watching you fight. Sometimes, the faces change expression(ie, shock, smiling, etc,) The Tomb This is a purple laidened room with a skull acting as a window in the background. A motionless body is at one end, covered by a cloth. Coffins around the room on ledges. SELECT SCREEN ------------- At the bottom of the select screen, we see three buttons. Random ------ Clicking on this button will have the game automatically choose your player. Group ----- You go through the entire roster, fighting each opponent. Hidden ------ Clicking on this button will make your select square disappear, making your opponent unable to see which character you are choosing. Start Button ------------ on a one player game, after selecting a tower to play, if you press your start button, the tower will rotate, giving you a different set of opponents to face. CHARACTER COLOR CHANGES ----------------------- In MK4, you now have a choice on what your character will wear. Midway finally got wise and put different colored outfits for the characters. To change the outfit, highlight your character on the selection screen, press start and the three buttons that correspond with that particular character. The Selection square will change to a yin/yang. Then select the character. Kai: Start(High Punch + Block + Low Kick) Raiden: Start(Low Punch + Block + High Kick) Shinnok: Start(High Punch + Block + Low Punch) Liu Kang: Start(High Kick + Block + Low Kick) Reptile: Start(Low Punch + Block + Low Kick) Scorpion: Start(High Punch + High Kick + Block) Jax: Start(Run + Low Punch + Block) Reiko: Start(Run + High Punch + Low Kick) Johnny Cage: Start(Run + Low Punch + Low Kick) Jarek: Start(High Kick + High Punch + Run) Tanya: Start(High Kick + Low Kick + High Punch) Fujin: Start(Low Punch + High Punch + High Kick) Sub-Zero: Start(Run + Block + High Punch) Quan Chi: Start(High Punch + Run + High Kick) Sonya: Start(Run + High Punch + Low Kick) Hidden Characters ----------------- Meat ---- Who is Meat? Well, Meat is a skinned, living skeleton, hence the sickening name. It's a lenghty way to play as him. Keep selecting 'Group mode' in a 2 player game until ou complete all 15 numbers. After completing 'Group Mode', select any character. The character will have his normal movesm, but will be a skinned skeleton, 'Meat'. IV. WEAPONS ------------ In Mortal Kombat 2, we were introduced to Friendships and Babalities (and frankly I wish we weren't). In Mortal Kombat 3, we were introduced to the 'Run' button (and frankly I wish we weren't). Now, in Mortal Kombat 4, we are introduced to the ability to use weapons. Each character starts with their own weapon. Over the course of the game, the character can lose his weapon and subsequently use a different weapon. Ghurka Kukhri ("Machete") ------------------------- (Kai) Upward Slash : High Punch Downward Slash : Low Punch Spinning Slash : Back and either Punch buttons Mallet ------ (Raiden) Swing to Right : High Punch Swing to Left : Low Punch Overhead Smash : Back + High Punch Swing Uppercut : Back + Low Punch Nagimaki ("Bladed Staff") ------------------------- (Shinnok) Strike Overhead : High Punch Upward Swing : Low Punch Trip Opponent : Back + Low Punch Thrust : Back + High Punch Flamberge ("Jagged") Sword -------------------------- (Liu Kang) Slash Downward: Low Punch Quick Slashes : Repeatedly tap High Punch Thrust Stab : Back + High Punch Spin Slash : Back + Low Punch Battle Axe ---------- (Reptile) High Slash : High Punch Low Slash : Low Punch Uppercut Slash : Back + Low Punch Spinning Slash : Back + High Punch (NOTE: Hold High Punch to keep spinning) Claymore ("Broad Sword") ------------------------ (Scorpion) High Slash : High Punch Low Slash : Low Punch Spin Slash : Down + Low Punch Overhead Slash: Back + High Punch Uppercut Slash: Back + Low Punch Spiked Club ----------- (Jax & Reiko) Swipe : High Punch Backhand : Low Punch Overhead Swipe: Back + High Punch Uppercut Swipe: Back + Low Punch Smack Screen : Forward + Low Punch (The opponent will hit the screen and slide down.) Scimitar ("Arabian Sword") -------------------------- (Cage) Spinning Slash: High Punch One-Hand Slash: Low Punch Two-Hand Slash: Back + High Punch Backhand Slash: Back + Low Punch Scimitar ("Arabian Sword") -------------------------- (Jarek) Slash Upward : High Punch Slash Downward : Low Punch Thrust : Back + High Punch Spin Slash : Back + Low Punch Boomerang --------- (Tanya) Downward Slash : High Punch Throw Boomerang : Low Punch (NOTE: It will return) Spin Slash : Back + High Punch Throw Upward : Back + Low Punch Crossbow -------- (Fujin) Straight Shot: Low Punch High Angled Shot: High Punch Low Angled Shot: Back + Low Punch Ice Club -------- (Sub-Zero) Slash : High Punch Trip Opponent : Low Punch Uppercut Swing : Back + High Punch Freeze Opponent : Back + Low Punch Mace Staff ---------- (Quan Chi) Swing to Right: High Punch Swing to Left : Low Punch Overhead Smash: Back + High Punch Swing Uppercut: Back + Low Punch Blade Wheel ----------- (Sonya) Downward Slash : High Punch Upward Slash : Low Punch Thrust Slice : Back + Low Punch Uppercut Slash : Back + High Punch V. INDIVIDUAL MOVES AND FATALITIES ----------------------------------- Kai --- A former member of the White Lotus Society, Kai learned his skills from the great masters throughout Asia. He journeyed to the far east after meeting his friend and ally Liu Kang in America. Now they reunite and assist Raiden in his battle against Shinnok. Weapon is a machete Break Move : Kai lifts his opponent over his head and slams their back on his knee. Ready Weapon : Quarter-Circle Away - Low Punch Falling Fire : Back - Back - High Punch Rising Fire : Forward - Forward - Low Punch Slide : Quarter-Circle Towards - Low Kick Air Fist : Down - Forward - High Punch Hand Walk : Hold Block then press Low Kick Leg Spin : Hold Low Punch Kick : Either Kick Stand up : Block Fatality #1 : Up - Forward - Up - Back - High Kick (Kai picks his opponent up and snaps them in half.) Fatality #2 : Up - Up - Up - Down - Block (Kai leaps in the air and throws a fireball that hits the opponent, causing their head to explode. Stand out of sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Back - Forward - Down - High Kick The Prison : Forward - Forward - Down - Block Combo #1 : HP - HK - D+HP - Rising Fireball - HP - HP - Jump HK - Flying punch (40%) Raiden ------ The God of Thunder returns to Earth after the defeat of Shao Khan - but finds a new threat when Shinnok's forces, led by Quan Chi, attack the Elder Gods. With the heavens in disarray Raiden exists as one of the last Gods of Earth. He must come to the aid of his elders and put an end to his evil villainous reign of his ancient enemy. Weapon is a large wooden mallet Break Move : Raiden grabs his opponent's head and slams it on his knee. Throw : Jack-knife Powerbomb Ready Weapon : Forward - Back - High Punch Lightning : Quarter-Circle away - Low Punch Body Launch : Forward - Forward - Low Kick Teleport : Down - Up Fatality #1 : Hold Block(Forward - Back - Up - Up - High Kick) (Raiden grabs his opponent and proceeds to shock them until they explode. Stand Close.) Fatality #2 : Down - Up - Up - Up - High Punch (Raiden's staff appears in his hand. He impales the opponent on the staff and holds them up where they are electrocuted. Their limp body slides down the pole and Raiden throws them off. Stand close.) Goro's Lair : Forward - Forward - Down - Low Punch The Prison : Down - Forward - Back - Block Combo #1 : High Punch - High Kick - Forward - Forward - Low Kick Combo #2 : High Kick - High Kick - Forward - Back - High Punch - Back + Low Kick - Forward - Forward - Low Kick(44%) (NOTE: Best against the computer) Combo #3 : HP - HP - HK - D+HP - Run up + HP - HP - Teleport - LP - Jump HP - HK - Torpedo (43%) Combo #4 : Jump into and HP - HP - HP - HK - HK - Pull Weapon - Jump HP - torpedo (45) Shinnok ------- Banished to the Netherealm for crimes committed against his once fellow Elder Gods, Shinnok is freed from his confines by Quan Chi. With the aid of a traitor he is then able to take the Realm of Edenia. From there he wages a war against the Elder Gods, and awaits a chance to enact revenge against the God who banished him there - Raiden. Weapon is a bladed staff Break Move : Shinnok grabs his opponent's legs, causing them to fall. He stomps on their head, then jumps on their body. Ready Weapon : Back - Forward - Low Punch Impersonation moves (NOTE: Think Shang Tsung without morphing. When you perform the move listed below, you temporarily can perform that character's special moves.) Kai : Forward - Forward - Forward - Low Kick Raiden : Down - Forward - Forward - High Punch Liu Kang : Back - Back - Forward - High Kick Reptile : Back - Back - Forward - Block Scorpion : Forward - Back - Low Punch Jax : Forward - Down - Forward - High Kick Reiko : Back - Back - Back - Block Johnny Cage : Down - Down - High Punch Jarek : Back - Back - Low Kick Tanya : Back - Forward - Down - Block Fujin : Forward - Forward - Back - High Kick Sub-Zero : Down - Back - Low Punch Quan Chi : Forward - Back - Forward - Low Kick Sonya : Forward - Down - Forward - High Punch Fatality #1 : Down - Back - Forward - Down - Run (Shinnok disappears in a ring of fire. A portal opens up and a large skeletal hand grabs the opponent and squeezes them until their head pops off. The hand takes the decapitated body beck in the portal and the portal closes. Shinnok then reforms. Stand Close.) Fatality #2 : Down - Up - Up - Down - Block (Shinnok punches the gound and disappears in a ring of fire. The opponent is levitated. A portal opens and two skeletal hands come out and clasp over the body, completely crushing the opponent. Stand Close.) Goro's Lair : Down - Forward - Back - High Punch The Prison : Down - Down - Forward - High Kick Liu Kang -------- Still the immortal champion of Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang finds himself venturing into the realms of Edenia to rescue the princess Kitana from the vile clutches of Quan Chi. Unsuccessful in his mission Liu returns to Earth and mounts an effort to bring together Earth's greatest warriors. He does it this time to not only to free Kitana's home world but also to assist his mentor and Earth's protector - Raiden. Weapon is a Flamberge sword Break Move : Liu Kang grabs his opponent from behind and kicks them in the back. Ready Weapon : Back - Forward - Low Kick Fireball : Forward - Forward - High Punch Low Fireball : Forward - Forward - Low Punch Flying Kick : Forward - Forward - High Kick Bicycle Kick : Hold Low Kick(3 seconds) and release Fatality #1 : Forward - Forward - Forward - Down - Block + Low Kick + High Kick (Liu Kang transforms into a large dragon and grabs his opponent with his mouth and thrashes them about. Stand out of sweep range.) Fatality #2 : Forward - Down - Down - Up - High Punch (Liu Kang grabs his opponent and spins them around. He releases them and they fly toward the screen. Liu Kang shoots his fireball a t the opponent and they explode, sending blood all over the screen. Stand close.) Goro's Lair : Forward - Forward - Back - High Kick The Prison : Forward - Forward - Back - Low Punch Combo #1 : High Punch - High Kick - Bicycle Kick - Low Fireball Reptile ------- A general