It would be cool if both were in the game and they interacted. Like lets say if a person is beat they can do hari-kari or the winner can do a fatality or a mercy. Mercys are usually very quick (I think it was like L+R in the old ones) so people will be more incline to do a mercy. The next time the person is beat though they shouldn't have the option to do suicide AND the other play should have more brutal fatalities this time (like anamalities).

So basicly
1st defeat can end in : Suicide, fatality or mercy
2nd defeat can end in : fatalitiy, extra brutal fatality unlocked with the mercy but no suicide


Or they could do it the opposite way
1st defeat can end in : Fataliity or mercy (to unlock the extra fatalities)
2nd defeat can end in : Fatalitiy, extra brutal fatality or suicide (to avoid the extra brutal fatality)

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but Hara-Kiri is based on the suicide of the samurai. It was a very honorable sacrifice if the samurai had comitted a crime or disobeyed his lord. It is also better to die by your own hands, then to either beg for mercy like a pathetic little wimp, or be destroyed in a brutal manner.

sounds like a dumb idea to me

i can see it now you and your friend are mashing buttons as fast as you can, then all of a sudden the screens goes dark

you both look at each other wondering who got the combo in faster.

waiting to see who dies first, can't wait.....

Hari, Kari's r sinply you doing a suicide to prevent the other oponent from fatiling you... :P

what i think is the should be an options menu to activate them for you a the comp:P

you_suck Wrote: I think it's horridly morbid and unpleasant.

I totally agree!


Another issue I have is, if a fighter as enough energy to kill him/herself, why would he use that energy to try and recover? This whole Hari Kari thing just does'nt make since to me.

I would rather see a Mercy (at least be an option). I thought that mercy's were neat (in MKTrilogy)

We are on the same page!

AussieNinja Wrote: Maybe something like MK2 to perform a Friendship you weren't allowed to block at all in that round. Something like that to be able to perform the Hari Kari

Now, I agree with that.

Ninjahellspawn Wrote: It would be cool if both were in the game and they interacted. Like lets say if a person is beat they can do hari-kari or the winner can do a fatality or a mercy. Mercys are usually very quick (I think it was like L+R in the old ones) so people will be more incline to do a mercy. The next time the person is beat though they shouldn't have the option to do suicide AND the other play should have more brutal fatalities this time (like anamalities). So basicly 1st defeat can end in : Suicide, fatality or mercy 2nd defeat can end in : fatalitiy, extra brutal fatality unlocked with the mercy but no suicide Or they could do it the opposite way 1st defeat can end in : Fataliity or mercy (to unlock the extra fatalities) 2nd defeat can end in : Fatalitiy, extra brutal fatality or suicide (to avoid the extra brutal fatality)

I too agree with this method, NinjaHellSpawn.

I also think that it would be better if the screen went black (censoring the act). Then, the light comes back on, and you're on the ground...your opponent's thinking *what the...* This would also add to the meaning deception.

AussieNinja Wrote: Hari Kari's are a nice new touch to the game. But i think the challenge of being able to perform them should be set. Maybe something like MK2 to perform a Friendship you weren't allowed to block at all in that round. Something like that to be able to perform the Hari Kari

I agree that a special condition should be set. Not being able to block is a bit extreme though. The way MK is now, not blocking is basically suicide on its own! There should be another way.

calibus_ Wrote: Not to (purposely) insult anyone. I know that some people mention some time ago that they wanted these, but, I've always thought that it was a bad idea. I am just curious...because, I'd personally rather see Mercy's than suicides...I persoanlly think that they're more strategic.

I am always for anything that enhances or expands the Mortal Kombat universe. So I think the "Hari Kari" moes are a good idea. An having them in conjunction with the "Mercy" move from MK3 would be even better.

However, in order to avoid any confusion and unlike in past MKs....a warrior who has won the match and has an opportunity to perform a Fatality/Finishing Move but accidentally kicks or punches or throws the defeated warrior shouldn't be denied of having more time to do a Fatality--it's like as soon as you punch the defeated warrior, he falls down, then the match is over--it's not right.

Space3999

I agree with SleepWalker.

What is there to complain about really? I mean if you've already lost the match, then how can having the ability to do a Hari Kari ruin the match? If anything we should welcome the new level of gore. Besides, I can't wait to take the satisfaction of murder away from my opponent.

i think its just you and some others if you don't like suicide don't do it but don't go killing anyone either

mercys? oh man don't bring them back... i rather have the hari karis... and btw why are u guys so much into this.. i mean u wanted more fatalitys there u go.. geez.. pleasing some people...geez... would u perfer if each one had a 3rd fatality that envoles cracking there own nuts?

I think the concept behind Hari Karis is cool. The fact that you can race to kill yourself before your opponent does is a cool idea.

I agree with Shang on this one. I am not going to pass judgement on the moves just yet because we haven't seen them. Its interesting but like others on this forum right now, I am more interested in the gameplay, the stages, characters, and the storyline at this point.