Info about Mortal Kombat 11 Rain:

Official game description:
Growing up an orphan, Rain had limited prospects. To overcome them, he joined Edenia's army. His strategic genius earned him great fame and quick promotion. Rain used his new position to seek out his birth parents' true identities. He was shocked to learn that he was the bastard son of the god Argus, Edenia's Protector. Argus had given Rain away, and hidden his parentage, to avoid both shame and scandal. Now, armed with the knowledge that he's a half god, Rain battles for his place in Edenia's pantheon. If it's not given to him, he'll take it by force.

Release date: Nov 25, 2020

Categories: Fighting Game, Character-based Combat, Combo Mechanics, Character Customization, DLC, Single-player, Competitive Multiplayer


- Hardware Profile: No data
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- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The reviews focus on the DLC's content quality, gameplay style, and customization options, but none provide explicit playtime hours, completion times, session lengths, or endgame durations. Therefore all playtime metrics are unsupported and set to null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Rain Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying Rain's character design and combat moves
    - Playstyle: Casual play, focusing on using Rain's attacks and combos
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: MK1


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Rain is a cool character (weight 0.66): Multiple reviewers describe Rain as the coolest or very cool character in the game, highlighting his appeal and style. This sentiment is consistent across several clusters, indicating strong positive reception.
- Character is fun to play (weight 0.66): Many reviewers state that Rain is great, tremendous, and tons of fun to play, emphasizing his entertainment value. This is a common theme across multiple clusters, indicating high satisfaction with the character's playability.
- Best fatalities in MK history (weight 0.66): Reviewers praise Rain's fatalities as the best in Mortal Kombat history, noting they are visually stunning and creative. This highlights a standout feature that significantly enhances the character's appeal.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and stylish (weight 0.54): Reviewers find the gameplay enjoyable, stylish, and quite nice, with one noting it is highly technical. This suggests the character's mechanics are well-received and add to the overall fun.
- Combos are diverse and interesting (weight 0.54): Reviewers note that Rain has many combos and interesting moves, with outstanding combo potential and lots of combinations. This suggests a deep and varied moveset that appeals to players.
- Excellent mobility and design (weight 0.52): Rain is praised for excellent mobility, epic design, and being dynamic and beautiful. These attributes contribute to his visual and gameplay appeal.
- Great customization options (weight 0.52): The DLC includes great customization options, with high-quality new skins and cosmetic items. This adds replay value and personalization for players.
- DLC offers excellent value (weight 0.44): The DLC is recommended as the best and offers excellent value for fans, with one reviewer calling it the second best DLC. This indicates strong overall satisfaction with the purchase.
- Faithful adaptation of classic character (weight 0.42): Reviewers appreciate that this version of Rain is a faithful adaptation of the classic character, with one saying it is the real one. This resonates with long-time fans of the franchise.
- Charismatic and visually impressive (weight 0.31): Rain is described as a charismatic and visually impressive fighter, with beautiful attacks. This enhances his overall presence in the game.
- Unique strategic approach to combat (weight 0.19): Rain brings a unique and strategic approach to combat, offering a different playstyle. This adds depth to the roster and appeals to players seeking variety.
- High replay value (weight 0.18): Reviewers mention high replay value, likely due to the character's diverse moveset and customization. This makes the DLC a worthwhile addition for extended play.
- Diversifies the fighter roster (weight 0.18): The DLC diversifies the roster of fighters, adding a new dimension to the game. This is seen as a positive addition for the overall game experience.
- Preferred over MK1's Rain (weight 0.18): Reviewers prefer this version of Rain over MK1's Rain, indicating that this iteration is more satisfying. This suggests improvements in design or gameplay.
- Best ninja in the series (weight 0.18): Rain is considered the best ninja in the series, highlighting his superiority among similar characters. This is a strong endorsement from a reviewer.
- Rain became favorite fighter (weight 0.18): Rain became a favorite fighter for some reviewers, showing a strong personal connection. This reflects the character's overall appeal and impact.
- Combos are medium difficulty (weight 0.17): The combos are noted as medium difficulty, making them accessible yet challenging. This balances the character for a wide range of players.
- Character is overpowered (weight 0.17): One reviewer notes that Rain is overpowered, which could be a balance concern. This may affect competitive play but also adds to his power fantasy.
- Game is very funny (weight 0.16): The game is described as very funny, indicating that the humor is a notable aspect. This adds to the entertainment value of the DLC.

