Rai-Diddy Wrote:
Not entirely sure why there would need to be a new hero, Cassie fits the role just fine.

Rai-Diddy Wrote:
Not entirely sure why there would need to be a new hero, Cassie fits the role just fine.

unleash_your_tounge Wrote:


She really doesn't though lol.

blanche-or-riot Wrote:


and Kai does? At least Cassie could be improved by giving her a more unique moveset and distancing her from her parents and clone status(although she shares one common move with either of her parents so I don't understand why some think she is a clone)

unleash_your_tounge Wrote:


I made no mention of Kai, but since you asked and since this thread is directed towards him, yes.

I'd say a (former) White Lotus member who's trained his whole life with the greatest martial arts masters in Asia as well as being acknowledged for his skills by Liu Kang already makes him a better candidate than a someone who trained at a police academy/boot camp.

Don't get me wrong, I like Cassie, but it kills me how she was handled in story mode. Gets her ass handed to her at every turn then miraculously defeats a fucking Elder God at the last minute? No bueno.

unleash_your_tounge Wrote:


I made no mention of Kai, but since you asked and since this thread is directed towards him, yes.

I'd say a (former) White Lotus member who's trained his whole life with the greatest martial arts masters in Asia as well as being acknowledged for his skills by Liu Kang already makes him a better candidate than a someone who trained at a police academy/boot camp.

Don't get me wrong, I like Cassie, but it kills me how she was handled in story mode. Gets her ass handed to her at every turn then miraculously defeats a fucking Elder God at the last minute? No bueno.

Immortal_Kanji Wrote:
Sadly for Kai, Liu Kang is dead as is Kung Lao.

Jenafella56 Wrote:
Too bad Kai "retired" in his MK 4 ending. So it would of made sense if Liu Kang defeated Shinnok if he was still alive? People saying that anybody but Cassie should of beat Shinnok lol

unleash_your_tounge Wrote:


True, but there's still Kung Jin, and I'm guessing he'll be able to accomplish saving Lao since both of their endings alluded to it.

Also, it's pretty obvious Liu will be a heavy hitter come next game so there could still be some interactions between him and Kai...if they ever acknowledge his presence again.




I would be just dandy with Cassie being the "big hero" if they had built her up properly. Not once is there any inclination in story mode that she's more capable than any other one of her teammates. Aside from the Mediterranean war cult warrior mention, but where was that when she was getting thrashed by Ermac and Tanya? Or when Kitana was shish kabobbing her team? Or when she assumed they were all about to be killed by the Lin Kuei? Not to mention her damsel in distress role in the comics (granted, I've only read up to issue 8).

It just didn't hit me right that it happened at the oh so most convenient of times. There was no power or build up behind it. No scene beforehand that made you go "oh okay, this bitBut is ferreal, she's got the stuff." It just BAM. Happens.

Killamore Wrote:
So Cassie being trained her while life by people who actually fought the other world's top fighters doesn't make as much sense as a White Lotus member? I'm talking about Liu defeating Shinnok in MK4. Why is green energy so much more absurd than fireballs and kicks? And her getting her ass kicked by everyone before fighting Shinnok is just how the new story modes is designed. Whoever's chapter it is will somehow be the strongest kombatant. It's a flaw when coming to pacing and consistently, but a mode in a fighting game without a bunch of fights is pointless.

Cassie should stay as the hero for at least another game or two.

Onaga Wrote:
Make it Nightwolf.

Rai-Diddy Wrote:


Cassie is very likable

Detox Wrote:



Ahhhhhhh....ha....not even a little bit.

Warbro666 Wrote:


Following in close second is Jacqui and "say my name, bitch!" which makes me cringe every time.

Warbro666 Wrote:

This. I can't stand her. She's such a blatant attempt by NRS to market to the "youths" of today. Her haircut, her dumb "edgy" attitude and lame ass catch phrases make her easily the most obnoxious character to date. Following in close second is Jacqui and "say my name, bitch!" which makes me cringe every time.

Please NRS, I beg of you, no more.

Killamore Wrote:


I wonder why NRS would ever decide to market their characters to the "Hunger Games" generation with Cassie instead of your "Enter the Dragon" or "Matrix" generation like with Liu and Kenshi? I don't know, but I'm getting the feeling that they made MK9 for nostalgia and are now moving towards a more modern appeal. Call me crazy.

Killamore Wrote:


Nightwolf was the hero in Deception. I don't care what anyone says about "Shujin-ok shit, it was the fucking Dragon King!"

Onaga Wrote:


The hero yes, but I think there should come a time where Raiden takes his leave and Nightwolf becomes the new mentor figure and takes the role of main character for a game.