Mortal Kombat 2 Must Fix the Franchise’s Power Scale After Cole Young’s Shock Win

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In the sequel to Mortal Kombat, debuting in 2022, the warriors from Earthrealm will be more powerful compared to their depiction in the initial film. However, it’s crucial to address the power balance within the Mortal Kombat universe for a more authentic experience. In the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie, characters like Cole Young, Sonya Blade, and Jax Briggs squared off against formidable adversaries such as Sub-Zero, Reptile, and Goro. By the conclusion of the first film, each character gained access to their arcana abilities, granting them extraordinary powers.

In the forthcoming “Mortal Kombat 2“, Earthrealm’s combatants will be seasoned warriors, adept at wielding their powers. This is advantageous as the new installment promises a genuine Mortal Kombat tournament, pitting Earthrealm’s fighters against elite warriors from Outworld and Netherrealm. The prospect of “Mortal Kombat 2” is thrilling, given its potential for breathtaking battles between legendary characters. However, after Cole Young’s battle with Goro in the initial movie, there’s a need to rectify the power balance within the Mortal Kombat franchise.

Cole Young Defeating Goro That Easily In Mortal Kombat Made Him Way Too Strong

Goro Is One Of Outworld’s Strongest Fighters

In the initial movie, the four-armed half-human dragon warrior, Goro, aims to eliminate Cole Young from the Mortal Kombat competition, serving Shang Tsung’s scheme to ensure Earthrealm loses and Outworld can invade. This plan is part of a larger strategy. Initially, it appears that Goro, a seasoned champion and one of the mightiest warriors in Outworld, has the upper hand against Cole due to his superior fighting skills. Yet surprisingly, he ultimately succumbs to Cole’s efforts.

In the course of the battle, Cole unveils his arcana at roughly the midpoint, adorning him with golden armor and equipping him with tonfas. Furthermore, due to this ability, Cole can capture and discharge the kinetic force of his adversaries’ blows, resulting in powerful counterattacks. With these powers, Cole overpowers Goro effortlessly. However, this outcome portrays Goro as a less formidable opponent, despite being known as one of the most fearsome fighters in the Mortal Kombat series, given that his only training was his career in MMA.

Cole Young Should Be Even Stronger In Mortal Kombat 2 (And That Complicates Things)

Cole Young Will Represent Earthrealm In The Mortal Kombat Tournament

In Mortal Kombat 2, it’s reasonable to assume that Cole will have significantly enhanced skills when it comes to tapping into and utilizing his powers. Given that all combatants from Earthrealm are likely to have undergone rigorous training between the two films for the Mortal Kombat tournament, this could make Cole a formidable opponent. This is an intriguing development, as it hints at Cole’s potential to conquer any adversary hailing from Outworld or Netherrealm. Considering he already defeated Goro, one of the most formidable fighters in the tournament, if not the strongest, Cole seems poised to advance far into the tournament in the upcoming sequel.

In the upcoming “Mortal Kombat 2”, it’s essential to adjust the power balance within the franchise. Since Cole managed to defeat Goro rather effortlessly in the first movie, future adversaries should appear more formidable in the sequel. Despite being a strong character, Cole should still face challenges as an underdog in the Mortal Kombat tournament. Consequently, I’m hoping that he encounters more difficulty against his opponents in “Mortal Kombat 2”, making their battles more exciting and compelling.

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2025-04-29 01:10