in Shinnok's Army of Darkness, Reptile once belonged to an extinct race of reptilian creatures. He was banished to the Netherealm for committing genocide against several species. Responsible for the death of millions, Reptile is a dangerous ally to the forces of evil. Weapon is a Battle Axe Break Move : Reptile forces his opponent to the floor, grabs their head from behind and twists. Throw : One-armed overhead slam Ready Weapon : Back - Back - Low kick Acid Spit : Quarter-Circle Towards - High Punch Invisibility : Low Kick + Block (Repeat to reappear) Elbow Dash : Back - Forward - Low Punch Super Krawl : Back - Forward - Low Kick Fatality #1 : Hold High Punch + Low Punch + Low Kick + High Kick - Up (Reptile leaps onto his opponent from the front. He then proceeds to devour the flesh off of his opponent's head. Reptile jumps off his opponent and they collapse on the floor. Stand Close.) Fatality #2 : Up - Down - Down - Down - High Punch (Reptile floats above his opponent and spews his acid spit at them. The flesh is melted off their body. Stand outside sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Down - Down - Forward - High Kick The Prison : Down - Forward - Forward - Low Punch Combo #1 : High Punch - High Kick - Back - Forward - Low Punch Scorpion -------- In hopes of gaining Scorpion as a new ally in the war with the Elder Gods, Quan Chi makes the dead Ninja an offer he cannot refuse - Life, in exchange for his services as a warrior against the Elders. Scorpion accepts, but hides under ulterior motives. Weapon is a broad sword Break Move : Scorpion grabs his opponent's arm and punches them in the elbow joint. Ready Weapon : Forward - Forward - High Kick Spit Fire : Quarter-Circle Towards - Low Punch Spear : Back - Back - Low Punch Teleport Punch: Quarter-Circle away - High Punch Air Throw : Block (While in mid-air) Fatality #1 : Back - Forward - Forward - Back - Block (Scorpion removes his mask to reveal a skull. He breathes fire on the opponent, engulfing them in flames. The opponent runs around until it finally collapses. Stand out of sweep range.) (NOTE: Hold Start and you'll hear Dan Forden say "Toasty! 3-D! ") Fatality #2 : Back - Forward - Down - Up - High Punch (Scorpion disappears in a gulf of red smoke and reappears as a large scorpion. He stabs the opponet with his tail and rips their torso off. Stand outside sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Back - Forward - Forward - Low Kick The Prison : Forward - Forward - Down - Down - Low Kick Combo #1 : High Kick - High Kick - Spear - High Kick - Roundhouse Kick Combo #2 : Jump Punch - Teleport - Spear - Uppercut - Foot Sweep Jax --- When Sonya disappears while tracking the last living member of the Black Dragon, Major Jackson Briggs heads after her. He soon finds that Sonya's mission has led her into a battle with the forces of an evil Elder God. This is a battle they must win or their own world will crumble at the hands of Shinnok. Weapon is a spiked club Break Move : Jax kicks his opponent in their knee joint. Throw : One-armed Multi Slam (See 'Quad Throw') Ready Weapon : Half-Circle Towards - High Punch Missile : Quarter-Circle Towards - Low Punch Energy Wave : Forward - Forward - Down - Low Kick Dash Punch : Quarter-Circle Away - Low Punch Back Breaker : Block (Must be done in air) Quad Throw : Press Low Punch then press in succession: 1. Run + Block + High Kick 2. High Punch + Low Punch + Low Kick 3. High Punch + Block + Low Kick 4. High Punch + Low Punch + Low Kick + High Kick Fatality #1 : Hold Low Kick(3 sec)(Forward - Down - Forward) (Jax grabs his opponents arms and places his foot on their chest. He then rips their arms off and tosses them on the ground. Stand close.) Fatality #2 : Back - Forward - Forward - Down - Block Goro's Lair : Forward - Forward - Back - High Punch The Prison : Forward - Forward - Back - Low Kick Reiko ----- Once a general in Shinnok's armies, Reiko lead the forces of darkness into the battle against the Elder Gods. Once thought killed during that onslaught, he resurfaces and joins the battle against Earth's forces. Weapon is a spiked club Ready Weapon : Half-Circle Away - High Punch Throw Shurikens: Quarter-Circle Towards - Low Punch Teleport : Down - Up (After teleporting, press Block to throw opponent) Circle Teleport: Back - Forward - Low Kick Flip Kick : Half-Circle Towards - High Kick Fatality #1 : Forward - Down - Forward - Low Punch + Block + Low Kick + High Kick (Reiko kicks his opponent in the chest so hard that their torso flies off of their body, arms, and head.) Fatality #2 : Back - Back - Down - Down - High Kick (Reiko throws his shirukens at his opponent. Stand outside sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Forward - Forward - Forward - Down - Low Kick The Prison : Down - Down - Back - Low Punch Johnny Cage ----------- After Shao Kahn's defeat, Cage's soul is free to leave to a higher place. From the heavens, he observes his friends engaged in battle. With the heavens in disarray, he learns of the war waged against the Elder Gods by Shinnok. Cage seeks out Raiden to help him restore his deceased soul and join Liu Kang in his quest. Once again, Johnny Cage finds himself fighting alongside Earth's greatest warriors. Weapon is a Arabian Sword Break Move : Johnny Cage grabs his opponent's arms, does an in-air somersault, and kicks his opponent in the chest. Ready Weapon : Forward - Down - Forward - Low Kick Low Fireball : Quarter-Circle Away - Low Punch High Fireball : Quarter-Circle Towards - High Punch Shadow Kick : Back - Forward - Low Kick Uppercut Punch: Back - Down - Back - High Punch Crotch