Sindel indeed looks amazing in this game. I only have two complaints.

The first is her hair animation which seems to be the same problem they have with Kitana's hair. Hopefully they tweak it into becoming better, because Sindel's hair is her trademark and it would be such a shame if it looked bad in this game when everything else looks awesome.

The second is that she doesn't have enough dark make-up on. Her face looks pale and slightly boring without the cool gothic make-up. Sure, she has some dark eyeliner, but that's about it.

Her outfit is by far the best she's ever had. I love that her vest has become a long jacket instead, it looks so cool. And the special moves we've seen so far look better than ever. Hopefully she will have her flying back again.

Yup, she looks great but not perfect. Not only could she use more make-up and better animations, but her hair could be longer too. Funny how Kitana is the one with the longest hair.

Her fatality reminds me of Raiden's original head electrocution.

Yeah, it is kinda odd... But hey, if she has her hair-throw and maybe some other moves including her hair, then Kitana's length will pale next to Sindel's. XD

I actually liked Sindel's hair-length and style in MKD. It's so fluffy! XD

She doesnt scream into the persons ear! She energized her fist and put it in their mouth and then exploding energy . Still awsome though. Her hair needs to be longer though

Oh my precious queen, what is it that I like and don't like about you? Hmm...

Appearance:

Okay, there's NOTHING new with this woman's appearance. It's laughable with the fact that they basically got her MK3 look:



and took away the black parts on her leotard. Nothing about this look makes her make me realize that she's a queen. Yeah, she's a banshee at this part, I get it, but there's nothing that makes her look like a queen. Heck, even in Deception it didn't work either.

I was really expecting something new and refreshing with her wardrobe, but unfortunately there was nothing new.

Jaded is right with the make-up. She doesn't look too... Gothic, sort of speak. She just looks like a regular person. With MK3, she at least looked undead despite there wasn't that much done with her. They need to touch up more with the make-up.

Other than that, at least they didn't make her Deception appearances make a return, that purple color they gave to her was way to freaking bright and just did not suit her well at all. At least it's a duller purple.

Her hair, ugh, what's there not to like about it other than the goofy animation that's similar towards Kitana's? Her hair is her trademark and I seriously don't want anything to damage it. I just hope that when the blood starts to appear on her, it's not soaking in her hair. Why they have the blood appearing in the hair of the females I just still cannot understand that.

Moves

I really like the fact that she can fly in this game since we see her rise up in the air and shoot down at her opponents. The only thing I am waiting for is her hair moves.

I want to see something more with this character other than fireballs and the hair. I mean if they can do more things with her hair, that would be great, but she only had basically the fireballs, the scream come towards Deception. They got ride of her floating abilities which pissed me off. I just don't want some grabbing move to be added to her move list.

Fatalities

Yeah I kinda took a look at the pictures, it seems like she's holding the victim's face and blasting a bolt in their face. Brutal, and if that's the case, that's a really cool one for her. Shows her that she could care less that she just killed someone up close and personal.

The other one, of course it's going to be something with her screaming abilities. Yes, I have no idea what they are, I don't watch fatality videos or read too much about them in other threads so yeah I'm going to give wild guesses here and there about them.

Story wise

It would be nice to see her remain in the state that she is in before Kitana saves her and such. I don't know... I was really disappointed that she turned out to be a good character in the end of her story in MK3, I was really aiming for a bad character. I mean, take a look at this, at the time of her debut, the only evil female character was Mileena and she wasn't even in MK3.

Jade turned out to be good
Sheeva was neutral

Sindel was evil then good... The next MAIN evil character was Tanya. Then it was Frost, then Kira...

There's a lot of nice female characters, lets have at least one of these female characters turn out to be remaining evil throughout their entire story, beginning to ending.

So, yeah... If they don't do this, meh, it's not a loss, but it would have been a nice twist to her character.

Overall

I am satisfied with this character, a few things weren't really there for me, but otherwise I am happy how Sindel turned out to be. I'm definitely going to play as her when I get the chance and hopefully have a lot of fun. There's nothing else I gotta say.

I am going to break my fingers from crossing them so hard in hopes that she stays evil!

She had nothing interesting to offer the series as a heroine. Perhaps as a villain, as Shao Kahn's bride, she'll have more to do, plus leave tension between herself and Kitana. It's win win.

Dat Sindel. Bow down motherfuckers.

Still don,t understand the team decision to give Sindel's hair to Kitana.
I just don't.
It's the mom's trademark, not the daughter.

