Line #101 MythologyGag/MortalKombatX


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7	Here are the references towards every other entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise sans ''VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9''. For entries regarding those two games, check [[ContinuityNod/MortalKombatX the Continuity Nod page]]. For entries related to {{guest fighter}}s check [[ShoutOut/MortalKombat the MK franchise's Shout Out page]].
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9	!! Costumes and character designs
10	* One of Ermac's update skins is his "Klassic" appearance from ''3''.
11	* [[spoiler:Frost]]'s cameo appearance is lifted from ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance''.
12	* Jax gets his Klassic appearance from ''3'' with the Klassic Skin Pack 2.
13	* A cross-play reward with the Mobile version unlocks Johnny Cage's "Ninja Mime" skin, based on one of the [[ShowWithinAShow movies]] he's featured in.
14	* Kano gets his Klassic appearance from ''1'' with the Klassic Skin Pack 1.
15	* Kitana gets her Klassic appearance from ''2'' as one of the cross-play rewards with the Mobile version.
16	* Kung Lao gets his Klassic appearance from ''3'' with the Klassic Skin Pack 2.
17	** His [[spoiler:Revenant]] form, in which he is bald, is inspired on his appearance on ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy''.
18	* Liu Kang gets his Klassic appearance from ''1'' with the Klassic Skin Pack 1.
19	* Mileena's new character design takes inspiration from ''WebVideo/MortalKombatLegacy'', giving her functional human lips with razor-sharp teeth along her cheeks forming a GlasgowGrin.
20	** One of the cross-play rewards with the Mobile version is her Klassic appearance from ''2''.
21	* Quan Chi's attire is quite similar to the one he wore in ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero]]'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombat4'', just without the blue suit under the armor.
22	** He gets his Klassic appearance from ''4'' with the Klassic Skin Pack 2.
23	* Raiden has his ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat1992 MK1]]'' outfit as an alternate costume.
24	** He also gets [[spoiler:his "Dark" self]] from the ''Deception/Armageddon'' era as an unlockable costume.
25	* [[spoiler:Rain's]] appearance is similar to his ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Armageddon]]'' appearance (minus a shirt).
26	* Reptile gets his Klassic appearance from ''3'' as an update skin.
27	* One of the cross-play rewards with the Mobile version is Scorpion's skin from ''VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs''.
28	** He also gets his Klassic appearance from ''3'' as an update skin.
29	* Sonya gets her Klassic appearance from ''1'' with the Klassic Skin Pack 1.
30	* Sub-Zero's "Kuai Liang" skin is inspired by ''3''.
31	** He also gets a "Klassic" skin, inspired by ''3'' as well, as an update skin.
32	* Shinnok's [[spoiler: Corrupted form]], though originating from Mythologies, is changed from being a more hunched, beast-like appearance to resembling a being with lava and rock skin much like those of Blaze (in Armageddon) and [[VideoGame/MortalKombatVsDCUniverse Dark Kahn]]. It also likely doubles as a DevelopmentGag in that [[spoiler:Corrupted Shinnok]] incorporates a some elements of a proposed character named "Belokk" who was intended to appear in ''Mortal Kombat Gold'', the UpdatedRerelease of ''4''.
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34	!! {{Finishing move}}s
35	* Cassie's second fatality involves her destroying her opponent's lower jaw, then taking a "selfie" with her phone and uploading it to a social network called "[[VideoGame/MortalKombatII Friend]][[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 ships]]".
36	** During the replies, Kano has the username KanO's, a reference to his cereal brand in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance''.
37	* Jason's Sleeping Bag Kill is almost exactly like Hotaru's "Body Slam" from ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception''.
38	* One of Jax's Brutalities, more specifically his MetronomicManMashing one, comes from a version of ''VideoGame/MortalKombatII'' for the Platform/GameGear.
39	** He gains his "Arm Rip" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 2.
40	* Johnny Cage gains his "Deadly Uppercut" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 1.
41	* Kano's "Knife To Meet You" is a rechristened "Knife Toss" from MK vs. DC.
42	* Kitana gains her "Fan Decapitation" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 2.
43	* One of the achievements requires Kotal Kahn to kill himself in one round and win the match. It's titled "[[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception Hara-Kiri]]".
44	** On that note, if he uses Blood Offering when low on health, he basically does a self-brutality onto himself. Hara-Kiris in ''Deception'' required the defeated player to input a series of commands in the "FINISH HIM/HER!" part.
45	* One of Kung Lao's Brutalities is his classic Hat Throw fatality from ''II''.
46	** He gains his "Hat Split" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 2.
