Over three decades later, the anticipation for Mortal Kombat 1 is reaching new heights with the release of a captivating ad featuring actor Dave Bautista. This advertisement manages to evoke both a sense of nostalgia and fresh excitement.
In the ad, Bautista delivers an impassioned speech, rallying people in his city to unite and shout “MORTAL KOMBAT” together. It’s a delightful commercial that pays homage to the original Mortal Kombat game’s ad from 1992.
Bautista’s fervor, combined with the imagery of ordinary individuals channeling the powers of Mortal Kombat fighters, and a revamped version of the iconic theme song, creates a truly impactful ad that will send shivers down the spines of long-time fans.
This commercial bears resemblance to the legendary “Mortal Monday” ad, which marked the arrival of the original Mortal Kombat on consoles like Sega Genesis 31 years ago. It even features a lookalike of the redheaded kid from the first commercial.
The ad perfectly aligns with the theme of Mortal Kombat 1, as it serves as a reboot for the franchise. In Mortal Kombat 11, Fire God Liu Kang used his abilities to reset the universe. In the upcoming game, many characters return, albeit in completely new iterations within this fresh world.
This reboot, coupled with the game’s title, makes it an ideal moment to pay homage to the original ad. It symbolizes the passing of the torch from one Mortal Kombat 1 to the next.
Mortal Kombat 1 is scheduled for release in a few weeks on September 19, with early access available five days earlier.
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