It's gonna bug me everytime I use Sindel. :S
Bu the game look awesome!!!!!
:D
Can't wait!

I may have to agree about her staying evil. Honestly, I think she was originally only meant as a one-time character. Her ending in MK3/UMK3 kinda gave me that impression for some reason. It would be interesting to see how her and Kitana react afterwards.
Storywise, I think this is what we are going to get. My guess so far, is that Raiden prevents the souls from being stolen from the Earth, but messes some stuff up so that an actual invasion still happens (who are driving all the cars in the streets if only the chosen warriors are supposed to be left alive?). I have a feeling that one of the things he is also going to mess up is Sindel's transition to good.

All in all, I was hoping for more purple from my girl. I was REALLY hoping the long nails would make a return. It made her, and the way she fought, very, I don't know, "witchy". I was also hoping for longer hair as well. I'm kinda surprised by the length of it.

Still, I think we will be surprised by her moves. She already seems to have a high AND a low fireball (one of the first pics we saw of her was her shooting the fireball in a more crouched position). Can't wait to see more.

I think I liked Sindel's model better in MKD, I like this costume, but Sindel's hair and face looked better in MKD. She needs more on this costume, sleeves would have been good, or if they closed the side portions of her top instead of the straps. Maybe some arm bands like Kitana and Jade have. Im excited to see that she can fly again too.

Storywise, keeping her evil would make her more interesting. It just doesnt make sense that she would stay evil, unless Kitana never found out about Edenia and all that stuff. So unless Kitana is somehow still evil, it wouldnt make sense for Sindel to be evil. Also, I like that Kitana has the longest hair. Older women usually have shorter hair.

At first I liked her costume but the more and more I see it the less I do
Personally I think they were too rigid with sticking with her MK3 look
while Iove the addition of the tailed jacket, the straps sre too much and quite frankly a little ugly.
I just think considering her age there would have been a touch more coverage, afterall would you want to see your mum dressed like that? lol
Also some acsessories or jewellery wouldn't have gone amiss.
Having said that I think her modal is beautifully made, its to see her with a bit of age and yes her hair needs to be longer!
Gameplay wise its hard to comment seeing as shes had so little coverage
but like most I'm praying her hair attack makes a comeback, if anything more so then her flying (which I still want to see return)
I think giving her more hair attacks would really help set her appart and truly make unique seeing as Ermac also has the levitation thing going.
I really don't want to see that foot grab return! it was so ungraceful and just didn't suit her

I agree the foot grab was stupid, but not nearly as stupid and cartoonish as her throwing someone with her hair. S*** was just retarded. So were her MK3 fatalities (and mkd for that matter). I'm liking her head explode fatality. Even though I've seen enough exploding heads to last 4 lifetimes, it's better than her spinning the victim with her hair derpderp and making them explode.

I'm so thankful NRS is making this game at least slightly less retarded than past games.

Also, I like her look. The only thing I'm not crazy about is how the outfit comes to two points above her boobs. It just looks strange, IDK why. And of course THE HAIR. Jeesh NRS, fix everyone's hair already so we can focus on the rest of the game.

oh I certainly wouldnt want her hair attack to like it did in mk3 but if it were like this I'd be very happy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtWxv0OlcJw
and quite frankly i think a similar outfif for her alternate would be fantastic

Oh yeah, I loved that movie! I forgot about how similar the witch was to Sindel. I think Sindel would look better with all white hair rather than the black stripe. IDK about the outfit. It covers up too much.

LOL well it could be modified to show some skin (though I dont think its necessary) I just think a Queen should dress with a bit more dignity ;)
Lets be fare theres so much flesh on show with the females, it would be nice to have some variation with at least one costume!
Yeah I'm kind of with you on the hair I think solid white does look better

I'm glad she is evil again because evilness fits better for Sindel.

BRING ON THE QUEEN!



Seriously, Sindel footage is long overdue. I need that fantastic flying render of hers in HQ now.

Anyway, the one word I can think of to describe Sindel in MK9 is:

Perfection....(for now).

It seems that they nailed her overall essence perfectly.

Are you intrigued by any of this?

I sure am. Sindel is one of my top 5 favorite characters in MK. She's got that many somethings that make her extremely unique among all the other warriors. She's pretty much distinctive in all the areas.

I love that about her.

Do you think her gameplay will be powerful and flashy like in MK3?

I certainly expect it to be much better than MK3 and MKD. She was one of my favorites to use in MKD (despite the whole tier situations) and I actually had more fun with her in that game than I did in MK3.

