Highlights

  • Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo system introduced new play style options with assist characters, filling in the gaps of base roster characters.
  • In MK1's Story Mode, characters are paired up depending on the situation, offering potential for interesting scenarios in future NRS games like Injustice 3.
  • Injustice 3 could feature hero and villain Kameo team-ups, providing unique gameplay options and funny moments, with the potential for non-canon character combinations.

Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo system was a massive overhaul of the franchise's combat mechanics. Introducing an assist character with their own specific moves to compliment a player's chosen character created a wide array of new play style options. With certain Kameos able to perform combo breaks, ranged attacks, aerials, etc., they are able to fill in the gaps of certain base roster characters to round out one's abilities. The system also allows players to pair up characters that wouldn't normally be caught dead together. This could be a fun story element in a future NRS game besides Mortal Kombat 1, such as the long-demanded Injustice 3.

The Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1 are not technically canonical besides their usage in Story Mode. In MK1's Story Mode, characters are paired up depending on the situation so that there are always two fighters working together. If the Kameo system is taken into another NetherRealm Studios game like Injustice 3, there is an opportunity to see some interesting scenarios. Potentially having characters paired up in the Story Mode just like in MK1, but also featuring Kameo fighters from throughout the DC universe that are not in the story. Injustice games of the past have included versions of characters from multiple universes both hero and villain, so there is limitless potential.

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Injustice 3 Can Have Kameo Fighters With A Twist

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As is the case in stories throughout the DC Universe, heroes must sometimes reluctantly form a tentative partnership with villains. If Injustice 3 featured a Kameo System, there could be fun moments within the Story Mode where this takes place. Seeing Superman teamed up with Lex Luthor, or Batman with the Joker would be interesting and provide some unique gameplay options. Entire chapters of the story where these characters are forced to cooperate could open the door to some very funny moments.

This hero and villain Kameo team-up could work if the story centered around some unbeatable new foe threatening all existence. Like the plot of Mortal Kombat 1, a multiverse of timelines grants endless possibilities for supervillains to appear intent on total destruction. Perhaps multiple versions of characters could appear, like a heroic Joker or evil Batman just to make things more interesting. The combination of these characters' move sets would be fun to experiment with and master.

Injustice 3's Multiverse of Character Combinations

In addition to the story-based Kameo Fighters in Injustice 3, there is also the potential to feature "non-canon" characters. Like the Kameo Fighters in Mortal Kombat 1, they could be any version of any character throughout the universe. Technically, Injustice 3 could feature Mortal Kombat characters on the roster as they have crossed over several times before. MK and DC characters have a long history at this point and each time they meet they reference their past encounter. It could be interesting to see this continue into Kameo team-ups. Some character combinations to consider based on Injustice 2's roster:

Batman

The Joker

Superman

Lex Luthor

Wonder Woman

Cheetah

Aquaman

Black Manta

The Flash

Gorilla Grodd

Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo System would create a lot of opportunities for fun interactions in Injustice 3. Alternatively, the Kameo System could serve as a basis for the next Injustice to build upon. Innovative features such as the ability to create a character in Injustice 3 could pair with Kameos to create an even more chaotic and customizable fighting game experience. Whatever it ends up being, NetherRealm's next game is definitely something to look out for. Whether it will feature Kameo Fighters or something completely different is still a mystery at this time.