Mortal Kombat 1 Has Brought Back Animality Finishers, And They’re Great
Although some fans have worried about the fatality-filled seriesâ latest entry, Mortal Kombat 1âs Khaos Reigns addition has introduced a lot of new content, through a free update and a paid expansion (albeit with a much-maligned story mode). One notable inclusion is the return of the Animality finishersâspecial final moves that see your fighter turn into an animal, before violently killing your opponent.
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They have all the makings of a great finisher, by being incredibly creative and disgustingly brutal. However, just like fatalities, it can be a pain to remember their notations when playing online against your friends. Weâve got you covered with a breakdown of every Animality and their correct inputs, to keep by your side.
How to Perform an AnimalityAnimalities havenât been seen since the Mortal Kombat 3 games, when they were a lot tougher to perform. Here, they work the same way as fatalitiesâyou perform a quick series of inputs at the end of the match with the âFinish Themâ screen.
If you need practice, I can confirm that they work in the Fatality Training mode. Enter the pause menu and youâll be able to see exactly how to perform them as well.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Animality Input List
Screenshot: NetherRealm Studios / Kotaku
You can find the notations for every characterâs Mortal Kombat 1 Animality below, based on the Xbox controller buttons. In addition, Iâve also listed the animals the fighters turn into and more precise descriptions for correct spacing. Although each one is listed as having a mid-spacing requirement, theyâre all far more lenient.
Itâs worth noting that this list currently covers characters up to the first half of Kombat Pack 2. The last three in the pack are all guest fighters that we assume will be released individually over time. It stands to reason that theyâll roll out with Animalities, considering the guest fighters from Kombat Pack 1 were updated with these new finishers along with this huge update.
Ready? Here goes:
Ashrah – NetherRazzleInput: Back, Forward, Down, ARange: Mid-Far. A majority of these finishers fall into this category. If you want a more precise explanation, you can trigger it anywhere on the screen as long as youâre about a backdash away from your opponent.Ashrah turns into a Winged Unicorn to stab her opponent and breathe rainbow fire at them. Itâs arguably one of the best Animalities on this list.
Baraka – Tranquil DemiseInput: Back, Down, Down, YRange: Mid-FarIf youâve ever wondered how scary a gigantic Porcupine with equally giant quills would be, hereâs your answer.
Cyrax – Buzz KillInput: Forward, Back, Forward, BackRange: Anywhere. The first three Kombat Pack 2 fighters can trigger their animalities anywhere on the screen. Weâll have to wait and see if the remaining fighters also have this slight privilege.As a yellow-themed cyborg who can use a buzzing saw, it makes sense for her to turn into a buzzing Yellowjacket. This is one of the easiest to land since it can be performed from anywhere.
Ermac – We Are LocustsInput: Down, Back, Down, BackRange: Mid-FarNothing is more fitting to represent a vessel of multiple souls than a horde of hungry Locusts.
General Shao – Bear NecessitiesInput: Back, Down, Down, BRange: Mid-FarSomeone had to get a Bear, and it was General Shao. Trigger this to see a very well-modeled Bear horrifically murder someone.
Geras – Hippo-KriticalInput: Back, Forward, Down, ForwardRange: Mid-FarAnimal: HippoOne of the most dangerous animals in the world certainly deserves to be featured. Geras transforming into a hungry, hungry Hippo was one of the first Animalities to be revealed.
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Havik – No Laughing MatterInput: Back, Down, Down, ARange: Mid-FarAnimal: HyenaWhether itâs an anarchist version or a lover of chaos, thereâs no denying that Havik meshes well as a Hyena.
Homelander – Let Freedom WingInput: Back, Forward, Down, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: GriffinSuperheroes deserve a bit extra, which is why Homelander turns into an Americanized Griffin. Donât worry though, it still has his laser eyes.
Johnny Cage – Open The BeachesInput: Back, Forward, Back, ForwardRange: Mid-FarAnimal: SharkJohnny Cage is all about movie references, and his Animality allows him to embody Jaws as a Shark. Itâs not the most brutal finisher, but the setup and reference are top-tier.
Kenshi – Wolf It DownInput: Down, Down, Down, XRange: Mid-FarAnimal: WolfKenshi and his ancestor within Sento turn into Wolves before viciously tearing their prey apart.
Kitana – Royal NectarInput: Down, Down, Forward, DownRange: Mid-FarAnimal: HummingbirdA Princess of Outworld ought to turn into a pretty animal, which is why her Animality is a terrifyingly large Hummingbird. Her poking the opponent until they turn into a flesh-flower-blood-fountain is pretty cool.
Kung Lao – Ti-GoreInput: Forward, Back, Down, YRange: Mid-FarAnimal: TigerKung Lao transforms into a tiger that bites off faces and rips out spines.
