MORTAL KOMBAT 1 - STORY CUTSCENES Reaction Part 2!

[@CinePals]

Since publishing our part 1 of this series of MK1 cutscene reactions we've learned from you guys that watching the video from IGN is the better way of doing this since it doesn't cut out the violence. So, we will be picking up where we left off for part 3 in the IGN video. Please subscribe to youtube.com/@CineNPCs so you can join our live streams for Mortal Kombat 1 (or find the replays of the live). By the way, we could use some direction with how to start the game. So far, Towers is winning the poll over other options. www.youtube.com/@CinePals/community

[@sluttt_69]

Did I miss something, or did you not do a reaction to The Witcher, volume 2?

[@V15.12]

Yes that would be for the better, thanks for listening by the way

[@sluttt_69]

What do you mean?

[@V15.12]

@@sluttt_69 i was talking about the cutscenes , that its better to warch the full and uncut version

[@sluttt_69]

Oh, okay.

[@aminhaekal5709]

MK1: "He is a hero Raiden, though he may not yet know it." MK9: "He is a hero Liu Kang, though he may not yet know it."

[@amazing_rose27k3]

Also mk1 Raiden to Kitana :"i hope we meet again under different circumstances". Mk9 Liu Kang to Kitana:"I hope we meet again under different circumstances".

[@tiagoalves2056]

@@amazing_rose27k3 yes i catch also both references along with other easter eggs like ashra hat later on the game(old ashra from Deception)it's ok to mention it is not a spoiler just a funny detail

[@amazing_rose27k3]

@@tiagoalves2056 i remember that as well 😅

[@tiagoalves2056]

@@amazing_rose27k3 there is many references of other mortal kombats thought out the game that only the most hardcore fans like me have noticed😅i play since MK1(the classic one)

[@Fw3go2X]

dont forget when lui kang says to raiden "i would not send my champions into mortal kombat" was a jab to when raiden got him killed multiple times

[@Amadeus_A]

14:06 Achara wanting to go into a deep analysis of their design 14:17 Jaby wanting to go into a _deep_ analysis of their design

[@CinePals]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@CinePals I don't blame you, Jaby. To a lot of the fandom, Mileena is more hotter than Kitana.

[@stealthyyy4003]

@@CinePalscan u listen to the other comments pls

[@SomeHockeyPlayer]

​@@stealthyyy4003they probably will

[@Kickinthescience]

@@thealjohnsonshow2188they both look the same. It’s more about Mileena’s personality

[@Crying_Iron9277]

Another reason why general shao "just takes it", is cause sindel is older than him in this timeline I imagine she's known him since he was a kid, she's basically like his aunt and since he's an army brat basically, you can bet that his dad drilled respect for your elders into him.

[@BaithNa]

She's also way more powerful than he is.

[@Crying_Iron9277]

@@BaithNa definitely definitely.

[@blacky8987]

@@BaithNasorry that naver would happen lol he lost to raiden because raiden is the mc lol but sindel could never beat raiden.

[@cullubbowzer8095]

@@blacky8987nobody said that?

[@zumair6957]

Bro's fighting invisible demons lol​@@blacky8987

[@navtektv]

I like that they made Baraka sympathetic in this. Much better than a mindless henchman for sure.

[@tiagoalves2056]

yes and Reptile also.they deserve it

[@K-11609]

19:11 I love this part especially because it is the same conversation Liu Kang had with Raiden regarding Johnny. Liu Kang is just parroting the same words Raiden gave to him “He is a hero, though he may not yet know it”

[@d.n.tranger1457]

Only those who play or watch it can remember those words. If they have the brains for it.

[@TheUKisThere]

@@d.n.tranger1457 *memory

[@keino9714]

This story is DEFINITELY my favorite. It feels so fresh and new and a lot the little things from MK9's story are coming full circle in this story and I just think that is soo cool.

[@mageeaaron2624]

9:45 It's both strange, yet satisfying to see both Mileena and Kitana getting along! Very satisfying 😌

[@thedarkknight2221]

I absolutely LOVE this younger and human version of Raiden. He feels like a completely different person while at the same time having a lot of the core character elements from before the New Era. Also I can’t tell you how much I love this version of Sindel. She’s no longer a brainwashed slave, nor that horrible version she was in MK11🤮. She is now the woman we have seen hinted at in previous games before she was turned, the strong, independent, firm but fair Empress that she always should’ve been!

