NetherRealm Studios have released the next in their line of official character gameplay montages, this time featuring the newly enlightened God of Thunder, Raiden!

Raiden's signature control over lightning play a prominent role as he electrifies the likes of Shang Tsung, Baraka and Sindel with his Torpedo, Lightning Shock, Teleport and the return of his backwards Lightning Bolt amongst others. Also showing some of the enhanced variations. His gameplay showreel finishes with his palm-striking X-Ray. Also notable within the video is a nighttime version of the recently revealed Courtyard arena which makes it's return from Mortal Kombat 1.

You can view this video over on Youtube, courtesy of Geeks of Gaming via their Youtube channel which can be found right here. The gameplay video was initially exclusive to Eurogamer, and can be viewed at full size in HD on their website.

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