MK1: Noob Saibot Review Summary

Character design, movement, and story shine with fun gameplay and deep combos, but an overpowered character, steep DLC pricing, and Noob Saibot crashes hold it back.

Character design praised: Players consistently praise Noob Saibot's design, calling him well-made, great, and the most interesting character. His power and design are also highlighted as amazing.

Movement and storyline praised: Noob Saibot's movement and storyline are specifically praised as fantastic, indicating strong appreciation for his gameplay feel and narrative integration.

Good moves and fun gameplay: The character's moves are described as quite good, and he is fun to play, indicating a satisfying gameplay experience overall.

Deep and fun combos: The combos are described as great and fun, possibly the most in-depth in MK history, highlighting the character's technical depth.

Excellent zoner and counter-zoner: Noob Saibot is praised as an amazing zoner and counter-zoner, comfortable at full range, indicating strong ranged gameplay.

Character broken: The character does not work properly, with specials not casting and other functional issues. This is highlighted in Clusters 18 and 19.

Character too hard to learn: The character is considered one of the hardest to learn, with a steep learning curve that may deter players. This is noted in Cluster 3.

High DLC pricing: The DLC pricing is considered too high, making players feel the content is overpriced. This is highlighted in Cluster 8.

Worst Noob version: Players consider this the worst version of Noob ever played, with significant gameplay issues. This is highlighted in Cluster 13.

Worst expansion ever: The expansion is considered the worst in fighting game history, with major flaws. This is highlighted in Cluster 22.

Character is not currently META: The character is not considered top-tier in the current meta, meaning they may be less viable in high-level play. This could affect player perception and usage.

Character is overpowered: The character is perceived as overpowered, potentially dominating matches and reducing game balance. This is a common complaint that may lead to balance changes.

Noob Saibot causes crashes: Players report the game crashing when playing as or against Noob Saibot, as well as when selecting the character in practice or customization modes. This is a specific and reproducible bug affecting a particular character.

Wait for a sale: Players advise waiting for a discount before purchasing, suggesting the game may not be worth its full price. This feedback is common but lacks specific details about the game's flaws.

Refund the game: One player decided to refund the game, indicating dissatisfaction. This is a niche response without detailed reasoning.

Meta-Chasing Competitor: Labs combos, uses Kameos with good synergy, and focuses on safe conversions and meta strategies. Motivation: To optimize Noob Saibot's combos and find competitive success despite his non-META status. Stance: sale.

Loyal Character Fan: Plays Noob Saibot exclusively, regardless of meta, and enjoys unlocking skins and experiencing his story. Motivation: To enjoy playing as Noob Saibot, appreciating his aesthetics, story, and legacy. Stance: buy.

Disappointed Veteran: Attempts to play Noob Saibot but is hindered by technical issues or gameplay flaws, leading to frustration. Motivation: To experience a faithful and functional version of Noob Saibot, but was disappointed by changes or bugs. Stance: no buy.

Characters sold separately as DLC: Multiple reviews complain that important characters are sold as separate paid content, not included in the base game or main expansion. This is seen as a monetization issue.

Character reuses MK9 moveset: A review points out that the character is essentially the same as in Mortal Kombat 9, lacking new moves or innovation. This is seen as lazy design.

Game went on sale after purchase: A reviewer notes the game went on sale just one day after they bought it, causing frustration. This is a common complaint about price drops shortly after purchase.

Kameo synergies discussed: A review discusses various Kameo synergies with characters like Mavado, Sub Zero, Cyrax, Scorpion, Sonya, Janet, and Shujinko. This suggests players are exploring gameplay mechanics.

Hope for Kombat Pack 3: A reviewer hopes for a Kombat Pack 3 instead of the game ending after Kombat Pack 2. This indicates a desire for continued support and content.