Mortal Kombat 1
Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows (Steam Deck OK)
Current goal: Find my perfect Kameo partner
Buy it from: Amazon | Best Buy | GameStop
Kameo fighters are a new feature to the Mortal Kombat franchise, support characters that you can choose from the selection screen that’ll aid you in battle at a press of a button, similar in concept to Marvel vs. Capcom’s special partners.
I’m finding it a welcome addition to NetherRealm’s refresh of the venerable fighting franchise as it adds an extra layer of delicious decision making for how best to konquer (allow me this one) your foes.
I’m neither skilled nor patient enough for a keepaway, projectile-focused playstyle so instead like to close the distance when playing Mortal Kombat 1. Hence I gratitate toward Kameo fighters who help control space and give me cover to get in. So far, I’m digging Johnny Cage’s Shadow Kick and Reptile’s Force Ball for keeping my opponents on their back foot. — Eric Schulkin
