In a recent interview at Gamescom with IGN, Mortal Kombat co-founder Ed Boon addressed fans' concerns regarding the potential overlap in combat styles between Homelander and Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1. Boon emphasized that the development team at NetherRealm Studios is committed to creating distinct experiences for these two characters, ensuring that players feel as though they are controlling two very different heroes.
Boon highlighted the creative freedom they have with the characters, stating, "Obviously, we could do anything with the characters, but I don’t think we’re going to have both Homelander and Omni-Man have heat vision or something like that." This approach aims to avoid redundancy, particularly with abilities that might be reminiscent of Superman, ensuring that each character brings something unique to the game.
Further elaborating on the differentiation, Boon mentioned that the team drew inspiration from the actions of Homelander and Omni-Man in their respective shows to craft their Fatalities. He assured fans that the main attacks of these characters will be significantly different, directly addressing the assumption that they might end up being similar. "They’re definitely going to play differently. The main attacks are going to really differentiate them, but we’re definitely aware of the assumption that some people were making on, ‘Oh, they’re just going to be the same characters.'" This commitment to uniqueness promises to enrich the gameplay experience in Mortal Kombat 1.
