Summary
MultiVersushas had a rather tumultuous return. After leaving its Beta phase last Summer and taking a lengthy hiatus,MultiVersushas returned with its full 1.0 release, and the few weeks since its re-launch have been filled with various controversies surrounding different aspects of the game, from a swathe of technical issues to some predatory microtransaction features. Thankfully, developer Player First is trying its best to slowly fix some ofMultiVersus' biggest issues, though it still acts as a good lesson for other fighting games.
Mortal Kombat 1has seen its own fair share of controversies since its launch last September. From some disappointingly expensive cosmetics to an overreliance on the game’s half-bakedInvasions mode,Mortal Kombat 1has been the subject of quite a few criticisms, but even with those in mind, there are still some lessons it could learn fromMultiVersus' own reception, including a very recent controversy that could end up ruling out one potential futureMKcrossover.
MultiVersus Proves That Mortal Kombat 1 Shouldn’t Cross Over With Transformers
MultiVersus' Recent Iron Giant Controversy Explained
Over the last few weeks,MultiVersusfans have started to notice a few glaring issues when it comes to balancing the roster’s many different fighters. Coming from all corners of the Warner Bros. universe,MultiVersus' rosteris packed with iconic faces ranging from DC heroes and villains toScooby-Doocharacters and a ton in between. One such familiar face is the Iron Giant, coming from the 1999 movie of the same name.
A towering robot, the Iron Giant has been at the heart of arecentMultiVersuscontroversy. According to many fans, the Iron Giant is overpowered due to his increased height and stature, appearing much taller and larger than any otherMultiVersusfighter. Iron Giant’s size often means that a good portion of the screen is taken up by the robotic fighter, making it harder to see other foes and environmental objects. Paired with the fighter’s ability to dish out some devastating instant-kill combos, the Iron Giant’s size makes it a difficult foe to counter, and the same would likely be said for any similar type of character inMortal Kombat.
A Transformers Crossover in Mortal Kombat Could Cause the Same Issues
For years now,Mortal Kombathas made crossovers a key part of its post-launch support, usually releasing a handful of guest characters as DLC. A major highlight of theseMortal Kombatguest characters has always been their authenticity to the source material, appearing, moving, and attacking like fans would expect them to. It’s this high level of authenticity that would make any potentialMortal KombatxTransformerscollaborationimpossible.
While it would be great to see aTransformerscrossover inMortal Kombat 1, the sheer size of characters likeOptimus Prime and Megatronwould likely cause similar issues to the ones currently surroundingMultiVersus' Iron Giant. For the sake of balanced gameplay, anyTransformersguest fighters would need to be scaled down forMortal Kombat, but that would fly in the face of the franchise’s dedication to authenticity. Technically, aMortal KombatxTransformercrossover could circumvent this issue by adding a Mini-Con to the game, though these smaller Bots aren’t nearly as iconic as the vast majority of theTransformerscast.
MultiVersus
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CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
