IGN's kind of dense. So basically the want all the MK1-3 characters, and Quan Chi? Which are basically all the characters we were promised, and Quan Chi (who we're bound to have as DLC or something). And I can get not wanting Stryker, but they could easily make Sheeva less hideous, and tweaking her story would be pretty easy. Maybe make her a bit more connected to SIndel and we could see somethign interesting. I coudl go on, but this isn't the place for exposition. And they're hating on the ninjas? I could get hating them because they're useless but a lot of them have actually contributed to the story (Ermac, Reptile, Scorpion, Sub Zero). I don't know, maybe it's just cause I've never cared much for IGN, but this article strikes me as a bit annoying

I don't agree with not seeing Stryker and Sheeva again, they are cool IMO.

Why do they think Quan Chi was in MKD? FOOLS! lol

Stryker hate is 90s...

I think they're just referring to his badass fight in the intro.

omgosh im so sick of reading all the Sheeva hate. I cant wait till she's announced so I can proudly laugh out loud at the haters

I considered Drahmin high tier after watching MKL own people with him at a Comp.

Plus I thought he had great moves

I would just love to see Drahmin in 2D.

As far as Stryker goes, I've accepted his existence after Armageddon.

Stryker is awesome. So is Sheeva.

Stryker should be in the game. So should Sheeva. Neither of them are the worst characters in MK.

I am literally offended by the inclusion of unmasked Sub-Zero.
I just hate it when big name websites do these sort of articles anyway because when you're a big game reviewer magazine or website like EGM, Game Informer, or IGN, you're in a position of psuedo-authority that makes it seem like you can speak for "the people" or that your opinion is somehow official.
And clearly these people do NOT speak for us or reflect the MK fanbase.

Never understood the beef with Stryker...I like shooting my opponent, that sweep, and his throw back then was a joy ride to watch. That combo where he elbows you a couple times, then uses the stick was no joke either. AND he threw bombs? Like I said, what's the beef with Stryker?

Understand Drahmin, but I'm curious about his back-story and hope they change his looks and moves around a bit if he shows up again.

Sheeva's always been an interesting character to me.
Although they are right, she's done nothing noteworthy.

And whah? Who doesn't like the unmasked Sub-Zero? John Turk was gold!

I have no doubt that these guys seldom play Mortal Kombat. It's fine and dandy if they want to share their opinions, but the first place the MK Team should look for idea is right here on MKO.

Grrr!

Could someone explain the Baraka-love to me?

He has no purpose plot-wise, no reason to be "evil," and one of the thinnest backstories ever!

Seriously? Why do people love him? He's essentially a lackey with a name...Reptile without the charm!

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And why don't people like Sheeva? Just because she's not "sexy?" Some people are so misogynist; if she doesn't have big breasts, a revealing outfit, and is conventionally "pretty," she's automatically uncool? Sheeva had two of the three! ::sigh::

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I wasn't a huge fan of Sub-Zero when he had his mask off, but that was more stylistic. I just thought that outfit was retarded. It was black pants and really thick, blue suspenders. I preferred his MK4 unmasked (alternate) costume: he still looked like a ninja, you could just see his face.

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Agreed. That's the same reason why they should stay out of the Rebirth debate!

Dude, Baraka is the leader of a tribe of bloodthirsty savages born when people decided to start fucking demons. If that isn't a good backstory I don't know what is.

He just doesn't do much in the current story.

Well to be fair she wasn't really original and she didn't contribute much storywise.

For an article from a casual fan perspective, it was fine. I don't completely disagree with their points.

which is what they usually do

No, they shouldn't.

Seriously, bitches?

They're entitled to their opinions on who they want and don't want back, I'll give them that. But to say that they never want to see palette swapping again...come on, they haven't done that since Trilogy. The characters have completely differentiated now. If they can't get over the fact that some characters started out as palette swaps, and still think of them as such, then they need to stop living in the past.

I agree with bringing back Baraka,Cyrax and quan chi. They shouldn't bring goro. I dont agree with "who we dont want" category at all..Stryker should be in it and I kinda want Drahmin in because he got a cool design (my opinion)

Well to be fair, 80% of the roster are unoriginal and haven't contributed much storywise. 0.o

I can't believe they said we havent seen Baraka much after MK2!
He's been in Deception, Armageddon & MK Vs DC!

I dont wanna see him for a while!

I concur!

You forgot about Mortal Kombat Gold, a Dreamcast exclusive updated version of MK4. Baraka starred in that as well.

As mentioned before, IGN is entitled to their own opinions, however, they did so rather half-assed.

I agree on the "Wanted" list, other than Quan Chi. I like Quan Chi, he was a great addition and an interesting character, but I would want the Rebirth game to star characters only from the 3 first games. No post-MK Trilogy characters.

On the unwanted list, I find them to be unfair. Also as mentioned before, the former palette swap characters are now individual characters, both in design and storyline. I more or less agree on that they wish for Stryker not to return. He has no importance to the MK plotline -at all-. He is just an average Joe policeman who was suddenly dragged into this war between Outworld and Earthrealm. If they could improve on his storyline, I'd have no problem with having him return, because I do like Stryker as a character... he just doesn't fit in. I feel the same with Nightwolf, actually, but that's a different story.

Sheeva... that's a tough one. I do like the fact that we see a female Shokan in action, but she lacks uniqueness. Her being the bodyguard of Sindel was but a minor role and it didn't seem to have any importance to the storyline what-so-ever. It would be nice to see what Sheeva's thoughts on Kitana trying to convince her mother to defend Edenia instead of being with Shao Kahn...
Would Sheeva attack Kitana and try and prevent her from getting to Sindel like in her original storyline? Or would she follow Sindel even after she joined her daughter and became the queen of Edenia once more, maybe motivated by the fact that Shao Kahn appointed Motaro to be his new general? To me it just sounded like she became obsolete and then was killed without getting a chance to develop.

Maybe IGN will change their minds after the game's release.