Injustice is Hold Back to "Block"

[Juggs]

Good thing this isn't an MK game, or I'd be pissed.

 

[Skkra]

Hilariously, over at Shoryuken - where MK is generally dumped on - all of the players in the thread for this same announcement are like hell yeah, I'm actually going to give this game a shot, awesome job NRS!

 

[DragonPick]

Hilariously, over at Shoryuken - where MK is generally dumped on - all of the players in the thread for this same announcement are like hell yeah, I'm actually going to give this game a shot, awesome job NRS!

They hated it before the back to block announcement came around

 

[LesMore]

3 attack buttons is only two more than divekick which is suck...

Back to block dancing is suck...

All the Shoryuken trolls are going to swarm this game and the forums and that is total suck...

I kind of think this sucks...

BLOCK BUTTON FTW!!!

 

[JagoMIH]

Damn it

 

[Wildabeast]

What?! That shit is hella fast. You'd have to be a jedi to react to smokes teleport unless your expecting it by holding forward

You guys are being way too closed minded about this (not to mention once again showing how much of the MK community has never played any competitive fighting games other than MK). Obviously if back to block were ever implemented into an MK game a lot of special moves and other things would have to be redesigned completely.

But this is not an MK game, its a completely different game with a completely different cast of fighters and move sets. The only thing announced so far that should be of concern to anyone is the stage gimmicks and how much of an impact it will have on the overall fighting (and since theres a designated button for it I'm guessing it will be a big part).

 

[Wildabeast]

If you're not into Street Fighter, this won't be that amazing or impressive, but this DOES show an insane footsies battle between two of the best in the world. You can see how they can play a tight and dynamic footsies game. You can see that whenever they're anticipating a fireball or low kick, they simply instantly block with back or down/back. It definitely doesn't impede game flow.

That video just reminded me of something, there better be trades in this damn game! No more player 1 advantage bullshit please NRS.

 

[REYTHEGREAT]

That video that skkra posted defines high level. I remember that match.

 

[PANDEMlC]

Have none of you people ever played other fighting games before? Why is this such a big deal?

 

[Blackula]

People need to learn to expand their horizons. Get out of the bubble that you dwell in and explore what else is out there.

 

[zaf]

I am originally a smash player, so a block button has never been a problem for me. I think i quite favour this tbh

 

[MagicMan357]

This will probably fix alot of issues especially when it comes to block stun

 

[STB Sgt Reed]

That video that skkra posted defines high level. I remember that match.

I watched it... rather boring IMO.

 

[elLesSDee25]

3 attack buttons, 1 button for background attack. Character specific Super Meter. And hold back to block??

Then combo breakers are allowed lol.

Yea, this isnt MK, so the block button shouldnt be used. Good shit, NRS.

Punch, and kick combined or 3 different attacks for each like street fighter?

 

[smokey]

So this isnt just MK9 with different characters?

Change is so scary.

 

[beyond_death]

If you're not into Street Fighter, this won't be that amazing or impressive, but this DOES show an insane footsies battle between two of the best in the world. You can see how they can play a tight and dynamic footsies game. You can see that whenever they're anticipating a fireball or low kick, they simply instantly block with back or down/back. It definitely doesn't impede game flow.

I remember watching this on stream. Amazing everytime. And this is coming from a guy that hates seeing Ryu, but Valle and Daigo... wow.

 

[Gesture Required Ahead]

How are you guys any worse than people who cry for run button?

 

[Skkra]

You guys are being way too closed minded about this (not to mention once again showing how much of the MK community has never played any competitive fighting games other than MK).

I'm surprised as well. I know not everyone understands it now, but eliminating the block button will ultimately add depth and also create "truer" footsies.

Anyone who doesn't understand how epic that Daigo/Valle mirror match is, come back to it a year after playing Injustice, and you will have come to realize how godly that footsie and mindgame battle is.

 

[Gengar]

I'll pass. I like mk and sc specifically because there is a block button.

 

[Deadly Torcher]

Holding 'back' to block I can deal with, having lp mp hp I can't! I had the same prob with SF, thats why I ditched it.

 

[THTB]

They just need to go with lack of proximity blocking. Otherwise strings just wouldn't work. Advancing strings would easily trap you.

 

[Skkra]

They just need to go with lack of proximity blocking. Otherwise strings just wouldn't work. Advancing strings would easily trap you.

I completely support this. I don't think proximity blocking is necessary at all. Tekken works just fine without it.

 

[<F8>]

Acceptable for not being an MK game. However if it's 'MK on steroids' like Boon said. I would've rather had that button. This assuming it'll be on the same engine with the same functionality. Hopefully Netherealm Studios hold themselves back from putting that hold back to block button in MK10 ...

Becoming less likely I'll buy this game. Maybe when it's in sales just for shits and giggles. When it turns out it'll appear on PC well then this game can go to hell for all I care ... I would've rather had ; a MK9 port, perhaps UMK9 or an announcement that they're working on MK10.

 

[Quan shiiii]

preview for G4TV

 

[TotteryManx]

This game sounds like a lot of fun.