If you are a Mortal Kombat 2 fan is the 32X worth owning?

[courtesi96]

In other words, if you like MK2 and purchased a 32X just to play the game is it good enough to topple the snes port?

[Famidrive-16]

Ha, I own it, but I don't know where it is and I haven't played it.

[c0ldb33r]

The 32X is worth owning period. It's a neat little addition that any Sega fan should own. It's got some good ports, some decent games, and some shit... (but what system doesn't). A 32X will only cost you $20 (if that), so yes, its worth owning.

Here is a good video comparing the 32X version with the SNES and Genesis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Nzmen8UzI

[outofkeyslightly]

I originally owned the SNES one back in the day, and I own the Genesis and 32X one now. I think I still prefer the SNES, but I usually just play "the real thing" on mame. The 32X version is nice, and has the exact same feature set as the Genesis version, but with more voice samples and slightly upgraded visuals. I think the characters look a lot better than the backgrounds, but hey. The 32x version seems to run a little faster than the Snes, and might have more frames of animation. I prefer the genesis 6 button controller to the Snes one for fighters too.

There's a really good screenshot comparison of all three at http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/MKII.htm

[staxx]

The 32X version is a great port, in my opinion even better than the SNES version.

Here is a youtube review:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qOcXlwtaTlA

There was a better comparison video but I can't find it :(


Update:
Ahh found it
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wW4YaohHnaY
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wx4lsRsg8Nw&feature=related

Those are the better vids

[digitalpress]

Ha, I own it, but I don't know where it is and I haven't played it.

I wonder why people like this respond. I mean, this adds absolutely nothing to the conversation. It just doesn't make sense to reply, and you fail at forum posting.

My opinion: if you already have a 32X, DEFINITELY worth picking up, as it's very close to the arcade version. If you don't have a 32X and you own a SNES, get the SNES version which I think is a bit better. If you don't own a SNES or a 32X, get a SNES, then get Mortal Kombat II. Then get a whole bunch of other great SNES titles which will make you happier than trying to find great 32X titles.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I wonder why people like this respond. I mean, this adds absolutely nothing to the conversation. It just doesn't make sense to reply, and you fail at forum posting.

My opinion: if you already have a 32X, DEFINITELY worth picking up, as it's very close to the arcade version. If you don't have a 32X and you own a SNES, get the SNES version which I think is a bit better. If you don't own a SNES or a 32X, get a SNES, then get Mortal Kombat II. Then get a whole bunch of other great SNES titles which will make you happier than trying to find great 32X titles.

And if you have a PS3, download it on the PSN, as it's only $4.99 and it's a very decent port of the arcade rom (by Digital Eclipse) with great online multiplayer (one of the few "cheapy" PSN games that I never have trouble finding people playing).

[RCM]

How much can it possibly cost now? It's an OK port, but they didn't put in a ton of effort and it doesn't harness the power of the 32X. It's unfortunate because it was a powerful little device at the time of release.

I picked up the Genesis, SNES, 32X and Saturn ports of MKII around the time each version came out. I enjoyed the speed of the Genny version over the SNES, but the SNES was a more complete port. The SNES port looks like they used new sprites or something. The 32X version combined the speed of the Genny port with some of the features of the SNES version, mostly the sound effects. The Saturn version was a close port, but it had loading issues and a few missing sound effects. I remember Ultimate MK3 coming out on Saturn a few months later, and strangely enough, was a much closer port than MKII Saturn.

Anyway, I prefer the SNES port above all, but you can't go wrong with MKII 32X if it's only $10-$15. Also, an extremely close port of MKII is on Midway Arcade Treasures 2, and I think it's on the PSP version of MAT also, but I haven't played it.

[NEOFREAK9189]

get the playstation 3 is perfect arcade or get Midway Arcade Treasures 2

[Famidrive-16]

I wonder why people like this respond. I mean, this adds absolutely nothing to the conversation. It just doesn't make sense to reply, and you fail at forum posting.

fuck, i failed

*bashes self in the head with 32X*

[Cinder6]

Then get a whole bunch of other great SNES titles which will make you happier than trying to find great 32X titles.

But hey, at least his quest of finding great 32X titles will be a lot shorter than finding all the great SNES titles :)

[CelticJobber]

I never owned the 32X version of MK2, but I rented it years ago at Blockbuster when it first came out.

It had a weird glitch where sometimes you'd hear random voices at the wrong times. For example, you could have a match with Baraka VS Johnny Cage and all of a sudden after Cage uppercuts Baraka, it would sound like Liu Kang's cackling screams.

I'm not sure if my Blockbuster had a corrupted copy, or if all versions of MK2 on 32X had this problem.


get the playstation 3 is perfect arcade or get Midway Arcade Treasures 2


Its also a hidden unlockable in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks for PS2 (which is also a pretty good game).

[rkotm]

i enjoyed the SNES port, that was the best home version next to the 32X, and if you have a 32X, and really really like Mk2, then get it by all means. The energy bars look more like the arcade, and the characters look a lot like the SNES version/size/quality wise. yet the music is still kinda off.

The PC version was great too.
The Saturn one had generic MIDI music(i think a straight PC port).
the Genesis one is cool for the novelty but loses in last place..
the Game Boy Mk2 was decent back in the day. Havent played the Game Gear version, it has Kintaro and blood.
However the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 version OWNs them all, if not for a little bit of shadow issues.

