Mmm possible.

The tongue seems to be an away grab, and the puke looks like a towards grab. This would be very cool if it was true as mk9 lacked variable grab attacks.

Well I know this is about Reptile so here goes. Reptile will be fighting Ermac on the trailer tomorrow. Ed teased him today so there you go. Plus I love both characters so there you go again.

Interesting theory, and completely plausible.

Has NRS used this method of hiding variation indicators in the past? I have not noticed them do that before.

Til then I am still going with his skin being the indicator. That's what I'm rooting for.

I think skin tone as well as possibly, mask/no mask.. I also think his orbs will play a bigger part in the different variations. Having very large slow orbs and fast smaller orbs would affect game play and make him a distance fighter to mix things up.

P.S I also like that he speaks and doesn't come across like a mindless brute.

His voice is similar to what I expected. I am very happy he received a voice and with it some personality.

His pestering grunts is something I will have to get used to. (During the head drop of the xray move is a perfect example) he sounds like a gremlin or something, I cant quite put my finger on it.

Okay so overall i love his design. Its probably my favorite design by far excluding the 2D era. For me Its not perfect i've always wanted a full human next gen design, but this overall i give it a solid 8/10. What do you guys love/dislike about his new appearance. I personally love how they made his feet smaller and how his mask is split in half and connected to his lower jaw thats awesome.

It might just be me, but I REALLY like his new gibberish, such as when he does the Acid Bath grab. I-GOT-MUH-SUPAH!!!

hahaha

I feel like everyone including myself has been saying how much we want human Reptile ever since we saw MK4, kinda strange they're always churning out a lizard man Reptile still /:

But as far as lizard men go this is the best he's looked so I can deal with it, he may get another alternate/classic costume which will be really nice.

Glad you brought that up. I love it as well, I think it's a great touch. I liked how he removed it in mk9 but I think I like it even more in mkx. Plus it opens up so much more in terms of potential moves. (The acid puke grab etc.)

I honestly dislike the back of his head. It looks strangely/weirdly tall.

I have always wanted a human skinned 3d era reptile but this costume is great. My favorite to date. he finally looks badass, and menacing. He looks threatening and that is what I love.

His personality seems to match the costume as he wastes no time with bullshit and throws a "I will tear your flesh" out at a docile kung lao. I love it.

Is his invisibility move really needed? Yes it's an iconic move for him but still.
Do any pro players use it?

I've been maining Reptile since MKII and I've yet to use that move once except when I'd do it on accident lol

I can't see how it has any purpose at all, I assume it's just in there as a throwback. Unless they made a variation out of it, somehow I dunno. Maybe now it has armor properties? That could make it useful

I completely agree with you on the back of the head look it just seems off and a little odd, but whatever I'll get over. His personality is vicious which was to be expected, it would be kind of funny to hear Reptile talk in a sophisticated and intelligent manner.
Kung Lao: I have no quarrel with you.
Reptile: Indeed, but I am quite famished and i havent had my midmorning brunch yet. So I must insist we go forth on our little squabble.
Kung Lao: I know have quarrel with you? I guess?

I am proud Reptile speaks now that is what I loved about him the most in MK4. I am proud that Ed Boon listened to our crying about him not speaking in the last game.

I like how this thread turned out just like the last one lol.. Nice try op Edit: nevermind stealth edit? Lol

what do you guys think of his fatality. and what do you think he ends it by crushing it, eating it, or something else entirely. it looks great.

his outfit is pretty cool kind of reminds me of his mk2011 main mixed with his mortal kombat deadly alliance alt.

that throw looked great. I've been saying for years he should have more moves with his tongue. hoping for some, trips, pokes, grabs, counters, using his tongue.

will say his force ball doesn't look as impressive though. maybe his ex version a lot better.

he will def will be 1 of my mains for sure.

Stealth edit which part? I haven't edited the OP.


The other thread was full of bickering about the reveal order. I'd say this thread has been more focused, no?



I think it is interesting that Reptile is not wearing any green garb. of course his skin acts as the green. It might be a point against his skin changing for variations.. Just something to think about

I think it's Acid based looking at the acid dripping down his mask during his dialogue

I'll say again that I think the variation seen is based on his Acid.

During his conversation with Quarrel Lao you can see him drooling acid.

He could possibly have some spikes on the top of his head under the mask.

Thanks for creating this thread. Unfortunately, forums attract the immature to act childish over the most minor of things. Anyhow, back to Reptile...

Love the design, and although alot of the moves seem like they've been carried over from MK9, they're still great. Whether the tongue throw is an actual move or it's a "throw", it looks awesome. I'm looking forward to the variations.

Having said all that, I do have one concern about Reptile's inclusion in this game. For every story about an adventure or tournament, there's always the "lackey" around. While Reptile has historically fit that role in previous games, I just feel like there is that untapped potential to explore more of its past and give this character significantly more importance in the game. Reptile can remain evil and do whatever evil deeds, I just hope NRS does more to advance this character in this game besides just a mere lackey.

Regardless, he will be one of the first characters I play as in the game. Glad to see Reptile back.

MKX Reptile >>>>>> any Reptile. Period...

my bad thisiscourage, i must have been looking at the other one again lol.

i think he looks great, especially the smaller feet. that bugged the shit out of me for some reason. the bone armor is the only thing i'm not feeling. i can tell what they are going for and it doesnt look bad but i'd like him to be more than his baser instincts. he looks like he went full caveman but he talks and wears a sophisticated mask. its a weird mix but the gameplay looked good.

This may be a stretch, but what if he didn't have a set variation in the trailer??? Could they just have gave him his older moves to not reveal his newer attacks???? Just a thought...

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I really like the look, the mask especially. It's sort of muzzle-like, which reminds me of MK4. I also actually like his head shape, it kind of makes him look like a dinosaur. I wasn't a fan of MK9s super-round Reptile head.

I think it would be fucking awesome if his variations change his skin color. I also agree that the variation we saw was probably acid-centric.