Punch : Block + Low Punch Fatality #1 : Forward - Back - Down - Down - High Kick (Johnny Cage grabs his opponent by the waist and twists, snapping their spine. He then rips their upper torso off and throws it down. Stand close.) Fatality #2 : Down - Down - Forward - Down - Block (Johnny Cage decapitates his opponent with an uppercut. Stand Close.) Goro's Lair : Back - Forward - Forward - Low Kick The Prison : Down - Down - Forward - Forward - High Kick Jarek ----- Believed to be the last member of Kano's klan, the Black Dragon. Jarek is hunted down by Special Forces agent Sonya Blade for crimes against humanity. With the emergence of a much greater evil, Sonya focuses her strengths on the new menacing Quan Chi. Jarek now finds himself fighting alongside Sonya and Earth's warriors to help defeat the Evil Elder God, Shinnok. Weapon is an Arabian Sword Break Move : Jarek kicks his opponent in their knee joint. Throw : Jack-knife Powerbomb Ready Weapon : Forward - Forward - High Punch Projectile : Quarter-Circle Away - Low Punch Cannonball : Back - Forward - Low Kick Vertical Roll : Forward - Down - Forward - High Punch Ground Slam : Back - Down - Back - High Kick Fatality #1 : Forward - Back - Forward - Forward - Low Kick (Jarek pulls his opponent's heart out. Stand Close.) Fatality #2 : Up - Up - Forward - Forward - Block (A laser beam emitts from Jarek's eye. The laser makes two passes. One decapitates the opponent, the second slices the body at the waist. Stand outside sweep diatnace. ) Goro's Lair : Back - Forward - Forward - Low Punch The Prison : Forward - Down - Forward - High Kick Combo #1 : Unknown Tanya ----- As the daughter of Edenia's ambassador to new realms, Tanya invites a group of refugees fleeing their own world into the safety of Edenia. But soon after Queen Sindel allows them through the portal, she learns that one of the warriors is none other than the banished Elder God, Shinnok. The opened portal leads not into another world but into the pits of the Netherealm itself. The once free realm of Edenia is now at the mercy of Shinnok. Weapon is a Boomerang Break Move : Tanya jumps on her opponents shoulders and snaps their neck with her legs. Ready Weapon : Forward - Forward - High Kick Fireball : Down - Forward - High Punch Downward Fire : Down - Back - Low Punch (NOTE: Can be done in air only) Split Kick : Half Circle Away - Low Kick Corkscrew Kick: Forward - Forward - Low Kick Fatality #1 : Down - Down - Up - Down - Block + High Punch (Tanya kisses her opponent. Their limbs and body begin twisting and tightening until the strain finally causes their body to shatter. Stand Close.) Fatality #2 : Down - Forward - Down - Forward - High Kick (Tanya Jumps on her opponent's neck and performs her breaker move. The opponent falls to the ground, it's neck broken.) Goro's Lair : Forward - Forward - Forward - Low Punch The Prison : Back - Forward - Down - High Punch Combo #1 : Unknown Fujin ----- Better known as the god of wind, Fujin joins Raiden as one of the last surviving Gods of Earth. Their counterparts were defeated in a war of the heavens between Shinnok's forces and the elder gods. He now prepares for the final battle between the forces of light and Shinnok's hell-spawned warriors of darkness. Weapon is a Crossbow Break Move : Fujin grabs his opponents arm, twists it over his head, and snaps it at the elbow. He then elbows the opponent. Ready Weapon : Back - Back - Low Kick Whirlwind Spin: Forward - Down - Low Punch (NOTE: Hold Low Punch to continue spinning) Levitate : Forward - Down - Forward - High Punch Slam : Back - Forward - Down - Low Kick Jumping Knee : Down - Forward - High Kick Diving Kick : Down + Low Kick(In air) Fatality #1 : Tap Run + Block four times (Fujin catches his opponent in his Whirlwind Spin. He takes out his crossbow and fires at his opponent, causing them to explode. Stand just out of sweep range.) Fatality #2 : Down - Forward - Forward - Up - Block (Fujin fires a huge blast of wind at his opponent, causing the opponent's skin to fly off their body. Stand outside of sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Back - Forward - Back - High Punch The Prison : Down - Down - Down - High Kick Sub-Zero -------- After Shao Khan defeated the heads of Earth's fighters, Sub-Zero's warrior Clan known as the Lin Kuei is disbanded. But with the new threat brought on by Quan Chi the ice warrior once again dons the familiar costume warn by his brother the original Sub-Zero. He also holds secrets passed on to him by his sibling - secrets that may hold the key to stopping Shinnok. Weapon is a Ice Club Break Move : Sub-Zero punches his opponent in the face. As they stagger, he grabs his opponent's leg and bends it the wrong way, snapping it at the knee. Ready Weapon : Quarter-Circle Towards - High Kick Freeze : Quarter-Circle Towards - Low Punch Ice Clone : Quarter-Circle Away - Low Punch (Can be done in air) Slide : Low Punch + Block + Low Kick Fatality #1 : Forward - Back - Forward - Down - Run + Block + High Punch (Sub-Zero grabs opponent's head from behind and pulls it off, including the spine. Close to opponent.) Fatality #2 : Back - Back - Down - Back + High Punch (Sub-Zero raises his arms and snow and ice begin to form around his hands. He freezes the opponent, then slides over and shatters them with one punch. Stand out of sweep range.) Goro's Lair : Down - Down - Down - Low Kick The Prison : Down - Up - Up - Up - High Kick Combo #1 : High Kick - High Kick - Freeze - High Kick - High Kick - Slide Quan Chi -------- A free roaming sorcerer powerful in the black arts, Quan Chi uses his abilities to free the