Quite a few eyebrows were raised when it became clear that Mortal Kombat 1 would be receiving premium seasonal fatalities. Those eyebrows were raised even higher when it was revealed that they'd be priced at a rather ridiculous 1,200 Dragon Krystals, which works out to be just shy of ten dollars at the time of writing.
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform Every Fatality (& What They Look Like)
A guide explaining how to perform every Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 with videos showing what they look like in action and where players need to stand.
However, for die-hard fans of Mortal Kombat 1, the appeal of a new fatality may still prove to be tempting even in spite of the questionable pricing. For those on the fence or anyone just curious about what the Happy Halloween fatality looks like, the following guide should prove to be pretty helpful.
The video featured in this guide contains graphic scenes that have been rated 'Mature' by the ESRB. Viewer discretion is advised.
How to Perform the Happy Halloween Fatality in MK1
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Happy Halloween is based on an old Scorpion fatality and can be performed by holding the block button and then pressing up twice. If done successfully, the playable Kombatant will slam a pumpkin full of creepy crawlies onto their opponent's head. After having their flesh feasted upon for a few seconds, the loser will fall to their knees, at which point, the playable character will kick their head clean off of their shoulders. Both the head and the pumpkin will then smash into the front door of a house with a bunch of Halloween decorations outside. The house number is 1992, which was the year that the very first Mortal Kombat game was released.
Is the Happy Halloween Fatality Worth the Cost?
At the time of its release, the Happy Halloween fatality is priced at 1,200 Dragon Krystals. This works out to be just shy of $10, which most players will likely find to be far too steep given what's on offer here. This pricing seems all the more ridiculous given that Kombat Pack 1 is available for $40 and offers players six new playable Kombatants and five new Kameo fighters, who, between them, will presumably offer 17 new fatalities.
That said, for those who have Dragon Krystals left over from playing through Invasions mode or purchasing the premium edition of Mortal Kombat 1, the Happy Halloween fatality may not be such a bad investment. Granted, it's ridiculously overpriced for what it is, but given that the alternative right now is to purchase cosmetic items or hold onto those Dragon Krystals for a little longer, having another brutal way to murder one's enemies may well prove to be the best option for some players.
Mortal Kombat 1 is available now on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.