Li Mei – UnBearableInput: Down, Back, Down, XRange: Mid-FarAnimal: PandaIf you thought we were done with bears, you were thankfully wrong. Li Mei becomes a giant panda that just wants to sit down and enjoy a human arm snack.
Liu Kang – Rising Phoenix
Screenshot: NetherRealm Studios / Kotaku
Input: Down, Back, Down, YRange: Mid-FarAnimal: PhoenixIt might feel strange for Liu Kang to not be a dragon, but turning into a Phoenix makes sense for this god.
Mileena – ManeaterInput: Forward, Down, Down, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: Orchid mantisJust like her sister, Mileena transforms into a pretty animal for a vicious kill. Animal Crossing wonât feel the same after you see a giant orchid mantis chew through someoneâs head.
Nitara – Batâs All, FolksInput: Forward, Down, Down, ARange: Mid-FarAnimal: BatNot all of these can subvert expectations. Nitara stays true to herself by becoming a gigantic bat.
Noob Saibot – See You LaterâŠInput: Back, Down, Back, DownRange: AnywhereAnimal: AlligatorSimilar to Kenshi, Noob Saibotâs Animality features an animal and a spectral copy. Fans of the characterâs Make a Wish fatality from Mortal Kombat (2011) will love this reenactment with two alligators.
Omni-Man – Hail MaryInput: Forward, Back, Forward, DownRange: Mid-FarAnimal: KaijuStraight from the Invincible series, Omni-Man becomes Hail Mary, the large kaiju monster that serves as an actual threat to him.
Quan Chi – T-RektInput: Back, Down, Down, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: T-RexQuan Chi puts his own spin on the necessary dinosaur appearance by turning into a skeletal tyrannosaurus rex.
Peacemaker – Proud To Be Eagly-mericanInput: Back, Forward, Back, DownRange: Mid-FarAnimal: EaglePeacemaker manages to be even more patriotic than Homelander. He becomes a gun-toting eagle and works with Eagly to finish off his opponent.
Raiden – EelectrifyingInput: Down, Back, Down, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: EelOne of two Animalities to be used by the same fighter from Mortal Kombat 3, Raiden transforms into a thematically appropriate electric eel.
Rain – Allergic ReactionInput: Forward, Back, Down, BackRange: Mid-FarAnimal: PufferfishIn another case of an animal being too damn big, Rain turns into a pufferfish and expands inside his opponent. Could be worseâcould have been a The Boys character.
Reiko – Ram-pageInput: Forward, Down, Down, XRange: Mid-FarAnimal: RamJust like the headstrong jobber he is, Reiko morphs into a ram and keeps charging forward.
Reptile – Feed Me, SyzothInput: Down, Down, Back, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: Er, venus flytrap?Fans of Little Shop of Horrors will love Reptile becoming a large venus flytrap that needs to feed.
Screenshot: NetherRealm Studios / Kotaku
Scorpion – Does It Sting?Input: Forward, Down, Down, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: ScorpionThe spear-throwing ninja of the series was absent in the initial third entry, with another character turning into a scorpion for their Animality. Mortal Kombat 1 makes things right by having him transform into his animal namesake.
Sektor – Horn To Be WildInput: Back, Forward, Back, ForwardRange: AnywhereAnimal: RhinoSektor becomes an unstoppable rhino that gores and drags its prey away before smashing it to pieces.
Shang Tsung – With A TwissstInput: Forward, Back, Down, ARange: Mid-FarAnimal: CobraIn another instance of a returning Animality, Shang Tsung naturally ends up embodying a gigantic cobra once again.
Sindel – Terror-antulaInput: Back, Down, Down, BRange: Mid-FarAnimal: SpiderThe scream queen transforms into an unnervingly gigantic spider. Thanks, I hate it.
Smoke – Killer KongInput: Down, Forward, Down, RTRange: Mid-FarAnimal: GorillaSmoke shows why you shouldnât mess with a gorilla, by breaking his opponent in half through the jaw.
Sub-Zero – Mammoth MashInput: Down, Forward, Down, ForwardRange: Mid-FarAnimal: Wooly mammothSub-Zero brings ice-age vibes by turning into a very angry wooly mammoth.
Screenshot: NetherRealm Studios / Kotaku
Takeda – Ten-TicklesInput: Back, Forward, Back, DownRange: Mid-FarAnimal: OctopusIn a likely reference to the Kove stage fatality in Mortal Kombat X, Takeda becomes a giant octopus that drags its prey into the water.
Tanya – Kills R UsInput: Down, Back, Down, BackRange: Mid-FarAnimal: GiraffeLast, but certainly not least, is Tanya morphing into a giraffe and repeatedly slamming the opponent onto the ground.
Whether youâre trying to disrespect your friend online, or want to look cool and land the finisher without pausing the game, come back to this Mortal Kombat 1 Animality list anytime you need a refresher. These are some of the best-looking and most creative fatalities added yet, so it would be a waste to not use them.
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