[@daveplayz8938]

Agreed. I never really liked Raiden, but honestly he might be my favorite here.

[@mageeaaron2624]

I couldn't agree more! Even though I like Raiden a little bit in the past, the new era version of Raiden as a human is incredible! I also love that we get to see the real Sindel again in this new universe! 🙏🏽💪

[@CYB3R2K]

Plus she thicc.

[@minah2328]

Reminder that in MK9, sindel solo’d all of earthrealms champions by herself. And I don’t mean she knocked them out, she killed all of them 1 right after the other. And in MK11 aftermath, Shang Tsung had to resurrect her in order to have someone strong enough to beat Cetrion, an elder god. And she successfully did so. Sindel has always been stronger than Shao Kahn. I know none of that happened in this timeline, but we don’t have any reason to believe that she isn’t still OP.

[@blacky8987]

bruh shang sung make her more powerfull with his magic....

[@sonomni]

@@blacky8987 Yeah a lot of people miss that Shao Kahn used Shang Tsung’s entire essence to power up Sindel.

[@bondyaliano]

10:41 indeed. Very southeast Asian. Architectures in Outworld are similar to the ones found in Indonesia (especially Bali), Thailand and Vietnam. Smoke's weapon is a karambit knife, which originates from Indonesia. Ashrah's kriss is also an actual traditional dagger from Indonesia.

[@edinalewis4704]

Loved the story mode, can’t wait to see all your reactions!!

[@assasainalexgaming]

25:25 Liu Kang said the same thing to Kitana in the original game, they could be setting up a romance between Raiden & Kitana like with Liu from the last go round

[@WalkBesideMe]

26:30 Jaby saying what everyone has been thinking lol

[@yougotcaged6703]

I never get tired of watching your Mortal Kombat reaction videos since my page recommended your channel!

[@Kickinthescience]

They still watching the PG version of MK with MKIceandFire. Somebody needs to tell them that IGN has all the scenes and didn’t block out the cool stuff

[@edinalewis4704]

They probably watched it all already.

[@Antroid]

They posted a comment under part 1 that this was recorded before they saw the comments, but after part 2 they are switching sources.

[@Kickinthescience]

@@Antroidgood

[@CinePals]

We switched sources after Part 2.

[@0g0c0b0]

I have to say, without spoilers, although I'm unsure where the writers are going with the end of this campaign, I do love this theme of "conversation not war" when it comes to the conflict in this story. I love the redemption of Baraka, Reptile, Sindel and Mileena. You don't always need empty villains who are just "mean/evil" for no reason. They all feel like PEOPLE!!

[@mageeaaron2624]

17:20 Just in case you two don't know Reiko was in the old Mortal Kombat games. You two actually seen his Arcade ending in Mortal Kombat 4, where he put on Shao Khan's war helmet. It's so cool they brought him back as a playable character! 🙏🏽💪

[@marcellousnguyen187]

Their reaction to his ending was hilarious 😂

[@rajdeepdey6164]

"sindel is such a harsh mummy" 😂❤

[@rsltgc8706]

Liu kang and fellow champions are so noble, virtuous and respectful. It's so refreshing, and serene to watch. Makes me feel good.

[@lordkiesor22]

One thing I can say about Raiden’s personality is that he's still inquisitive and questions everything until he knows the answer is absolute. Although when he's under pressure he doesn't think rationally, even when he was an entity. Also, if you saw the scar on Milleena’s right eyebrow, I think that's how she caught Tarkat, just my theory.

[@RelSigmaPrime]

Jaby, if you don't remember why Sindel commands such respect/fear, I kindly ask you to revisit MK9 where she maims or kills a majority of the heroes by herself when she's newly resurrected and not even in control of her mind. As for Shao specifically, in this universe he isn't nearly as strong. He was genetically modified to increase his strength because he was born very sickly.

[@tiagoalves2056]

he remembers.they watched the cutscenes here from Mk 9 until now

[@blacky8987]

no bruh here shao is strong as hisold version the thing is he dont have is magic power but he still can solo sindel raiden beat him because raiden is more powerfull than sindel and almost all the wrrior of outworld. here he dont feel scare of her he feels duty on her. and end Mk9 she beat them old because shang sung make her more powerfull

[@fabioriato]

She did, but don't forget Shao Kahn infused her with Shang Tsung's powers beforehand. She's super strong on her own, but not to the point of killing almost everyone and leaving unscratched.