Still, there were a lot of things that pissed me off to the point of feeling slightly disappointed with her overall portrayal in that game.

Though her designs and hair were fantastic, she lacked the OMG feeling that she had in MK3. Her moves looked bland and simple, her scream (animation and sound) was weak, absolutely no hair moves, weak Fatalities....well, overall, Sindel's strongest point was her looks.

I will not forgive them if she is not brought back to her iconic glory from MK3 and spiced up to feel even greater.

I expect her to feature new specials and specials involving her sound powers, hair powers, and flying powers.



I'm extremely excited about the confirmation of "hair moves" and after seeing her in those HQ pics and (very short) videos I have high expectations of Sindel.

Should she stay evil or return to the good side?

I'm always very surprised when I read you saying that you want Sindel to be evil.



I want her to be good. I know she feels like a bigger badass when evil, but, I think that they've portrayed her quite well as a good guy. The bad thing has been that because of her attachment to Kitana she's been pushed aside (as seen in MKG and MKDA), but, she certainly has enough charisma and power to be a successful good character.

I want her as a heroine. She doesn't have to become a forgotten cliche if turned into a good guy. I think she will still have that badass factor to her, specially considering that her overall dark looks will make a nice contrast to her good heart and soul.

I really don't want her evil or to remain evil forever. She should start off that way, but, Sindel should be rescued from whatever spell Kahn has on her.

I want her on the good side. She's got much to offer. it just needs to be developed.

How do you like her costume?

Can I please say without any hesitation that she has the best costume of all the females revealed so far?

Wonderful wonderful update of her MK3 look.

Its a very sexy and well designed look for her. i don't care that it doesn't scream "Queen" because that's not the point during this time.

I have even higher expectations and demands for her alternates. I don't want to see her half naked. I really don't. MKD was a step in the right direction with that crazy goth costume, but, she should definitely wear something more regal, more flashy, more like a dress, and a lot less like a bikini.

I'm loving Sindel's awesome look, and if there were 2 things I would change, they would be:

1) More makeup.
2) More "fantastic' looking hair.



I think the hair looked better in MKD, but, in all honestly, we haven't seen much of Sindel to truly judge.

I think the hair looks PERFECT in her render.

Any hopes or expectations for Sindel in story mode and the Rebirth series?

This is how it goes for me:

Story-mode:

* I expect her to be a badass villain. The kind that feels extremely powerful despite the "softness" of their looks and the "serenity" of their behavior.

* I want her to be commanding, wise, very mysterious, and to induce fear and respect by her attitude. I don't need her (though I guess I don't mind) to be all screaming and crazy like Kahn/Mileena, I much prefer her to be serene and "quiet" but vicious.

* I want her to turn good in the end. And I definitely want her to live. For me, she is one of those characters I "feel for".

* I want to see some very deep development of her sincere emotions as a MOTHER (she's Mk's only mommy!!). I think that is one of Sindel's richest and most powerful attributes. I really really really want to see that as well as her feelings towards Kahn (and her life) after being so mistreated, abused, and ruined. There's A LOT to be sad and angry for. I want to see all this deep things developed in her.

I'm not saying give us an hour of Sindel's emotions, but, give us at least 1 or 2 real moments of this.

* I'm not sure how much butt-kicking she is going to do, but, if she has any fights (she certainly will) I want them to be grand no matter what's the outcome. She's not a joke, she's not easy, she's an experienced warrior with supernatural abilities and THE Queen of Outworld, dammit! Make her kick some butt!

Awesome, awesome thread.

wrong

I always thought Sindel resembles Medusa from the x-men series(inhumans / fantastic four whatever)

Same hair-trick.

I wished they gave her this hair:

http://www.destroythecyb.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/2509182713_291852e1c9_b1.jpg

http://www.fantastic-four.nl/medusa_inhumans2.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ajwz1FVsQSE/TMmB0BujqOI/AAAAAAAACpw/Up9Ybmgge0M/s1600/Medusa+Statue+by+Bowen+Designs+big.jpg

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/229/92074-157221-medusa_super.jpg

http://cosmicbooknews.com/cosblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/1162755-med3.jpg

And I didnt get to start it...DAMN IT!! lol

Oh Well at least it was started to begin with.


I love the way you describe how you want Sindel portrayed Queve...Because thats how I have ALWAYS seen her. Someone very quiet, and reserved, but vicious (when she is evil) and screaming out loud on the inside...

Ironic considering her title as the Banshee.

