MK1: Sektor Review Summary

Solid gameplay and mobility shine, and female character designs impress, but the gender-swapped Sektor, steep DLC prices, and generally weak character design hold this back.

Attractive female character design: The character is described as a hot Asian woman, sexy, and cute, indicating a strong visual appeal. This aspect is frequently mentioned, though it may cater to specific preferences.

Flamethrower and rocket moveset: The character uses a flamethrower, rocket attacks, and jet boosters to fly around the arena, providing a dynamic and mobile playstyle. This is noted as a creative and unique approach that enhances the fighting experience.

Return of Sektor and Cyrax: Players are excited to play as Sektor and Cyrax again, with the Kombat Pack 2 bringing back these fan-favorite characters. This nostalgia-driven content is well-received.

Good mobility and gameplay quality: The character has good mobility, which complements the dynamic gameplay. Some players even find her gameplay better than Cyrax's, indicating a high level of satisfaction.

Balanced with high damage: The character is considered somewhat balanced, but also has high damage output, making her powerful yet not overpowered. This balance is appreciated by players.

Gender-swap Sektor criticized: Multiple reviewers express dissatisfaction with reimagining Sektor as a female character, calling the gender-swap stupid or hard to comment on positively, and some explicitly demand the male version from previous installments.

DLC pricing too high: Reviewers complain that the DLC character is expensive for a single fighter and that overall DLC pricing is too high, especially given the short story length and limited content.

Character design poor: Reviewers feel the new Sektor design is lazy, unimaginative, and the worst in the series, with a lacking appearance and overall dissatisfaction with the reimagined character.

Story characterization poor: Reviewers criticize the story writing, finding the characterization poorly written, particularly the forced romance with Bi Han and the setting as Madam Bo's daughter, which they deem ridiculous.

Gameplay not fun: One reviewer finds the overall gameplay still not fun, and another notes the special moves and finishers are not well designed, contributing to a lackluster experience.

Armored Lin Kuei fighter: The character is described as a human woman in high-tech armor, serving as Sub-Zero's right hand in the Lin Kuei clan, and is armored rather than a soulless cyborg.

Zoner playstyle: The character is suitable for players who enjoy zoning and staggering, and is described as appearing to be a zoner, focusing on ranged control.

Needs opening to damage: The character requires opening up opponents to deal damage, suggesting a need for mix-ups or counter-play to be effective.

DLC value questioned: The DLC is considered not worth its price compared to the main game. One reviewer felt the character was a one-time use and preferred spending elsewhere.

Recommended for niche playstyles: The content is recommended for players who enjoy zoning and staggering tactics. Fighting game fans who collect all characters may also find it worthwhile.

Story completion: 3.0h.

Gender-swapped character reimagining: The DLC reimagines a classic character as a gender-swapped version, with some feedback noting the character is now a woman of colour and set as Madam Bo's daughter. This change received mixed reactions from reviewers.

DLC unusable issue: A reviewer reported that the DLC was purchased but not usable, indicating a technical problem that prevents access to the content. This is a significant functional defect affecting user experience.

Character sexualization criticism: Some reviewers point out that the character was made a sexy woman, which they see as a negative design choice. This feedback highlights concerns about objectification in the character redesign.

Missing MK9 stomp move: A reviewer compares the character to MK9 and notes that the character does not have the MK9 stomp, which is a missing iconic move. This is a specific gameplay regression for long-time fans.

Praise for development team: A reviewer praises Ed Boon and all staff at Netherrealm and Warner Brothers, acknowledging their work despite other criticisms. This indicates some positive sentiment toward the developers.