47	* One of Mileena's Brutalities where she continually stabs her opponent is also taken from ''II''.
48	** Her "Face Feast" Fatality is another reinterpretation of her "Ferocious Bite" Fatality from ''Deception''.
49	** Her "Tasty Treat" fatality is basically one of Reptile's Fatalities from ''Shaolin Monks''.
50	** She gains her "Man Eater" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 2.
51	* Raiden's "Bug Eyes" Fatality is a modern recreation of his Fatality from ''1''.
52	** One of his Brutalities is a recreation of his electric finisher in ''Trilogy''.
53	* Reptile's "Acid Bath" fatality is a combination of both his Acid Spit Fatality from ''3'' and his ''Deadly Alliance'' fatality.
54	* Scorpion gains his "Toasty!" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 1.
55	* Sonya gains her "Kiss of Death" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 1.
56	* One of Sub-Zero's Brutalities is a repurposed version of his Fatalities from ''II'': first, freezing his opponent, then throwing a large ice shard at their body and shattering them to itty-bitty pieces.
57	** His "Bed of Ice" is basically Shang Tsung's "Bed of Nails" Fatality from ''3''.
58	** He also gains his "Head Rip" Fatality with the Klassic Fatality Pack 1.
59	* One of Triborg's Brutalities is named "[[VideoGame/MortalKombatII Friend]][[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 ship]]".
60	* One of the Brotherhood of Shadows' Faction Kills is a quick recreation of Kenshi's fatality in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance'', where he uses telekinesis to distort his enemy's body.
61	** Another of their Faction Kills involve a dark energy getting in the body of the defeated warrior and using a NeckSnap. Sans the snap, this is a recreation of [[spoiler:Zombie!]]Liu Kang's body invasion fatality in ''Deception''.
62	* One of the Lin Kuei Faction Kills is a shuriken FlechetteStorm, with the last one hitting in the head. This was one of Reiko's Fatalities in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat4'', as well as Noob's fatality in ''Deception'', from his time with Smoke as TagTeam partner.
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64	!! Arcade endings
65	* Kenshi and Takeda basically get involved in the plot of ''VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon'', [[spoiler:by helping Taven to get revenge against Daegon]].
66	** [[spoiler: In fact if you [[https://youtu.be/g-ex8-xDXFg?t=52s listen closely]] when Takeda helps Taven in Kenshi's ending you can hear Taven say "Who Are You?" in a voice very similar to his old one from ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Armageddon]]'']]
67	* Cassie's ending mirror's Raiden's ending in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'' [[spoiler:by murdering Shunjinko. Only this time, she does it before Shujinko could unknowingly revive Onaga]].
68	* Triborg's ending [[spoiler:has him starting a robot clan called Tekunin]].
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70	!! Pre-match intros
71	* Goro vs. Johnny Cage:
72	-->'''Goro:''' Johnny Cage!\
73	'''Johnny Cage:''' [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie Don't you owe me some sunglasses?]]\
74	'''Goro:''' Here is what you are owed!
75	* Kano vs. Erron Black:
76	-->'''Kano:''' You know the Black Dragon.\
77	'''Erron Black:''' [[TakeThatScrappy Killed one.]] [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception "Kobra", I think.]] [[invoked]]\
78	'''Kano:''' Another reason to gut ya.
79	* Scorpion's MirrorMatch:
80	-->'''Scorpion 1:''' Who are you?\
81	'''Scorpion 2:''' [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception I am the Elder Gods']] [[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon champion!]]\
82	'''Scorpion 1:''' You are delusional!
83	* Shinnok's MirrorMatch
84	--> '''Shinnok 1:''' You...\
85	'''Shinnok 2:''' [[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon You did not kill me at the Pyramid.]]\
86	'''Shinnok 1:''' This time I will.
87	* Kung Lao vs. Goro:
88	--> '''Kung Lao:''' [[YouKilledMyFather You killed my ancestor!]]\
89	'''Goro:''' The Great Kung Lao!\
90	'''Kung Lao:''' I am even greater!
91	* Sonya vs. Sonya:
92	--> '''Sonya 1:''' Who are you?
93	--> '''Sonya 2:''' [[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Lt. Sonya Blade, OIA]].
94	--> '''Sonya 1:''' I don't think so.
95	* Sonya vs. Kano:
96	--> '''Sonya:''' ....You.\
97	'''Kano:''' [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie Hello baby, miss me?]]\
98	'''Sonya:''' Miss putting my fist in your face.
99	* Cassie Cage vs. Kano:
100	--> '''Cassie:''' Kano.\
101	'''Kano:''' [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie Gonna cut ya, ear to ear!]]\
102	'''Cassie:''' Come on and try it, old man!