[@cullubbowzer8095]

@@blacky8987he’s not. Liu Kang himself says that he intentionally crippled the major villains from the previous timeline in order to stop them from growing more powerful. It’s why Shao, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi are constantly getting dogwalked by the other characters.

[@diegopansini3152]

You guys HAVE to watch the alternative ending to MK11 before continuing this. Just trust us on this

[@mageeaaron2624]

I've been looking forward to this reaction! 🙏🏽💪

[@bigd4998]

Jaby’s comments of Badunkadunk 🤣

[@The_Phantasm]

For some reason the video you're watching cut out a few scenes from the story including one where Baraka says that due to the Tarkat desease, death is the only true release for him and his people.

[@impactQuake]

Original video is censored really hard I think

[@tattoodude8946]

Yeah, the part where Baraka explains that his wife and child died but for some reason he is left to slowly lose himself to the disease really made you feel for the guy. She already likes him - if that part was included, she would have been heartbroken!

[@axrye800]

@@tattoodude8946 I know what youre saying, but that part actually happens a bit later, in the prison, after... Well, im sure you know...

[@impactQuake]

@@tattoodude8946 at this point I think they should switch video. Censorship is one thing but cutting out character arc because it's dark (in fu***ng MK) is another...

[@CinePals]

We switched sources after Part 2.

[@lucasferreira7420]

19:05 Johnny flirting with Kitana lol , I loved it 😆💚💙

[@mageeaaron2624]

6:23 My man Raiden! I actually like this universe version of him! 💪

[@lareh5501]

7:55 that comment was a slight against Raiden in the earlier timeline (when he was the protector of earth realm), before Lui Kang rewrote the histories, as previously Raiden *_DID_* send his champions into situations unwittingly. In LK's rewritting, it also is *_possible_* that the fatality aspect was removed from the earlier tournaments (in this timeline).

[@Kidapollo92]

Outworld has had a longer era of peace and thus reflects more of Edenia than the wasteland it is usually portrayed as.

[@mageeaaron2624]

22:51 Amen! This is the Sindel I know! 🙏🏽💪

[@snack_bar2474]

Ever since the first game with “ninjas”, Mortal Kombat has been heavily influenced by Asian culture and mythologies. Instead of trying to keep everyone from separate countries and complicate the lore, they kept it quite simple.

[@TiMonsor]

it's quite interesting. Its a western game made by white dudes out of Van Damm game. But half the characters including leading ones are asian. It's cool. And most of top players are black))

[@mageeaaron2624]

19:12 Pretty cool that in the old universe, Liu Kang asked Raiden this same question about Johnny Cage! 😂💪

[@marcellousnguyen187]

Oh yeah! Good check mi hermano! 👏

[@tFighterPilot]

And Raiden gave the same answer.

[@hoseadavis716]

The ending is freaking crazy

[@TheGodGemini]

Liu Kang won this same tournament before, in MK9 they mention it when Kung Lao is disguising as a Shang Tsung bodyguard and probably on some of their bios.

[@felipes2494]

I love these reactions to Mortal Kombat ♥️

[@mageeaaron2624]

5:27 Yikes! But it does look amazing! 😂💪

[@aminhaekal5709]

When it comes to Mortal Kombat...boy do the reacts come out fast. 😆

[@mageeaaron2624]

0:49 Same! Also, understandable! 🙏🏽💪

[@mageeaaron2624]

35:32 Man, I feel bad for Baraka! However, at the same time, I like this new backstory.

[@calebstephan2083]

For his tattoo thing. You’re right about them hiding it and kenshi use to to. He use to wear long sleeves and gloves on his hands to hide the tattoo. He only stopped wearing it after Liu kang took him in.