now evil Elder God Shinnok from his confines in the Netherealm. In exchange for his services Shinnok has granted Quan Chi the position of arch-sorcerer of his now expanded Netherealm. Weapon is a mace staff Break Move : Quan Chi places his hands on his opponent's shoulders. He then kicks them with both feet at the knees, breaking them. Ready Weapon : Quarter-Circle Away - High Kick Green Skull : Forward - Forward - Low Punch Air Throw : Block Teleport Stomp: Forward - Down - Low Kick Steal Weapon : Forward - Back - High Punch Dashing Kick : Forward - Forward - High Kick Fatality #1 : Hold Low Kick(5 sec)(Down - Forward - Down - Forward) (Quan Chi pulls the opponent's leg off at the socket and beats the opponent with it.) Fatality #2 : Up - Up - Down - Down - Low Punch (Quan Chi performs the fatality of his opponent. Stand outside of sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Forward - Forward - Back - Low Kick The Prison : Forward - Forward - Down - High Punch Sonya Blade ----------- After her journey into the Outworld and Shao Khan's near destruction of Earth, Sonya becomes a member of Earth's own Outworld Investigation Agency. Her first mission leads her to join Liu Kang on his quest to aid the troubled thunder God, Raiden. She must survive long enough to warn her government of the new menace brought on by Quan Chi. Weapon is a blade wheel Break Move : Sonya does a handstand on the opponents shoulders. She then twists their head. Ready Weapon : Forward - Forward - Low Kick Energy Rings : Quarter-Circle towards - Low Punch Leg Throw : Down + Low Punch + Block Sqr Wave Punch: Forward - Back - High Punch Bicycle Kick : Back - Back - Down - High Kick Cartwheel : Half-Circle Towards - Low Kick Air Throw : Block (While in mid-air) Fatality #1 : Down - Down - Down - Up - Run (Sonya blows a kiss at her opponent, which causes the opponent's upper body to explode. Stand out of sweep range.) Fatality #2 : Up - Down - Down - Up - High Kick (Sonya performs her leg grab on her opponent. With her legs, she splits the opponent in half. Stand outside sweep distance.) Goro's Lair : Down - Forward - Down - High Punch The Prison : Down - Down - Back - Back - High Kick Combo : High Punch - High Kick - Cartwheel - Square Wave Punch VI. KOMBAT KODES ----------------- That's right, they're back. At the VS screen in a two player game, there are six little boxes. Pressing on a particular button will cause the picture on the box to change. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ------------------------------------- | Low |Block| Low | Low |Block| Low | |Punch| | Kick|Punch| | Kick| ------------------------------------- | Player 1 | Player 2 | Kode 1: Free Weapon - 111-111 Kode 2: Throwing Disabled - 100-100 Kode 3: Armed And Dangerous - 444-444 Kode 4: Silent Kombat - 666-666 Kode 5: Explosive Kombat - 050-050 Kode 6: Random Weapons - 222-222 Kode 7: (Start at 'Danger' energy) - 123-123 Kode 8: Many Weapons - 555-555 Kode 9: Randper Kombat - 333-333 Kode 10: Unlimited Run - 001-001 Kode 11: Weapon Kombat - 002-002 Kode 12: Disable Maximum Damage - 010-010 Kode 13: Noob Saibot Mode - 012-012 Kode 14: Red Rain - 020-020 Kode 15: Unknown Kode 16: (Disable throws/max damage) - 110-110 Kode 17: Kombat Zone: Goro's Lair - 011-011 Kode 18: Kombat zone: The Well - 022-022 Kode 19: Kombat Zone: Elder Gods - 033-033 Kode 20: Kombat Zone: The Tomb - 044-044 Kode 21: Kombat Zone: Rain Stage - 055-055 Kode 22: Kombat Zone: Snake Stage - 066-066 Kode 23: Kombat Zone: The Dojo - 101-101 Kode 24: Kombat Zone: Living Forest - 202-202 Kode 25: Kombat Zone: The Prison - 303-303 VII. ENDING STORIES -------------------- Well, the masses have seen the endings. Evidentially, they are now spoken by the characters themselves; some even play out scenarios! So, it looks like this time around the endings will be in script format. So this is what I'll be needing from you: What the picture looks like, any actions that take place, and most importantly: the dialog that the characters say verbatim. I managed to get three endings in that format. I just need the words the characters say. Parts where there should be words are replaced by four periods (....) Kai --- Raiden: You fought well, Kai. You are now a true Shaolin Warrior. Kai: Thanks, Raiden. But I am not interested in becoming a Shaolin Warrior anymore. I've got too many of my own problems to deal with. Raiden: What will you do next? Kai: I don't know... Wander the earth, search for my soul. That kind of thing... [Raiden gives Kai his Lightning Staff.] Raiden: Well, perhaps you could use this on your journey. Kai: Your Lightning Staff? Raiden: It holds the power of Thunder and Lightning. Wield it wisely, for it can show you the way to immortality. Kai: Thank you, Raiden. I will not fail. Raiden ------ Elder God: Raiden, for many ages you have protected the Earth Realm from the forces of evil. You have earned your place among us. Before your dissention into the Patheon of elder Gods, you must choose your sucessor to protect your Earth. Raiden: With the aid of Earth's mortals, I have once again managed to defeat Shinnok and his minions. I choose Fujin. He will guide the mortals of Earth as they move into the next millenium. Shinnok ------- [Scene : The Tomb. Shinnok stands staring at Raiden, who is floating helplessly in the air] Shinnok: For millions of years, I suffered in the bowels of the Netherealm. You, Thunder God, are responsible for my suffering. Now the pitious mortals of Earth will pay for my grievance. Raiden: You turned against your fellow Elder Gods. You betrayed your title. You deserve much worse. Shinnok: But it's too late, Raiden. I win! With the other Elder Gods out of the way, I will take my rightful place as ruler of all eternity. I can already feel the power surging from within! Raiden: You're mad! Shinnok: Farewell, Thunder God! [Laughs] [Shinnok raises his hands. Lightning comes out and strikes Raiden. After a while, Raiden explodes into pieces.] Liu Kang -------- Liu Kang: The war is over. I once again defended my title as Champion of Mortal Kombat, and defended the realm of earth. I have failed to save the realm of Edenia. In doing so, I have also lost Kitana forever. [Kitana appears via a portal.] Liu Kang: Kitana? Kitana: Yes, Liu Kang. It is I. Liu Kang: I thought you were gonna... Kitana: With Shinnok's destruction, you have not only saved the earth, but you have saved my own realm. For that, I can never repay you. Liu Kang: Knowing you survived is all I need. Kitana: As heir to the throne of my realm, I offer you the chance to rule at my side, as King of Edenia, forever. Liu Kang: I cannot accept your offer. I belong here on earth as Champion of Mortal Kombat. Kitana: Then, I wish you good luck, Liu Kang, on all your journeys. Liu Kang: Goodbye, Princess Kitana. Reptile ------- [SCENE: The Snake Stage. WIDE SHOT of Reptile and Quan Chi. Reptile bows to Quan Chi and gets down on one knee in servitude. As the conversation progresses the camera pand around the two in a circle.] Reptile: Quan Chi, I have served our Lord Shinnok well in the destruction of Earth warriors. Quan Chi: Yes, we are most appreciative of all your efforts. Reptile: Now I wish to return in time to my home world before it was destroyed at the hands of Shao Kahn. As the new ruler supreme of all reality, Shinnok alone has the power to grant my request. Quan Chi: You dare make such a perpetuous request of your lord and master? Reptile: Is it a simple request for one of such great power. Quan Chi: It is also not worth his attention. [Reptile stands up and yells at Quan Chi in defiance] Reptile: I demand it! If it were not for warriors such as myself his attack against Raiden's forces would have failed! Quan Chi: Perhaps you should convey your feelings to Shinnok yourself! [MEDIUM SHOT : Reptile] Reptile: What? [Shinnok teleports in front of Reptile and grabs him by the throat, lifting him off the ground] Shinnok: Infidel! You are in no position to demand anything! I could kill you with a mere thought! Reptile: [choking] But, we had a deal! [Camera pans out to LONG RANGE SHOT : Shinnok and Reptile.] Shinnok: A deal? I am not a God of my word, Reptile! All deals are off! [Shinnok releases a blast of energy. Reptile explodes into pieces.] Scorpion -------- [Scorpion stands over Sub-Zero's fallen body] Scorpion: I deafeated you, Sub-Zero. I have avenged the death of my family and clan. Now my soul can finally rest. Sub-Zero: Your soul will never rest, Scorpion. The Lin Kuei may have been responsible for your murder, but your family's true killer still remains free. Scorpion: If you are not the murderer, then who is? [Quan Chi appears.] Quan Chi: I am the one you seek. To defeat my nemesis, Sub-Zero, I needed the power of a specter. You've done my bidding well, Scorpion. But now I must return you to the Netherealm. [Quan Chi opens a portal into the Netherealm.] Scorpion: NEVER! [Scorpion grabs Quan Chi and they both are engulfed in the portal. Shot of Scorpions Lair in UMK3. Quan Chi looks around and then stares at the screen.] Quan Chi: NO!!! Jax --- [Scene: Grassy field. Sonya is talking to Jarek] Sonya: It's over, Jarek. Shinnok is dead. The good guys's won. You're coming back with me. Jarek: Never, Sonya! I agreed to help defeat Shinnok, not turn myself in to the Special Forces! The Black Dragon lives on! [Jarek begins walking toward Sonya, who in turn begins backing away from him. WIDE SHOT AND CRESENDO: They are atop a high cliff. Sonya has backed to the edge.] Sonya: The Black Dragon died with Kano. You're the last one, Jarek. Jarek: NEVER! [Jarek dives toward Sonya. Sonya backs out of the way and Jarek goes over the cliff. Sonya looks over, then turns away. She takes out her radio.] Sonya: Come in, Major Briggs. This is Lieutenant Sonya Blade... [From the edge of the cliff, Jarek is seen climbing up. He grabs Sonya by the leg and tosses her over the cliff] [Shot of the radio lying on the ground] Jax's Voice: (From the radio) Sonya? This is Major Briggs! Come in. Sonya, this is Jax! Are you there? [Jarek's foot steps on the radio. Silence. Jarek laughs to himself and walks on] Jax: Going somewhere, Jarek? [WIDE SHOT: Jarek has walked into Jax, who grabs Jarek by the neck] Jarek: JAX! But I thought you were.. Jax: Thought I was what? Dead? Like my partner you just dropped off the cliff? [Jax walks back to the edge and holds Jarek over it] [OVERHEAD SHOT: Jax holding Jarek over the cliff] Jarek: I...I'm sorry, Jax! Wait! Don't drop me! Jax: Wait? Jarek: I promise... Jax: Too late, Jarek! Jarek: You can't drop me! You have to uphold the law! You have to arrest me! Wait! Wait! This is brutality! You can't do it! Jax: Wrong, Jarek. This is not a brutality. This is a fatality! [Jax releases Jarek. We see him falling as the scene fades out] Reiko ----- A portal opens and Reiko steps through. Johnny Cage ----------- [Scene: Awards ceremony. Johnny Cage walks up to a podium. Crowd is cheering like mad.] Cage: Wow! I don't know what to say! I guess I should start by thanking all my fans out there! [More cheers] Cage: But that's enough of the mushy stuff. I mean let's get real here, huh? When am I going to get some real competition? [silence] Cage: Come on, don't get