Common complaints:
- Limited content for price (weight 0.78): The DLC offers only one playable character with no story expansion, new stages, or additional game modes. Many players feel the price is not justified by the minimal content provided.
- Character underperforms in combat (weight 0.66): Rain deals quite average damage, is difficult to master, and gets beaten by more than half the roster. The character's button layout is horrible, and several custom moves should be standard moves.
- Character lacks charisma and appeal (weight 0.54): The MK1 version of Rain is described as lacking charisma, with a very bad design and gameplay that is not liked. The character is also considered redundant when Sub-Zero exists.
- Klassic Ninja skin sold separately (weight 0.33): The product does not include the Klassic Ninja skin, which must be purchased separately. This is a notable omission for fans expecting the skin to be included.
- No single character pack is worth it (weight 0.19): Players conclude that no single character pack is worth the price, given the limited content and underwhelming character performance. This is a general assessment of the DLC's value.
- DLC characters should be base roster (weight 0.19): Players feel that the DLC sells characters that deserve a place in the base roster. This sentiment is tied to the perception that the content is not worth the price.
- Complex combos for same damage (weight 0.19): Rain must perform a complex combo to deal the same damage as a simple combo from Skarlet. This makes the character feel inefficient and frustrating to play.
- Character rarely used in leagues (weight 0.18): Rain is rarely seen in leagues, indicating that the character is not competitively viable or popular. This further diminishes the value of the DLC pack.

Gameplay feedback:
- Rain has fast, technical, combo-heavy style (weight 0.64): Rain's fighting style is fast, technical, and combo-heavy, requiring practice to execute flawless combos. His combos are of medium difficulty, and he is considered dynamic and stylish in gameplay.
- Rain is a playable fighter (weight 0.54): Rain is confirmed as a playable character in all game modes, and he is described as a very hard kombatant. This indicates his availability and challenging nature for players.
- Rain is dynamic and stylish (weight 0.47): Rain is described as dynamic and stylish in gameplay, with skills that can be fixed and appearance/equipment modifications. This highlights his versatility and customization options.
- Rain uses water and lightning abilities (weight 0.45): Rain's combat style is centered around water and lightning-based abilities, with special moves and combos that take advantage of his control over water. This elemental focus defines his unique fighting approach.
- Rain's combos are challenging to master (weight 0.31): Rain's combos are not easy and need a lot of practice for a flawless combo, with medium difficulty overall. This suggests a steep learning curve for players aiming to master his moves.
- Rain's backstory involves orphanhood and army (weight 0.3): Rain grew up orphaned with limited means and joined Edenia's army to overcome his limitations. This backstory adds depth to his character and motivations.
- Rain is son of god Argus (weight 0.3): Rain is the son of the dead god Argus and fights for his place in Edenia's pantheon. This divine lineage is central to his identity and goals.
- Rain has many combos and interesting moves (weight 0.3): Rain possesses many combos and interesting moves, though his damage output is mediocre. This suggests a focus on technical variety rather than raw power.
- Rain is similar to Johnny Cage (weight 0.17): Playing Rain is similar to playing Johnny Cage, indicating a comparable playstyle or move set. This comparison helps players understand Rain's mechanics.

Performance notes:
- Rain character causes crashes (weight 0.2): Players report that the game crashes specifically when attempting to use the character Rain. This is a critical technical issue that prevents gameplay with this character.

Recommendations:
- DLC value is mixed (weight 0.91): Reviews are split on whether the character DLC is worth its price. Some call it a must-have or best DLC, while others label it a ripoff or not worth the cost.
- Buy bundles instead (weight 0.56): Multiple reviewers advise purchasing the DLC as part of a bundle, such as Kombat Pack 2 or the Ultimate edition, rather than buying characters separately. This is seen as the better value option.
- Recommended for fans (weight 0.42): The character is positively recommended for fans of the series, especially those who enjoy fast, combo-focused gameplay with a high skill ceiling. Rain fans in particular are pointed to as a target audience.
- Simple buy recommendation (weight 0.38): Several reviews give a straightforward 'buy' recommendation without much detail, indicating general approval of the character. This suggests the DLC is broadly acceptable to players.