[winona2k]

Here is a review of the32X version:

http://www.sega-16.com/review_page.php?id=22&title=Mortal%20Kombat%20II%2032X

[mailman187666]

I like the 32x version as well as other 32x games. If you want to get 32x, don't just get it for mortal kombat. I must say that while I don't own the snes version of MK2, I think it actually is the closest to the arcade.

[swlovinist]

I own both, and found myself playing the Super Nes version more. As for the 32X version being good, yes it is...but I found myself being not motivated to play it on the 32X for such a mild update of a game that could be played everywhere else. I do think that the 32X version had faster gameplay, but I noticed the color being better on the Snes version.

[kedawa]

I've always preferred the 32X port to all others.
It plays more like the arcade game than any other version, but I'd still rather play the arcade version.

[DreamTR]

32X and Genesis version are basically the same. They both are fast and very playable, but they are missing some gameplay elements (like crouching Low Punches) which kind of screw up the character balance since the game revolves around bouncing people away from you and spacing more than anything.

SNES version is only a tad choppy, but it has all the gameplay elements.

Saturn version is ok, but had some bad character gameplay glitches.

Best ones by far are the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (glitches in sound, but emulated properly), and the PS3 Network version, which I can't seem to find too many flaws with except for lack of button configuration, but the short answer is, 32x version and Genesis version don't differ much because they did not really add anything to it at all.

[Cers]

There is also a PSX Version but it has unbelievable loading times.

[kedawa]

32X and Genesis version are basically the same. They both are fast and very playable, but they are missing some gameplay elements (like crouching Low Punches) which kind of screw up the character balance since the game revolves around bouncing people away from you and spacing more than anything.

SNES version is only a tad choppy, but it has all the gameplay elements.

Saturn version is ok, but had some bad character gameplay glitches.

Best ones by far are the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (glitches in sound, but emulated properly), and the PS3 Network version, which I can't seem to find too many flaws with except for lack of button configuration, but the short answer is, 32x version and Genesis version don't differ much because they did not really add anything to it at all.

The 32X version has all of the moves that were missing from the Genesis version, as well as tons more animation, better color, more and better sound effects, ending pictures, etc.
The Genesis version is pretty bad. The shadows are just circles and aren't even placed properly on the screen. I'm assuming you haven'y played both games recently, because the 32X version is clearly a big improvement over the Genesis version.

[n8littlefield]

I would say if you're not looking for the arcade emulation versions to be found in the Midway compilations that the 32x version is my favorite home version of MK2. I think it plays better than the SNES version and definately looks better than the Genesis version - basically the only weakness it has is in the music department.

I always have a hard time flipping between the home versions of MK2 though - the timing is just so different. Growing up as a Sega gamer I have a hard time with the timing and controller when trying to play it on the SNES.

[DreamTR]

The 32X version has all of the moves that were missing from the Genesis version, as well as tons more animation, better color, more and better sound effects, ending pictures, etc.
The Genesis version is pretty bad. The shadows are just circles and aren't even placed properly on the screen. I'm assuming you haven'y played both games recently, because the 32X version is clearly a big improvement over the Genesis version.



You are 100% certain it has crouching low punch as a move and not an uppercut? I don't care about graphics, I care about playability.

[PingvinBlueJeans]

You are 100% certain it has crouching low punch as a move and not an uppercut? I don't care about graphics, I care about playability.

Yes, the 32X version has the crouching low punch, as seen in this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx4lsRsg8Nw

[DreamTR]

Yes, the 32X version has the crouching low punch, as seen in this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx4lsRsg8Nw


I stand corrected...then I really haven't played the 32x version in ages!

[Kitsune Sniper]

Quick question, who ported the game to the 32X?

[Az]

Quick question, who ported the game to the 32X?

Probe, the same assholes that did the Genesis/Saturn/PS versions.

[Poofta!]

i personally prefer the genesis version, however i know im the minority.

anyone know how good the omgbbqrare japanese ps1 port is?

[Kitsune Sniper]

Probe, the same assholes that did the Genesis/Saturn/PS versions.

*snorts* Bahahaahhaah. Sorry. Probe, assholes, my mind is in the gutter.

[Rob2600]

Quick question, who ported the game to the 32X?

Probe did, according to http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/MKII.htm.

"Probe, in their amazing mediocrity, didn't redesign each level from the ground up for the 32X hardware. Instead, each level is still the Genesis levels, with different foregrounds, more colors in the backgrounds, occasionally more levels of parallax, and more animated characters in the backgrounds. Some have observed that the 32X levels with these additions suffer the most frame rate dips in fighting animation."

[Az]

anyone know how good the omgbbqrare japanese ps1 port is?

It's a lot better than the Saturn port but still poor. Loading between every round, prior to fatalitites, and before character name announcements.

[emceelokey]

Just get the SNES version. I just dont like the fact that you have to have to plug in both the 32x and the Genesis to power outlets just to play a game that still inferior to the SNES version. It's still got that muddy Genesis look to it. The sound is still a bit "scratchy" and the colors and graphics are still not as bright or as clear as the SNES version. The only real plus of the 32X version is that it has smoother animaiton.