[@BJGray7]

14:06 Lol, I knew exactly what Jaby's "umm" meant 😂

[@nelq8186]

yup LOL. same thing when i saw the family

[@cshakuore]

It’s almost adorable watching people like *Jaby* & *Achara* react to *Mortal Kombat* whilst being a stan of the franchise because they ask questions you want to answer. If not that you excite for the next iteration of exploration or discovery that they’ll dive into because there’s so many answers they’ll get simply from watching the next chapter

[@vision-verse3051]

4:46 The Kenshi is played by a Martial Artist Noah Fedler (Idk if I spelt it right). He was on YT, reacting to MK11 fight scenes and analysing them... and he got to play a part in the game it self

[@cshakuore]

I love all the *Liu Kang-isms* within this timeline from *Kung Lao’s* devotion to his frustrations with *Johnny* it’s as *Achara* says: a tickle

[@ChristopherRivera-tr1qf]

I love these reactions

[@cshakuore]

39:09 lmao 😂 *Kronika* - SIKE! I’m still in the malware

[@blade_1482]

45:23 I don’t know if u guys noticed but; Kitanna and Mileena are identical twin sisters in this timeline, not just regular sisters. Their styles(haircut), and mannerisms makes them seem not identical tho.

[@Kanoog]

I already finished story mode but it's a blast watching the reactions to it 😃 Sindel needed to get fix for MK 1 because in MK 11 "she had been evil all along" ruined the character to many fans. And They completely squandered everything X set up for. I think it's a smart move, one I believe Disney should make with Marvel, that needs a reset too.

[@Antroid]

I have to say, you've gotta be one of the best reaction channels. I feel like the level of engagement and investment into whatever you're watching, the focus and whatnot are on a level above most others. When one of you misses something small and the other one always has the answer because they paid attention and remembered everything... it brings a tear to my eye 🥲

[@Crying_Iron9277]

It's funny how life works, if Liu Kang didn't do anything, the shang tsung problem would have solved itself.

[@brucenatelee]

4:39 He looks like Lewis Tan, but is actually Noah Fleder who appears on some of the Gamology videos as "martial artists react" with Gemma Nguyen. They do kinda look alike, though.

[@brucenatelee]

13:51 All the women in the game are (realistically) attractive. I just think Sindel is more known for having that eye shadow along with the semi-silver hair, so she kinda looksl ike Li Mei to me a little too much.

[@brucenatelee]

19:28 Rain has recently, maybe since MK11, been portrayed with an MENA phenotype. Kinda black in MK11, now somewhat Middle Eastern in MK1.

[@lexlewis550]

The story is awesome 😎 blind kenshi is cold as hell 😎🥶

[@mageeaaron2624]

3:56 Exactly! 😂

[@ivanmartinez743]

Is it just me, or when Baraka explains tarkat to the group, his "Death is our only release" is cutted? DId MKIceandFire really censore that? Lmao

[@CinePals]

We switched sources after Part 2.

[@ivanmartinez743]

@@CinePals Yeah, i know, saw your comment before. Its just its funny that MKIceandFire censore that quote

[@CaptainSarung]

10:25 in minute 9:00 , in Indonesia there are statues like that on the island of Java and on the island of Bali

[@TaoOfTheFist]

@3:43 Jaby that's not a fake Thai bow. It's a salute that is rather specific in reference to Huike, the first disciple of Bodhidharma and 1st generation successor to Chan/Zen Buddhism (Which is closely tied to Shaolin). Huike happened to have an arm missing, and so in honor of him the bow is done with one arm. According to lore, when Bodhidharma was meditating in his cave for 9 years, Huike asked him to be taken as a disciple and was refused. He waited all night at the cave entrance and asked him yet again. Bodhidharma essentially said that he had no virtue or resolve, and so in response Huike cut his own arm off and offered it as a measure of his will. So no, it's not Thai. It's a bow specific to Shaolin/Chan/Zen.

[@CinePals]

I didn't mean to offend. Inside reference between Achara and myself I didn't really feel like I had time to explain during the reaction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4rVeH-ngrmkesUsi=QiVLT8Au6XF2OFIk&t=109 A Thai security lady did that and Achara has repeatedly told me it's actually not the right way to bow in Thailand. This is link to my vlog where I show that. If the video starts at the beginning, jump to 1:49.

[@TaoOfTheFist]

@@CinePals My bad bro. I wasn't offended, but I am glad for the response. Also, at least that I was able to give a little bit of real Shaolin lore. Another channel had mentioned the orange robes looking like Dragonball training, not realizing that Shaolin is the reason WHY that is a thing.