Other player notes:
- DLC offers exclusive cosmetics (weight 0.31): The DLC includes exclusive gear, character skins, Brutalities, Fatalities, and a unique Fatal Blow, as well as new skins and cosmetic items for Rain. This adds visual variety for players.
- Included in Ultimate version (weight 0.28): The DLC is part of the Ultimate version of the game, which includes everything. This suggests that buying the Ultimate edition is a better deal.
- Only one playable character (weight 0.18): The DLC includes only one playable character, which may feel limited compared to other packs. This is a common criticism of single-character DLC.
- Impressive Fatalities included (weight 0.18): The DLC includes a set of impressive Fatalities, which are a key feature for many players. This adds to the entertainment value of the content.
- Rain compared favorably to MK1 (weight 0.17): Reviewers prefer this version of Rain over the one in MK1, suggesting the character's implementation is better here. This indicates a positive reception for the character.
- Spawn pack comparison noted (weight 0.17): The review compares this character pack to the Spawn character pack, suggesting Spawn might be an exception in terms of quality or value. This implies the current pack may not meet that standard.
- DLC practice condemned (weight 0.17): The review condemns DLC in games, reflecting a broader sentiment against paid additional content. This is a general criticism of the monetization model.
- Guest characters as DLC criticized (weight 0.17): The review criticizes that guest characters are sold as DLC, implying that such content should be included in the base game. This is a common complaint among players.
- Joker DLC considered best (weight 0.17): The Joker DLC is considered the best, setting a high standard for other DLC characters. This comparison may lower the perceived quality of Rain's pack.
- Part of Kombat Pack 2 (weight 0.16): The DLC is part of Kombat Pack 2, which bundles multiple characters and content. This context is important for understanding its value.
- Character not playable at launch (weight 0.16): The character was not playable at launch in MKX and MK11, indicating a pattern of releasing characters later. This may frustrate players who expected them earlier.
- Character eventually added (weight 0.16): The character was eventually added to this game, confirming that the DLC delivers on its promise. This is a positive note for players who waited.
- Price varies by platform (weight 0.16): Rain costs less in the PC version than in the mobile version, showing price inconsistency across platforms. This may affect players' purchasing decisions.
- Separate purchase option available (weight 0.16): The character can be purchased separately without buying the KOMBAT PACK 2, offering flexibility. This is useful for players who only want Rain.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are thrilled by the return of one of the series' most charismatic and iconic characters, praising his epic design and the best fatality in MK history. The gameplay is described as a delight, with ending fights via fatality being the highlight.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): The MK1 version of Rain is seen as a noob without charisma, and his design is considered very bad. Players feel the DLC is not worth the price given the little content provided.
- Fun (weight 0.09): The character is consistently described as tons of fun to play, with Rain specifically highlighted as very enjoyable. The gameplay itself is quite fun, making the character a joy to use.
- Frustrated (weight 0.09): Players are frustrated that the Klassic Ninja skin is not included and must be bought separately, and that the character does not hit properly. Additionally, the game crashes when trying to use Rain, compounding the frustration.
- Appreciation (weight 0.06): The character is appreciated for being one of the most technical and stylish in the roster, and is considered very cool. This combination of depth and style earns high praise from players.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): The DLC provides extensive customization options while staying faithful to Rain's classic appearance, which satisfies long-time fans. The rich experience enhances the game in significant ways, leading to overall satisfaction.
- Preference (weight 0.06): Players express a clear preference for this version of Rain over the MK1 version, considering it the real one. This preference is based on the character's design and execution in this DLC.
- Amusement (weight 0.06): The character is described as arrogant but gets beaten by more than half the roster, which players find amusing. Some fatalities are simply funny, adding to the entertainment value.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Players find the character redundant when Sub-Zero exists, and the button layout is horrible, requiring complex combos for the same damage as a simpler character. This leads to significant frustration during gameplay.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.06): The character is simply fun to play, providing a positive gameplay experience. This enjoyment is a key reason players appreciate the DLC.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Players are enthusiastic about the character because he is very good and has very beautiful attacks. The visual appeal and effectiveness of his moves generate strong positive feelings.
- Disapproval (weight 0.03): Players disapprove of the DLC selling characters that deserve a place in the base roster. This practice is seen as a negative aspect of the game's monetization.
- Affection (weight 0.03): Rain is one of the reviewer's favorites, indicating a strong personal attachment to the character. This affection likely stems from his design, abilities, or nostalgic value.
- Glad (weight 0.03): Players are glad that the character was eventually added to this game, suggesting they had been waiting for his inclusion. This positive emotion reflects satisfaction with the character's availability.
- Cool (weight 0.03): The character is described as quite cool, which is a straightforward expression of approval. This coolness likely refers to his design, moves, or overall presentation.
- Satisfied (weight 0.03): The gameplay is quite nice, leading to a feeling of satisfaction. Players appreciate the quality of the gameplay experience provided by the DLC.
- Shocked (weight 0.03): Players are shocked to discover that Rain is the son of the dead god Argus, a surprising lore revelation. This twist adds depth to the character and elicits a strong emotional reaction.
- Amused (weight 0.03): The game is very funny, providing amusement to players. This humor likely comes from the character's personality, animations, or interactions.
- Favorite (weight 0.03): Rain became the reviewer's favorite fighter, indicating a strong preference for this character. This favoritism is likely due to his gameplay, design, or overall appeal.
- Impressed (weight 0.03): The character has an epic design, which impresses players. This visual appeal is a key factor in the positive reception of the DLC.}