Between new special moves like Rain’s anti-air water wave and his whirlpool that binds the opponent, it’s clear that he has been retooled into a more trap centric fighter reminiscent of one of Injustice 2’s best.
Featuring either many shorter range projectiles or several flashy normal attacks with disjointed hitboxes, masses of water appear to be used in more technical manner. Losing the katar he wielded in Mortal Kombat 11, Rain now posses a scepter from which he appears to summon his signature water magic. Having been reconceptualized with the dawn of Liu Kang's new world, Rain's moveset seems to have been totally overhauled. Never given much focus in a narrative sense due to his typically sidelined role, the apparent significance of Rain in Mortal Kombat 1 as seen in his reveal trailer is utterly unprecedented. Mortal Kombat 9 similarly saw Rain available as DLC nearly a decade prior, making Mortal Kombat 1 the first time Rain has been available in a game's base roster since 2006's Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. He may have made a notable appearance in Mortal Kombat 11's DLC roster, but that was his first incarnation in nearly a decade. Originally a joke character in the early days of Mortal Kombat, Rain has been a rare character to see throughout the series. RELATED: All Characters Confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1 Rain's Mortal Kombat 1 Iteration is Groundbreaking for the Character Facing off against the Lin Kuei in the trailer, the purple ninja Rain has made his official return while honoring NetherRealm’s past. Characters like Smoke are logical choices due the amount of support behind them since their original appearances, but the latest Mortal Kombat has already taken a risk as well.
Rarely seen in his human form, the new take on Smoke is just an example of the bold changes NetherRealm is willing to utilize in making Liu Kang’s world feel truly new.
In Mortal Kombat 1’s latest trailer centered on the members of the Lin Kuei, iconic fighters like Smoke, Cyrax and Sektor were unveiled to much fanfare.
The core few kombatants from the earliest titles in the series have made their predictable return to Mortal Kombat 1, but it is now clear that NetherRealm is also interested in doing right by less notable fan favorites as well. In a scenario that saw Liu Kang remake the world at the end of Mortal Kombat 11, it is no surprise the series' twelfth mainline entry is bringing innovation to its roster on multiple levels. Mortal Kombat 1 has been steadily unveiling new fighters since its initial bold announcement, with each new interpretation of a classic character garnering serious appreciation from many fans.
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