If you have played the Dragon Age 2 Demo....Flemeth is as close to an example as I can find for how I would LOVE to see Sindel portrayed...

Even down to the voice actress. I Love Kate Mulgrew and would be ecstatic if she were to ever voice Sindel for an MK game...she just has that perfect post-menopausal witch like voice...

Hell, even some of the Lines Flemeth says in one particular scene sound as if it could be Sindel speaking them as well...

If you skip ahead to 4:22 in this video, you will see exactly what I mean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asACb5LqJmo

She speaks of her Daughter Morrigan. Just replace the Name Morrigan with Kitana, and its Sindel speaking. "Im not sure whether she is your daughter or your enemy..."

"Neither is She..."

One particular quote struck me as very Sindel-ish...

"It is only when you fall, that you learn whether you can fly..."

Can you see the Symbolism in that...If it were Sindel saying it?

That is STUNNING!

I played the video thinking... meh, this can't be that good, but NO that personality would be PERFECT for Sindel. It's creepy, it's mysterious, it's intelligent, it's majestic, and everything!

That lady has such a strong presence, exactly the kind I wish Sindel had. The kind that makes you stop and listen, and cringe at the same time.

Thanks for posting that! Good taste.

@ Queve:

Shao Kahn is usually a prominent character. At his side, I think she will stand out more, be more prominent herself in the series.

If she turns good again, I doubt she'll be any different that the unnecessary, background character she was before.

However, I'm sure she will turn good again. I just wish it wouldn't happen too suddenly like in MK3. We never get to "feel" her transition because it's so instant.

There should be tension between her and her daughter, she should feel hesitation when commiting evil, receive interrupting flashbacks, feel torn between truth and lies.... All these things should occur and lead to her transition. It should not happen instantly with no struggle or emotions.

If this were to happen, then I would love for her to turn good. If not, if her change will be without any conflict or feeling or character development, then I rather she just stay evil.

I'd rather have a female Shang Tsung-type villain, than a voiceless, forgotten heroine queen like before.

But again, I'm positive she'll turn good again, so it doesn't matter. And thanks for posting too!

OMG, I was actually thinking, "I wonder why we haven't seen a Sindel thread in while", so I was going to make one sometime this week, I'm glad you made it though because it's much better than what I would have done for sure. I'm very excited for the Queen to show us what's up.


Now onto your questions
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Warning: Long post below.

1.I'm very excited for the Queen's return, aside from Sheeva and Sonya, I was the most excited to see her glorious return to form.

2. I think her gameplay will be just as flashy if not more in ths go round, she already has been shown with the ability to levitate and shoot her classic blasts on the ground and in the air. The return of hair attacks and more impressive fatalties and that crushing X-ray is perfect. I'm really thinking that Sindel's going to have absolutely devastating combos.

3. I think Sindel should start off harcore evil, then go to the good side. I would love to see her behave like Bellatrix Lestrange in this outing as I found her depiction in the Harry Potter movies to be well done, sadistic and evil, yet I want Sindel to have a regal and calculating approach to dealing with her allies and enemies. In her transition to good, I would like to see her emotions as a mother, especially the love for her child being stronger than even the most powerful dark sorcerer's unholy magic(is that cliche?) I think that would be amazing. I want to see her transition take time, with Kitana trying to reason with her several times and Sindel dismissing her as a fool at first, then later Sindel pondering Kitana's words and struggling inside to do what's right and it would be nice for Sheeva to be privy to this and the two of them share their misgivings about Kahn before Kitana finally gains her mom's trust. I'm surpirsed that most people want her to remain evil forever, I think if she's done right, she doesn't have to be a background character for Kitana. As Queen of Edenia, Sindel should actively fight Shao Kahn with the assitance of the Shokan(if that story element returns, have her and Sheeva collaborate). I always pictured good Sindel as sweet and soft in how she approaches her friends, but threaten what she loves, and the witch side will come out to send you to your grave.

4. I love her costume, it's a perfect update of MK3. She's got that vest, but instead of it just being on her upper body it comes down to have a long tail down the back. It looks like gothic, Edenian royalty to me, very chic and dark. She's easily got one of the best female designs so far


5. I kind of accidentally covered question 5 in question 3 haha.

Yes yes YES. Exactly the way it should turn out, the only GOOD way it could turn out... A slow transition, full of inner struggles, doubts, thoughts, and tears, not the instant "snap out of it" nonsense as before.

No I don't think it's cliche cuz it's not something done often imo.