[@dlchaosangel1045]

I love how there's so many references from the past games. "He is a hero Raiden, though he may not yet know it. Also fun fact. Kenshi is played by Noah fleder, who if you didn't know is actually a real life martial arts expert 😀

[@kayl23]

07:59 is a jab at the original Raiden who DID send his champions including Liu Kang into Mortal Kombat without telling them 😂

[@MrInuhanyou123]

Glad yall are enjoying the story! Its pretty good!

[@hugomartinez8803]

26:30 😂😂😂 same Jaby same

[@mageeaaron2624]

25:12 Yikes! 😭😂

[@mageeaaron2624]

1:22 I know right?! 😂💪

[@mageeaaron2624]

16:58 Yeah, I felt bad for Li Mei 🙏🏽

[@NerdMacVideos]

I typed this whole to thing yesterday one part 1 about Shang Tsung and Fire God Lu Kang that was so long, elaborate, and profoundly thoughtful I didn’t press the post button on here since my screen is cracked. If I remember hot to paraphrase it I will repost it

[@mageeaaron2624]

13:43 I agree! 💪

[@darksideon]

What's great about the story is that they subtly show how certain stuff is unavoidable. The scene with General Shao & Liu Kang shows that Kung Lao is destined to get his neck snapped again in the future.

[@antares8518]

The face model for Kenshi is Noah Fleder. I knew him from some "martial artists react" videos on YT.

[@metro0612]

37:28 You have to remember Jaby that in every timeline including this one Sindel was Empress of Edenia and a powerful one at that. Shao Kahn forced her into marriage in every timeline except MK11 (I'll explain that later) with Edenia as leverage. For all intents and purposes, Sindel is just as powerful as Shao. Here, apart from position, Shao never learned to use magic like he did in previous timelines, in other words he is weaker than her as Sindel still retains her physical strength, power AND killer hair. As for that thing I mentioned about MK11? Sindel was never evil. For some reason NRS decided to retcon that she always was in the timeline that occurred between 9 to 11 which makes no sense as she created a barrier to protect Earthrealm from Shao, which was made impossible to destroy as it was tied to her death. Sindel in every previous timeline was simply brainwashed by Shao Kahn (in MK9 by Quan Chi) to resume being her Queen, but canonically she was able to break free and restore Edenia with Kitana. She was firmly on the side of good until 11's weird retcon. Her character here is consistent with how she was always portrayed prior to 11.

[@mageeaaron2624]

12:40 Amen! 🙏🏽💪

[@mageeaaron2624]

8:15 Pretty much! 😂💪

[@kushkong1339]

"Everybody is into Kitana" Me: "Yeah, but he said the line" ;)

[@blackcephie1800]

Well let's not forget Sindel wields very powerful magic. Shaos size doesn't matter, she could easily just use a siren scream or a hair fireball and blast the shit out of him. Also she can fly. ALSO in this game she can basically mind control people by imbueing her voice with magic. So honestly if he didn't listen to her willingly, she could just make him do whatever anyway. He actually doesn't REALLY have a choice if she decided to be a dick.

[@mageeaaron2624]

15:36 Aye!!!!!! 🙏🏽💪

[@marcellousnguyen187]

👏

[@Escuroz_8]

The new backstories from the characters are so good❤ I really love what they did to Baraka and Reptile for example

[@akshitsaxena2591]

Kenshi actor is Noah fleder

[@LordSplittawig]

14:06... Jaby: "Mm." Yes. I mean... that's all kinds of wrong... all three at the same time like that... but I just can't help it... Mm. (Come on, bros... You know that they know what they're doing when they make a shot like that. It's a good one.)

[@navtektv]

25:17 I would think that after 10,000 years, she wouldn't be so surprised at Earth Realmers winning.

[@Narutotar]

If Sindel’s power level is similar to how it was in the previous timeline then Sindel is strong enough to go blow for blow with an elder god so she’s very powerful, and Shao has loyalty to Outworld so he won’t jeopardize Outworld’s reputation without reason

[@blacky8987]

bruh stop the that mf cap lol sindel is not even match for liu kang in his human form lol lol even this liu kang can solo the elder gods bruh wtf she only has her rank thats it why shao dont jump her. here he feels the duty

[@Narutotar]

@@blacky8987 where did Liu Kang come from? He wasn’t even apart of the conversation. And maybe human Liu Kang could have dealt with Sindel, we don’t know because it never happened. Shao Kahn was pretty much not far below the elder gods and Liu Kang beat him. But that’s because that’s how the devs wrote his story. It’s been known since MK3 how strong Sindel was.

