Info about MK1: Noob Saibot:

Official game description:
Havik's perfect henchman, Noob Saibot, will not rest until all forms of authority are eradicated and only Khaos reigns. This pack includes playable character Noob Saibot, including all new movesets.

Release date: Sep 24, 2024

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


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- Playtime Metrics: No data
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Meta-Chasing Competitor (sale)
    - Motivation: To optimize Noob Saibot's combos and find competitive success despite his non-META status.
    - Playstyle: Labs combos, uses Kameos with good synergy, and focuses on safe conversions and meta strategies.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: competitive
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Loyal Character Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: To enjoy playing as Noob Saibot, appreciating his aesthetics, story, and legacy.
    - Playstyle: Plays Noob Saibot exclusively, regardless of meta, and enjoys unlocking skins and experiencing his story.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Noob main
    - Reference games: Mortal Kombat 11; Mortal Kombat 1
  - Disappointed Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: To experience a faithful and functional version of Noob Saibot, but was disappointed by changes or bugs.
    - Playstyle: Attempts to play Noob Saibot but is hindered by technical issues or gameplay flaws, leading to frustration.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A


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:
- Character design praised (weight 0.49): 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 (weight 0.24): 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 (weight 0.23): 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 (weight 0.14): 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 (weight 0.14): Noob Saibot is praised as an amazing zoner and counter-zoner, comfortable at full range, indicating strong ranged gameplay.
- High damage for low cost (weight 0.14): Players note that the character can deal really good damage for cheap, specifically with 1 bar and 1 kameo, making him efficient.
- Creative moves and finishers (weight 0.13): Players note that the moves and finishing moves have some creativity, adding to the character's appeal. This suggests a positive reception of his move set.
- Character considered overpowered (weight 0.13): One player states that the character is broken and overpowered, which is a common concern for top-tier characters in fighting games.
- Easy combos without gaps (weight 0.13): Players find the combos easy to execute without gaps, making the character accessible while still being effective.
- Noob Saibot returns (weight 0.12): Players express excitement that Noob Saibot is back, indicating that his inclusion is a welcome addition to the roster.
- Great Fatal Blow (weight 0.12): The Fatal Blow is praised as great, adding to the character's overall appeal and finishing move quality.
- Pleasant animations (weight 0.12): Players appreciate the pleasant animations, which contribute to the character's visual polish and overall presentation.
- Good damage output (weight 0.12): The character is noted to have good damage, reinforcing his effectiveness in combat.
- Loved Noob Saibot (weight 0.11): A player expresses love for Noob Saibot, indicating strong positive sentiment towards the character.
- UMK3 skin available (weight 0.11): The availability of the UMK3 skin is mentioned, which is likely a nostalgic and appreciated cosmetic option.
- Gratitude for adding character (weight 0.11): Players express gratitude for adding the main character, showing appreciation for the inclusion of Noob Saibot.
- Everything worked fine (weight 0.1): One player reports that everything worked fine, indicating a smooth experience with the character.

Common complaints:
- Character broken (weight 0.23): 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 (weight 0.22): 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 (weight 0.13): The DLC pricing is considered too high, making players feel the content is overpriced. This is highlighted in Cluster 8.
- Worst Noob version (weight 0.13): Players consider this the worst version of Noob ever played, with significant gameplay issues. This is highlighted in Cluster 13.
- Worst expansion ever (weight 0.13): The expansion is considered the worst in fighting game history, with major flaws. This is highlighted in Cluster 22.
- Poor story portrayal (weight 0.12): The story portrays the character poorly, with a weak narrative that fails to do justice to the character. This is noted in Cluster 6.
- Weak move design (weight 0.12): The moves and finishing moves are not designed well enough, lacking impact and creativity. This is mentioned in Cluster 7.
- Character appears and dies (weight 0.12): The character teleports in, says an edgy line, and then dies, making the appearance feel pointless and poorly executed. This is noted in Cluster 11.
- Low damage output (weight 0.12): The character Zero has no starting damage and low damage output, making it underpowered. This is noted in Cluster 14.
- Overwhelming toolset (weight 0.12): The character has too many tools and too much to learn, making it overwhelming for players. This is noted in Cluster 20.
- Missing 1995 film skin (weight 0.11): Players are disappointed that no skin from the 1995 film is available for the character, missing a nostalgic opportunity. This is mentioned in Cluster 4.
- Rain character absent (weight 0.11): Players are disappointed that Rain is not back in the game, missing a fan-favorite character. This is mentioned in Cluster 12.

Gameplay feedback:
- Character is not currently META (weight 0.12): 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 (weight 0.12): The character is perceived as overpowered, potentially dominating matches and reducing game balance. This is a common complaint that may lead to balance changes.

Performance notes:
- Noob Saibot causes crashes (weight 0.25): 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.

Recommendations:
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.22): 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 (weight 0.1): One player decided to refund the game, indicating dissatisfaction. This is a niche response without detailed reasoning.

Other player notes:
- Characters sold separately as DLC (weight 0.41): 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 (weight 0.13): 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 (weight 0.12): 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 (weight 0.12): 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 (weight 0.11): 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.
- Character gated until October 15th (weight 0.11): One review complains that the character is gated until October 15th, meaning players cannot access it immediately. This is a time-gating issue.
- Comparison to separate DLC purchase (weight 0.11): A reviewer compares buying this character to buying another DLC separately, implying the pricing or content is similar. This suggests a perception of overpricing.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.32): Players are frustrated by high DLC pricing, a sale occurring right after purchase, and rejected refunds. The character Noob Saibot is criticized for being weak, having slow and predictable strings, and causing game crashes, making him difficult and unsatisfying to play.
- Disappointment (weight 0.19): Fans are disappointed by the lack of a 1995 film skin and the removal of the character to be sold as separate paid content. The character's design and story portrayal are also seen as poor, and the expansion is considered the worst in fighting game history.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Players are satisfied that Noob Saibot is back and praise his power, design, animations, damage, and combos. The character works well and is considered great overall.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): Excitement stems from Noob Saibot's deep and fun combos, possibly the most in-depth in MK history, and his overpowered nature. His movement and storyline also contribute to the positive anticipation.
- Admiration (weight 0.05): Admiration is expressed for the character's high-quality execution, particularly the well-made design and the impressive Fatal Blow.
- Confusion (weight 0.05): Confusion arises from the lack of a purchase button for other Khaos Reigns characters and from combos and special attacks not working properly after the exorcism effect.
- Amusement (weight 0.03): Amusement is triggered by the character's appearance, which is humorously compared to containing Mountain Dew.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is directed at the character's malfunctioning, with specials not casting and the character not working as intended.
- Love (weight 0.03): Love is expressed for the Noob Saibot character itself, indicating strong positive attachment.
- Gratitude (weight 0.03): Gratitude is felt toward the developers for adding the main character, Noob Saibot, to the game.
- Approval (weight 0.03): Approval is given because the character is considered worth the purchase, validating the value of the content.
- Disapproval (weight 0.03): Disapproval is directed at the business decision to gate the character and price each separately, which is seen as a negative monetization practice.}