silent now. Where are all the cheers? [The audience begins booing] Cage: Hey wait a minute! I'm your number one guy! [Audience continues booing, but now start throwing things] Audience: [ad lib] Boo! Get off! You suck! Cage: I'm gonna remember this! Ow! Hey, Come on! Ow! I saw that Arnold! Hey cut it out! Jarek ----- See Jax. His story ends when he steps on the radio. Tanya ----- [Scene: In a underground passage. Tanya is talking to Liu Kang] Tanya: Follow me, Liu Kang. Raiden has asked that I lead you to him. Liu Kang: What about the others? Tanya: He has something special planned for them. Liu Kang: Tanya, what's going on? Tanya: [laughs] I don't know what Kitana saw in you. Can't you see, Liu Kang? This is a trap! Liu Kang: What?! [Liu Kang turns as a wall opens. We see Quan Chi and Shinnok in the room that opens. Shinnok is hovering in the air.] Quan Chi: Welcome, Shaolin Warrior. Your thunder god is beaten, earth's warriors destroyed. We obliterated the forces of light. Do you wish to beg the mercy of your new master, the lord Shinnok? Liu Kang: Never, sorcerer! [Liu Kang performs a flying kick toward Shinnok but is blown up by him.] Quan Chi: [laughs] Fool. Fujin ----- [Scene: Elder Gods. Fujin is talking to one of the blue faces.] Fujin: Our forces of light have defeated Shinnok, now I must return to my duties as Earth's god of wind. Face: You have served your elders well, Fujin. But we have a new mission for you. Fujin: Raiden? Raiden: Our battle with Shinnok's forces is over. I must move on to my new position as an Elder God. And you, Fujin, you must take my former position as protector of Earth. Fujin: Raiden, it will be my honor to succeed you. Raiden: Take special care of the mortals of Earth, they are a great people but have the ability to self destruct. Be patient, and offer your wisdom as guidance. Fujin: Farewell, Thunder God. I will not fail you. Raiden: That is why I picked you. Sub-Zero -------- [SCENE: The Well. Sub-Zero stands of the fallen body of Scorpion.] Subzero: The battle is finished! Your quest for vengeance is over Scorpion! Scorpion: You cannot kill a dead man! You have defeated my physical form but my soul is eternal! You will pay for the massacre of my clan and family! [LONG RANGE SHOT: Sub-Zero is attacked from behind by Quan Chi] [LONG SHOT: Sub-Zero on the ground looking up at Quan Chi]] Quan Chi: Welcome, Sub-Zero. Like your brother before you, you have served my purposes well. Sub-Zero: I serve no one! Not the Lin Kuei, and not you! [Quan Chi stomps on Sub-Zero's Chest] [PANNING CLOSE UP SHOT: Quan Chi looking down at Sub-Zero. Scorpion's fallen body is in the background.] Quan Chi: Scorpion took my trust in exchange for freedom from the Netherealm. A deal I have no intention of fulfilling. By killing him you saved us the trouble. Both you and Scorpion were pawns for Shinnok. [When the panning stops we see Scorpion stand up behind Quan Chi] [Scorpion lifts Quan Chi in the air like Fujin's Wind Lift] [LONG RANGE SHOT: Quan Chi and Scorpion] Quan Chi: Scorpion! [Scorpion files a green ball of energy. Quan Chi Explodes.] [LONG RANGE SHOT: Scorpion and Sub-Zero face each other.] Scorpion: Our battle is finished. You are now free from my curse. Farewell, Lin Kuei warrior. Sub-Zero: Arrrright! Quan Chi -------- [Scene: The Furnace. Shinnok, victorious, is talking to Quan Chi.] Shinnok: In payment for your loyal services, Quan Chi, I grant you the gift of your existence. Quan Chi: My existence? [High angle shot from behind Shinnok looking at Quan Chi] Shinnok: Understand, sorceror, I consume all energies, including the life forces of all that live, but I shall spare you. [Medium shot of Quan Chi] Quan Chi: If it weren't for me, you will still be a tortured soul rotting in the pits of the Netherealm. [Medium shot of Shinnok] Shinnok: You dare question me? [Medium shot of Quan Chi] Quan Chi: I do more than question you, Shinnok. I challenge you! [Wide shot of both Quan Chi and Shinnok] Shinnok: Then you shall die! [Shinnok mutters something as he throws a pink magic missile at Quan Chi. The magic missile touches Quan Chi but fizzles without harming him.] Shinnok: What! Quan Chi: Your powers are useless against me. Shinnok: How can this be? [Quan Chi holds up Shinnok's amulet. Camers shot circles around Quan Chi until Shinnok is in view.] Quan Chi: I am in possession of your once sacred amulet. Years ago I delivered to you an exact duplicate, while I retained the original. I even fooled Raiden. Now, I am ruler supreme and you, Elder God, are finished! Shinnok: Noooo!! [Quan Chi uses the amulet to shoot a green missile at Shinnok. It touches Shinnok and he explodes.] Sonya ----- [Follow Jax's story up to where Jarek falls over the cliff. Sonya takes out her radio.] Sonya: Come in, Major Briggs. This is Lt. Sonya Blade, over. Jax's voice: Sonya, glad to hear you're alive. Sonya: You actually sound happy to hear from me, Jax. Things got boring? Jax's voice: Not since you followed Liu Kang into the Netherealm. Sonya: Well it's over now, I'm returning to base. 10-4, Jax. VIII. RUMORS ------------- As with EVERY new game, you're bound to have some sort of ludicrous rumor floating around about the game. So, as always, DON'T truly believe anything here until it's set in stone as a fact. *There is a belief that although Reiko has taken over Noob Saibot's place in MK4 that Noob is still there somewhere. *As with EVERY MK game after MK1, there's the rumor that Goro is there somewhere. IX. CHIP INFORMATION --------------------- Well, In order for me to keep a log of which revision MK4 is (since we ALL know there's going to be