103	* Jax vs. Kano:
104	--> '''Kano:''' Just a second-rate Sonya!\
105	'''Jax:''' Just a second-rate [[Characters/MortalKombat4 Jarek]]!\
106	'''Kano:''' Rack off!
107	* Sub-Zero vs. Liu Kang:
108	--> '''Sub-Zero:''' Again we meet.\
109	'''Liu Kang:''' [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie I will be glad to win again!]]\
110	'''Sub Zero:''' Challenge accepted.
111	* Reptile vs Bo Rai'Cho:
112	-->'''Bo Rai'Cho:''' I sensed a Zaterran.\
113	'''Reptile:''' The [[LastOfHisKind last Zaterran...]]\
114	'''Bo Rai'Cho:''' [[Film/TheEmpireStrikesBack No... There is]] [[Characters/MortalKombat3 another...]]
115	* Tanya vs. Liu Kang:
116	-->'''Tanya''': Liu Kang.\
117	'''Liu Kang''': [[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Kitana warned me of you]].\
118	'''Tanya''': Pity she is not here to protect you!
119	* Sonya vs. Sub-Zero:
120	-->'''Sonya Blade''': Why no female Lin Kuei?\
121	'''Sub-Zero''': There are. Frost chief among them.\
122	'''Sonya Blade''': [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance I'll kick her ass next]].
123	* Cassie vs. Jason:
124	-->'''Cassie''': [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie This is where you run away]].\
125	'''Jason''': ''[removes knife embedded in neck]''
126
127	!! Story mode and comics
128	* Takeda becoming Scorpion's protege may be referencing ''Series/MortalKombatConquest'', as that was the name of that Scorpion's master and the founder of the Shirai Ryu.
129	* When Kuai Liang is torn apart and rebuilt as a revenant slave by Quan Chi, he is [[http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/mkwikia/images/d/dc/Screenshot_2015-04-19-08-43-26.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150421005527 completely cast in the shadows with glowing blue eyes]], evoking his [[http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/459576-mortal-kombat-trilogy-dos-screenshot-fighter-select-screen.png older brother's select screen icon]] from Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
130	* [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception The Kamidogu are back!]] This time, though, they're daggers.
131	* [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception Once again]], Shujinko gets fooled by a powerful entity in a quest involving the Kamidogu and the whole MK world suffer for it.
132	* In Chapter 1, Scorpion and Sub-Zero being paired in order to attack [[spoiler:the helicopter crew]] seems to be a reference to them being Shang Tsung's "slaves" in [[Film/MortalKombatTheMovie the first MK movie]] as well as them pairing up in order to take down Catwoman and Lex Luthor in [[VideoGame/MortalKombatVsDCUniverse the DC crossover]].
133	* In Chapter 2, [[spoiler:Rain]] arrogantly proclaims his heritage as a son of the Elder God Argus, first revealed in ''Armageddon''.
134	* In Chapter 4, When Cassie and her team arrive in Outworld, she comments that she thought the skies to be purple. This is in reference to the previous games (and other Mortal Kombat media) which had Outworld's atmosphere as purple.
135	* TheStinger reflects Raiden's ending on ''Deception'', as [[spoiler:he tells the just-crowned Netherrealm emperors Liu Kang and Kitana that he will seek out and destroy/punish those who threaten Earthrealm]].
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137	!! Other
138	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vamyH-8wk The character selection screen]] takes more than one cue from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfztnGIHwUA the one from]] ''Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vamyH-8wk and from]] ''Deception''.
139	* Most of the returning characters' Brutality and Test Your Luck win poses are references to their classic animations. Cassie Cage herself does her mother's original win pose.
140	* [[spoiler:Reptile]] being the [=MK1=] Premium Tower secret fight.
141	** The secret fight of the [=MK2=] Premium Tower is [[spoiler:Revenant!Kitana in Mournful variation, in reference to [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse Jade]].]]
142	* Sometimes when performing a kick combo on Goro, Cassie remarks "These are five hundred dollar shoes." A call back to Johnny Cage's sunglasses line in the Mortal Kombat film.
143	* Should Johnny Cage not perform a finisher, he puts a photo of himself and signs it "To my biggest fan, Cage." a reference to his Friendship in [=MK2=].
144	** His Stunt Double variation replaces his forceballs with a plain, horizontal one. This is a reference to his forceball from the first MK.
145	* The first part of Kung Lao's X-Ray is taken from one of his fatalities in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks''.
146	* Much like in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat4'' the final two arcade mode opponents are always Goro followed by Shinnok.

Context MythologyGag / MortalKombatX