[@mageeaaron2624]

17:56 I know right?! 😂

[@LordSplittawig]

Ever since I first saw a monastery full of martial artists, I thought it would be cool to have lived that sort of life... It's interesting to see this same sentiment in others. There's just something about having the abilities of a martial arts master that appeals to us. "I know Kung Fu." - Neo "Show me." - Morpheus I believe the spiritual/metaphysical root of it has to do with the desire to be able to handle whatever adversities may come our way. We want to be invincible. It is in our nature to be invincible, and many of us can feel it within ourselves... I know I can. My invincibility lies within the Veracity of my Self-Expression... the Truthfulness and Validity of what I bring forth. I know that when I say that two plus two equals four, there is no human on Earth who can defeat me. When I speak the Truth... I am invincible within the Veracity, for no one can defeat Correctness, no matter how much they may hate it. I am the Truth... the Light that shines in the darkness... and I cannot be defeated. That is my mantra, lived out every second of my life. I am the Truth. I always win.

[@jorgeespinoza7845]

23:06 That hair *is* a deadly weapon fr fr

[@mageeaaron2624]

28:29 It's alright man! 💪

[@tvirus5000]

Will we get an Achara Sindel cosplay before the reactions end?

[@Kidapollo92]

Jaby: sindel looks different Me: it’s probably there not being a look of EVIL in her eyes. You think raiden and kitana hook up moving forward?

[@knightresistance]

I can't wait for your chapter 4 reactions...

[@cshakuore]

14:06 😂😂 Nobody - Not Even *Kung Lao* - *Sindel* - 🍑 *Mileena* - 🍑 *Kitana* - 🍑 *Jaby* - Mm

[@navtektv]

37:53 well Shao Khan was subservient to Sindel in MK11 too.

[@Kidapollo92]

Love how they change kenshis story. Instead of him being blinded in a cave by shang he is blinded by mileena. Johnny is awesome here He has martial arts prowlers he’s talented and shows scale even know he is still cocky he is not so much full himself to where it’s pride overshadows his overall person. I love how Raiden doesn’t really judge Johnny or Kenshi he seeks understanding he knows that hey you know Dude is a little bit annoying and he can rub people the wrong way but he respects him as a martial artist respect him as a human being and respect him as a fellow Mortal Kombat champion

[@nayeebG]

Some moments of the cinematics are so lifelike. The graphics are next level. The characters are so well done this time around. I have yet to find an annoying character in this game. Everyone has a compelling story overall.

[@jefferyjr.939]

Baraka with a tattoo on his arm is cool

[@mageeaaron2624]

14:17 👀 😂💪

[@mageeaaron2624]

6:51 🙏🏽

[@mageeaaron2624]

36:19 Same! 💪

[@BaithNa]

This is 1000 times better than that Mortal Kombat reboot movie. This is how you do a Mortal Kombat reboot while respecting the characters and their histories.

[@TiMonsor]

yeah, you can say that writing here is cheesy at times and weird in 3rd act, but this movie is still miles better than the hollywood new one.

[@14KTong]

Hey Jaby, as mentioned in some of the comments, some of the cutscenes have been censored in MKIceandFire’s video. So scenes with blood and gore won’t be shown and it will look a bit weird with the cuts and edits. I would recommend switching to Gamer’s Little Playground’s video if you would like to see the story without the cuts and edits. Loving the reaction guys!

[@CinePals]

We switched sources after Part 2.

[@14KTong]

@@CinePals Just saw your pinned response addressing this, my apologies! Can’t wait to see part 3! 😇

[@jibrankhalil-t6h]

OH GOD I love tis GODY attitude of liu kang

[@twenifote6518]

10:35 I think it's like Bali in Indonesia 🤔

[@bradcha5413]

I do like that this does explains why liu kang can no longer control lightning

[@snack_bar2474]

Sindel is REALLY hot. So is Kitana. Ok everyone in this game is hot.