a few revisions) I need to know what version we are at right now. Please email srgalhad@primenet.com with any info! Beta Version 1 -------------- * Beta release during MK4 TOUR(Date: July 30th) * Playable characters: Scorpion, Raiden, Sonya, Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Fujin, Quan Chi, Shinnok, Noob Saibot * Quan Chi, Shinnok and Noob Saibot do not have any special moves. * Sub-Zero's Ice Clone and freeze animation not implemented Beta Version 2 -------------- * Kai and Reptile added * Random and Hidden buttons are selectable * Kai's name was not on energy bar * Shinnok and Fujin has new selection screen picture Beta Version 3 -------------- * Tanya added * Selection screen changed * Shinnok's impersonation moves added Beta Version 4 -------------- * Revision date: August 22nd * Living Forest Stage added * 2nd stage added. (nicknamed The Prison by mk community) * Shinnok's impersonation moves added Beta Version 5 (0.99) --------------------- * Story added * Jarek added * Some Fatalities added (known is one for The Prison) * Noob Saibot is now a hidden character, accessible by UKC Version 1.0 ----------- * Official release * More Fatalities * Raiden's intro speech added * Still glitchy: Quan Chi's teleport stomp can't be blocked by holding Block while facing left(Has to be crouching block) * Error in DIP switch settings..Switch one needs to be OFF in order for Fatalities to be shown. * BIG GLITCH WITH SHINNOK - he performs the wrong fatality when impersonating Sub-Zero Version 1.44(Revision 2.0 beta version) --------------------------------------- * New hidden characters: Jax and Johnny Cage! * New moves for characters * New weapon for Jarek * Ability to pick up objects and use them(ie boulders in Goro's Lair) * Kombat Codes added Revision 2.0 ------------ * Noob Saibot is out??? * New Character: Reiko * Endings added * New moves for characters * New font * Maximum Damage added...(ick) * Still some bugs : Shinnok when impersonating Scorpion has no head when Performing his spit fire Revision 2.1 ------------ * Latest Revision * Clears up most of the remaining bugs Revision 3.0 ------------ * A new Stage Fatality-Goro's Lair * Second fatalities for each player * More Kombat Kodes. * Air Combos possible! * Endings will be closed captioned. * Meat Added. Revision 3.1 (Coming Soon) -------------------------- * Fixes some bugs Home Version Port ----------------- * New Stage * Return of the Prince of Shokan * New outfits for the kombatants * More to come... X. CREDITS ----------- Other WWW sites --------------- Rat's MK site : http://www.rat.org/mk Kombat Cybercity: http://mkcc.home.ml.org Realm of Mortal Kombat: http://mk.hotweird.com Midway Gaming Source: http://www.icemaster.com MK4 Extreme: http://www.dragondata.com/~tremor Those who have contributed to the MK4 Compendium ------------------------------------------------ Ratman-------------------------------------------------------- rat@rat.org Cybertaz------------------------------------------ cyberzeus@geocities.com Gargos----------------------------------------------------------------???? KoPZ------------------------------------------------------------------???? alfie-----------------------------------------------------------------???? Greesman------------------------------------------------ jeff@hotweird.com The Icemaster------------------------------------------- mk4@icemaster.org Pat McCarron-------------------------------------------------- pat@rat.org TetterkeT------------------------------------------------ jmw@hotweird.com Shinnok---------------------------------------------- ktpratch@palmnet.net The Werewolf---------------------------------------- Werewolf@Wolf-Web.com Osx------------------------------------------------- tremor@dragondata.com Gumbo-----------------------------------------------------------------???? Jade2--------------------------------------------- ki2fan@worldnet.att.net TonyD------------------------------------------------------- xs@smartt.com Dr. Blasphemy------------------------------------------ drblasfemy@aol.com IamMe---------------------------------------------------- IamMe727@aol.com Sektrax------------------------------------------- sektrax@mk.hotweird.com Sven------------------------------------------------------------------???? Rob Phillips----------------------------------------------------------???? GhostServer-----------------------------------------------------------???? VGMaster--------------------------------------------------------------???? Spudz-----------------------------------------------------------------???? SteveHTG------------------------------------------------- coding@jorsm.com NileshNTG------------------------------------------------ zapman@jorsm.com |30W|HTG------------------------------------------------- moe@megsinet.net Pat Martin---------------------------------------------- cmarti39@icon.net haroldr---------------------------------------- jimn@pccaix.sycrci.pcc.edu Dungeon Master------------------------------------------------------- ???? BADRoCK---------------------------------------------------- badrock@i1.net ICEOUT------------------------------------------------- iceout0002@aol.com PUBLIC DOMAIN: That means it's free! It's not limited to one site; It's not wrong for you to take this from this site and paste it up on yours... But it is wrong if you go out and sell it...that's naughty! Go get a job at McDonalds or Hot Topic or a gas station if you want to make money! ...but if you do sell it, I want 15%, k? MORTAL KOMBAT 4 HA5 BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY MIDWAY (Aieeeegghhh!!!!)